Join leading clinicians, researchers, advanced practice providers, and oncology professionals for an in-depth exploration of the latest advances in malignant and non-malignant hematology. This annual conference brings together experts from across disciplines to share emerging science, innovative therapies, and best practices that are transforming patient outcomes. Through evidence-based discussions, interactive sessions, and collaborative networking, participants will gain actionable insights to enhance clinical excellence and strengthen hematology care across the continuum.

This program is in-person only
Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Time: 07:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: DoubleTree By Hilton Houston Greenway Plaza 6 East Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX 77046
Parking: Discounted Fee
Registration Fee: Free for Oncology Nurses/APRNs, PAs in Clinical Practice, Students and Trainees 

Target Audience:
Specialties – Oncology; Oncology Professions - APRNs, RNs, Pharmacists, Physicians (MD or DO), Physician Associates - PA, Students or Trainees

Highlights:

1. Ugly Sweater/Costume Contest (wear your ugly sweater or Christmas/Holiday Costume)
2. Special recognition of outstanding oncology nurses
3. Fun activities, including an ugly sweater contest and grand prize giveaways!
4. Educational sessions on the latest in oncology treatment
5. Networking opportunities with peers and experts

Available Credit: 4.0, including 2.0 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours
Lone Star Oncology is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

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Draft Agenda
Saturday December 6, 2025

07:30 am - Registration open

07:55 am - Attendee Information/Welcome

08:00 am - Pharmacological update (hematology) 

09:00 am - Pharmacological update (oncology) 

10:00 am - Break/Exhibit

10: 30 am - Selfcare in oncology

11: 30 am - Pending

12: 20 pm - Ugly Sweater /Lunch Info

12:30 pm - Lunch / Exhibit/Product theater 

1:30 pm - Conclusion information

Agenda subject to change

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Planners
Allegra Jones MSN BSN, RN - UTMB Health/Galveston Bay Area ONS - Nothing to Disclose
Joylynmae Estrella MSN, RN, OCN - UT MD Anderson/ Houston Chapter ONS - Nothing to Disclose
Rosalyn Jones-Waters BSN, RN, OCN - Harris Health System/ Houston Chapter ONS - Nothing to Disclose
Shelita Anderson, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC Memorial Hermann Health System/Way Out West ONS - Nothing to Disclose
Maribel M. Marquez-Bhojani, DNP, RN, NPD-BC Nurse Planner - Nothing to Disclose
Roseyn Ogunkunle, PhD, MSN, RN, OCN, NEA-BC, Facilitator

To exhibit at this event, please email star@lonestaroncology.org

2024 Exhibitors & Sponsors

Bayer
BeiGene
Benova
Biologic by McKesson
BMS/Mirati
Daiichi Sankyo
Fennec Pharmaceuticals
Immunocure
Menarini Stemline
Merck
ONS
PCYC
Pfizer
PharmaEssentia
Syndax Pharmaecuticals, Inc.
Taiho Oncology
Takada