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Miami Pediatric Nephrology Seminar is Celebrating 50 Years
March 15 - 17, 2024
The Miami Pediatric Nephrology Seminar is a unique forum for pediatric and adult nephrologists, renal pathologists, pediatricians, pediatric urologists, transplant surgeons and other health professionals from all over the world.
The Seminar will feature a number of distinguished guest faculty and local faculty members who will provide expertise and cordial exchanges including several panel discussions.
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Schedule at a Glance
Friday, March 15, 2024
Sessions Times Details Opening Remarks and Welcome
8:00 - 8:10 AM
Setting the Stage: Past Present and Future 8:10 - 10:00 AM Moderators: Frederick Kaskel M.D., PhD & Larry Greenbaum M.D., Ph.D.
The Specialty of Pediatric Nephrology: Then Now and Forever! 8:10 - 8:30 AM
Frederick Kaskel, M.D., Ph.D. An Approach to Complement Mediated Disease in Children 8:30 - 8:50 AM
Bradley Dixon, M.D., MS Challenging Sodium Disorders 8:50 - 9:10 AM
Larry Greenbaum, M.D. Ph.D. APOL 1 Disease in Children
9:10 - 9:30 AM
Kimberly Reidy, M.D. Panel Discussion
9:30 - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 - 10:10 AM
Building a Career in Pediatric Nephrology 10:10 AM-12:00 PM
Moderators John Mahan, M.D. & Maria Diaz-Gonzalez de Ferris, M.D., Ph.D.
Should we develop a National Curriculum? 10:10 - 10:30 AM
John Mahan, M.D. Moving Toward Fair Compensation in Pediatric Nephrology 10:30 - 10:50 AM
Darcy Weidemann, M.D. Transitioning to Adult Care: Seeking the Good Life 10:50 - 11:10AM
Maria Diaz-Gonzalez de Ferris, M.D., Ph.D. Eliminating Implicit Bias in Fellowship Training 11:10 - 11:30 AM
Ray Bignall, M.D. Panel Disuccsion
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch with the Professors 12:00-1:00 PM
Contemporary Approach to Pediatric Kidney Disease 1:00-4:00 PM Moderators: Friedhelm Hildebrandt M.D. & William Smoyer M.D.
Genetics of CAKUT 1:00 - 1:20 PM
Friedhelm Hildebrandt M.D. Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome: Mysteries & Mechanisms 1:20 - 1:40 PM
Matthew Sampson M.D., MSCE Cardiovascular and CKD Risk in Obese Children
1:40 - 2:00 PM
Mark Mitsnefes, M.D., MS Prenatal Counseling for Fetal GU anomalies: Developing a Program and Developing a Treatment Paradigm 2:00 - 2:30 PM
Chryso Katsoufis, M.D. & Rodrigo Ruano, M.D., Ph.D. Panel Discussion
2:30 - 3:00 PM
Break 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Clinicopathologic Correlations 3:30 - 5:00 PM Wacharee Seeherunvong M.D. & Yiqin Zuo M.D., Ph.D.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Sessions Times Details Pediatric Hypertension and Glomerular Disease 8:00-10:00 AM
Moderators: William Smoyer, M.D.& Joseph Flynn, M.D.
Nephrotic Syndrome – From ISKDC to More Complexity 8:00 - 8:30 AM
William Smoyer, M.D. & Gabriel Cara Fuentes, M.D. Blood Pressure in Adolescence and Adult Cardiovascular Risk 8:30 - 8:50 AM
Joseph Flynn, M.D., MS How do Perinatal Events Affect Blood Pressure in Childhood? 9:50 - 9:10 AM
Julie Ingelfinger, M.D. Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea for hypertension in Children 9:10 - 9:30 AM
Ignacio Tapia, M.D., MS Panel Discussion
9:30 - 9:50 AM
Break 9:50 - 10:00 AM
Developmental Nephrology
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moderators: Julie Ingelfinger, M.D. & Susan Furth, M.D., Ph.D.
Unraveling Metabolic Bone Disease During Growth
10:00 - 10:20 AM
Isidro Salusky, M.D.
Journey of the Nephron from Embryo to Senescence: An Evolutionary Odyssey
10:20 - 10:40 AM
Robert Chevalier, M.D.
