• Gain an understanding of the impact of bias in observational studies of risk factors of disease and approaches to
Category: 2016
Vascular-targeted Therapy: Novel Approach to COPD Treatment? - Matthew Lammi, M.D.
Explain the vascular hypothesis of COPD pathogenesis. Understand the mechanistic rationale for an inhaled prostanoid treatment in COPD. Synthesize pre-clinical
Lysyl Oxidase and Heart Failure - Jason Gardner, Ph.D.
Identify the two major extracellular matrix (ECM) components in the heart. Explain what is meant by “cardiac remodeling.” Describe the
Obesity, breast cancer and tumor suppressors - Dr. Suresh Alahari
Explain the importance of obesity in breast cancer. Describe the function of novel tumor suppressor Nischarin in breast cancer. Describe
Amygdala mediates hyperalgesia associated with stress & alcohol dependence - Dr. Nick Gilpin
Describe the anatomical pathways whereby limbic brain systems modulate incoming nociceptive signals. Describe the effect of alcohol withdrawal and stress
A Novel Microphysiologic Platform for Studying Human Obesity: Sandwiched White Adipose Tissue - Dr. Frank Lau
Explain the shortcomings in current models of human obesity. List the challenges of culturing adipose tissue. Describe sandwiched white adipose
Health & Aging from the Perspective of the Alimentary Tract Microbiota - Dr. David Welsh
Describe how the gut microbiota modulates behaviors. Examine the gut-lung axis in host defense against pneumonia. Explain how aging affects
Cognition and neuro protection in people with multiple sclerosis - Dr. Jesus Lovera
Describe cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis. Explain research in treatments for cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis. Identify possible relation of
Novel cellular and molecular principles of corneal nerve regeneration: significance in dry eye - Dr. Haydee Bazan
Describe cornea innervation and its clinical significance. List molecular mechanisms that enhance nerve regeneration after injuries or diseases affecting the
The Effects of Dietary Factors on Health: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! - Dr. Martin Ronis
List the dietary factors that dramatically influence drug metabolism and efficacy. Understand that excess calories are toxic, leading to metabolic