Agenda

Agenda at a Glance

February 4, 2010 : Thursday
7:30Registration and Morning Coffee
8:15

 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:  A Passion for DNA:  Genes, Genomes, and Society

Dr. James Watson, Co-Discoverer, DNA DOUBLE HELIX

9:30Chairperson’s Welcome & Solutions Summit Meet & Greet
  • Jeffrey S. Humphrey, M.D., Vice President, Oncology Medical Strategy, U.S. Pharmaceuticals Medical Affairs, BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
10:0030-Minute Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
10:30Strategic Use of Biomarkers in Oncology Drug Development
  • John Brandt, MD, Oncology Biomarker Sciences Group, ELI LILLY
11:15
Gene Expression Profiling as a Target Engagement and Safety Biomarker
  • Samuel C. Blackman, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Director, Experimental Medicine, MERCK
12:00Moderated Q&A: TARGET Solutions Summit Discussion
  • Moderator: Jeffrey S. Humphrey, M.D., Vice President, Oncology Medical Strategy, U.S. Pharmaceuticals Medical Affairs, BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
  • Panelists: John Brandt, MD, Oncology Biomarker Sciences Group, ELI LILLY
  • Samuel C. Blackman, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Director, Experimental Medicine, MERCK
12:15Networking Luncheon
Expert Exchange Luncheon, Network with the Faculty and Scientific Advisors
1:30Translational Sciences in Oncology a Risk Mitigation Strategy
  • Theresa LaVallee, PhD, Director, Translational Sciences Oncology, MEDIMMUNE
2:15Integrated Approaches For Developing Clinical Biomarker Strategies
  • Ann Kapoun, PhD, Director, Translational Medicine, ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS
3:00Panel Discussion
TARGET Solutions Summit Discussion
  • Moderator: Jeffrey S. Humphrey, M.D., Vice President, Oncology Medical Strategy, U.S. Pharmaceuticals Medical Affairs, BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
  • Panelists: Stephanie H. Astrow, PhD, MBA, QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
  • Theresa LaVallee, PhD, Director, Translational Sciences Oncology, MEDIMMUNE
  • Ann Kapoun, PhD, Director, Translational Medicine, ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS
3:3045-Minute Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
4:15Challenges In Sample Management When Implementing Longitudinal Biomarker Testing
  • Crystal Sung, PhD, D(ABMLI), Scientific Director, GENZYME CORPORATION
4:45Round Table Discussions
5:15Quest Diagnostics' Wine Tasting Reception
February 5, 2010 : Friday
7:30Morning Coffee
8:15Chairperson’s Recap of Day One
  • Jeffrey S. Humphrey, M.D., Vice President, Oncology Medical Strategy, U.S. Pharmaceuticals Medical Affairs, BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
8:30 
Challenges and Lessons Learned in Developing Therapeutic Combinations
  • Jon Wigginton, MD, Group Medical Director, Discovery Medicine-Clinical Oncology, BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
9:15Best Practices for Growing Incorporation of Companion Diagnostics in Oncology Studies
  • Lin Wu, Ph.D., Director, Genomics & Oncology, ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS
9:45

Implementation of Imaging Metrics to Monitor Oncology Studies

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    • Natasha F. Homji, MS, Study Manager II, Oncology Imaging, NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS
10:15 45-Minute Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
11:00

Practical Considerations in Successful Implementation of Exploratory Imaging in Early Phase Trials

  • Haren Rupani, M.D, Global Head, Oncology Clinical Imaging, NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS
11:30
  • Panel Discussion
    Day Two Deep Dive Rehash
12:00Conference Concludes
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