A CME Symposium Held Adjunct with the 2026 ASCO® Annual Meeting
Location
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Phone: (312) 922-4400
Program Schedule — Central Time
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Registration and Dinner
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Educational Meeting
Meeting Room
Continental Room C (Lobby Level)
No registration fee is charged for this event. For the in-person symposium in Chicago, preregistration is required as seating is limited.
Faculty
Faculty
Christopher Flowers
MD, MS, FASCO
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Division Head, Division of Cancer Medicine, Chair, Professor, Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma, John Brooks Williams and Elizabeth Williams Distinguished University Chair in Cancer Medicine
Faculty
Matthew Lunning
DO
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
Professor, Chief of Hematology, Interim, Medical Director, Gene and Cellular Therapy, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research, Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Faculty
Sonali M Smith
MD
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Elwood V Jensen Professor of Medicine, Chief, Section of Hematology/Oncology, Co-Leader, Cancer Service Line
Moderator
Brad S Kahl
MD
Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
Professor of Medicine
Siteman Cancer Center, St Louis, Missouri
Director, Lymphoma Program
This activity is supported by educational grants from ADC Therapeutics, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, and Incyte Corporation.
Not an official event of the 2026 ASCO® Annual Meeting. Not sponsored, endorsed, or accredited by ASCO®, Association for Clinical Oncology, or Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation.
Program Schedule — Central Time
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Registration and Dinner
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Educational Meeting
MODULE 1: Rational Incorporation of CD79b-Targeted Antibody-Drug Conjugates into the Management of Newly Diagnosed and Relapsed/Refractory (R/R) Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
- Key factors in the selection of initial therapy for patients with DLBCL
- Extended follow-up from the Phase III POLARIX trial comparing polatuzumab vedotin with rituximab/cyclophosphamide/doxorubicin/prednisone (R-CHP) to R-CHOP for patients with previously untreated DLBCL; clinical activity observed with polatuzumab vedotin/R-CHP in various patient subsets
- Appropriate selection of patients to receive polatuzumab vedotin as a component of up-front therapy for DLBCL
- Efficacy and safety findings from the Phase III POLARGO study of polatuzumab vedotin in combination with rituximab, gemcitabine and oxaliplatin for patients with R/R DLBCL; potential role of this regimen
- Available results, including those from the Phase III SUNMO trial, with polatuzumab vedotin combined with bispecific antibodies for patients with R/R DLBCL
MODULE 2: Clinical Utility of CD19-Directed Monoclonal Antibodies in the Treatment of DLBCL and Follicular Lymphoma (FL)
- Extended follow-up from the Phase II L-MIND study supporting the use of tafasitamab/lenalidomide for patients with R/R DLBCL; optimal sequencing for individual patients
- Emerging positive findings from the Phase III frontMIND trial assessing tafasitamab and lenalidomide with R-CHOP versus R-CHOP alone as first-line therapy for DLBCL
- Biological rationale for the evaluation of tafasitamab for FL
- Key efficacy and safety findings from the Phase III inMIND trial evaluating the addition of tafasitamab to lenalidomide and rituximab (R2) for R/R FL or marginal zone lymphoma
- FDA approval of tafasitamab/R2 for patients with R/R FL; selection of appropriate candidates for this approach
MODULE 3: Optimal Use of CD19-Directed Antibody-Drug Conjugates for R/R DLBCL and FL
- Extended follow-up from the Phase II LOTIS-2 study supporting the use of loncastuximab tesirine for patients with R/R DLBCL
- Optimal sequencing of loncastuximab tesirine for individual patients with R/R DLBCL and ongoing studies designed to further define its role
- Initial results from the Phase Ib LOTIS-7 study of loncastuximab tesirine in combination with glofitamab for R/R DLBCL; implications for clinical practice and ongoing research
- Available data with loncastuximab tesirine for other subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
- Recent NCCN Guidelines inclusion of loncastuximab tesirine/rituximab as a third- or later-line treatment option for FL; optimal incorporation into practice
MODULE 4: Current and Future Role of Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibition in Therapy for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Key efficacy and safety outcomes with the addition of acalabrutinib to bendamustine/rituximab (BR) and maintenance rituximab for patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who are ineligible for transplant
- Recent FDA approval of acalabrutinib/BR as a front-line regimen for MCL; identification of optimal candidates for this strategy
- Published research findings with and ongoing studies of covalent BTK inhibitors as a component of up-front chemotherapy-free combination regimens for MCL
- Published efficacy and safety data from the Phase II ROSEWOOD study of zanubrutinib in combination with obinutuzumab for patients with FL who had received 2 or more previous systemic therapies; current clinical role
- Published clinical trial experience with BTK inhibitors for patients with newly diagnosed DLBCL
- Design, eligibility criteria and primary and secondary endpoints of the Phase III ESCALADE trial of acalabrutinib in combination with R-CHOP for patients aged 65 or younger with untreated non-GCB DLBCL; estimated completion date
Target Audience
This activity is intended for medical oncologists, hematologists, hematology-oncology fellows and other healthcare providers involved in the treatment of lymphoma.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to
- Identify patients with newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) for whom the use of CD79b-targeted therapy would be appropriate.
