Speaker: Hossein Ardehali, MD, PhD, Director of the Center for Molecular Cardiology & the Medical Scientists Program at Northwestern UniversityTopic: Role of Iron in Cardiovascular Disease
CRISPR technology is a simple yet powerful tool for editing genomes. It allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function. Its many potential applications include correcting genetic defects, treating and preventing the spread of diseases and improving crops. However, its promise also raises ethical concerns. Drs. Juengst and Copenhaver will explore the … Read more
Speaker: Brian Jensen, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine & Pharmacology, UNCTopic: Novel roles for the nuclear receptor ROR-alpha in regulating cardiac hypertrophy
Diabetes mellitus is a common medical problem and a significant risk factor for the development of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease is highly prevalent and is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. Dr. Cavender will discuss the link between diabetes and heart disease, strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk in … Read more
Speaker: Gregory Means, MD, UNC Cardiology FellowTopic: Drug Eluting Balloon Technology: History, Pharmacokinetics, Current & Future Use
Speaker: Christopher L. Holley, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Duke UniversityTopic: Non-coding RNA, RNA modifications, and Oxidative Stress in the Heart
Sepsis remains a life-threatening disease in the setting of infection that causes significant morbidity and mortality. The new Sepsis Definitions and updated Surviving Sepsis Guidelines released in the past two years herald a time of change in the assessment and treatment of sepsis. This lecture aims to address many questions that remain unanswered in treating … Read more
Register by February 5! Call Barbara at 919-843-5205 or email breid@med.unc.edu with first & last name, contact number, & t-shirt size (S, M, L, XL). Lunch will be provided. TOPICS AT THE SYMPOSIUM INCLUDE• An overview of heart disease in women• Heart failure in women• Device therapy in women: cardiac electrophysiology, pacemakers, defibrillators, and more• … Read more
Speaker: Dr. Deepak Voora, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Center for Applied Genomics and Precision Medicine at Duke University Topic: “Genotype-informed Statin Therapy” Seminar Synopsis: Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications to lower cholesterol and to prevent cardiovascular disease. Although well tolerated by most patients, a significant proportion of patients … Read more
Organ-on-chips are miniaturized devices that arrange living cells to simulate functional subunits of tissues and organs. These microdevices provide exquisite control of tissue microenviroment for the investigation of organ-level physiology and disease. Human organ-on-chips are expected to transform biomedical research providing platforms that accurately replicate human tissues, enable a better understanding of human-to-human physiologic variations … Read more