Program Description: 

Presentation of Research findings. Learning current research studies and findings to benefit clinical practice and patients. Also builds expertise in grant development and advance understanding of Pediatric Research.

Target audience: 
  • Physician
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Physician Assistant
  • Nurse Psychologist
  • Research Scientists,
  • Residents and Fellows
Learning objectives: 
Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:
 
  • Describe the architecture and functional roles of key components within the central respiratory control network, including pre‑Bötzinger complex, pre‑inspiratory neurons, and modulatory pathways.
  • Analyze how elevations in CO₂ (hypercapnic drive) modify neural activity and network dynamics involved in respiratory rhythm generation and clinical ventilation responses.
  • Evaluate the mechanisms by which sedatives and opioids alter respiratory network function and identify strategies to mitigate rhythm disruption and respiratory depression risk.
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Joy Lincoln, PhD, FAHA
Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Chief Scientific Officer, Children’s Research Institute
Associate Section Chief Division of Pediatric Cardiology,
Peter Sommerhauser Chair of Quality, Outcomes and Research
Director, Cardiovascular Research, The Herma Heart Institute 
Medical College of Wisconsin
Children's Wisconsin
 
Speaker
Astrid Stucke, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Children's Wisconsin
 
Planning Committee: 
Joy Lincoln, PhD, FAHA
Theresa Kump
Jo Ann Callies

 

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education.

The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose:

Joy Lincoln, PhD, FAHA
Astrid Stucke, MD
Theresa Kump
Jo Ann Callies

 

Contact

Name: 
Theresa Kump

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
01/09/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
In person, Children's Auditorium, Hospital 2nd Floor Center Tower or by Zoom
8915 W Connell Court
Milwaukee, WI 53213
United States
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
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