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Thursday, March 3, 2016
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
0101
CEGIR/TIGERS EGID Symposium TICKETED
Session Details
Session Details
Thursday, March 3, 2016: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
JW Marriott, Platinum Ballroom Level, Salon DE
7.25 CME/CE
Course
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the diagnostic criteria for EoE, eosinophilic gastritis/gastroenteritis/colitis and the controversies in diagnosis
- Review the successful current therapeutic options for EoE and review the current triggers for EGIDs
- Discuss the pathogenesis as it relates to specific cellular subtypes such as mast cells, eosinophils and T cells
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
0201
Advanced Course in Pollen Identification TICKETED
Session Details
Session Details
Thursday, March 3, 2016: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
JW Marriott, Gold Ballroom Level, Salon 3
3.00 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Estelle Levetin , PhD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate pollen in the birch family and related triporate pollen types
- Discuss difficult to identify tricolporate pollen types
- Differentiate Asteraceae pollen, other than ragweed
12:15 PM-1:15 PM
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Ask the Experts: EoE Open Mic TICKETED
Session Details
Session Details
Thursday, March 3, 2016: 12:15 PM-1:15 PM
JW Marriott, Platinum Ballroom Level, Salon DE
1.00 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Marc E. Rothenberg , MD PhD FAAAAI
2:00 PM-5:00 PM
0601
Advanced Course in Fungal Spore Identification TICKETED
Session Details
Session Details
Thursday, March 3, 2016: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
JW Marriott, Gold Ballroom Level, Salon 3
3.00 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Estelle Levetin , PhD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate common basidiospores
- Differentiate common ascospores
- Differentiate Fusarium, Penicillium/Aspergillus and other difficult spore types
Friday, March 4, 2016
7:00 AM-9:30 AM
1001
Allergen Immunotherapy, Today and Tomorrow: Session I. Inhalant Allergens for Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 7:00 AM-9:30 AM
Convention Center, Level One, Petree Hall C
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Alkis Togias , MD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss current and future approaches to allergen immunotherapy for asthma and allergic rhinitis
- Discuss the potential mechanisms by which immunotherapy modulates the immune response to allergens
- Discuss the durability of immune unresponsiveness induced by allergen immunotherapy
1002
Difficult Cases
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 7:00 AM-9:30 AM
Convention Center, Level One, Petree Hall D
2.25 CME/CE
Course
Primary Moderators:
Amber M. Patterson , MD FAAAAI
Joyce E. Yu , MD FAAAAI
Joyce E. Yu , MD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss diagnostic and clinical management challenges encountered in allergy, asthma and immunology practice
1003
Is it Possible to Reprogram a Broken Immune System? How Translational Research is Shifting the Treatment Paradigm from Symptom Management to Cure
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 7:00 AM-9:30 AM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 404AB
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Kathryn E. Hulse , PhD
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss how genetic factors and the environment interact to determine allergic sensitization
- Identify potential targets for prevention and treatment
- Discuss different types of treatment for allergic diseases
1004
Markers of Allergic Inflammation
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 7:00 AM-9:30 AM
Convention Center, Level Two, Theatre (Room 411)
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Dean D. Metcalfe , MD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the surrogate markers of mast cell, eosinophil and basophil activation
- Describe the most reproducible and specific markers
- Describe laboratory testing and use of surrogate markers of inflammation in clinical studies
1006
Masqueraders of Anaphylaxis/Angioedema
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 7:00 AM-9:30 AM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 408B
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Michael M. Frank , MD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Describe uncommon causes of anaphylaxis-type symptoms and angioedema, including HAE, Gleich syndrome, familial tryptasemia/mast cell activation syndromes, idiopathic anaphylaxis and the systemic capillary leak syndrome
- Describe the cutting-edge research regarding the biology of rarer causes of anaphylactic symptoms and angioedema
- Discuss how this new information can be applied to understanding anaphylactoid symptoms in humans and how these cell types can potentially be modulated to treat patients
1007
Endoscopic Evaluation and Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis (Pre- and Post-Surgery) Including Cultures
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 7:00 AM-9:30 AM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 409AB
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Jerald W. Koepke , MD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the anatomy of the paranasal sinuses with specific focus on structures that are of pathophysiological and surgical relevance
- Discuss radiological modalities and their usage in CRS diagnosis
- Describe typical radiological findings in CRS and the usage and limitations of endoscopic evaluation of the nose and sinuses before and after surgery
1008
Pathogenesis of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 7:00 AM-9:30 AM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 502A
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Tanya M. Laidlaw , MD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the role of TSLP and its metabolic products in the inflammation of nasal polyps
- Recognize the mechanisms by which IL-33 contributes to the pathogenesis of CRS with nasal polyps and the potential to target this cytokine in therapy
- Identify the mechanisms by which PGD2 directs inflammation in rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps and become aware of unique aspects of the pathology and pathophysiology of nasal polyp disease in Asia and in Europe
1009
Best Social Media Practices for Allergists: How to be a Social Media Superstar TICKETED
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 7:00 AM-9:30 AM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 405
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Giselle Mosnaim , MD MS FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss how to setup a Twitter account and learn how to use it to connect with patients and colleagues
- Discuss how to setup a Facebook professional page and learn how to use it to connect with patients and colleagues
- Identify what a free blog is and learn how to use YouTube to embed and record videos to maintain an interactive website for your practice
