Aurora, CO
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
August 7, 2026
7.00 CE/CME/CPE & ABPath MOC

 


Advancing Precision Oncology (APO) Presents:

Peak Perspectives in Cutaneous Oncology

Aurora, CO
August  7, 2026

Advancing Innovation in Cutaneous Oncology Through Collaboration and Discovery

Advancing Precision Oncology (APO), an initiative of Advancing Precision Medicine (APM), is proud to present the inaugural Peak Perspectives in Cutaneous Oncology, taking place in Aurora, Colorado, in partnership with the University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center. 

Chaired by Dr. Sapna Patel, Dr. William Robinson Endowed Chair in Cancer Research and Director of the Cutaneous Oncology and Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors Programs at the University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center, this one-day meeting will bring together distinguished national and international experts in melanoma and cutaneous oncology for a focused program highlighting emerging advances, evolving treatment strategies, and multidisciplinary perspectives shaping the future of skin cancer care.

The inaugural conference will also serve as a special celebration honoring the extraordinary career and contributions of Dr. William Robinson, whose longstanding leadership, mentorship, and dedication to melanoma research and patient care have profoundly impacted the field and generations of clinicians and investigators.

Designed to foster collaboration and meaningful discussion among clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals, the program will feature expert-led presentations and discussions addressing advances in melanoma therapeutics, immunotherapy, translational research, rare cutaneous malignancies, and precision medicine approaches in oncology.

Peak Perspectives in Cutaneous Oncology aims to provide a unique educational experience while recognizing and celebrating Dr. Robinson’s tremendous contributions to the advancement of melanoma care and research.

Continuing education credits (7.00 CME/CE/CPE and ABPath MOC) are planned for this activity. Complimentary registration, meals, and parking are provided to support broad participation and access to this important educational program.

Agenda

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August 7, 2026
7:00 AMRegistration & Check-in
7:55 AMWelcome & Introductions
8:00 AMPrimary Treatment: Methods and Margins  Mariah Brown, MD, Cherry Hills Dermatology; Caleb Freeman, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Ryan Lanning, MD, PhD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Martin McCarter, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Christoffer Gebhardt, MD, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany; Brian Cervenka, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Joshua Wisell, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
8:40 AMAdjuvant & Neoadjuvant Therapy  Christoffer Gebhardt, MD, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany; Axel Hauschild, MD, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany; Marlana Orloff, MD, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University; Isabella Glitza Oliva, MD, PhD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Martin McCarter, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Mark Faries, MD, The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute; Brian Cervenka, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Shyam Raghavan, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
9:20 AMBreakfast/Exhibits
9:50 AMNon-CME Session
10:10 AMBreak/Exhibits
10:40 AMFirst-Line Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma Maximilian Julve, MBBS, Stanford University School of Medicine; Isabella Glitza Oliva, MD, PhD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Sapna Patel, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center; Marlana Orloff, MD, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University; Christoffer Gebhardt, MD, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany; Axel Hauschild, MD, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany
11:20 AMSurgery for Metastatic Disease  Mark Faries, MD, The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute; Martin McCarter, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Brian Cervenka, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Carissa Thomas, MD, PhD, FACS, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Ryan Lanning, MD, PhD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Isabella Glitza Oliva, MD, PhD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Marlana Orloff, MD, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University; Axel Hauschild, MD, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany
12:00 PMTranslations from the Bench Kasey Couts, PhD, CU Center for Rare Melanomas
12:20 PMLunch/Exhibits
12:50 PMNon-CME Session
1:30 PMBreak/Exhibits
2:00 PMCell Therapy as an Emerging Treatment Martin McCarter, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Ali Farmer, BSN, RN-BC, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital; Caleb Freeman, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Maximilian Julve, MBBS, Stanford University School of Medicine; Mark Faries, MD, The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute; Isabella Glitza Oliva, MD, PhD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Marlana Orloff, MD, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
2:40 PMImmunotherapy Toxicity Christina Davis, PharmD, BCOP, University of Colorado Cancer Center; Sapna Patel, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center; Marlana Orloff, MD, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University; Isabella Glitza Oliva, MD, PhD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Axel Hauschild, MD, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany; Christoffer Gebhardt, MD, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany; Mark Faries, MD, The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute
3:20 PMCNS Metastases in Melanoma Isabella Glitza Oliva, MD, PhD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Ryan Lanning, MD, PhD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Marlana Orloff, MD, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University; Christoffer Gebhardt, MD, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany; Maximilian Julve, MBBS, Stanford University School of Medicine
4:00 PMBreak
4:10 PMNon-Melanoma Skin Cancer Axel Hauschild, MD, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany; Christoffer Gebhardt, MD, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany; Carissa Thomas, MD, PhD, FACS, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Joshua Wisell, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Shyam Raghavan, MD,University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
4:50 PMUveal Melanoma Marlana Orloff, MD, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University; Martin McCarter, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine; Sapna Patel, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center; Christoffer Gebhardt, MD, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany; Ryan Lanning, MD, PhD, University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine;
5:30 PMA Celebration of Dr. William Robinson’s Legacy