- Develop an understanding of published clinical research findings with CD19-targeted monoclonal antibodies in combination with immunomodulatory agents for DLBCL and follicular lymphoma (FL), and apply this information in patient education discussions.
- Appraise the biological rationale for, available research findings with and current clinical role of CD19-targeted antibody-drug conjugates for patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) DLBCL and FL.
- Evaluate available clinical trial findings with Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors for patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), FL and DLBCL, and determine the role of these agents in current and future clinical management.
- Assess emerging research findings with Bcl-2 inhibitors for patients with R/R MCL in order to prepare for the potential clinical availability of this novel treatment strategy.
- Recall new data with agents and strategies currently under investigation for various non-Hodgkin lymphoma subtypes, and discuss ongoing trial opportunities with eligible patients.
CME Credit Form
A CME credit link will be given to each participant as part of the meeting course materials.
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FACULTY — The following faculty reported relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities:
Dr Flowers — Consulting Agreements: BeOne, Foresight Diagnostics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natera Inc, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Genmab US Inc, N-Power Medicine; Contracted Research: 4D Pharma PLC, Acerta Pharma — A member of the AstraZeneca Group, Adaptimmune, Alaunos Therapeutics, Allogene Therapeutics, Amgen Inc, BostonGene, Cellectis, EMD Serono Inc, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Guardant Health, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Kite, A Gilead Company, MorphoSys, Nektar Therapeutics, Novartis, Pfizer Inc, Sanofi, Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, TG Therapeutics Inc, Xencor; Stock Options/Stock — Public Companies: Foresight Diagnostics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natera Inc, N-Power Medicine; Nonrelevant Financial Relationships: Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research), Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, National Cancer Institute, The V Foundation for Cancer Research. Dr Lunning — Consulting Agreements: AbbVie Inc, ADC Therapeutics, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, BeOne, Bristol Myers Squibb, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Genmab US Inc, Incyte Corporation, Kite, A Gilead Company, Lyell Immunopharma, Pfizer Inc, Recordati. Dr Smith — Consulting Agreements: Foresight Diagnostics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natera Inc, Genmab US Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc; Contracted Research: Celgene Corporation, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Incyte Corporation, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
MODERATOR
Dr Kahl — Advisory Committees: AbbVie Inc, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, BeOne, Bristol Myers Squibb, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, GSK, Incyte Corporation, Lilly, Merck, Pfizer Inc, Roche Laboratories Inc; Contracted Research: BeOne, Roche Laboratories Inc; Data and Safety Monitoring Boards/Committees: BeOne, Bristol Myers Squibb, Roche Laboratories Inc.
EDITOR — Dr Love is president and CEO of Research To Practice. Research To Practice receives funds in the form of educational grants to develop CME activities from the following companies: Aadi Bioscience, AbbVie Inc, ADC Therapeutics, Agendia Inc, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Amgen Inc, Array BioPharma Inc, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, Arvinas, Astellas, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, BeOne, Biotheranostics Inc, A Hologic Company, Black Diamond Therapeutics Inc, Blueprint Medicines, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc, Bristol Myers Squibb, Celcuity, Clovis Oncology, Coherus BioSciences, Corcept Therapeutics Inc, CTI BioPharma, a Sobi Company, Daiichi Sankyo Inc, Eisai Inc, Elevation Oncology Inc, Exact Sciences Corporation, Exelixis Inc, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Genmab US Inc, Geron Corporation, Gilead Sciences Inc, GSK, Helsinn Therapeutics (US) Inc, ImmunoGen Inc, Incyte Corporation, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc, Johnson & Johnson, Karyopharm Therapeutics, Kite, A Gilead Company, Kura Oncology, Legend Biotech, Lilly, MEI Pharma Inc, Merck, Mersana Therapeutics Inc, Mirati Therapeutics Inc, Mural Oncology Inc, Natera Inc, Novartis, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on behalf of Advanced Accelerator Applications, Novocure Inc, Nuvalent, Nuvation Bio Inc, Pfizer Inc, Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company, Puma Biotechnology Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, Revolution Medicines Inc, Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc, R-Pharm US, Sanofi, Seagen Inc, Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC, SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc, Stemline Therapeutics Inc, Sumitomo Pharma America, Summit Therapeutics, Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Taiho Oncology Inc, Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, TerSera Therapeutics LLC, and Tesaro, A GSK Company.
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Supporters
This activity is supported by educational grants from ADC Therapeutics, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, and Incyte Corporation.
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 922-4400
Meeting Room
Continental Room C (Lobby Level)
Directions
The Hilton Chicago hotel is located just 5 minutes (2.5 miles) north of the McCormick Place convention center, where the ASCO Annual Meeting is taking place.
