Pan Pacific Leukemia Conference
Join Us.
We cordially invite you to participate in the inaugural Pan Pacific Leukemia Conference, an exciting new chapter in leukemia treatment and research. Building on the success of the prestigious Pan Pacific Lymphoma Conference (PPLC), this conference aims to convene a diverse assembly of leading clinicians and researchers to share groundbreaking insights and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
This gathering will delve into cutting-edge developments in leukemia research, explore innovative therapeutic modalities, and discuss the latest advancements in patient care. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with fellow scholars and practitioners, contributing to the ongoing discourse shaping leukemia treatment's future.
This landmark event, hosted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center in collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, is intended for oncologists, hematologists, pathologists, clinical scientists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and pharmacists.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the advancement of leukemia care. Join us as we collectively push the boundaries of knowledge and improve outcomes for patients!
July 15-18, 2025
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
200 Nohea Kai Dr, Lahaina, HI 96761
Conference Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference, the participants should be better able to:
- Discuss pathological and molecular advances in acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative neoplasms, chronic myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and clonal hematopoiesis, and their incorporation into clinical practice.
- Learn about newer therapeutic strategies in acute leukemias, chronic leukemias, myelodysplastic syndrome, and myeloproliferative disorders.
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Describe advances in Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for acute lymphocytic leukemia.
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Describe the emerging role of doublets and triplets combination targeted therapies in CLL.
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Describe the role of upfront allogeneic stem cell transplantation in acute leukemias and myelodysplastic syndrome.
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Identify the importance of supportive care in the management of acute leukemias, myeloid malignancies, and allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
Call for Abstracts
The Directors of the Pan Pacific Leukemia Conference invite you to submit abstracts for the 2025 conference.
Conference Agenda
Conference Registration
Participant Registration Fee
The participant registration fee covers access to all scientific sessions, breakfasts, the welcome reception on Tuesday, the conference dinner on Thursday, and continuing education credits.
Register by April 11
- Physicians – $500
- Other Health Care Providers – $350
- Pharmaceutical and Health Care Industry Representatives – $850
Register after April 11
- Physicians – $600
- Other Health Care Providers – $450
- Pharmaceutical and Health Care Industry Representatives – $1000
Accompanying Guest Fee
You're welcome to bring guests to the conference! The fee for each accompanying guest aged 13 and older is $250, while children aged 12 and under can join for free. Accompanying guests are welcome to join conference registrants at the following meal functions:
- Welcome reception on Tuesday evening
- Conference dinner on Thursday evening
- Continental breakfasts and breaks during the main conference (Tuesday through Friday)
Please note that name tags will be issued and must be worn by all attendees at these meal functions.
Full payment must accompany each conference registration.
Registration Deadline: June 13, 2025
Online Registration Help
If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Registration Office at 402-559-5929.
Walk-in Registration
Once online registration is closed, you will only be able to register on-site for the following walk-in fee:
- Physicians – $750
- Other Health Care Providers – $600
- Pharmaceutical and Health Care Industry Representatives – $1150
Walk-in registrations will only be accepted if space is available.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
If you need to cancel your registration, please email registrationCCE@unmc.edu no later than June 13, 2025. A $250 processing fee applies to cancellations made by June 13, 2025. Cancellations made after this date, as well as registrants who do not attend, will be responsible for the full conference registration fee.
Substitutions
You may transfer your registration to a colleague by emailing pplc@unmc.edu by June 13, 2025. Please include your name and email address, along with the name, email address, and phone number of the person who will attend in your place. Note that only one substitution is permitted.
Additional Information
In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for up to 23.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.
Pharmacists
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 23.75 ACPE contact hours. Pharmacists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to:
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23.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
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23.75 MOC points in the American Board of Pathology’s (ABPATH) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
It is the CME Provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC credit.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa from Saturday, July 12, through Monday, July 21, 2025. Go to the hotel's main website to read room descriptions
Room Rates for Single/Double Occupancy
Rates below include the $20 daily resort fee
- Resort/Golf Mountain View – $500
- Partial Ocean View – $519
- Deluxe Ocean View – $550
The maximum occupancy per room is 4.
There is no charge for children 18 years and under sharing the same room as the parents and using existing bedding (1 king or 2 queen beds).
Other Charges
- Additional person over 18 years old – $80 per night is applied to individual folio.
- Porterage – $14 per person (includes children of all ages) plus Hawaii state tax. This rate is based on two bags per person. This charge is automatically posted to the individual folio.
- Housekeeping gratuities are up to the individual's discretion, $6 per room, per day, is recommended.
Reservation Method
- To ensure that only registered participants are able to use the conference-contracted hotel rates, the link to make your hotel reservation will be included in the email confirming your conference registration. If you do not receive this email within 48 hours of your registration, please contact us at pplc@unmc.edu.
- A two-night deposit for all reservations will be taken at the time of booking.
- The block rate is available on a first-come, first-served basis until April 11, 2025. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.
Hotel Cancellation Policy
- 30 to 7 days prior to arrival: All cancellations received within this time period will be assessed two nights room deposit, plus applicable taxes.
- 7 days up to arrival date: All cancellations received within this time period as well as no-shows will be assessed the cost of the full length of the stay, plus applicable taxes.
The two closest airports to the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa are Kahului Airport/OGG (approximately 27 miles) and Kapalua West Maui Airport/JHM (approximately 4 miles).
Casual dress is encouraged for the entire conference. Layered clothing is recommended as the temperature in meeting rooms can fluctuate. A light jacket or sweater for outdoor evening activities is suggested.
Conference Directors
Professor, Division of Oncology and Hematology; Medical Director, Leukemia Program; Section Leader, Malignant Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Professor, Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Professor, Departments of Oncology and Molecular Pharmacology, Miriam Mandel Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, Bronx, NY
Associate Professor, Division of Oncology and Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine; Assistant Vice Chancellor for Clinical Research, University of Nebraska Medical, Center, Omaha, NE
Conference Sponsors
This conference is provided by the University of Nebraska Medical Center in collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Conference Coordinators
Director, Educational Programs, UNMC Center for Continuing Education
