Registration now open!
Thursday, November 13
Free, Hybrid In-person Event
4:30-6:30PM (PST), Foege Auditorum, UW Montlake Campus
Zoom Link to be provided
Friday, November 14
Virtual Conference
10:00AM-4:30PM (PST), Zoom Webinar
Zoom Link to be provided
Join us on Thursday, November 13 for a bonus, hybrid in-person lecture and networking event at the University of Washington - Montlake campus followed by a 6-hour virtual conference on Friday, November 14.
This year’s conference will feature a rich, interactive format, beginning with a plenary session to set the tone for in-depth exploration through three rounds of breakout sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in focused discussions on key topics and foster meaningful collaboration. A panel discussion will spotlight a range of expert perspectives, and a second plenary session will explore emerging trends and innovations in the field.
Conference details
Keynote speakers
We are thrilled to welcome our keynote speakers:
Dr. Maisha T. Robinson, MD, MSHPM, FAAN, FAAHPM
An Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Florida, with a joint appointment in the Department of Medicine. Upon joining the staff of Mayo Clinic, she established the clinic’s first neuropalliative care program and she currently serves as the Division Chair of Palliative Medicine, as the Chair of the Community Relations Committee, and as the Chair of the Ethics Subcommittee
Dr. Ashlee R. Loughan, PhD, LCP
A clinical neuropsychologist and associate professor within the School of Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Throughout her tenure, she has steadily pursued a commitment to excellence in patient centered neuro-oncological care and practice-changing research.
Their insights will help frame our conversations and inspire continued growth and integration in the field.
We encourage participation from all healthcare professionals and community members—whether you practice primary palliative care or specialize in the field. We especially welcome colleagues from across the WWAMI region, as we aim to foster a diverse, inclusive dialogue that spans the full scope of palliative and neuropalliative care.
The conference will include both broadly applicable palliative care content and sessions specifically focused on neuropalliative care, ensuring something of value for every attendee.
Research abstracts
Key Dates
Abstract submission opens: August 1, 2025
Submission deadline: September 2, 2025
Notification of acceptance: October 1, 2025
We are pleased to invite abstract submissions for the research presentation session at the upcoming J. Randall Curtis Palliative Care Conference, which will be held virtually on Friday, November 14, 2025. This year’s event is hosted in partnership with the University of Washington Division of Neurology, with a focus on advancing interdisciplinary dialogue and research in palliative and neuropalliative care.
Selected abstracts will be featured in a brief oral presentation session (<10 minutes).
We encourage submissions that reflect a broad range of work in the palliative and neuropalliative care fields, including:
Original research
Educational innovations
Quality improvement (QI) projects
Abstract Guidelines:
Please include the following sections:
Title
Authors and Affiliations
Background
Methods
Results
Conclusions
You may include one table or one figure.
Abstracts must be limited to 400 words, excluding the title, authors and affiliations, and the table or figure.
How to Submit:
Please submit your abstract as an email attachment to: pallcntr@uw.edu
We are excited to showcase the innovation and depth of research happening across disciplines and look forward to your contributions. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Danae Dotolo (danaed@uw.edu).