CME Bridge Details

An Innovative View: Evaluating Combination Checkpoint Inhibition Strategies in Advanced Melanoma: Considerations with Anti-LAG3 Antibodies

FACULTY

Allison Betof Warner, MD, PhD
Assistant Attending Physician
Melanoma Service, Cellular Therapy Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This online program is designed to help oncologists, dermatologists, nurse practitioners, oncology pharmacists, and physician's assistants to ensure confidence in the management of advanced melanoma. We aim to evaluate the pathophysiology of melanoma, including the rationale for use of anti-LAG3 antibodies in combination in advanced melanoma; assess the latest clinical data and clinical trial opportunities concerning the use of anti-LAG3 antibodies for combination in advanced melanoma; and recognize safety data with combination immunotherapy approaches in advanced melanoma.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of oncologists, dermatologists, nurse practitioners, oncology pharmacists, and physician assistants to ensure confidence in the management of advanced melanoma.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing the CME activity, learners should be better able to:

  • Evaluate the pathophysiology of melanoma, including the rationale for use of anti-LAG3 antibodies in combination in advanced melanoma
  • Assess the latest clinical data and clinical trial opportunities concerning the use of anti-LAG3 antibodies for combination in advanced melanoma
  • Recognize safety data with combination immunotherapy approaches in advanced melanoma

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.

PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

Med Learning Group designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live virtual activity.

JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Med Learning Group. Amedco LLC 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.


NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION

Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour.

DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT

In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG‐sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.

DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Dr. Betof Warner, discloses that she has received consulting fees from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Immatics, Instil Bio, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Lyell Immunopharma, Novartis and Pfizer. Dr. Betof Warner has conducted contracted research for Iovance Biotherapeutics.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

CME Content Review

The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.

CNE Content Review

The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.

Staff, Planners and Managers

The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouse/life partner have with ineligible companies related to the content of this CME/CE activity:

  • Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Chris Drury, Medical Director of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Ana Maria Albino, Senior Program Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Jessica Feygin, Program Coordinator of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Lauren Welch, MA, VP of Accreditation and Outcomes of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
  • Russie Allen, Accreditation and Outcomes Manager of Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.

DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE

Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States.

During the course of this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA‐approved and non‐approved indications.

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION

There are no fees for participating and receiving CME/CNE credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME/CNE credit participants must:

  1. Read the CME/CNE information and faculty disclosures
  2. Participate in the enduring virtual activity
  3. Complete pre-and-post surveys and evaluation

You will receive your certificate as a downloadable file.

DISCLAIMER

Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are scientifically based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision‐making expertise before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

For CME questions, please contact Med Learning Group at [email protected]

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]

Contact this CME provider at Med Learning Group for privacy and confidentiality policy statement information at https://www.medlearninggroup.com/privacy-policy/

RELEASED DATE: March 03, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE: March 03, 2024

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