Pediatric Hepatology: Advances in Diagnosis and Outcomes
Sponsored by the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition in collaboration with the Division of Pediatric Surgery and the Center for Transplantation
Friday, December 7, 2012
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cherkasky Auditorium
Montefiore Hospital
111 East 210th Street
Bronx, New York 10467
CME credits issued by: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Pediatric hepatology is a rapidly advancing discipline with fundamental advances in molecular biology, translational science and clinical medicine in the past few years. Molecular and cellular pathways of the regulation of bile flow have enhanced our understanding of a variety of childhood liver disorders. In addition, cellular mechanisms of hepatocellular injury and repair are advancing our understanding of acute liver injury and repair. This knowledge is coupled with progress in exciting and novel cellular therapies for acute and chronic liver failure. The progress in basic mechanisms of acute liver injury and cholestasis has resulted in improved clinical care for children with liver disorders. Improved diagnostic algorithms have been developed to rapidly diagnose and treat children with cholestasis, including molecular techniques and imaging modalities such as pediatric endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). Early and accurate diagnosis and state-of-the-art medical and surgical management of these disorders is resulting in improved outcomes. This unique Pediatric Hepatology seminar will highlight many of these advances in a focused one-day forum.
Intended Audience
Pediatric gastroenterologists, pediatric hepatologists, pediatric surgeons, neonatologists, pediatricians, pediatric nurse practitioners, pediatric trainees and pediatric dieticians
Activity Goals
To update medical providers with state-of-the-art diagnosis and management if children with liver disorders.
After attending the course, participants will be able to:
- Know the etiology and pathophysiology of acute liver injury in children
- Understand some of the basic cellular mechanisms of acute liver injury
- Learn the latest techniques for the molecular diagnosis of a variety of pediatric liver disorders
- Develop understanding of the indication and techniques of cell therapy in pediatric hepatology
- Develop state-of-the-art diagnostic algorithms and care plans for children with cholestasis
- Understand the indications and surgical techniques for children with cholestasis
- Know the long-term outcomes of children with biliary atresia
Accreditation
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Special Needs
Albert Einstein College of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please do not hesitate to call Minerva Figueroa at 718-920-4593 or Jayne Ellison at 718-741-2389 for any special requirements.
Course Directors |
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Dominique M. Jan, MD |
John F. Thompson, MD |
Faculty |
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Sanjeev Gupta, MD Deirdre Kelly, MD Debora Kogan-Liberman, MD Philip O. Ozuah, MD, PhD Yolanda Rivas, MD |
Benjamin L. Shneider, MD Benjamin Taragin, MD Preeti Viswanathan, MD
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Agenda |
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| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast | |
| 9:00 - 9:10 am | Introduction | Phillip Ozuah, MD, PHD |
| 9:10 - 9:40 am | Etiopathogenesis of Acute Liver Failure in Children | Deidre Kelly, MD |
| 9:40 - 10:00 am | Mechanisms of Hepatocellular Injury | Preeti Viswanathan, MD |
| 10:00 - 10:20 am | Break | |
| 10:20 - 11:00 am | Molecular Diagnostics in Pediatric Hepatology | Benjamin Shneider, MD |
| 11:00 - 11:30 am | Advances in Cell Therapy for Liver Disorders | Sanjeev Gupta, MD |
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Panel Discussion | |
| 12:00 - 1:10 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:10 - 1:40 pm | Evaluation of Neonatal Cholestasis | Benjamin Shneider, MD |
| 1:40 - 2:00 pm | Imaging of the Biliary Tract in Children | Benjamin Taragin, MD; Yolanda Rivas, MD |
| 2:00 - 2:20 pm | Medical Management of Neonatal Cholestasis | Debora Kogan-Liberman, MD |
| 2:20 - 2:30 pm | Break | |
| 2:30 - 2:50 pm | Surgical Considerations of Neonatal Cholestasis | Dominique Jan, MD |
| 2:50 - 3:30 pm | Long-Term Outcomes of Biliary Atresia | Deidre Kelly, MD |
| 3:30 - 4:00 pm | Panel Discussion | |
Conference Location
Cherkasky Auditorium
Montefiore Hospital
111 East 210th Street
Bronx, New York 10467
Montefiore Hospital has indoor garages located at:
- East 210th Street and Rochambeau Avenue, Bronx, New York 10467
- 3400 Bainbridge Avenue (MAP Bldg.), Bronx, New York 10467
For information, call the main parking office at 718-920-6350.
Hotel Accommodations
The Marriott – New York East Side
525 Lexington Avenue at 49th Street
New York, New York 10017
212-755-4000
(Mention Montefiore Medical Center to receive reduced rate of $399/night by November 8, 2012)
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