1010
Problem-Based Learning: COPD Overlap Syndrome TICKETED
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 7:00 AM-9:30 AM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 518
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the diagnostic criteria for COPD and asthma
- Discuss how these entities may overlap in some patients
- Describe how to incorporate older and newer therapeutic options for these patient groups
8:00 AM-12:30 PM
1102
Allied Health: Advanced Practice Course
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 515A
4.00 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Nina A. Zimmermann , MSN RN ANP-BC AE-C
Learning Objectives:
- Apply current evidence-based information to clinical practice
10:00 AM-12:30 PM
1201
Allergen Immunotherapy, Today and Tomorrow: Session II. Immunotherapy with Food Allergens
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level One, Petree Hall C
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Marshall Plaut , MD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss current and future approaches to allergen immunotherapy for food allergy
- Discuss the potential mechanisms by which immunotherapy modulates the immune response to allergens
- Discuss the durability of immune unresponsiveness induced by allergen immunotherapy or by ingestion of food allergens beginning in infancy
1202
Diagnostic Challenges in Mastocytosis: Serum Tryptase, Allele-Specific PCR and GI Pathology
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level One, Petree Hall D
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Catherine R. Weiler , MD PhD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss utility and interpretation of elevated tryptase level
- Discuss which cases can be evaluated at general allergist level and when a referral to a mastocytosis center is indicated
- Discuss utility and interpretation of allele-specific PCR and indications for bone marrow biopsy
1203
NIEHS: Autophagy and Phagocytosis: At the Crossroads of Inflammation and Tolerance
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 404AB
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Jennifer Martinez , PhD
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the role of phagocytosis and autophagy in the modulation of the innate immune response
- Discuss the role of the autophagy machinery in antigen presentation and modulation of the adaptive immune response
- Examine the role of phagocytosis and autophagy in the pathogenesis of autoimmune disorders
1204
Introductory Course in Rhinolaryngoscopy with Hands-On Instruction TICKETED
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 407
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Jerald W. Koepke , MD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the surgical anatomy of the upper airway, including the nasal cavity, pharynx and larynx
- Identify examples of normal and abnormal anatomy, as well as disease presentations and post-operative changes found with endoscopic examination of the upper airway
- Identify indications for and the use of the fibreoptic rhinoscope in the allergist´s office
1205
Lessons from Functional Genomics: New Data from the AADCRC
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 408A
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Angela Haczku , MD PhD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the new information available about the genetic regulation of allergic disease that can be practically applied to patient care
- Discuss the most recent data from large population cohorts that inform our therapeutic approach
- Discuss new insights into ORMDL3 and allergic disease
1206
Inflammatory Origins of CRS: Uncovering Opportunities for Disease Prevention and Modification
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 408B
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
David W. Hauswirth , MD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the role of the microbiome and biofilms in the development of CRS
- Discuss the implications of antibiotic use and overuse in CRS
- Identify inflammatory pathways in CRS and opportunities for disease modification
1207
How to Apply for and Obtain an NIH Grant for the New Investigator TICKETED
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 405
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Larry Borish , MD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the system of NIH funding mechanisms
- Critically evaluate grant applications
1208
Finding a Job and Getting Started in Practice
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 502A
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Weily Soong , MD FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the changing landscape of American medicine and the practice of allergy
- Explain how to identify and join the right practice opportunity
- Discuss the fundamentals of office management, identify strategies for marketing a practice, and review tips on building a patient base
1209
Making Your Technology Work for You
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 502B
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Anne K. Ellis , MD MSc FAAAAI
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss how technology can assist in work flow from the beginning to the end, utilizing the EMR to the fullest
- Discuss social media and marketing tools for the practice
- Discuss and provide an introduction to telemedicine
1210
The Principles of Healthy Homes and Using Home Environmental Assessment in Disease Management
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level One, Concourse Hall Room 152
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
James W. Sublett , MD
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize potentially harmful respiratory exposures in homes including allergens, mold, pests, particulate, and other pollutants
- Identify the seven principles of healthy housing
- Describe how to collaborate with environmental professionals to make healthy homes a reality
1211
NHLBI: Incorporating New Methodology in Asthma Clinical Trials TICKETED
Session Details
Session Details
Friday, March 4, 2016: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 515B
2.50 CME/CE
Course
Moderator:
Christine A. Sorkness , PharmD
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss how the age of the study population affects asthma clinical trials
- Discuss the process of data collection for biologic specimens and clinical data in asthma trials
- Discuss how data is converted into clinically meaningful information for patients with asthma
Monday, March 7, 2016
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
4150
Allied Health: Association of Asthma Educators: Becoming an Asthma Educator and Care Manager TICKETED
Session Details
Session Details
Monday, March 7, 2016: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Convention Center, Level Two, Room 407
6.00 CME/CE
Course
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the burden of asthma in the United States
- Describe key components of asthma management from EPR-3
- Identify and evaluate patients' and caregivers' educational needs and select management tools to optimize partnerships in care