5TH ANNUAL BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM
Virtual Symposium
Focus: Women’s Health and Prevention
November 13th, 2024 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Featuring a multidisciplinary panel of providers in the fields of Surgery, Breast Imaging, Genetics and Gynecology. Participants will have opportunity to learn about the latest updates in breast mammograms, breast density, cancer genetics and learn why knowing your family history matters. Learn about menopause, HRT therapy and how to stay strong and healthy.
While this event is FREE and open to anyone, registration is necessary.
SCHEDULE
5:30 - 5:45 pm
Opening Remarks
Jacqueline Jeruss, MD, PhD
Associate Vice President for Research, Integrity and Compliance
Associate Dean for Regulatory Affairs
Professor of Surgery, Pathology, and Biomedical Engineering
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
5:45 - 6:30 pm
Breast Density and Update on Screening: What you need to know
Renee W. Pinsky, MD
Clinical Professor
Department Of Radiology
Division Of Breast Imaging
University Of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
6:30 - 7:15 pm
Cancer, Genetics and your Risk: Why it is important to know about your Family History
Kara Milliron,MS, LCGC
Genetic Counselor, Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Evaluation Clinic
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
7:15 - 8:00 pm
Navigating Menopause and learning the Facts about HRT and your risk for Breast cancer
Versha Pleasant, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director, Center for Cancer Genetics & Breast Health
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
University of Michigan
8:00 pm
Q&A - Open Forum
“It really is through the tireless efforts of researchers and patients, and through the support of funding agencies including the government, as well as private foundations like Dynami, that these research advances can be made to improve the outcome and the quality of life of patients with breast cancer around the world.”
N. Lynn Henry, M.D., Ph.D. during Key Innovations in Breast Cancer Treatment for the 2020 Virtual Symposium
MEDICAL PANEL
Jacqueline Jeruss, Ph.D., M.D.
Dr. Jeruss is a Professor of Surgery and the Director of the University of Michigan Breast Care Center. She also holds appointments in the Departments of Pathology and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Dr. Jeruss received her undergraduate degree in neuroscience and history from Brandeis University and her medical degree from the University of Vermont. Dr. Jeruss completed her General Surgery residency training at Northwestern University Medical School and holds a PhD from Northwestern, having done her dissertation in the field of breast cancer biology. She completed her fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in 2006, and returned to Northwestern as Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Breast Surgery before joining the University of Michigan faculty.
Dr. Jeruss is board certified in General Surgery and is a member of several professional societies. Through her basic and clinical research program, Dr. Jeruss has been actively involved in the training of high school students, undergraduates, graduate students at the PhD and post-doctoral levels, medical students, and residents. She has published numerous manuscripts and book chapters, and has also received many awards for teaching and research.
Renee Pinsky, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Breast Imaging; University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, MI
Kara Milliron, MS, LCGC
Genetic Counselor, Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk, Evaluation Clinic, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Versha Pleasant, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor, Director, Center for Cancer Genetics & Breast Health, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Michigan