2008 Scientific Program
| Friday, July 18 | ||
| 4:00 pm |
Obesity in 2008: Update on Etiology and Treatment -Daniel Bessesen, MD |
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| 4:30 pm |
Pathophysiology of Obesity/Adipose Tissue Function vs. Mass -Manisha Chandalia, MD |
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| 5:30 pm |
Keynote : Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction -Robert Eckel, MD |
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| 5:45 pm | Panel Discussion and Q&A | |
| 6:00 pm | WELCOME RECEPTION | |
| 7:00-9:00 pm |
Satellite Dinner Symposium More info |
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| Saturday, July 19 | ||
| 7:00-8:00 am | Breakfast | |
| Lipid Science Update | ||
| 8:00 am |
Presidential Address: Update on Clinical Trials -Christie Ballantyne, MD |
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| 8:40 am |
What Are the Targets of Treatment – LDL or ApoB? -Nicola Abate, MD |
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| 9:05 am |
Emerging Markers of CV Risk: Lipoproteins and Genetic Factors -Vijay Nambi, MD |
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| 9:30 am |
Imaging as a Biomarker: Will it Change Patient Care? -Bob Chilton, DO |
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| 9:55 am | Panel Discussion and Q&A | |
| 10:10-10:40 am | Refreshment Break | |
| Treatment of Obesity and Reduction of CM Risk—Diet, Exercise and Surgical Interventions | ||
| 10:40 am |
Diet and Weight Loss Controversies -Robert Eckel, MD |
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| 11:05 am |
Management of Lipids in Youth/Adolescents -Kittie Wyne MD, PhD |
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| 11:30 am |
Importance of Trans Fats in a Diet: Debunking Trans Fats as a Primary Target -Margo Denke, MD |
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| 11:55 am |
Exercise, Sedentary Behaviors and Risk of CVD -Timothy Church, MD, PhD |
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| 12:20 pm | Panel Discussion and Q&A | |
| 12:35-1:35 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:35 pm | Annual SWLA Business Meeting | |
| Prevention and Management of Dyslipidemia in Special Populations | ||
| 1:45 pm |
Lipid Effects of Gastric Bypass -Henry Buchwald, MD |
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| 2:10 pm |
Managing CV Risk in Women: Challenges in 2008 -Judith Regensteiner, PhD |
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| 2:35 pm |
Prevention in Elderly Populations -Joseph Saseen, PharmD |
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| 3:00 pm | Panel Discussion and Q&A | |
| 3:15-4:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION: Challenging Cases in Lipidology -James Falko, MD; Thomas Haffey, DO |
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| 7:00-10:00 pm | Annual President's Dinner | |
| Sunday, July 20 | ||
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NLA ELECTIVE COURSE Separate registration required |
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| 8:00-11:00 am | NLA Lipid Clinic Operations and Development Course | |
