1. Identify and grade the histopathologic features essential for confirming an idiopathic multicentric Castleman Disease, aligning with established criteria.
2. Diagnose various subtypes of Castleman Disease.
3. Use the treatment guidelines crucial for effectively managing Castleman Disease.

The faculty will speak to the educational needs of the hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, hematopathologists, pathology and internal medicine residents and fellows, medical students, students in biology-related studies, hematology and flow cytometry technologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses.

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del Lago Resort & Casino, 1133 State Rte 414, Waterloo, NY  13165:

A block of rooms has been reserved at the del Lago Resort & Casino at a special conference rate of $239.00 for an overnight room on Friday, May 17, 2024, and $279.00 for an overnight room on Saturday, May 18, 2024.  This rate is only good until April 26, 2024.  A room can be reserved by calling (315) 946-1777 and be sure to reference the “17th Annual Hematology/Hematopatholgy Symposium” to get the symposium rate.

Directions: del Lago is located in Waterloo, New York, right off I-90 at Exit 41; an easy drive from anywhere in upstate and western New York.

Parking: Complimentary self-parking

Friday evening activities are NON-CME & are sponsored by  NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. 

7:00 pm: Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma: History & Biology
Dennis O’Malley, MD, Hematopathologist, NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc.

CME Accreditation and Designation Statement:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and polices of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of SUNY Upstate Medical University and United Health Services. SUNY Upstate Medical University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

SUNY Upstate Medical University designates this live activity for a maximum of AMA PRA Category 7.5 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Dr. Jagmohan Sidhu and Dr. Ronald Harris would like to extend an invitation to you to participate in sponsoring this year’s: 

“17thAnnual Hematology/Hematopathology Symposium” co-sponsored by United Health Services and Broome Oncology.  The symposium will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at del Lago Resort & Casino, located in Waterloo, NY.  

The topic of the symposium will be: “Castleman Disease: What’s New?” 

Experts from:  Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY; University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR; SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY; University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY; Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY; Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY and Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; will be the guest speakers.  

The faculty will speak to the educational needs of the hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, hematopathologists, pathology and internal medicine residents and fellows, medical students, students in biology-related studies, hematology and flow cytometry technologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses.

We estimate around 50 to 80 attendees for the symposium and contact many vendors asking for support of the symposium. 

Your participation in the form of sponsoring a booth space would be greatly appreciated.  For sponsoring a booth, you will have a 6ft table clothed and skirted with 2 chairs set up in the Sala Da Ballo area at the del Lago Resort and Casino, Waterloo, NY and are welcome to help yourself to breakfast and lunch.   We welcome any additional sponsorship if you are not able to attend, such as an educational grant or commercial support associated with the conference.   

*Booth Registration Deadline Date: April 26, 2024

If you are interested in joining us, or have additional questions, please feel free to contact Tracie Bird at (607) 763-6285 or via email at tracie.bird@nyuhs.org.   Thank you for your attention and look forward to your support.