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Elevate your expertise in lipidology with Mastering Triglyceride Science: An In-Depth Master’s Course, a cutting-edge educational experience designed to bridge knowledge, competence, and practice gaps in hypertriglyceridemia management. This intensive two-day program provides an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your understanding of severe hypertriglyceridemia, its complex pathophysiology, and the latest therapeutic strategies. Gain advanced proficiency in lipid science and enhance your ability to guide patients in making informed decisions about triglyceride-lowering therapies to mitigate the risk of life-threatening complications.
🌴 Orlando 2026
Mastering Triglycerides
October 1-2, 2026
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Attend in person or live via streaming and gain advanced expertise in hypertriglyceridemia management, severe triglyceride disorders, pancreatitis risk reduction, and emerging therapeutic strategies.
Who Should Attend?
This advanced course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of triglyceride disorders, severe hypertriglyceridemia, and emerging therapeutic strategies.
Lipid Specialists
Clinicians seeking advanced expertise in triglyceride management and severe hypertriglyceridemia.
Endocrinology & Cardiology Professionals
Endocrinologists, Preventive Cardiologists, and other specialists managing high-risk patients.
Advanced Practice Professionals & Researchers
Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Dietitians, and researchers focused on lipid science.
Why Attend?
Mastering Triglycerides provides advanced education focused on the clinical challenges, evidence, and emerging therapies shaping the future of triglyceride management.
Cutting-Edge Science
Stay current with the latest evidence-based research on triglyceride disorders, therapeutic targets, and emerging treatments.
Expert-Led Education
Learn from leading lipidologists, researchers, pharmacists, and clinicians at the forefront of triglyceride science.
Practical Application
Apply advanced concepts through real-world cases and patient-centered treatment strategies.
Flexible Participation
Attend in person or join via live stream while receiving the same high-quality educational experience.
What Sets This Course Apart?
Mastering Triglycerides combines advanced lipid science, expert faculty, real-world case discussions, and focused education on severe hypertriglyceridemia to help clinicians improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of life-threatening complications.
Course Curriculum
Mastering Triglycerides delivers in-depth education on triglyceride metabolism, severe hypertriglyceridemia, emerging therapeutic strategies, and patient management approaches.
Triglyceride Synthesis & Clearance
Understand the mechanisms of triglyceride production, metabolism, and clearance.
Familial & Multifactorial Chylomicronemia Syndromes
Differentiate the clinical and genetic characteristics of severe triglyceride disorders.
Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis
Explore mechanisms, diagnosis, and management strategies for pancreatitis risk reduction.
ASCVD Risk & Remnant Lipoproteins
Evaluate the impact of triglycerides and remnant particles on cardiovascular risk.
Dietary & Lifestyle Management
Review dietary interventions tailored to varying triglyceride levels and clinical scenarios.
Emerging Pharmacologic Therapies
Understand current and future therapeutic approaches for managing hypertriglyceridemia.
Key Takeaway
Leave with advanced knowledge, practical treatment strategies, and greater confidence in managing severe hypertriglyceridemia and related lipid disorders through evidence-based care.
Registration Information
Deepen your expertise in hypertriglyceridemia management through this advanced educational program. Registration includes access to all educational sessions, course materials, networking opportunities, and available CME/CE credit. Participants may attend either in person or via live stream at the same registration rate.
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Registration Includes
Educational Sessions
Access all expert-led presentations, faculty discussions, interactive case reviews, and advanced triglyceride-focused educational content.
Course Materials
Receive access to educational resources and supporting materials designed to reinforce learning and practical application.
Expert Faculty Access
Learn directly from internationally recognized experts in triglyceride science, severe hypertriglyceridemia, and lipid management.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with faculty and healthcare professionals who share a specialized interest in triglyceride disorders and lipid science.
Attendance Options
In-Person Experience
Attend onsite in Orlando and engage directly with faculty, peers, case discussions, and networking opportunities throughout the course.
Live Stream Access
Participate remotely in real time and receive access to the same educational programming from wherever you are located.
Important Information
Attendees may participate either in person or via live stream at the same registration rate. Additional course details and participation instructions will be provided during the registration process.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Understand Triglyceride Metabolism
Describe the processes involved in triglyceride synthesis, secretion, metabolism, and clearance.