Perinatal Oxidative Stress and Nephrogenesis
10:40 - 11:00 AM
Marissa Defreitas, M.D., MS
Panel Discussion
11:00 - 11:20 AM
Break Golden Anniversary of the Miami Pediatric Nephrology Seminar
The Legacy11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Gastón Zilleruelo, M.D. Lunch with the Professors
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Advances in Pediatric Transplantation
1:00 - 3:30 PM
Moderators: Alex Constantinescu, M.D. &
Jayanthi Chandar, M.D., MSHow can we Improve Long-term Kidney Transplant Survival? 1:00 - 1:20 PM
Priya Verghese, M.D., MPH
Transplantation as a Platform to Study Recurrent Disease 1:20 - 1:40 PM
Burke, George, M.D. Kidney and Multi-organ Transplantation in Children
1:40 - 2:00 PM
Vikas Dharnidharka, M.D., MPH Long Term Care of a Transplant Recipient
2:00 - 2:20 PM
Roshan George, M.D. Pediatric Kidney Transplantation: Is There Room for Improvement and/or Innovation? 2:20 - 2:40 PM
Gaetano Ciancio, M,D,, MBA Panel Discussion
2:40 - 3:10 PM
Break Young Investigator’s Showcase Live and Virtual
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Moderators: Susan Furth, M.D., Ph.D. & William Smoyer, M.D.
Oral and Virtual Poster Presentation Fellows and junior faculty presentations Cocktail Reception
5:30 - 7:30 PM
All participants
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Sessions Times Details Heroes in Pediatric Nephrology: Global Partnerships
(Live and Virtual)
8:30 AM -12:00 PM
Moderators: Gaston Zilleruelo, M.D. &
Michael Freundlich, M.D.
Point of Care Ultrasound for the Pediatric Nephrologist 8:30 - 9:00 AM
Sidharth Sethi, M.D. / Juan Infante, M.D. Successes and challenges in the World’s Low-income Regions in
Managing Kidney Disease in Children9:00 - 9:30 AM
Mignon McCulloch, MBBCH, DCH/
Tim Bunchman, M.D.Role of ALANEPE in Latin American Pediatric Nephrology 9:30 - 10:00 AM
Francisco Cano, M.D.
Cell-based Therapies in Kidney Disease
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Guido Filler, M.D., Ph.D. Artificial Intelligence (AI): Getting to Know You!
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Rupesh Raina, MD / Arwa Nada, M.D. Bringing Family Voices to Pediatric Nephrology Care 11:00 -11:30 AM
Michelle Starr, M.D. / Michele Sasso, MBA Announcements & Concluding Remarks
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Registration
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Hotel Information
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
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Grant Application
If you are a trainee applying for a grant award, please DO NOT REGISTER FOR THE MEETING. We will notify the award recipients and the registration fee will be WAIVED and registration completed on your behalf through this application process.
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Abstract Submission Form
Abstract submission form: Open to all fellows and recently graduated faculty in the 1st or 2nd year of practice.
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CME Information - Conference Learning Objectives
- Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to:
- Define the various etiologies and physiologic conditions relating to these subjects, select appropriate diagnostic procedures.
- Understand that which may occur as a result of the disease process or treatment and indicate appropriate therapy.
- Do basic or clinical research focused on pediatric nephrology challenges and will be stimulated by those knowledgeable about research issues and will be informed about support resources.
- Identify future research directions and new approaches and technologies that will eventually lead to a better understanding of these conditions and improved treatment prevention strategies.
- Recognize and contact the faculty who will serve as role models for future generations of Pediatric Nephrologists and serve to stimulate interest in this field as a career choice.
- Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to:
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Faculty Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Resolution
All conflicts of interest of any individual(s) in a position to control the content of this CME activity will be identified and resolved prior to this educational activity being provided. Disclosure about provider and faculty relationships, or the lack thereof, will be provided to learners.
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Target Audience
Pediatric and adult nephrologists, pediatricians, internists, general practitioners, renal pathologists, neonatologists, pediatric urologists, transplant surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, and allied health professionals.
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Accreditation
The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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Credit Designation
CME
The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing
This seminar has been planned and implemented in accordance with the essential areas and policies of the Florida Board of Nursing for Continuing Education Provider #50-2105. The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies designates CEU credits for this live activity as well. 2024 CME details will be posted here as soon as they are available. -
Sponsors
Miami Pediatric Nephrology Seminar 2024 wishes to acknowledge our Sponsors
Educational Grants
- International Pediatric Nephrology Association
- Veloxis
- American Society of Pediatric Nephrology ASPN
Gold Sponsors
- Kaneka Medical America LLC
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Silver Sponsors
- Novartis
Bronze Sponsors
- Travere
- Care DX
- Alnyam
- Amgen (Frictionless Solutions)
- Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital
For more information, please contact pediatricnephrology@med.miami.edu