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4th Annual Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Conference - Medical Professional Conference - May 9, 2026
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 TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (HM, MPAQ, ACO PCP) | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $175 |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area; NO CE) | Complimentary Click here to learn more and register as this registration type! |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Complimentary |
| Allied Health Care Professionals / All Others | Complimentary |
| 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:
- Identify and Diagnose Amyloidosis Early & Effectively
- Apply Best Practices to Treat Amyloidosis
- Utilize Appropriate Resources Available to Providers and Patients alike (non-profit institutions)
- Describe the full influence of Amyloidosis: how it affects multiple specialties and all parts of the body, and how it becomes a fatal disease
- List the multiple types of Amyloidosis
| H O U S T O N M E T H O D I S T J . C . W A L T E R J R C O N F E R E N C E S E R I E S | ||
| 4th Annual Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Conference Medical Professionals Day Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Hybrid Symposium | ||
| TIME | PRESENTATION | SPEAKER(S) |
| 7:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | |
| 8:00 AM | Executive Welcome Overview of Amyloidosis mission at Houston Methodist | R. Mark Ghobrial, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS (Ed) |
| 8:05 AM | Introduction of the Bradley Z. Naifeh Amyloidosis Program | Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA |
| 8:10 AM | A message from the Naifeh Family | Valerie Naifeh |
| 8:20 AM | Types of Amylodisois and the Numbers: Why We Care? | Barry Trachtenberg, MD |
| PLENARY SESSION I: TTR Amyloidosis: A Fast Advancing Field Moderators: Barry Trachtenberg, MD Panel Discussion: Arvind Bhimaraj, MD; Lorena Saelices Gomez, Ph.D.; Shari Libernman, MD; Sheetal Shroff, MBBS | ||
| 8:30 AM | Stage A to Stage D Cardiac Amyloidosis : A Paradigm to match the current landscape | Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, MPH, FACC, FHFSA |
| 9:00 AM | Understanding Pathobiology of TTR Amyloidosis | Lorena Saelices Gomez, Ph.D. |
| 9:25 AM | Orthopedics as a crucial speciality to beat ATTR at a population level | Shari Liberman, MD |
| 9:35 AM | The Neurotrophic Manifestations of ATTR Amyloidosis | Sheetal Shroff, MBBS |
| 9:45 AM | Q&A and Panel Discussion | |
| 9:55 AM | Break | |
| PLENARY SESSION II: AL Amyloidosis: The Disease We Cannot Ignore Moderators: Kelty Baker Panel Discussion: Mouaz- Al - Malah, MD; Raymond Comenzo, MD; Sarah Cuddy, MD; Horacio Adrogue, MD | ||
| 10:10 AM | AL Amyloidosis as a spectrum of plasma cell dyscarias or a uniquely seprate entity | Raymond Comenzo, MD |
| 10:40 AM | Imaging the Heart, Hope or Hype: Diagnostic ablity to distinguish subtypes and follow therapeutic reponse | Sarah Cuddy, MD, FACC, FESC, FASNC |
| 10:50 AM | Kidneys as the cornerstone of AL amyloidosis: Why nephrologists need to be Amyloid doctors | Horacio Adrogue, MD |
| 11:00 AM | Q&A and Panel Discussion | |
| PLENARY SESSION III: Patient Perspective and Support Groups: How to Support our Patients Moderators: Arvind Bhimaraj, MD; Barry Trachtenberg, MD Panelist: | ||
| 11:10 AM | Pathways to Connect: Support Groups for Amyloidosis Patients | Patient Support Groups: Amyloidosis Speakers Bureau (ASB) Amyloidosis Research Consortium (ARC) Amyloidosis Support Groups (ASG) Benjamin Lavine Somebody To Talk To |
| 11:20 AM | ||
| 11:40 AM | Q&A and Panel Discussion | |
| 11:50 PM | Lunch | |
| 11:50 PM | PRODUCT THEATRE (Presented in Boardroom) *Not certified for CE credit* | |
| PLENARY SESSION IV: Treatment Options for Amyloidosis Moderators: Carrie Yuen, MD Panel Discussion: Mahwash Kassi, MD; Lawrence Rice, MD; Sarah Cuddy, MD; Lorena Saelices, Ph.D. | ||
| 1:20 PM | ATTR treatment options: Current and Future | Mahwash Kassi, MD |
| 1:45 PM | AL Amyloidosis Updates in Treatment | Lawrence Rice, MD |
| 2:00 PM | DEBATE: KNOCK IT DOWN: TTR IS NOT A CRITICAL PROTEIN FOR HUMAN HOMEOSTASIS (PR0) | Sarah Cuddy, MD, FACC, FESC, FASNC |
| 2:15 PM | DEBATE: KNOCK IT DOWN: TTR IS NOT A CRITICAL PROTEIN FOR HUMAN HOMEOSTASIS (CON) | Lorena Saelices Gomez, Ph.D. |
| 2:30 PM | REBUTTAL: 3 min each | |
| 2:50 PM | Q&A and Panel Discussion | |
| 3:00 PM | Concluding Remarks | |
| 3:10 PM | Adjourn | |
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
- 5.00 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 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 5.00 Attendance
- 5.00 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 up to 5.00 nursing professional development contact hours for this activity.
Interested in exhibiting? Contact us for more information.
Exhibitors
We gratefully acknowledge the following companies for participating as exhibitors for this activity:
Abbott
AstraZeneca
BridgeBio
Intellia Therapeutics
Pfizer
Sanofi
Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the following companies for participating as sponsors for this activity:
Alnylam - Product theater sponsor
AstraZeneca - breakfast sponsor
Price
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
- STEP 1 - Choose the activity format you would like to attend (LIVE or LIVESTREAM) by selecting the checkbox next to the activity and clicking the "Enroll" button.
- 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 TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Physician (HM, MPAQ, ACO PCP) | Complimentary |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)* | $175 |
| Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area; NO CE) | Complimentary Click here to learn more and register as this registration type! |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | Complimentary |
| Allied Health Care Professionals / All Others | Complimentary |
| 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.