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Lipid Insights Podcast

 

The National Lipid Association Lipid Insights podcast series brings you engaging discussions on the most relevant, timely, and groundbreaking topics in lipidology. Hosted by Dr. Alan Brown and Dr. Peter Jones, this series explores the latest research, emerging treatments, and key developments in the field. Whether it’s expert analysis on hot topics, deep dives into new clinical data, or conversations about the evolving landscape of lipid management, each episode delivers insightful and thought-provoking content. With their expertise and dynamic hosting style, Dr. Brown and Dr. Jones make each discussion both informative and entertaining—ensuring listeners walk away with valuable knowledge to enhance their understanding and clinical practice. Tune in to stay at the forefront of lipidology!

HOSTS:
 
Alan S. Brown, MD, MNLA
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Cardiology
Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Director, Division of Cardiology
Advocate Heart Insitute at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Co-Director of the Cardiology Service Line
Advocate Medical Group/Advocate Health Care
Park Ridge, IL
Peter H. Jones, MD, MNLA
Professor Emeritus
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Tune in quarterly and hear from expert speakers to gain insights on some of the leading topics in the field of lipidology. Listen below or download the podcast to listen later.

S6 E2: From Research to Reality: Advancing FCS Therapy

Guest Speaker

Shannon Christen RD, CDCES, CCHPShannon Christen RD, CDCES, CCHP
Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO

 

 

Listen to Dr. Jones speak with Shannon Christen about FCS research and therapies and recent developments.

S6 E1:The Role of Nutrition-Related Clinical Trials in Informing Dietary Recommendations for Health and Treatment of Diseases

Guest Speakers

Penny M. Kris-Etherton, MDPenny M. Kris-Etherton, PhD, RDN, CLS, MNLA
Department of Nutritional Sciences
Penn State University
University Park, PA

 

Kristina S. Petersen, PhD, APD, FAHAKristina S. Petersen, PhD, APD
Department of Nutritional Sciences
Penn State University
University Park, PA

 

Listen to Dr. Jones discuss the topic of nutrition-related clinical trials with Dr. Kris-Etherton and Dr. Petersen from the recent JCL publication.

Additional Materials: Journal Article

S5E5: Managing Hypercholesterolemia in Adults Aged 75 Years and Older w/o a History of ASCVD: A Scientific Statement from the NLA & AGS

Guest Speakers

Joseph Saseen, PharmD, CLS, MNLAJoseph Saseen, PharmD, CLS, MNLA
Professor and Vice Chair Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO

 

Listen to Dr. Brown discuss with Dr. Saseen the Scientific Statement from the NLA and the AGS on managing hypercholesterolemia in adults aged 57 and older who do not have a history of ASCVD.

S5E4: Role of apolipoprotein B in the Clinical Management of Cardiovascular Risk in Adults

Guest Speakers

Daniel E. Soffer, MD, FNLADaniel E. Soffer, MD, FNLA
Past President, National Lipid Association
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Internal Medicine/Clinical Lipidology
Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

 

Kevin Maki, PhD, CLS, MNLAKevin Maki, PhD, CLS, MNLA
Past President, National Lipid Association
Chief Scientist, Midwest Biomedical Research
Adjunct Professor, Dean’s Eminent Scholar
Indiana University School of Public Health (Bloomington)
Bonita Springs, FL

 

Listen to Dr. Brown discuss with Dr. Saseen and Dr. Maki about the role of apolipoprotein B in the clinical management of cardiovascular risk in adults.

Additional Materials: Journal Article

S5E3: What’s next for Lipoprotein(a)? Insights from an Expert Discussion Group

Guest Speakers

Marlys L. Koschinsky, Ph.D.Marlys L. Koschinsky, Ph.D.
Scientist, Robarts Research Institute
Professor, Dept. of Physiology & Pharmacology
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, Canada

 

Jessica M. Pena, MD, MPH, FACC, FNLAJessica M. Pena, MD, MPH, FACC, FNLA
Director, HeartHealth, Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular Imagining
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Medicine in Clinical Radiology
Assistant Dean for Admissions Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork Presbyterian Hospital

 

Listen to Dr. Brown discuss with Dr. Koschinsky and Dr. Pena about how this important lipoprotein and potent cardiovascular risk marker is transitioning from the purview of the specialist to that of the general practitioner. Its clinical adoption as an important test is increasing in momentum.

Additional Materials: Journal Article

S5E2: Palisade Phase 3 Data

Guest Speakers

Robert A. Hegele, MD, FRCPCRobert A. Hegele, MD, FRCPC

Director of the Blackburn Cardiovascular Genetics Laboratory
Robarts Research Insitute
London, Ontario

 

Alan Brown, MD, FNLA talks with Robert A. Hegele MD, FRCP about the Palisade Phase 3 Data

S5E1: A Focused Update to the 2019 NLA Scientific Statement On The Use of Lp(a) in Clinical Practice

Guest Speakers

Christie M. Ballantyne, MD, FNLAChristie M. Ballantyne, MD, FNLA
Chief, Sections of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research
Professor of Medicine, Molecular & Human Genetics, and Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
J.S. Abercrombie Chair, Atherosclerosis & Lipoprotein Research
Director, Center for Cardiometabolic Disease Prevention
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX

 

Alan Brown, MD, FNLA talks with Christie Ballantyne, MD, FNLA about the publication of "A Focused Update to the 2019 NLA Scientific Statement On The Use of Lp(a) in Clinical Practice"

Publish Date: 
Friday, March 27, 2020 - 11:45

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