  • Evaluate multidisciplinary approaches to the treatment of melanoma across the disease continuum, including primary treatment methods and margins, adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapy, first-line treatment of metastatic melanoma, surgical management of metastatic disease, CNS metastases, uveal melanoma, and emerging cell therapy strategies.

  • Apply team-based strategies to optimize care for patients with cutaneous malignancies, integrating perspectives from dermatology, surgery, medical oncology, pathology, radiation oncology, nursing, pharmacy, and translational research to support treatment selection, toxicity management, and care of rare or complex disease subtypes.

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Speakers

CHAIR

Sapna Patel, MD

Director, Cutaneous Oncology and Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors Programs
University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center

Mariah Brown, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Board-Certified Dermatologist
Board-Certified Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgeon
Cherry Hills Dermatology

Brian Cervenka, MD

Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

Kasey Couts, PhD

Co-Director
CU Center for Rare Melanomas

Christina Davis, PharmD, BCOP

Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist
University of Colorado Cancer Center

Mark B. Faries, MD

Head of Surgical Oncology
Co-Director of the Melanoma Program
The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Affiliate

Ali Farmer, BSN, RN-BC

Cellular Therapy Nurse Coordinator
University of Colorado Hospital

Caleb Freeman, MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology
University of Colorado School of Medicine

Christoffer Gebhardt, MD

Professor, Head of Skin Cancer Center
Vice Chair of Department of Dermatology
Director of Fleur Hiege Center for Skin Cancer Research
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), Hamburg, Germany

Axel Hauschild, MD

Professor and Head of the Skin Cancer Trial Center
University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany

Maximilian Julve, MBBS

Medical Oncologist
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Oncology)
Stanford University School of Medicine

Ryan Lanning, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

Martin D. McCarter, MD

Gary, Debbie, and Brandon Mandelbaum Endowed Chair in Melanoma Research
Surgical Program Director, Esophageal and Gastric Multidisciplinary Program
University of Colorado School of Medicine
University of Colorado Cancer Center

Isabella C. Glitza Oliva, MD, PhD, MS

Professor & Deputy Department Chair
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Marlana Orloff, MD

Alexander & Johnston Family Endowed Clinical Director of Uveal Melanoma
Co-Director Melanoma Research Institute of Excellence
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Shyam Raghavan, MD

Associate Professor of Pathology; Dermatopathology and Gastrointestinal Pathology
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

Carissa Thomas, MD, PhD, FACS

Associate Professor
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

Joshua A. Wisell, MD

Associate Professor, Pathology
Director of Dermatopathology and Director of Quality for Anatomic Pathology
University of Colorado School of Medicine

THE LOCATION

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard
Aurora, Colorado  80019

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