Agenda
The following agenda is for the 2025 Indiana Oncology Nursing Society Symposium event.
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
| Time | Event/Topic |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 8:05 AM | Welcome - Ruemu Birhiray, MD & Susan Ambruso, BSN, MSN |
| 8:05 AM - 8:50 AM | Shaping the Future of Neuro-Oncology: Innovations and Breakthroughs in Care - Christopher Fausel, PharmD, MHA, BCOP |
| 8:50 AM - 9:20 AM | Advancing Neuro-Oncology Nursing: Leptomeningeal Disease Management in the Modern Era - Heather Niccum Haag, MCR, BSN, RN, CCRN |
| 9:20 AM - 9:35 AM | Break |
| 9:35 AM - 10:05 AM | Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases: Evidence-Based Approaches and Considerations - Cassie Derck, RN, BSN |
| 10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Symptom Management in Patients with Brain Metastasis - Sarah Hayes, MSN, AOCNP |
| 10:35 AM - 10:50 AM | Q/A |
| 10:50 AM - 11:05 AM | Break |
| 11:05 AM - 11:35 AM | Navigating Care Together: Managing Patients with Brain Tumors and Empowering Caregivers - Rosemary Freedman, NP, CNS |
| 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM | Neuropathy in Oncology Patients: Key Assessment Criteria and Common Treatment Approaches for Oncology Nurses - Shantaniece Sherrell, FNP-BC, AOCNP |
| 12:05 PM - 12:35 PM | Brain Battle: Unpacking Immune-Related Neurological Toxicities - Leigh Flegge-Schlie, DNP-S, FNP-S, BSN, RN |
| 12:35 PM - 12:50 PM | Q/A |
| 12:50 PM - 1:05 PM | Break |
| 1:05 PM - 2:05 PM | Lunch with Product Theaters |
| 2:05 PM - 2:10 PM | Break |
| 2:10 PM - 2:55 PM | The Effects of Chronic Pain on Neurological Health - Jackie Hart, FNP-C, MSN |
| 2:55 PM - 3:25 PM | The Blood Brain Barrier and Drugs that Penetrate it - Rowena Schwartz, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA |
| 3:25 PM - 3:35 PM | Q/A |
| 3:35 PM - 3:45 PM | Adjourn - Susan Ambruso, BSN, MSN |
| 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM | Meet the Professor and Reception |