Eric Liu, MD, FACS

Dr. Eric Liu is a renowned surgeon specializing in neuroendocrine disease and the co-founder of the Healing NET Foundation. He established the first U.S. clinical trial for the Gallium 68 PET scan to diagnose neuroendocrine tumors and trained at the world-leading Neuroendocrine Center of Excellence in Sweden. Dr. Liu lectures nationwide and specializes in treating neuroendocrine cancers and performing advanced abdominal surgeries at the Intermountain Health Cancer Center – Saint Joseph. A Harvard and Columbia alumnus, he has earned numerous accolades, including the National Cancer Institute’s Paul Calabresi Award for Clinical Oncology.

Heloisa Soares, MD, PhD

Dr. Soares is a medical oncologist with a focus in GI and neuroendocrine cancers. She is a professor at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at University of Utah. Dr. Soares received her medical degree at Faculdade de Medicine do ABC in Brazil, where she was born. She completed her residency training at the Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida and her hematology-oncology fellowship training and PhD in molecular biology at UCLA. Neuroendocrine tumors and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are the major focus of her research and clinical activities. She serves as the Medical Director for the Clinical Trials Office as well as the co-physician leader in the GI Clinical Trials Research Group at HCI. In 2019, she was elected as a member of the board of directors for The North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS). Additionally, she is a member of the NCI NET taskforce and member of SWOG and NRG cooperative groups. She is also a panel member for the Neuroendocrine and Adrenal Tumors NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. Dr. Soares, among many patient-centered activities, volunteered at the ASCO Advocacy Summit on Capitol Hill and had the opportunity to meet members of congress and advocate to improve patient care.

Lilah Brophy, MPH, CEP

I’ve been an Exercise Physiologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute since 2022. I earned my Master of Public Health from the University of Utah and am passionate about using exercise to improve health, quality of life, and physical function for individuals affected by cancer. In my role, I work with patients through exercise programming & health coaching, helping them safely build strength, endurance, and confidence throughout their cancer journey.

Corinne Fellerhoff, BS, ACSM-EP

Corinne is a Clinical Oncology Exercise Physiologist at the Wellness and Integrative Health Center at Huntsman Cancer Hospital. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet from the University of Utah. She is an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist and has taught exercise and movement in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. She is passionate about the connection between movement and healing and is always striving to help patients gain strength and reach goals they may not have felt were possible.

Leslie Hales

Leslie is a health coach, personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and Pilates educator who is passionate about helping people navigate their health journeys with greater confidence, strength, and support. With a focus on whole-person wellness, Leslie believes that health is about more than treatment—it’s also about movement, connection, education, and empowering individuals to actively participate in their well-being.

Through her work in health coaching, fitness, and Pilates, Leslie helps people build sustainable habits and develop a stronger connection with their bodies, minds, and emotions. She is honored to be presenting at the NET conference and looks forward to connecting with patients, caregivers, and fellow professionals who share a commitment to supporting and empowering the NET community.

Pamela Hansen, MD

Dr. Pamela A. Hansen is a professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who specializes in musculoskeletal, spine and cancer rehabilitation. She holds Board Certifications from the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and a sub-specialty Board Certification in Sports Medicine. Research interests include exercise in the cancer population, improvement in quality healthcare and patient outcomes, and medical education. Her clinical interests include exercise throughout the lifespan with attention to the aging population, cancer rehabilitation, and non-pharmaceutical approaches to manage pain, including joint and interventional spine procedures.

Dr. Hansen is the Medical Director for the POWER (Personal Optimism with Exercise Recovery) Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Linda B. and Robert B. Wiggins Wellness and Integrative Health Center, which she founded in 2005. This program offers cancer patients personalized rehabilitation programs based on diagnosis, cancer treatment type and phase, as well as personal goals. POWER helps people affected by cancer improve their quality of life, reduce the side effects of their treatments, and increase strength for daily living.

Megan Henderson, BA, ACSM-EP, CPT

Megan Henderson is the Coordinator of the POWER Program at Huntsman Cancer Institute, where she leads a pioneering oncology exercise team dedicated to helping cancer patients and survivors thrive through movement. With more than a decade of experience at the University of Utah, Megan’s career spans pulmonary rehabilitation, physical therapy, and youth exercise—giving her a uniquely comprehensive perspective on supporting individuals across all stages of life and health.

A certified personal trainer with a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Utah, Megan blends scientific expertise with empathy and creativity to elevate the role of exercise in medicine. Her work is rooted in the belief that movement is a powerful tool for healing, connection, and inspiration. Passionate about redefining what’s possible for patients, Megan continues to champion innovative approaches that empower individuals to reclaim strength, resilience, and joy through physical activity.

Ernestine Trujillo, MS, RD, LD

Ernestine Trujillo is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian with more than 25 years of experience in clinical nutrition. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where she lives with her husband and two children.

Ernestine holds a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Throughout her career, she has provided nutrition care across a wide range of clinical settings, including the Intensive Care Unit, cardiac care, long-term care, outpatient counseling, home health, hospice, and the management of enteral and parenteral nutrition.

These diverse experiences inspired her passion for oncology nutrition. For the past 12 years, Ernestine has served as the Senior Clinical Nutritionist at the UNM Cancer Center, where she is dedicated to helping patients maintain optimal nutrition throughout their cancer journey. She is especially committed to supporting individuals with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), striving to leave no stone unturned in helping them stay well nourished during treatment and beyond.

In addition to her clinical practice, Ernestine enjoys public speaking and regularly presents at educational events for both patients and healthcare professionals, sharing practical, evidence-based nutrition guidance and insights into oncology care.

Outside of work, Ernestine enjoys spending time with her family. She and her children love gardening, hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoors together.

Melissa Zappa, DAc, Lac

Dr. Melissa Zappa, DAc, Lac, holds a Doctor of Acupuncture degree from Won Institute of Graduate Studies, a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the National University of Health Sciences near Chicago, IL. Melissa completed post-graduate internships in Nanjing, China at Jiangsu Provincial Hospital and has pursued additional integrative and oncology training from Memorial Sloan Kettering and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO.) Dr. Zappa is an adjunct professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and serves as the current Co-Coordinator for the HCI Survivorship Committee. She is also an affiliate of the University of Utah’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine.

Melissa’s clinical treatment specialties include gastrointestinal and hormonal disturbances due to cancer and its treatment.