2026 West Virginia Cancer Institute Biennial Breast Cancer Conference

Learn how emerging science and evolving clinical approaches are informing the next generation of breast cancer care.

  • Erickson Alumni Center

About

Target Audience

This conference is recommended for faculty, fellows, nurses, and staff.

Objectives

Following this conference, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize emerging therapeutic targets related to AURKA/KAP1 signaling.

  • Describe the benefits, limitations, and challenges associated with ctDNA testing in clinical practice.

  • Describe current approaches to surgical and radiation de-escalation in axillary management.

  • Recognize how patient-reported outcomes can improve shared decision-making and quality of care.

  • Recognize reconstructive options for nipple-areolar complex reconstruction and tattooing.

  • Describe the current evidence regarding GLP-1 receptor agonists and breast cancer.

Contact Information

For questions or for more information prior to or during the conference, please contact Deanna Dalton or by phone at 304-698-2657.

Schedule

Day 1: Friday, July 31

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Registration, Vendor Visit, and Breakfast

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Welcome
  • Hannah W. Hazard-Jenkins, MD, FACS

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AURKA/KAP1 Signaling in Breast Cancer Metastasis
  • Elena N. Pugacheva, PhD

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The BREAST-Q
  • Majed Maalouf, MD, FACS

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One Stage Breast Reconstruction in Obesity & NAC Reconstruction/Tattooing
  • Majed Maalouf, MD, FACS
  • Michelle Sabatini-Gump, APRN

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ctDNA in Breast Cancer: Current Evidence and Future Applications
  • Danish Safi, MD

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Visit with Vendors/Break

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Therapeutic Implications of Genetic Testing ( No CE Credit Session )
  • Banu Arun, MD

This lecture is a No CE Credit Session.

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Lunch

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Visit with Vendors

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Optimizing Axillary Management in Breast Cancer: Strategies for Surgical and Radiation De-escalation
  • Jessica Partin, MD

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Patient Panel Presentation
  • Jessica Partin, MD
  • Breanna M Adkins, EdD, MOT, OTR/L, BCP
  • Christen Jordan, PA-C, MPAS, DMSc

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Breast Cancer: Emerging Evidence, Clinical Implications, and Future Directions
  • Danielle DeCicco, MD/PhD

Adjourn

Course Credits

The West Virginia University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The WVU Office of CME designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This continuing education activity has been provided by the West Virginia University School of Nursing for 6.3 contact hours. The West Virginia University School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing education by the State of West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, Legislative Rule ยง 19CSR11-4 under provider number 50-26086.

Disclosure

It is the policy of the WVU School of Medicine Office of CME to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All faculty/authors/planners participating in our activities are expected to disclose any relationships they may have with commercial companies. For this conference:

  • Dr. Arun has disclosed receiving research funding to the institution as a Principal Investigator for Astra Zeneca.

  • All others have indicated that they have no relevant interests to disclose.

This relationship, along with the educational content of this program, will be reviewed and any potential conflicts of interest will be resolved to the satisfaction of the WVU

School of Medicine Office of CME prior to the activity. If a conflict cannot be resolved, the person involved will be removed from control of content or the content will not be presented as part of the educational program.

Speakers

Hannah W. Hazard-Jenkins.
Hannah W. Hazard-Jenkins, MD, FACS
Positions
Executive Chair and Director, WVU Cancer Institute Administration
Professor, Surgical Oncology, Surgery
Surgeon-in-Chief & Director of Clinical Services, WVU Cancer Institute Clinics
Faculty, Medical Education
Member, WVU Cancer Institute Research Programs
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Elena N. Pugacheva.
Elena N. Pugacheva, PhD
Positions
Associate Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Member, WVU Cancer Institute Research Programs
Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology
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Danish Safi.
Danish Safi, MD
Position
Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology
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Banu Arun, MD
Position
Professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine
Jessica Partin.
Jessica Partin, MD
Position
Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology / Breast Surgery, Surgery
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Breanna M. Adkins.
Breanna M. Adkins, EdD, MOT, OTR/L, BCP
Position
Assistant Professor, Human Performance - Occupational Therapy
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Christen Jordan.
Christen Jordan, PA-C, MPAS, DMSc
Positions
Director of Advanced Practice Professionals for the WVU Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Oncology
Associate Member, WVU Cancer Institute Research Programs
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Venue

Erickson Alumni Center

1 Alumni Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506

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