International Symposium on Pheochromocyto and Paraganglioma
Link to Website: http://www.isp2014.jp/
Free Seminar: Living with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 2013
This seminar is free to all who wish to attend. Since Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia often includes pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma as health issues, many persons within our group may benefit directly or indirectly. This announcement is from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Here is some basic information:
Where: First Tennessee Conference Center
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Room 2210
Address: 2200 Children’s Way, Nashville, TN 37232
When: Saturday, Sept. 14th 8:00am-3:00pm
Link: http://www.vanderbilthealth.com/main/43139
Second Annual International Patient Symposium on Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma This event was held 06/20/2013 – 06/21/2013
Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma patients, loved ones, and healthcare professionals were invited to attend this symposium scheduled for June 20-21, 2013, NIH campus, The Cloisters in Bethesda, Maryland. There was no charge for attendance for patients but registration was required.
Among the topics to be covered were:
Anatomical and Functional Imaging
Genetics, Pregnancy and Pheochromocytoma
Surgery of Pheochromocytomas and Paragangliomas
Radiofrequency Ablation
Chemotherapy and Other Approaches to Treatment of Metastatic Pheo/Para
Radionuclide Therapy of Metastatic Pheo/Para
Pain Management
Nutrition
Nurturing the Family's Resilience in Times of Crisis, and Patient Navigators
The opening welcome was given by Alan E. Guttmacher, Director of NICHD.
Internationally recognized pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma specialist, Dr. Karel Pacak, talked about "Pheo Para Research – Recent Achievements and Future Visions."
The Symposium will also include presentations by Margarita Raygada PhD, Dr. Jacques Lenders, Dr. Marybeth Hughes, Dr. Philip Corcoran, Dr. Aradhana Venkatesan, Dr. Tito Fojo, Dr. Jorge Carrasquillo, Laura Pole MSN, Dr. Jeff D. White, Cynthia R. Ronzio PhD, Julie Hoehl, and from the NICHD National Center for Neuroendocrine Tumors, Kathryn King, Victoria Martucci, Jaydira Del Rivero, and Isabel Garcia.
The program features experts in many fields. Some of these experts include: Dr. Merino, MD, Pathology; Dr. Sandler MD, Children's hospital surgeon; multiple cardiologists; Dr Hughes, MD, Surgeon; Dr Fojo, MD, Oncology; Dr Carrasquillo, MD, Sloan Kettering Nuclear Medicine; Dr Pacak, MD, endocrinology; Dr White, MD, NCI ALternative Medicine; Laura Pole, Nutrition and pain control; Cynthia Ronzio, PhD, care of the family, and so much more.