Pre-Conference - Y90 Dosimetry

Pre-Conference: Y90 Dosimetry | Thursday, October 16, 2025

A hands-on workshop—supported by an educational grant from Sirtex—focused on Y90 dosimetry. Learn key planning models, review outcome-driven data, and practice with MIM Y90 and the Cancer Y90 app to optimize treatment planning and improve patient outcomes.

For the first 30 individuals to register for the CIO Pre-Conference, HMP Global will cover one (1) hotel night for use on October 15, 2025. To qualify for this offer:

  • Attendance at the Pre-Conference on October 16, 2025, is required.
  • Hotel reservations must be made by September 12, 2025, to receive the complimentary night. Please visit this link to book your hotel accommodation. 
  • A credit card will be required at the time of booking the hotel. An advance deposit of one night's room and tax will be placed for the cost of the night of October 15, 2025. This deposit will be refunded upon confirmed attendance at the Pre-Conference.
  • Pre-Conference cancellations must be submitted in writing by completing this form or postmarked by August 29, 2025. Hotel cancellations must be submitted to the hotel directly. Cancellations received after September 12, 2025, will result in the attendee being held financially responsible for the deposit of one (1) hotel night plus tax.
  • If you register for the Pre-Conference and qualify for the complimentary hotel night but do not attend, you will be charged the full cost of the hotel room for the night of October 15, 2025.
  • You are welcome to book additional nights at your own expense. HMP Global will cover only one (1) night—October 15, 2025—for qualifying attendees.

Please note that this offer is not applicable for Industry.

Pre-Conference Agenda

8:00 AM–8:15 AM - Arrival, Sign-In, & Welcome- Why Bother with Y90 Dosimetry- Nima Kokabi and Ripal Gandhi
Coffee & breakfast will be served.

8:15 AM–8:45 AM - Deep Dive in Dosimetry and Dose Distribution

  • Clinically relevant dosimetry models- Alex Villalobos
  • Important contemporary glass and resin dosimetry studies- Zachary Berman
  • Importance of particle density and dose distribution- Alex Villalobos

9:00 AM–9:45 AM - Y90 Treatment Logistics

  • Outlining traditional treatment pathway and time to treatment for Y90 radioembolization- Venkatesh Krisnasamy
  • Understanding resin FLEXDose Delivery Program, Order- Map Treat- Ripal Gandhi
  • Understanding ordering surplus glass doses for expedited treatment- Osman Ahmed
  • Utility of Single Session Y90 Treatment- Nima Kokabi

9:45 AM–10:00 AM - Refreshment Break

10:00 AM–12:00 PM - Hands-On Dosimetry (Group 1)- Nima Kokabi, Alex Villalobos, and Venkatesh Krisnasamy
Guided Hands-On Simulation Suite with MIM Software

  • Treatment intent --> dosimetry planning
    • Curative (radiation segmentectomy)
    • Hypertrophy of contralateral liver lobe (radiation lobectomy) 
    • Palliative therapy
    • Multifocal tumors

10:00 AM–12:00 PM - Implementing a Y90 Program (Group 2)

  • Introduction to tools, imaging, and procedural setup- Osman Ahmed
  • Ideal patient selection/considerations (patients to avoid)- Ghassan El-Haddad
  • Prevention and Management of Complications- Ripal Gandhi
  • Competitive Treatments – Y90 benefits vs. other LDT therapies- Osman Ahmed
  • Managing High Lung Shunts- Ripal Gandhi
  • Various chemo agents that you will encounter- Zachary Berman
  • Tumor Board / MDT– How do I position Y90 as a treatment option?- Ghassan El-Haddad
  • Patient follow-up- Osman Ahmed

12:00 PM–1:00 PM - Lunch Break

1:00 PM–3:00 PM - Hands-On Dosimetry (Group 2)- Nima Kokabi, Alex Villalobos, and Venkatesh Krisnasamy
Guided Hands-On Simulation Suite with MIM Software

  • Treatment intent --> dosimetry planning
    • Curative (radiation segmentectomy)
    • Hypertrophy of contralateral liver lobe (radiation lobectomy) 
    • Palliative therapy
    • Multifocal tumors

1:00 PM–3:00 PM - Implementing a Y90 Program (Group 1)

  • Introduction to tools, imaging, and procedural setup- Osman Ahmed
  • Ideal patient selection/considerations (patients to avoid)- Ghassan El-Haddad
  • Prevention and Management of Complications- Ripal Gandhi
  • Competitive Treatments – Y90 benefits vs. other LDT therapies- Osman Ahmed
  • Managing High Lung Shunts- Ripal Gandhi
  • Various chemo agents that you will encounter- Zachary Berman
  • Tumor Board / MDT– How do I position Y90 as a treatment option?- Ghassan El-Haddad
  • Patient follow-up- Osman Ahmed

3:00 PM–3:15 PM 

  • Setting Up After Fellowship / Proctoring Program / Y90 Real World Application in Community and Academic Settings / AU Checklist - Alex Villalobos

3:15 PM–3:30 PM - Q&A and final remarks- All faculty

3:30 PM - Adjourn for the day

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