
IVBM Event Coverage



Team Coordination, Data Sharing Help Prioritize Value in Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Care
Cardiologists, nephrologists, and payers met in Scottsdale, Arizona, on August 26, 2025, to share insights on how team members can work together, empowered by data, to achieve value-based management of cardio-renal-metabolic syndrome.

The Expanding Role of Antibody-Drug Conjugates in Breast Cancer Treatment: Oranus Mohammadi, MD
Oranus Mohammadi, MD, outlines how antibody-drug conjugates are transforming breast cancer treatment across subtypes and discusses her approach to sequencing high-cost targeted therapies within payer and clinical practice constraints.

Value-Based Myeloma Care Amid Game-Changing Therapeutic Developments: Matias Sanchez, MD
Matias Sanchez, MD, a hematologist-oncologist at University of Illinois Health, discussed the latest advancements in value-based multiple myeloma care, including minimal residual disease strategies and innovative targeted therapies.

Real-World Perspectives on ctDNA Applications in Breast Cancer Management: Oranus Mohammadi, MD
Oranus Mohammadi, MD, discusses the emerging applications of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in breast cancer care and emphasizes the importance of clear communication to help patients navigate uncertain or anxiety-provoking biomarker test results.

Integrating ctDNA Into Breast Cancer Management: Joanne Mortimer, MD, FACP, FASCO
Joanne Mortimer, MD, FACP, FASCO, discusses the practical applications and limitations of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing in breast cancer, highlighting its role in guiding targeted therapy, challenges in patient communication and payer coverage, and unique barriers for male patients.

Addressing Learning Curves in Rare NSCLC Subtypes and Targeted Therapy Use: Jorge Nieva, MD
Jorge Nieva, MD, explores the challenges of translating biomarker testing into treatment decisions for non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the role of repeat testing in detecting resistance mutations, and the importance of equitable access to molecular diagnostics in value-based care settings.

Overcoming Barriers to Molecular Testing in NSCLC Care: Jorge Nieva, MD
Jorge Nieva, MD, highlights the critical role of molecular testing in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) care, while addressing barriers such as limited tissue samples, delayed turnaround times, and the need for faster, more accessible diagnostic technologies.


Improving Clinical Trial Diversity Through Language-Inclusive Approaches: Daniel Virnich, MD
Daniel Virnich, MD, highlights the need for proactive social determinants of health screening, language-inclusive clinical trial practices, value-based treatment decisions, and policy reforms to improve equitable access to cancer care.

Clinical Considerations for Immunotherapy Sequencing in NSCLC: Lauren Antrim, MD
Lauren Antrim, MD, of City of Hope Cancer Center Duarte, emphasized the need for more evidence to guide optimal immunotherapy duration and sequencing in in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), highlighting ongoing trials and the potential role of ctDNA in tailoring treatment strategies.











