IBC Connect Community: A Coalition to Advance and Optimize Guideline-Concordant Care and Research

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LIVE

Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6:30 PM - Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:00 PM, MD Anderson - Duncan Building, Houston, TX


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (43.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (43.50 hours)

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and highly aggressive form of breast cancer with a significantly poorer prognosis compared to other subtypes, due to its rapid progression, high risk of metastasis and relapse, and elevated mortality rate. Despite numerous efforts, no FDA-approved, IBC-specific therapies or diagnostic tools currently exist. As such, there is an urgent need to identify effective therapeutic strategies that can improve patient survival. This two-day meeting will bring together clinical investigators, practicing physicians, basic scientists, patient advocates, and institutions interested in establishing IBC clinics in their regions. The goal is to advance understanding of the disease, promote collaboration, enhance guideline-concordant care, and design community-based trials or data initiatives that directly benefit IBC patients. We anticipate that the insights and partnerships formed during this meeting will lead to measurable improvements in outcomes such as survival and tumor response within the next three years.

1. Review the current standards of care for diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), including trends in the decreasing use of some standard approaches.
2. Discuss ongoing clinical trials in IBC and novel breast cancer treatments, covering both biological insights and operational strategies to foster expanded collaboration across the US.
3. Examine new concepts from the latest translational research developments related to IBC.
4. Initiate strategies to translate basic research findings into clinical research or direct patient care.

The IBC Connect Community: A Coalition to Advance and Optimize Guideline-Concordant Care and Research will begin on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with a Poster Session and Networking Event featuring light refreshments from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The conference will continue on Friday, November 14, 2025, Opening Remarks at 8:00 AM and will adjourn at 5:00 PM. This conference will be held at the Duncan Building (CPB) ,1155 Pressler St., 8^th Floor (rooms 1-8), Houston, TX 77030.

 

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES:
Physicians (MD, DO’s) – In Person	$50
Students/Fellows/Residents/All Others – In Person	$25
Physicians (MD, DO’s) - Virtual	$50
Students/Fellows/Residents/All Others – Virtual	$25

 

 

We accept the following forms of payment:

• Credit Cards (MasterCard, VISA, and American Express)

• Check (payable to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center through U.S. banks only)

 

Mail checks to:

     Continuing Professional Education – Unit 1781
     The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
     P.O. Box 301407
     Houston, TX 77230-1407

Telephone registrations will not be accepted.

When registering online a receipt (confirmation letter) will be automatically emailed to the e-mail address you list on the registration form.  Once your payment has been made, a receipt can be found in the MyCE tab of your PEP@MD Anderson account. 

Refund/Cancellation Policy
The registration fee, minus a $25.00 administration-handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before Friday, November 7, 2025.  No refunds will be granted after these dates. The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check. 

The Department of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.  Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or at the phone or fax numbers given on the registration form.  In case of activity cancellation, the liability of the Department of Continuing Professional Education, is limited to the registration fee. CPE will refund the full registration fee. 
 
The Department of Continuing Professional Education, reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.

Special Assistance

For additional information contact Continuing Professional Education at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866 or via e-mail: [email protected]. If you have any ADA accommodation needs or need assistance.

 

Evaluation
A course evaluation tool will provide participants with the opportunity to comment on the value of the program content to their practice decisions, performance improvement activities, or possible impact on patient health status. Participants will also have the opportunity to comment on any perceived commercial bias in the presentations as well as to identify future educational topics. The survey link will be provided during the review course.

In support of improving patient care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

View the accessibility policy for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

 

Hotel Options: 

Houston Marriott Medical Center / Museum District
6580 Fannin Street
Houston TX  7030
713-770-8167
Houston Marriott Medical Center / Museum District
Room Rate: Varies

Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
6633 Travis Street
Houston TX  7030
713-313-4000
Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Room Rate: Varies

DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Medical Center Hotel & Suites
6800 Main Street
Houston, TX  77030
713-528-7744
DoubleTree by Hilton Medical Center
Rom Rate: Varies

Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center
6840 Almeda Rd.
Houston, Texas 77030
346-433-8200
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Medical Center
Rom Rate: Varies

 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center complies with all requirements of the identified accrediting body  (ACCME, ANCC, ACPE). Disclosure of speakers, faculty members, planning committee members and their commercial relationships will be shared with learners prior to the educational activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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Exhibitor Registration Requirements

• Registration & Agreement: To participate as an exhibitor, both registration and a signed exhibit agreement are required.

• Confirmation Process: Your exhibit is only confirmed after completing registration and submitting a fully executed agreement.

• Payment Timeline: The signed agreement and payment must be submitted prior to the event.

• Additional Badges: Extra exhibitor badges can only be purchased by companies with confirmed exhibitor status.

• Support Clarification: Grant and in-kind support are independent and separate from exhibitor fees.

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