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Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Conference - EXHIBIT REGISTRATION
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR REGISTRATION
You are NOT confirmed to exhibit until you register.
Dear Corporate Partner,
It is our pleasure to invite you to exhibit at our Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Conference hosted at the Houston Methodist Research Institute on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. On behalf of our Course Directors, Dr. Arvind Bhimaraj, Dr. Barry Trachtenberg, and the Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) we graciously extend the opportunity for you to join us as an exhibitor and/or sponsor!
We estimate that this annual conference will attract approximately 100 in-person attendees and 100 virtual attendees – all potential customers for your products and services.
I encourage you to take full advantage of this excellent opportunity to network with your target market as an exhibitor. Exhibiting companies will have the opportunity to share their educational materials and interact with participants.
Due to our limited number of exhibit openings, we hope you will take this opportunity and contact us now to register.
Please feel free to contact jvalencia3@houstonmethodist.org if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA
Co-Director, Bradley Z. Naifeh Treatment and Research Program
Associate Professor, Weill Cornell Medical School
Co-Director, Heart Failure and Transplantation
Translational Laboratory Director,
Heart Failure Disease Management Service,
Division of Heart Failure,
Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support Cardiology,
Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates
and
Barry Trachtenberg, MD, FACC
Co-Director, Bradley Z. Naifeh Treatment and Research Program
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation Member,
Methodist Heart and Vascular Center
Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center
Houston Cardiovascular Associates
Heart Failure Co-Chair,
Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology
EXHIBIT DETAILS
Date and Time
Friday, March 3, 2023 | 8:00am – 3:15pm
Exhibit Location
Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Ave.
2nd Floor Pre-Function Space
Houston, TX 77030
EXHIBIT FEE: $1350
- One 6’ x 3’ table-top exhibit with two chairs
- Exhibiting companies may send a maximum of two (2) representatives to staff their exhibit table.
- Company logo will be located on the virtual exhibit page
- Recognition in the webpage and activity materials
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
- BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP FEE: $3600.00
- Recognition in activity materials and signage during breakfast as Breakfast Sponsor
- LUNCH SPONSORSHIP FEE: $6000.00
- Recognition in activity materials and signage during lunch as Lunch Sponsor
NOTE: Companies may purchase one exhibit AND one sponsorship ONLY.
Target Audience
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the two major kinds (AL and TTR) of amyloidosis and appropriate diagnosis and categorization of these kinds
- Identify how to investigate the various organ involvement in Amyloidosis
- Discuss the current approved therapies for the two major kinds of amyloidosis (AL and TTR)
- Describe the potential future therapies for both TTR and AL amyloidosis
| Time | Presentation | Speaker(s) |
| 8:00 AM | Leadership Welcome: Mission of the Transplant Center | R. Mark Ghobrial, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS(Ed) |
| 8:05 AM | Conference Introduction | Co-Directors Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA Barry H. Trachtenberg, MD, FACC |
| 8:10 AM | History of Amyloidosis Treatment in the Transplant Center | A. Osama Gaber, MD, FACS, FAST |
| 8:15 AM | Introduction of the Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Program | Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA |
| 8:20 AM | Special Presentation for the Naifeh Family | Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA R. Mark Ghobrial, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS(Ed) Barry H. Trachtenberg, MD, FACC Susan A. Zylicz, BSN, MHA, CCTC |
| 8:35 AM | A Message from the Naifeh Family | Valerie Naifeh |
| PLENARY SESSION I: WHAT IS AMYLOIDOSIS? | ||
| 8:45 AM | What Is Amyloidosis and What is the Clinical Relevance? | Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA |
| 9:00 AM | Understanding AL Amyloidosis-Clinical Presentations and Biological Implications of a Multisystem Disease | Vaishali Sanchorawala, MD |
| 9:25 AM | Recognizing TTR and Diagnostic Work Up for Cardiac Amyloidosis | Barry H. Trachtenberg, MD, FACC |
| 9:40 AM | Q&A and Discussion | |
| 9:55 AM | BREAK AND EXHIBITS | |
| PLENARY SESSION II: COURSE OF ACTION: THE CURRENT AND FUTURE OF TREATMENT | ||
| 10:10 AM | Current Treatment Options for AL Amyloidosis | Kelty R. Baker, MD |
