Join your colleagues at the 2011 Annual Scientific Sessions, Personalizing Prevention: Lipids and Atherosclerosis Risk, sponsored by the National Lipid Association and hosted by the Northeast regional chapter. Clinical Lipidology continues to grow and evolve; therefore, the NLA is dedicated to providing an annual forum for leading experts and educators to connect with lipid specialists and share the best medical science available in the field. This 4-day comprehensive learning experience features a wide variety of scientific sessions, symposia, and poster sessions that will provide practical applications of the latest research, so you can personalize your approaches to CVD prevention.
No other conference provides this level of depth and focus on lipid management and cardiometabolic disease prevention.
This program supported in part by the American Heart Association's Councils on Cardiovascular Nursing, Epidemiology and Prevention, and Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism
Collaborative sessions co-hosted by American Society of Hypertension, American Society of Preventive Cardiology, and the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids
Your registration fee includes:
Cutting-edge Plenary Sessions - Each day of the conference, national and international thought leaders will discuss the latest research and clinical strategies for you to take back to your practice including:
Special NLA Symposia Focusing on:
Current Research and Controversies - This year's sessions feature lively panel discussions and debates on the topics that may challenge old paradigms - Statin Intolerance, Optimal Diets, Saturated Fats and Fatty Acids, the Clinical Utility of Advanced Lipid Testing and Biomarkers, and much more.
Case Presentations and Clinical Presentations - A patient case discussion will kick off each session, shedding light on your most demanding issues in Clinical Lipidology.
Poster Sessions and Young Investigator Award - A dedicated space on the exhibit floor will highlight the latest dyslipidemia research submitted by NLA members, industry and trainees.
Product Theaters, Innovation Labs and Non-CME Events - See the latest pharmaceuticals, equipment, and other essential products and services to help your practice in our Exhibit Hall and at sponsored product theaters. New this year, an Advanced Lipid Testing Dinner Symposium, Friday, May 20, where a variety of companies will present information on cardiovascular risk assessment products and strategies.
Network and share ideas with colleagues from around the world and join in "Meet the Expert" roundtable sessions to ask your questions of the faculty.
Heart-healthy Events and Social Activities - Enjoy heart-pumping walks through Central Park and the multitude of experiences awaiting you in New York City. The NLA has arranged for discounted tickets, tours and more, including a special Foundation of the NLA evening at a Yankees vs. Mets Subway Series game!
NLA Professional Development Courses and Workshops - No matter what your level of training and experience in clinical lipid management, the NLA offers a course to meet your educational needs. In addition to the Scientific Sessions, gain practical skills and concepts designed to enhance your lipid practice by participating in:
CME and CE credit - The CME credit and CE credit for nurses, pharmacists and registered dietitians is sponsored by the National Lipid Association. Earn more than 25 hours of credit by attending all courses and sessions!
Keynote Presentation
"What Do Simple Genetics Tell Us About Complex Diseases?"
Thursday, May 19, 2011 • 3:45 pm
Jonathan C. Cohen, PhD
C. Vincent Prothro Chair in Human Nutrition Research
Professor of Internal Medicine
Center for Human Nutrition
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Upon joining the UT Southwestern faculty in the Center for Human Nutrition, Dr. Cohen sought to identify the genetic polymorphism that is the basis for much of the variation in plasma lipoprotein levels in humans. His initial studies confirmed that about
50% of the variability in HDL levels in the general population derive from genetic polymorphism.
Recently, Dr. Cohen has extended his research on genetic regulation of lipids and lipoproteins into the area of fatty acid oxidation. Dr. Cohen cloned and sequenced the human gene encoding malonyl CoA decarboxylase and identified mutations causing its deficiency in several patients.
HDL Highlights Dinner Symposium: Translating HDL Science to Clinical Practice
Thursday, May 19, 2011 • 7:00 pm
Philip J. Barter, MD, PhD
M. John Chapman, BS, PhD, DSc
Daniel J. Rader, MD, FNLA
Robert S. Rosenson, MD, FNLA
Ernst J. Schaefer, MD, FNLA
The Problem Patient: Statin Intolerance and Statin Myalgia
Friday, May 20, 2011 • 8:00 am
Joyce L. Ross, MSN, CRNP, FNLA
Paul D. Thompson, MD
Georgirene D. Vladutiu, PhD
Perry J. Weinstock, MD, FNLA
Fatty Acid Summit: New Data, Challenges, and Old Paradigms
Summit Conference
Saturday, May 21, 2011 • 1:00 pm
Seth J. Baum, MD, FNLA
Robert C. Block, MD, MPH
Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD , FNLA
Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc
Kevin C. Maki, PhD, FNLA
Christopher E. Ramsden, MD, USPHS
Lawrence L. Rudel, PhD
Jay Whelan, PhD, MPH
Walter C. Willett, MD, DrPH
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