Overview

Please stay tuned - more information coming soon!
For now, you can view our past symposium using the link below:
Watch Here if you missed it!

Event Information:

Keynote Speaker: TBA
Date: 2025 TBA
Time: TBA
Location: Rubenstein Auditorium, Smilow Center for Translational Research, 3400 Civic Center Blvd.,
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Cost: FREE!  Also, you do not have to be a Penn Medicine patient/provider in order to register.
Continuing Education Units for Genetic Counselors: The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized University of Pennsylvania to offer up to 0.52 CEUs or 5.20 Category 1 contact hours for the activity Lynch Syndrome Symposium. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor recertification. Genetic counselors who attend the live event (in-person or virtual) will have the $35 CEU fee covered by symposium organizers, thanks to the generous support of the King Family Fund for Lynch Syndrome Education, Outreach and Impact.

Overview:

Please join us for a one-day symposium to learn more about cancer risks associated with Lynch syndrome and the state-of-the-art strategies and ongoing treatment options. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from a multi-disciplinary team of experts at the forefront of ground-breaking research and discovery.  Please note this is a hybrid event- you can attend in-person or opt for a virtual viewing experience, however there will be some portions of the symposium that are not available virtually.

Who should Attend:

This symposium is designed for patients and their caregivers, family members, advocates and members of the public who may benefit from understanding the cancer risk associated with Lynch syndrome.  Additionally, gastroenterologists, genetics counselors, medical oncologists, primary care physicians and other healthcare professional involved in the treatment of patients with Lynch Syndrome will have the opportunity to learn recent clinical and research advancements in the field.

FAQ's that will be addressed:

  • What is Lynch syndrome?
  • If I have Lynch syndrome, what is my chance of developing colon cancer? 
  • What can I do to prevent cancer if I have Lynch syndrome?
  • What are the latest treatments for Lynch-related cancers?
  • When should my family members be tested for Lynch syndrome? What’s new in Lynch syndrome research?

Directions and Parking information: 

The Rubenstein Auditorium is located in the Smilow Center for Translational Research. 
For public transportation, directions, and parking information, go to PennMedicine.org/Perelman/ visitor_info. 
The Smilow Center for Translational Research is located adjacent to the Perelman Center and is conveniently reached by several public transportation routes. 
• Amtrak, 30th Street Station 
• Septa Regional Rail (University City Station) 
• LUCY - Loop Through University City 
• NJ PATCO Trains 
Parking is available at the 3600 Civic Center Boulevard Parking Garage. Parking vouchers will be provided at the registration table in the main lobby outside the auditorium. 

 

For additional information please contact Samantha Halter