| 10:25 AM | Current and Future Treatment Options for TTR Amyloidosis Novel Therapies in Amyloidosis: Anti-Fibrils Strategies | Ashutosh Wechalekar, MBBS, MD, FRCP, FRCPath, DM |
| 10:50 AM | FDA Perspective on New Therapies | Rosalyn Adigun, MD, PharmD |
| 11:10 AM | Q&A and Discussion | |
| 11:25 AM | LUNCH AND EXHIBITS | |
| PLENARY SESSION III: AMYLOIDOSIS AND ORGAN INVOLVEMENT: HOW IT ALL RELATES | ||
| 12:25 PM | Amyloidosis in the Neurology World: Neuropathies, Autonomic Dysfunction and More | Sheetal Shroff, MBBS |
| 12:40 PM | Gastrointestinal Involvement and Management in Amyloidosis | Elizabeth Blaney, MD |
| 1:05 PM | Role of Orthopedic Providers for Early Diagnosis of Amyloidosis | Shari R. Liberman, MD |
| 1:20 PM | Renal Involvement in Amyloidosis | Horacio E. Adrogue, MD, FASN |
| 1:35 PM | Lung Involvement in Amyloidosis | |
| 1:50 PM | Solid Organ Replacement of End Organs in Amyloidosis: A Viable Option in Select Centers | |
| 2:10 PM | Q&A and Discussion | |
| 2:25 PM | BREAK AND EXHIBITS | |
| PLENAEY SESSION IV: CASE-BASED LEARNING: AMYLOIDOSIS - AN ELUSIVE DISEASE | ||
| 2:40 PM | Case Presentation (Cardiac): Cardiogenic Shock and Bridge to Transplant | Presenter: Houston Methodist Fellow Panel: Houston Methodist Faculty |
| 3:05 PM | Closing Remarks | |
| 3:15 PM | Adjourn | |
| COURSE DIRECTORS |
| Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA |
| Co-Director, Bradley Z. Naifeh Treatment and Research Program Associate Professor, Weill Cornell Medical School Co-Director, Heart Failure and Transplantation Translational Laboratory Director, Heart Failure Disease Management Service Division of Heart Failure, Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support Cardiology Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates |
| Barry H. Trachtenberg, MD, FACC |
| Co-Director, Bradley Z. Naifeh Treatment and Research Program Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation Member, Methodist Heart and Vascular Center Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Houston Cardiovascular Associates Heart Failure Co-Chair, Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology |
| SPECIAL GUEST |
| Valerie Naifeh |
| GUEST FACUTLY |
| Rosalyn Adigun, MD, PharmD, MSc |
| Medical Officer Division of Cardiology and Nephrology U.S. Food and Drug Administration Silver Spring, Maryland |
| Elizabeth Blaney, MD |
| Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology Associate Program Director of Education Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, Missouri |
| Vaishali Sanchorawala, MD |
| Professor of Medicine Director, Amyloidosis Center Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Boston, Massachusetts |
| Professor Ashutosh Wechalekar, MD, FRCP, FRCPath, DM |
| Professor of Medicine and Haematology Consultant Haematologist Director, Jack O’Neil Amyloidosis Laboratory National Amyloidosis Centre|University College London (Royal Free Campus) Department of Haematology, University College London Hospitals Department of Haematology, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust London, England |
| HOUSTON METHODIST FACULTY |
| Horacio E. Adrogue, MD, FASN |
| Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Academic Institute Associate Clinical Member, Research Institute Houston Methodist |
| Kelty R. Baker, MD |
| Hematologic Malignancy, Hematology Houston Methodist |
| A. Osama Gaber, MD, FACS, FAST |
| John F., Jr. and Carolyn Bookout Presidential Distinguished Chair in Surgery, Department of Surgery Chair, Department of Surgery Professor of Surgery Program Director, Transplant Surgery Fellowship, Department of Surgery Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
| R. Mark Ghobrial, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS(Ed) |
| J.C. Walter Jr. Presidential Distinguished Chair Director, J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center Director, Transplantation Research Chief, Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery Professor of Surgery Weill Cornell Medical College Houston Methodist |
| Shari R. Liberman, MD |
| Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery Henrietta and Terence Hall Distinguished Centennial Clinical Academic Scholar in Orthopedic Surgery Program Director, Houston Methodist Department of Orthopedic Surgery Assistant Professor for Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College Assistant Professor for Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Texas A & M College of Medicine |
| Sheetal Shroff, MBBS |
| Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Academic Institute Assistant Clinical Member, Research Institute Houston Methodist Weill Cornell Medical College |
Registration Instructions
- STEP 1 - Select the applicable fee and add to cart to complete the checkout process.
- STEP 2 - Once registered, on the week of the conference you will receive an email from Jalissa (jvalencia3@houstonmethodist.org) for more details on exhibiting.