2026 #NLASessions Expert Theater Lineup
Expert Theaters are industry supported, non CME educational sessions held during designated breaks in the official meeting schedule. These focused programs feature thought leaders and clinical experts who dive into timely topics in lipid management, cardiovascular risk reduction, and emerging therapies.
Attendance is open to all registered meeting participants and food and beverages (provided by the NLA) are offered at every Expert Theater.
Thursday, June 11 | 3:00-3:50pm CT
Break food and beverage provided by the NLA
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Sheraton Ballroom 3 | Sponsored by Chiesi Global Rare Disease
Redefining Risk: Leveraging CCTA and Plaque Analysis for Personalized Cardiovascular Prevention
Sheraton Ballroom 2 | Sponsored by Heartflow
This Expert Theater will cover the use of CCTA and Heartflow Plaque Analysis for precise cardiovascular risk stratification, focusing on identifying patient populations, providing practical insights into clinical integration, and exploring the future of plaque-focused prevention strategies.
Speakers
Nihar R. Desai, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Vice Chief, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine
Investigator, Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation
New Haven, CT
Sarah Rinehart, MD, FACC, FSCC
Medical Director Cardiac Imaging Center
CV CT, Lipid/Prevention Clinic
Charleston Area Medical Center
Charleston, WV
Friday, June 12 | 12:25-1:15pm CT
Lunch provided by the NLA
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Sheraton Ballroom 2 | Sponsored by Ionis Pharmaceuticals
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Sheraton Ballroom 3 | Sponsored by Kaneka - LIPOSORBER
Saturday, June 13 | 8:00-8:50am CT
Breakfast provided by the NLA
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Sheraton Ballroom 2 | Sponsored by Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Uncover HoFH, an ultra-rare lipid disorder, and Explore EVKEEZA (evinacumab-dgnb) as a treatment option
Sheraton Ballroom 3 | Sponsored by Regeneron
This Expert Theater will cover the use of CCTA and Heartflow Plaque Analysis for precise cardiovascular risk stratification, focusing on identifying patient populations, providing practical insights into clinical integration, and exploring the future of plaque-focused prevention strategies.
Speaker
Alan S. Brown, MD, MPH, MNLA
Saturday, June 13 | 12:35-1:25pm CT
Lunch provided by the NLA
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Sheraton Ballroom 3 | Sponsored by Amgen
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Sheraton Ballroom 2 | Sponsored by Ionis Pharmaceuticals