Conference OverviewBreast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. Despite concerted medical and public health efforts, disparities in breast cancer still prevail, especially for black and Hispanic women. Among minorities, breast cancer is more likely to be diagnosed at later stages of the disease, although their incidence of breast cancer is relatively low. These disparities are multifactorial, comprising genetic, sociocultural, and environmental variables. The resulting substandard quality of care for minority women poses numerous health and medical challenges.

The purpose of this activity is to highlight the ongoing research programs and efforts (including community engagement programs) aimed at understanding the underlying causes of such disparities and devising innovative strategies to ultimately eliminate them.

The goal of this activity is to explore gaps in the detection of breast cancer and methods for promoting equitable care in women. It seeks to provide a framework to coordinate health initiatives across the public health infrastructure and community system through prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Conference ObjectivesUpon completion of this activity, attendees will have received information that should allow them to...• Quantify disparities in breast cancer rates and treatment among minority

women;• List at least three specific reasons for these disparities;• Propose ways for eliminating these disparities in the clinical setting;• Evaluate the evidence-based research to develop and advocate for policies

that reduce breast cancer disparities; and• Establish a framework for ongoing dialogue and creation of partnerships

to address disparities in health in all affected communities.

Conference organized by the Texas Center for Health Disparities.

The Texas Center for Health Disparities at UNT Health Science Center presents

The Seventh Annual Texas Conference on Health DisparitiesBattling Breast Cancer Disparities:Frontline StrategiesThursday, July 12 & Friday, July 13, 2012

University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Medical Education and Training Building, 1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Up to 17.5 Credits Available for Physicians, Nurses, Health Educators, and Social Workers

Hosted in Partnership with:

Two Pre-Conference Workshops

Wednesday, July 11, 20121:00 pm-6:00 pm

MET Building

“Tobacco Smoking, HIV/AIDS and Cancer in

Health Disparity Populations”

Thursday, July 12, 20128:15 am-11:30 am

Luibel Hall, EAD Building

“Recognizing and Responding to

Health Disparities”

Separate registration and payment of $50 each

is required.

HHS Office on Women’s HealthDepartment of Health and Human Services

U.S. Public Health Services - Region IV

The Seventh Annual Texas Conference on Health Disparities

Battling Breast Cancer Disparities: Frontline StrategiesJuly 12 & 13, 2012

University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Medical Education and Training Building • 1000 Montgomery Street • Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Pre-Conference WorkshopsAdditional Registration Fees: $50/each

Main conference begins at 12:00 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012

These sessions allow participants to expand their health disparities education beyond breast cancer.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 • 1:00 pm-6:00 pm • MET Building

Pre-Conference Workshop: “Tobacco Smoking, HIV/AIDS and Cancer in Health Disparity Populations”

11:00 am Registration

1:00 pm Welcome Remarks Jamboor Vishwanatha, PhD Director, Texas Center for Health Disparities, UNT Health Science Center

1:15 Keynote Presentation: Asian-American and Pacific-Islander (AAPI) Initiatives Betty Tai, PhD

1:45 Biomedical Diversity and Science on Health Disparity: Current Evidence Based on the AAPI Population Nadia Islam, PhD

2:15 Prevalence of Smoking in HIV/AIDS Population Robert Schnoll, PhD

2:45 Presentations by NIDA/AAPI Travel Fellowship Awardees

3:15 Training and Career Development: An Introduction to NIH and NIDA Beth Babecki, MA

4:45 Panel Discussion

6:00 Closing Remarks and Adjourn

Thursday, July 12, 2012 • 8:15 am-11:30 am • Luibel Hall, EAD Building

Pre-Conference Workshop: “Recognizing and Responding to Health Disparities”

8:15 am Registration

8:50 Welcome and Introductions Kathryn Cardarelli, PhD, MPH Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth, Texas

9:00 Morning Keynote: Cultural and Ethnic Influences on Healthcare Elena Rios, MD, MSPH

10:00 Panel Discussion: Industry Responses to Disparities in Women’s Health Moderator – Guwan Jones, Director Health Equity, Baylor Healthcare System Joyce James Jacob Kuriyan, PhD Rakhshanda Rahman, MD

11:15 Closing Remarks and Adjourn

Speakers

Beth Babecki, MATraining Coordinator National Institute on Drug Abuse Bethesda, Maryland

