DAY 1: Monday, March 23, 2026

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

CRC101 — Understanding the Basics

Dr. Christopher Wang, MD, FRCPC
Gastroenterologist, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, UHN
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10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Christopher Wang, MD, FRCPC
Gastroenterologist, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, UHN
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12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Preventative Cancer Vaccine for Lynch Syndrome: A Clinical Trial

Dr. Eduardo Vilar-Sanchez, MD, Ph.D.
Chair Ad Interim, Professor & UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
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1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

The Radiotherapeutic Management of Primary Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Kristopher Dennis, MD, FRCPC, Ph.D.
Radiation Oncologist, Division of Radiation Oncology, The Ottawa Hospital and The University of Ottawa
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2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Genetics and Colorectal Cancer: Understanding Hereditary Syndromes

Sonya Grewal, M.Sc., CCGC
Genetic Counsellor, Outpatient & Community Services Centre (OSC), Clinical Genetics, North York General Hospital
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Medical Treatment of Earlier Stage Disease

Dr. Abdulazeez Salawu, MBBS, M.Sc., MRCP(UK), Ph.D.
Staff Medical Oncologist, Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto; Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, University of Toronto; Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Member, Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN)
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DAY 2: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Nutritional Recommendations for Optimizing Treatment

Felicia Newell, M.Sc., RD
National Registered Dietitian, Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN)
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10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

The Surgical Management of Primary Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Shady Ashamalla, M.Sc., MD, FRCSC
Colorectal Surgical Oncologist, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto; Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Member, Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN)
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

A Guide to Ostomy Care & Management

Mary Engel, RN, NSWOC, NSWOC(C)
Lead Academic Advisor, NSWOCC-EP Ostomy Cohort

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Coping Skills for the Colorectal Cancer Journey

Dr. Mary Jane Esplen, Ph.D., RN
Psycho-Oncologist / Therapist & Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Member, Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN)
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2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Supporting Sexual Health for the Colorectal Cancer Patient

Dr. Anne Katz, Ph.D., RN
Sexuality Counsellor & Registered Nurse
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Surgical Management of Colorectal Lung Metastases

Dr. Marcelo Cypel, MD, M.Sc., FACS, FRCSC
Thoracic Surgical Oncologist, University Health Network; Canadian Research Chair in Lung Transplantation; Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Member, Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN)
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DAY 3: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Biomarkers in the Management of Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Aaron Pollett, MD, FRCPC, M.Sc.
Provincial Head, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Program, Ontario Health - Cancer Care Ontario (OH-CCO); Anatomic Pathologist & Co-Director, Mount Sinai Hospital; Associate Professor, University of Toronto
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10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

The Medical Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Sharlene Gill, MD, MPH, MBA, FASCO
Professor of Medicine, UBC; Medical Oncologist, BC Cancer – Vancouver; Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Co-Chair, Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN)
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Importance of Inclusivity in Cancer Care

Dr. Stella Medvedyuk, Ph.D.
Cancer Care Equity Lab, Women's College Hospital

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Second Look Cancer: A Global CRC Clinical Trials Finder

Dillan Eisenhaur
Founder, Second Look Cancer Inc.
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1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Imaging in Colorectal Cancer: PET, CT, and MRI Explained

Dr. Claudia Ortega, MD  
Staff Radiologist Abdominal and Molecular Imaging divisions, Joint Department of Medical Imaging, UMIC. UHN-MSH-WCH. Assistant Professor University of Toronto
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2:45 p.m - 3:45 p.m.

Interventional Radiology Treatments of Metastatic Disease

Dr. Amol Mujoomdar, MD, FRCPC, FSIR
Professor of Interventional Radiology, Oncology and Medical Biophysics, Western University; Division Head, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, LHSC/SJHC
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Surgical Management of Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases

Dr. Gregory Knapp, MD, M.Sc., FRCSC
Surgical Oncologist, Nova Scotia Health; Assistant Professor of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University
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DAY 4: Thursday, March 26, 2026

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

The Surgical Management of Colorectal Liver Metastases

Dr. Paul Karanicolas, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto; Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Member, Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN)
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10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Empowering the Journey: How ctDNA-MRD Delivers Personalized Cancer Insights

Sorana G. Ursu, PharmD, BCOP
Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, Natera
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Radiotherapeutic Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Jelena Lukovic, MD, MPH, FRCPC, MRM
Radiation Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre; Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto
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1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Naturopathic Medicine: Addressing Colorectal Cancer Treatment-Induced Toxicities

Dr. Eric Marsden, ND
Naturopathic Doctor, Clinic Director, Marsden Centre; Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Member, Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN)
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2:45 p.m - 3:45 p.m.

Clinical Trials in the Medical Management of Colorectal Cancer

Dr. Michael Raphael, MD, FRCPC
Medical Oncologist, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Medical & Scientific Advisory Board Co-Chair, Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN)
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Overview of CCRAN Resources & Programs

Cassandra Macaulay, B.Sc., MHS, RTNM 
Chief Research Officer, CCRAN
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DAY 5: Friday, March 27, 2026

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Liver Transplant in the Management of Colorectal Liver Metastases

Dr. Anand Ghanekar, MD, Ph.D., FRCSC
Hepatobiliary and Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgeon, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
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10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Surveillance Post Treatment: What to Expect

Dr. Carlos Carmona, MD, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Medical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre/University of Toronto
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Life Beyond Cancer: Thriving in Survivorship

Dr. Stuart Peacock, BA, M.Sc., DPhil, FCAHS
Professor and Leslie Diamond Chair in Cancer Survivorship, Simon Fraser University
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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Role of Exercise Therapy in the  Cancer Journey

Dr. Scott Adams, RKin, CSEP-CEP, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO, Cancer Fatigue Services
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