2023 UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Lung Vascular Symposium

475 North 5th Street,Phoenix AZ 85004

03 March, 2023

Description

You are invited to the 2023 UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Lung Vascular Symposium. This one-day symposium is a scientific meeting focused on the latest research and advancements in the field of lung vascular medicine. This event brings together leading experts in the field to share their knowledge and insights on the molecular mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and management of lung vascular diseases. Topics of discussion include lung development, pulmonary hypertension and hepatopulmonary syndrome, among others. The symposium provides an opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest research and developments in the field, as well as network with other professionals in the field. It will be offered in-person on campus or virtually via Zoom. Keynote SpeakerSteven M. Kawut, MD, Director, Pulmonary Hypertension/Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program, and Professor of Medicine and Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of PennsylvaniaAgenda and Featured Speakers8:55 to 9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions with Michael Fallon, MD, Chair and Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Keynote Presentation with Steven M. Kawut, MD.10:00 to 10:40 a.m. – Sudarshan Rajagopal, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, presents Illuminating the Pathology of Pulmonary Vascular Disease.10:40 to 10:50 a.m. – Coffee Break.10:50 to 11:30 a.m. – Jichao Chen, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center, presents Single-cell Analysis of Lung Vascular Development, Disease and Repair.11:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. – Franz Rischard, DO, Associate Professor, Director of Pulmonary Hypertension Program, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine – Tucson, presents Right Ventricular Reverse Remodeling in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.12:10 to 1:10 p.m. – Lunch Break1:10 to 1:50 p.m. – Paul Yu, MD, PhD, Director, Cardiovascular Research Center, Cardiology Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.1:50 to 2:30 p.m. – Ruslan Rafikov, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine – Tucson, presents Novel Sub-Phenotypes of General Capillary Cells in the Lungs.2:30 to 2:40 p.m. – Coffee Break.2:40 to 3:20 p.m. – Michael Fallon, MD, presents Novel Alveolar Mechanisms of Hypoxemia in Hepatopulmonary Syndrome.3:20 to 4:00 p.m. – Zhiyu Dai, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine – Phoenix, presents Endothelial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension.4:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks.ParkingPlease note that you must park in the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) Garage — 555 E. Fillmore, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (located at the Southeast corner of 5th St. and Fillmore) — for us to have the ability to provide a validation ticket. Campus Map (PDF)We look forward to seeing you! If you have any questions regarding the symposium, please contact Veronica Nundahl, [email protected].