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Saturday, May 2, 2026
11:00 AM
Welcoming Remarks and Keynote Address
Welcome: Susan Stewart, Executive Director and Founder, BMT InfoNet
Keynote: Your Gut is the Gateway to Good Health: Understanding Your Microbiome
Presenter: Christopher Damman MD, MA, University of Washington
Why the gut microbiome is important, how transplant and CAR T-cell therapy can disrupt it, and interventions, including diet and lifestyle modifications, can repair and promote a healthy gut microbiome.
12:45 PM
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The Present and Future of CAR T-cell Therapy
Presenter: Connor Johnson MD, MA, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
In the fast-growing field of CAR T-cell therapy, learn which new diseases may be treated with CAR T and which new strategies may improve safety and outcomes.
Navigating Graft-versus-Host Disease: What You Need to Know
Presenter: Shernan Holtan MD, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) affects approximately a third of patients who have a stem cell transplant using donor cells (allogeneic transplant). Learn who's at risk, organs affected, symptoms to watch for, and current therapies to prevent and treat it.
2:00 PM
Protect Your Health and Thrive after a Transplant Using Donor Cells ( Allogeneic )
Presenter: Richard Newcomb MD, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Ongoing and late complications after an allogeneic transplant are common. Learn who's at risk, how to prevent complications, and treatment options.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
11:30 AM
Patient Perspective
Patient Perspective Jonathan Gluck
Jonathan lived with multiple myeloma for 20 years before undergoing CAR T-cell therapy. He share's insights on living with uncertainty and thriving after CAR T.
12:00 PM
Living with Cognitive Changes after Transplant and CAR T-cell Therapy
Presenter: Anna Barata PhD, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Learn about cognitive problems, such as memory, concentration, and organizational issues, that often occur after transplant or CAR T-cell therapy, how long they may last, and steps you can take to minimize their effect on daily living.
1:15 PM
Beyond Remission: Recognizing and Managing New Cancer Risks
Presenter: Kapil Meleveedu MD, Carol and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, Uconn Health
New cancers can occur after a stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy. Learn which cancers occur most often and how to reduce your risk.
2:30 PM
Oral Health after Treatment: Navigating Graft-versus-Host Disease, Medications and Infections
Presenter: Jacqueline Mays DDS, MHSc, PhD, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health
Learn how infection, various drugs, and graft-versus-host disease can affect teeth, gums, and the lining of the mouth and throat, and how to manage them.
3:45 PM
Graft- versus-Host Disease of the Gastrointestinal System: Symptoms and Treatment
Presenter: Melissa Cochran MS, APRN, AOCNP, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The gut is a common target of GVHD. Learn what can be done to prevent and treat GI GVHD.
Monday, May 4, 2026
12:00 PM
Integrative Therapies: Lifestyle Approach to Optimizing Recovery and Healthy Living after Treatment
Presenter: Daniel Glidden MS, PA-C, Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Learn how exercise, nutrition, and sleep can improve recovery and well-being after transplant and CAR T-cell therapy
1:15 PM
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Late Effects and Potential Health Issues After a Transplant Using Your Own Cells (Autologous)
Presenter: John Hill MD, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Learn about complications that may persist long-term or develop months or years later after an autologous stem cell transplant and what you can do to prevent and manage them.
Ocular Graft-versus-Host Disease: Advances in the Diagnosis and Management
Presenter: Jessica Ciralsky MD, Weill Cornell Medicine
When graft-versus-host disease (GVHD ) affects the eyes, it can cause dryness, pain, and vision problems. Learn about symptoms and treatment options, and steps you can take to prevent it from worsening.
2:30 PM
Protecting Your Health after CAR T-cell Therapy
Presenter: Linda Ramsdell MSN, FNP-BC, OCN, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Learn about the potential late and long-term effects of CAR T-cell therapy, risk factors, symptoms to report, and treatment options
3:45 PM
Taking Care of Your Bones: Critical Steps for Aging Strong
Presenter: Sara Cromer MD, MS, Massachusetts General Hospital
Learn why protecting your bones matters, who's at risk of developing osteoporosis and bone fractures, and what you can do to preserve bone health.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
11:30 AM
Patient Perspective
Patient and Care Partner Perspectives: Laura and Brock Hendricks
Laura and Brock share patient and care partner perspectives on navigating a stem cell transplant and tips for promoting physical and emotional recovery after transplant.