Nadia Islam, PhDDeputy Director of ResearchCenter for the Study of Asian American HealthNYU Langone Medical CenterNew York, New York

Betty Tai, PhD Director, Center for Clinical Trials Network National Institute on Drug Abuse Bethesda, Maryland

Robert Schnoll, PhDAssociate Professor, Department of PsychiatryUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Speakers

Joyce JamesAssociate Deputy Executive CommissionerCenter for Elimination of Disproportionality and DisparitiesTexas Health and Human Services CommissionAustin, Texas

Jacob Kuriyan, PhDPresident, Physmark, Inc.Dallas, Texas

Rakhshanda Rahman, MDDirector, Breast Center for ExcellenceLaura W. Bush Institute for Women’s HealthTexas Tech University Health Sciences CenterAmarillo, Texas

Elena Rios, MD, MSPHPresident & CEONational Hispanic Medical AssociationWashington, DC

HHS Office on Women’s HealthDepartment of Health and Human Services

U.S. Public Health Services - Region IV

Thursday, July 12

OPENINg SESSION

9:00 am On-site Registration and Check-In

10:00- Poster Presentations and Viewing 12:00 pm

12:00 Lunch and Conference Welcome Jamboor Vishwanatha, PhD Director, Texas Center for Health Disparities, UNT Health Science Center

12:10 UNTHSC Welcome David Cistola, MD, PhD Vice President for Research UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth, Texas

12:20 Speaker Introduction Jose Pagan, PhD Chair and Professor, Health Management and Policy Department UNT Health Science Center

12:30 Luncheon Keynote Address Navigating Latinas with Breast Screening Abnormalities to Diagnosis: The Six Cities Study Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH

1:15 Q&A Session

1:30 Break

Session 1: BREAKTHROUgHS IN BREAST CANCER

1:40 pm Session Introduction by Session Chair Alakananda Basu, PhD Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology UNT Health Science Center

1:50 The Promise of Methylation Markers for Breast Cancer Saraswati Sukumar, PhD

2:35 Health System Approach to Resolve Health Disparities in Texas Roberto Villarreal, MD

3:20 Break

3:30 Targeted Therapy: Steps Toward Avoiding Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Stefan Gluck, MD, PhD

4:15 Patients/Patient Advocate/Survivor Panel Veronica Ingram Lay Health Educator Center for Community Health/ Texas Prevention Institute UNT Health Science Center

Carlene King Shades of Survival

Koco Powell

4:45 Q&A Session

5:00 Adjourn

Friday, July 13

Session 2: TRIPLE NEgATIVE BREAST CANCER

8:00 am Registration and Breakfast

8:30 Session Introduction by Session Chair Jamboor Vishwanatha, PhD

8:40 Molecular Heterogeneity of Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Implications for Treatment Suzanne Fuqua, PhD

9:10 Ethnic Differences in Subtype Incidence and Outcome David Euhus, MD

9:40 Break

9:50 The Clinical Aspects of Taking Care of Triple Negative Women Robyn Young, MD

10:20 Patients/Patient Advocate/Survivor Panel Ramona Magid Prevention Program Director Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

Gayle G. Wilkins, MSN, RN, OCN Clinical Education Specialist - Klabzuba Cancer Center Texas Health Harris Methodist

Sheila Donnell, PhD(c), RN, MS, WHCNS, AOCNS, OCN Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Texas Health Harris Methodist

10:50 Q&A Session

11:10 Poster Presentation Award Ceremony Harlan Jones, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology & Immunology UNT Health Science Center

11:30 Luncheon Break and Networking

1:00 pm Keynote Address: Preventing Cancer Health Disparities: The Case of Menthol Cigarettes Mark Clanton, MD

Session 3: HORMONE RESISTANT BREAST CANCER

1:30 pm Session Introduction by Session Chair Harlan Jones, PhD

1:40 Exploring Endocrine Resistance in Breast Cancer Robert Clarke, PhD, DCs

2:10 Novel Targets for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Khandan Keyomarsi, PhD

2:40 Break

2:50 Patients/Patient Advocate Panel Annette Lam, RN, BSN Breast Health Nurse Educator JPS Health Promotions

Jenn Paxton, LMSW Cancer Patient Navigator Methodist Health System Dallas, Texas Kathi Pete

Emily Stringer Patient Navigator YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas 3:20 Q&A Session

3:40 Closing Remarks and EvaluationsAgenda and Speakers subject to change.