Identify Therapeutic Targets
Recognize key pharmaceutical targets and emerging treatment opportunities for triglyceride disorders.
Differentiate Genetic Disorders
Distinguish Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS), Multifactorial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (MCS), and lipodystrophies based on clinical and genetic characteristics.
Evaluate Treatment Strategies
Assess existing and emerging evidence-based therapeutic approaches for hypertriglyceridemia management.
Manage Pancreatitis Risk
Explain the mechanisms involved in hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis and apply appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Reduce ASCVD Risk
Assess the impact of remnant lipoproteins on ASCVD risk and develop patient-centered management strategies.
Apply Nutritional Interventions
Identify dietary strategies tailored to triglyceride levels to improve patient outcomes and reduce cardiovascular and pancreatitis risk.
Strengthen Team-Based Care
Enhance healthcare team collaboration through practical insights gained from case discussions and best-practice sharing.
Educational Outcome
Participants will leave with advanced knowledge of triglyceride disorders, improved confidence in managing severe hypertriglyceridemia, and practical strategies to reduce pancreatitis and cardiovascular risk through evidence-based care.
Accreditation Information
The National Lipid Association is currently finalizing accreditation and credit designation information for the 2026 Mastering Triglycerides course.
CME/CE Information Coming Soon
Accreditation information, available credit types, and official credit designation statements will be posted as soon as they become available.
Please check back for updates regarding continuing education opportunities associated with this activity.
Credit Types Anticipated
Physicians
CME credit information will be announced once accreditation details have been finalized.
Pharmacists
CE credit information will be announced once accreditation details have been finalized.
Nurses
Nursing credit information will be announced once accreditation details have been finalized.
Registered Dietitians
Dietitian credit information will be announced once accreditation details have been finalized.
Planning Ahead?
Accreditation information will be available prior to the course to assist attendees with continuing education planning and credit claiming requirements.
Expert Faculty
Learn from nationally recognized leaders in
lipidology, cardiovascular prevention, pharmacy, nutrition, and related specialties. Foundations of Lipidology
faculty bring clinical, research, and educational expertise to help participants build a strong foundation in
lipid management and cardiovascular risk reduction.
Course Agenda
Mastering Triglycerides is an advanced educational experience focused on severe hypertriglyceridemia, triglyceride metabolism, pancreatitis risk reduction, and emerging treatment strategies. The detailed lecture schedule may evolve from year to year to reflect advances in science, clinical practice, and therapeutic innovation.
Planning Your Travel
Attendees should plan to arrive in time for the start of programming on Day 1 and remain through the educational program conclusion on Day 2. Participants may attend either in person or via live stream.
General Course Schedule
Day 1
Thursday, October 1, 2026
| 9:30 AM | Registration |
| 10:00 AM | Educational Sessions Begin |
| Midday | Lunch |
| Afternoon | Faculty Lectures, Expert Discussion & Interactive Cases |
| 4:00 PM | Adjourn |
Day 2
Friday, October 2, 2026
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM | Educational Sessions Begin |
| Midday | Interactive Cases & Expert Discussion |
| 1:00 PM | Educational Program Adjourns |
| 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking & Departures |
Please note: Agenda timing and session flow are subject to change. A final schedule will be provided closer to the course.
Educational Topics Covered
While specific lecture titles may vary, Mastering Triglycerides focuses on advanced triglyceride science, severe hypertriglyceridemia, pancreatitis prevention, and evolving treatment approaches.
Triglyceride Synthesis & Clearance
Explore the physiology and pathophysiology of triglyceride metabolism.
Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)
Review diagnosis, clinical impact, and treatment approaches for FCS.
Multifactorial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (MCS)
Differentiate MCS from inherited triglyceride disorders and evaluate management options.
Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis
Understand mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
ASCVD Risk & Remnant Lipoproteins
Assess cardiovascular risk associated with triglycerides and remnant particles.
Dietary Management Strategies
Apply evidence-based nutrition approaches to triglyceride reduction and risk management.
Emerging Pharmacologic Therapies
Review current and future treatment options for severe hypertriglyceridemia.
Interactive Cases & Best Practices
Translate advanced science into practical clinical decision-making.
Final Agenda Coming Soon
The final agenda, lecture titles, and faculty assignments will be provided closer to the course date. The schedule above is intended to assist attendees with travel planning while highlighting the educational focus of the course.
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