12:00 PM
Chronic Fatigue: Reclaiming Your Energy after Transplant or CAR T-cell Therapy
Presenter: Ashley Nelson PhD, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School
Chronic fatigue is common after a transplant and CAR T-cell therapy. Learn what causes it, how long it typically persists, and effective strategies to manage it.
2:30 PM
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Beyond Survival: Weaving a Meaningful Life after Transplant and CAR T-cell Therapy
Presenters
- Areej El-Jawahri MD, Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School
- Lara Traeger PhD, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
You have been through a complicated treatment and are still dealing with side effects. Learn strategies to make sense of what you have been through and how to give meaning and importance to those experiences.
Graft-versus-Host Disease of the Skin and Fascia
Presenter: Michael Stephens MD, Massachusetts General Hospital
Learn how GVHD can affect the skin and fascia, who's at risk, symptoms, potential treatments, and supportive care that can help manage it.
3:45 PM
CAR T-cell Therapy for Lymphoma: Benefits and Risks
Presenter: Luke Mountjoy MD, Colorado Blood Cancer Institute@HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network
Learn what's involved in undergoing CAR T-cell therapy to treat lymphoma, who's a good candidate, potential complications and outcomes, and how it differs from a stem cell transplant.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
11:30 AM
Patient Perspective
Patient Perspective: Christelle Salomon
Christelle, a sickle cell warrior, aspiring physician-scientist, and transplant survivor, shares her transplant experience and its impact on her quality of life.
12:00 PM
Infection Prevention and Management after Transplant
Presenter: Nicolas Issa MD, Brigham & Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Learn about the various infections that can occur after transplant, who's at risk, how to reduce the risk, when patients should be revaccinated after transplant, and who should receive the COVID, flu, shingles, and RSV vaccines.
1:15 PM
CAR T-cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
Presenter: Muthalagu Ramanathan MD, UMass Memorial Health
Learn which myeloma patients are good candidates for CAR T-cell therapy, the steps involved, potential complications and outcomes, and the impact of CAR T on patients' quality of life.
2:30 PM
Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Transplant and CAR T-cell Therapy for Older Adults.
Presenter: Sarah Wall MD, MPH, The Ohio State University - The James Comprehensive Cancer Center
Can older adults benefit from transplant or CAR T-cell therapy? Learn which older adults are good candidates for these therapies, and strategies that can maximize safety and outcomes.
7:00 PM
Bringing Back Sexual Intimacy for Couples after Treatment
Presenter: Theresa Callard-Moore PhD, LISW, Cleveland Clinic
Difficulties with sex and intimacy are common after transplant and CAR T-cell therapy. Learn how couples can regain intimacy and improve their sexual health.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
11:30 PM
Patient Perspective
Patient Perspective: Coney Flowers
Coney found the silver lining in her leukemia diagnosis and transplant by embracing her transplant community and writing a children's book about her experience.
12:00 PM
Myeloma Maintenance Strategies after Transplant or CAR T cell Therapy
Presenter: Tara Gregory MD, Colorado Blood Cancer Institute@HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network
Learn which myeloma patients benefit from maintenance therapy after transplant or CAR T-cell therapy,
1:15 PM
Graft-versus-Host Disease: Advances and New Therapies on the Horizon
Presenter: Corey Cutler MD, MPH, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The incidence of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) has decreased dramatically over the past few years, thanks to new therapies to prevent and treat it. Learn about these therapies and ongoing studies to further improve prevention and treatments for GVHD.
2:30 PM
Managing Your Respiratory Health after Transplant and CAR T-cell Therapy
Presenter: Joe Hsu MD, MPH, Stanford University, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine
Learn about lung injuries that can occur after transplant or CAR T-cell therapy, risk factors for developing lung graft-versus-host disease, and how to find a specialist to help manage breathing problems.