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Nevada Cancer Control Summit

Nevada Cancer Control Summit

Friday, September 18, 2026
Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, Nevada

The Nevada Cancer Control Summit is a statewide conference featuring sessions on topics across the cancer continuum. It brings together physicians, nurses, advocates, survivors, administrators, and more to share cutting-edge information, update practitioners on the latest topics in cancer control, and strengthen the coalition to further cancer control efforts in Nevada.

The Summit offers continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, cancer registry professionals, and oftentimes credits for other specialty areas.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities

Review sponsorship and exhibitor details in the attached packet, which includes a reservation form if you choose to pay by check.
 

2026 Agenda

7-8 a.m.

 

Exhibits & Breakfast sponsored by Huntsman Cancer Institute

 

8-8:50 a.m.

 

Survivor & Caregiver Voices on Early Onset Colorectal Cancer, 
featuring Malcolm Ahlo and Gregory Peek

 

8:50-9:15 a.m.

 

Policy Updates for the 2027 Nevada Legislative Session,
Cari Herington, MBA, Nevada Cancer Coalition

 

9:15-9:35 a.m.

 

Exhibits & Break sponsored by Huntsman Cancer Institute

 

9:35-10:35 a.m.

 

From DNA to Diagnosis: Accelerating Early Detection Strategies,
Ali Khalaf, MS, LGCG, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

 

10:35-11:35 a.m.

 

Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer,
Vaia Florou, MD, MS, Director of Huntsman Cancer Institute Integrated Center for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

 

11:35 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

 

Lunch, Exhibits & Awards

 

12:45-2:15 p.m.

 

Enhancing Participation in Cancer Screening: Roundtable Talks and Lightning Presentations

Removing Stigma to Increase Lung Cancer Screening: Jamie Studts, PhD, University of Colorado Anschutz

Self-Collection for Cervical Cancer Screening: Deanna Kepka, PhD, MPH, Huntsman Cancer Institute

Prostate Cancer Screening: Brandon Dyer, MD, Oncology Nevada

 

2:15-2:30 p.m.

 

Exhibits & Break sponsored by Huntsman Cancer Institute

 

2:30-3:30 p.m.

 

Proactive Dysphagia Management in Head & Neck Cancer
Amanda Morrissey, PhD, CCC-SLP, University of Nevada, Reno

 

3:30-4:30 p.m.

 

Innovations in Immunotherapy and CAR-T
Speaker TBD

 

4:30-6 p.m.Networking Reception & Poster Session sponsored by Gilead

 

Attendee Registration

Accommodations

ACCOMMODATIONS

A room block will be made available for attendees at:

Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
255 N. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89501

All reservations must be accompanied by a first-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.

Poster Session - Submit an Abstract

We are pleased to invite you to submit abstracts for posters for the 2026 Nevada Cancer Control Summit. This event represents an opportunity to showcase projects and programs in cancer control, including evidence-based cancer prevention and screening initiatives, innovative cancer research and use of data, and unique programs for survivors.

Posters presented at other conferences or meetings are welcome. We want to showcase your work!

Posters will be on display throughout the day of the conference and will be featured during the networking reception at the close of the day. This is a great opportunity for students to engage with professionals and gain experience. Students accepted to exhibit posters are encouraged to attend the Summit at no cost.

Please include:

  1. Project/program name
  2. Organization
  3. List of author(s) and/or contact person(s)
  4. A brief summary of:
  • Project goals
  • Problem or issue addressed
  • Target population
  • Any project partners
  • Study design, key activities and timelines
  • Results
  • Conclusion/lessons learned and opportunities for replication

Due date:August 14, 2026

Submit to: Kristen Hackbarth via email at kristen@nevadacancercoalition.org