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Symposium: Biomarkers in Gastric and Esophageal Cancers
Venue: TCC
Room: Ballroom BC
Dates: March 27, 2025 8:20 AM - 9:50 AM EDT
Join the Gastrointestinal DSWG for a deep dive into 2 topics: Biomarker-Driven Management of Gastric Adenocarcinoma and Emerging Role of Biomarkers in the Management of Esophageal cancers. First, experienced faculty will discuss the state-of-the-art biomarkers in management of gastric adenocarcinoma, including analysis for treatment, surveillance, and clinical trials. Next, the group will explore the application of existing and novel biomarkers in the management of esophageal cancers, noting similarities and differences in adenocarcinoma biomarkers. Upon completion of this session, participants should gain strategies to: - Understand the current biomarkers utilized in the management of gastric adenocarcinoma and esophageal cancers - Appropriate timing and selection of biomarker analysis for treatment and cancer surveillance - Identify similarities and differences in biomarkers for esophageal and gastric adenocarcinomas - Discuss emerging biomarkers in development and in clinical trials Biomarker Driven Management of Gastric Adenocarcinoma 8:20 – 8:32 a.m. Pathologic Assessment of Biomarkers Mariam F. Eskander 8:32 – 8:44 a.m. Relevance of Biomarkers for Resectable Gastric Cancers Michail Mavros, MD 8:44 – 8:56 a.m. Applications to Systemic Therapy Matthew Strickland 8:56 – 9:05 a.m. Discussion Q&A Panel Emerging Role of Biomarkers in Esophageal Cancers 9:05 – 9:17 a.m. Similarities and Differences Between Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Biomarkers Eihab N. Abdelfatah, MD 9:17 – 9:29 a.m. Immunotherapy and the Relevance of Biomarkers in the Management of Esophageal Cancer Shelby Stewart, MD 9:29 – 9:41 a.m. Emerging Biomarkers of Treatment Response Moshim Kukar, MD 9:41 – 9:50 a.m. Discussion Q&A Panel

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First Name	Jeremy
Middle Name	L.
Last Name	Davis
Credentials	MD
Company Name	University of Maryland

First Name	Moshim
Last Name	Kukar
Credentials	MD
Company Name	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

First Name	Richelle
Middle Name	T.
Last Name	Williams
Credentials	MD
Company Name	University of Maryland

First Name	Eihab
Middle Name	N.
Last Name	Abdelfatah
Credentials	MD
Company Name	NYU Langone Health

First Name	Mariam
Middle Name	F.
Last Name	Eskander
Credentials	MD, MPH
Company Name	Rutgers Cancer Institute

First Name	Matthew
Last Name	Strickland
Credentials	MD

First Name	Michail
Last Name	Mavros
Credentials	MD
Company Name	Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

First Name	Shelby
Last Name	Stewart
Credentials	MD
Company Name	University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

Speakers:

Dr. Jeremy Davis

Moshim Kukar

Richelle Williams

Eihab Abdelfatah

Dr. Mariam Eskander

Dr. Matthew Strickland

Michail Mavros

Dr. Shelby Stewart