2nd Annual Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Conference - Medical Professional Conference - March 1, 2024

Houston, TX US
March 1, 2024

In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available. 

Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Conference Series

Presented by: Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Clinical Research and Treatment Program at Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center

Amyloidosis is an underrecognized condition because it has historically been misconceived to be a rare disease and presents in a myriad of clinical situations in a subtle manner. Recent advances in therapeutics have made it imperative that this condition is recognized and categorized appropriately in a timely manner so that individuals can get access to appropriate care. Due to a systemic nature of amyloid, various subspecialities are on the fore front of battling this disease. The goal of the Conference is to create a faculty panel from various disciplines to engage in the mission to promote awareness and educate attendees on Amyloidosis in a comprehensive manner.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (HM, MPAQ, ACO PCP) Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)*$205
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area; NO CE) Click here to register!Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)Complimentary
Allied Health Care Professionals / All OthersComplimentary
Resident / Fellow / Student (No CME) Complimentary

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

Target Audience

Cardiologists, hematologists, neurologists, nephrologists, pulmonologists, hepatologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, transplant coordinators, and trainees in these subspecialities

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • 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.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.00 Attendance
  • 6.00 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award 6.00 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.

  • 6.00 Social Work
    The program has been approved for 6.00 CE contact hours for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • 5.75 Transplant Coordinators
    The American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) has assigned the following Continuing Education Points for Transplant Certification (CEPTCs) to the following Houston Methodist Transplant Center educational program: 2nd Annual Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Conference - Medical Professional Conference - March 1, 2024 | Thu, 11/30/2023 - 8:00am | 5.75 Category 1 CEPTCs
Course opens: 
11/30/2023
Course expires: 
04/01/2024
Event starts: 
03/01/2024 - 8:00am CST
Event ends: 
03/01/2024 - 4:25pm CST
Cost:
$185.00
Bradley Z. Naifeh 2nd Annual Amyloidosis Conference
Medical Professionals
AGENDA │ Friday, March 1, 2024
Time TopicsSpeaker
8:00 AMWelcome R. Mark Ghobrial, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS(Ed)
8:05 AMOverview of Amyloidosis mission at Houston MethodistA. Osama Gaber, MD, FACS
8:10 AMIntroduction of the Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Program  Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA
Barry Trachtenberg, MD, FACC 
Janardhana R. Gorthi, MD
8:15 AMA message from the Naifeh Family  Megan Fleischfresser Naifeh
8:25 AMConference Introduction by Course DirectorsArvind Bhimaraj, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA
Barry Trachtenberg, MD, FACC 
Janardhana R. Gorthi, MD
PLENARY SESSION I
AMYLOIDOSIS: EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND RAISING AWARENESS

MODERATORS:  Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, Dipan Shah, MD and Barry Trachtenberg, MD
PANELIST PARTICIPANT:  Mouaz Al-Mallah, MD
8:30 AMLiver: The Culprit or the Bystander in TTR AmyloidosisDavid Victor, MD
8:45 AMAmyloidosis: Types and PathophysiologyBarry Trachtenberg, MD, FACC
9:00 AMAmyloidosis diagnosis: Imaging perspectiveSharmila Dorbala, MD, MPH
9:25 AMWhy does Amyloidosis get missed? Clinical clues to not miss itDoug Horstmanshof, MD, FACC
9:40 AMQ&A and Discussion
9:50 AMPanel Discussion: Amyloidosis awareness - Partnership with patients and organizations (ASB, ARC, ASG, ICOSNA)

Panel Discussion: Strategies for Future Collaboration to Support our Patients
ASB: Deb Boedicker, CFA
ARC: David Gibson, PhD, CMPP
ASG: John Mathison
ICOSNA: Benjamin Lavine
10:30 AMBREAK
PLENARY SESSION II
TREATMENT OPTIONS

MODERATORS:  Barry Trachtenberg, MD, Lawrence Rice, MD and Arvind Bhimaraj, MD
PANELIST PARTICIPANT:  Siddhartha Ganguly, MD
10:45 AMTreatment options for TTR Amyloid: Current and futureRonald M. Witteles, MD
11:10 AMTreatment options for AL amyloidosisAngela Dispenzieri, MD
11:35 AMNeurological burden of disease and advancements in treatment options for AmyloidosisSheetal Shroff, MD
11:50 AMQ&A and Discussion
12:00 PMLUNCH
PLENARY SESSION III
AMYLOIDOSIS: A MULTISYSTEM DISEASE

MODERATORS:  Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, Janardhana Gorthi, MD, Barry Tractenberg, MD, and Rammurti Kamble, MD
1:30 PMOrthopedic involvement in Amyloidosis: An early investment for diagnosis Shari R. Liberman, MD
1:55 PMCardiac Risk in AL Amyloidosis Patients Amidst Advances in the Current EraJean Bernard Durand, MD
2:20 PMKidney disease due to Amyloidosis Juan Gonzalez, MD
2:45 PMQ&A and Discussion
2:55 PMDebate #1: BMT is a critical treatment option for AL: PRO
Debate #2: BMT is a critical treatment option for AL: CON
Angela Dispenzieri, MD
Ronald M. Witteles, MD
3:15 PMREBUTTAL
3:25 PMQ&A and Discussion
3:35 PMBREAK
3:50 PMCase #1: TTR
Case #2: AL
Javier Amione, MD
Zimu Gong, MD and Hanh Mai, MD
4:10 PMQ&A and Discussion
4:20 PMConcluding Remarks 
4:25 PMAdjourn
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77030
United States

In-Person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute (6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030). 

Virtual information will be provided to registered learners. 

Available Credit

  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.00 Attendance
  • 6.00 Nursing Contact Hours

    Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

    Houston Methodist will award 6.00 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.

  • 6.00 Social Work
    The program has been approved for 6.00 CE contact hours for Social Workers through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • 5.75 Transplant Coordinators
    The American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) has assigned the following Continuing Education Points for Transplant Certification (CEPTCs) to the following Houston Methodist Transplant Center educational program: 2nd Annual Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Conference - Medical Professional Conference - March 1, 2024 | Thu, 11/30/2023 - 8:00am | 5.75 Category 1 CEPTCs

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Price

Cost:
$185.00
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

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  • STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (HM, MPAQ, ACO PCP) Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)*$205
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area; NO CE) Click here to register!Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)Complimentary
Allied Health Care Professionals / All OthersComplimentary
Resident / Fellow / Student (No CME) Complimentary

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.