Kathy Madden is a Family Nurse Practitioner in the melanoma & cutaneous medical oncology group of the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Clinical Cancer Center at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. Kathy’s experience during the past 2 decades at NYU has included working primarily in adult medicine and oncology with a focus on skin cancers with melanoma, she also serves as a sub-investigator for all melanoma & cutaneous research protocols and select phase 1 protocols at the Clinical Cancer Center. Kathy lectures nationally in her area of expertise and has multiple publications in her specialty. She has also serves as clinical adjunct faculty for students working toward their bachelor and master of science in nursing.

Kathy is also passionate about integrative healing arts and holds board certifications in Advanced Practice in Oncology and Holistic Nursing accompanied by additional certifications in Clinical Homeopathy, Clinical Aromatherapy, IGM® Practitioner and Instructor, Clinical Meditation and Imagery. She is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society, ASCO, APSHO, ANA, American Holistic Nurses Association as well as other professional organizations. Kathy continues to pursue learning experiences that synthesize eastern and western modalities, ultimately enhancing and benefiting both personal and professional endeavors.

Moderator

Jeremy Heinerich is the Clinical Director of Oncology PAs for Mount Sinai Hospital. He also works per-diem at NYP Weill Cornell on the inpatient oncology service.  He is very active in the PA profession from the American Academy of PAs, belonging to the NY State Society of PAs as well as in the oncology profession with the Association of PAs in Oncology serving as conference chair, industry liaison, currently and previously as President twice, Membership Chair, Secretary, and House of Delegates.   

Justin Baker, MD St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 

Dr. Justin Baker is a Pediatric Oncologist and Palliative Care Physician, as well as a Patient-Reported Outcomes and Phase I and End-of-Life Care Clinical Investigator at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. His research interests include ethical considerations surrounding enrollment in Phase I clinical trials, AYA palliative oncology care, end-of-life decision making, grief and bereavement issues. He is a recognized international expert and leader in the field of Pediatric Palliative Oncology. 

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