Agenda

PHYSICIAN ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIgNATION The University of North Texas Health Science Center has requested that the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approve this program for 17.5 hours of AOA Category 2A CME credits. Approval is currently pending.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.5 AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CNE CONTACT HOURSThe University of North Texas Health Science Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This activity provides 17.5 contact hours for the nurse.

CHES ACCREDITATION17.5 CHES credits are provided by the University of North Texas Health Science Center, which is approved as a provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).

SOCIAL WORKERContinuing education credit for social workers is provided through the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, sponsor number CS3743. This activity is approved for 1.75 CEU for Social Workers (equals 17.5 clock hours).

Other health professionals will receive a certificate for individual reporting.

DATA COLLECTIONAggregated data collected as part of this CME activity may be analyzed and used for research purposes. Individual data will only be used for CME purposes and not included in the research data set.

Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by 1R13MD007557 and (in part) by P20MD006882 from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Mark Clanton, MDChief Medical Officer, High Plains DivisionAmerican Cancer SocietyAustin, Texas

Robert Clarke, PhD, DScProfessor of OncologyGeorgetown University Medical CenterWashington, District of Columbia

David Euhus, MDMarilyn R. Corrigan Distinguished Chair in Breast Cancer SurgeryUT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, Texas

Suzanne Fuqua, PhDProfessor of MedicineBaylor College of MedicineHouston, Texas

Stefan gluck, MD, PhDSylvester Professor in the Department of MedicineMiller School of MedicineUniversity of MiamiMiami, Florida

Khandan Keyomarsi, PhDHubert L. and Olive Stringer Professor in Medical OncologyMD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas

Amelie g. Ramirez, MPH, DrPHDirector, Institute for Health Promotion ResearchDielmann Chair in Health Disparities Research & Community ResearchUT Health Science CenterSan Antonio, Texas

Saraswati Sukumar, PhDBarbara B. Rubenstein ProfessorCo-Director, Breast Cancer ProgramJohns Hopkins MedicineBaltimore, Maryland

Roberto Villarreal, MD Vice President, Community InitiativesUniversity Health SystemSan Antonio, Texas

Robyn Young, MDDirector, Breast Cancer CenterThe Center for Cancer and Blood DisordersFort Worth, Texas

LocationUnless otherwise noted, all sessions and workshops are on the campus of...

University of North Texas Health Science CenterMedical Education and Training Building1000 Montgomery StreetFort Worth, Texas 76107

Speakers Accreditation and Credit

REGISTRATION FORMRegistration Information

Credit & Registration Fees

Credit Seeking Registration Fees Optional Workshops

(separate registration required for each)

Physician Registration - $99 $50 - July 11 - Tobacco

Smoking, HIV/AIDS and Cancer in Health Disparity Populations

Nursing UNTHSC Faculty/Staff - $49 - IDT Number:

PA or NP Student - $49

CHES Members of non-profit organizations - $49‡

$50 - July 12 - Recognizing and Responding to Health Disparities

Social Worker UNTHSC Students Enrolled for Summer - $0*

None

*Note: In order to be waived of the registration fees, UNTHSC students MUST be enrolled for a summer Health Disparity Course (BMSC 5390 or EPID 5391). Scholarshipss‡A limited number of scholarships are available for community leaders and members/staff of non-profits. Please contact Eric Walker at (817) 735-0177 or eric.walker@unthsc.edu by Friday, June 29, 2012.

A limited number of travel awards are available for those attending the July 11 workshop Tobacco Smoking, HIV/AIDS and Cancer in Health Disparity Populations and the main conference. For more information, please contact Dr. Johnny He at (817) 735-2642 or johnny.he@unthsc.edu.

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7th Annual Texas Conference on Health Disparities Battling Breast Cancer Disparities:

Frontline StrategiesJuly 12 & 13, 2012 Fort Worth, Texas

Registration InformationAll registrations received up to 10 business days before the conference will be acknowledged in writing or e-mail. An administrative fee of $20 will be deducted from cancellations made by registrants through Friday, July 6, 2012. After this date, no refunds will be granted. No-shows are not eligible for a refund and all pre-registered, unpaid no-shows will be billed the full conference tuition.

UNT Health Science Center reserves the right to limit registration and, if necessary, cancel this conference up to two weeks before the starting date without liability. The agenda may be modified at any time without notice.

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