Program Description:
Anion Homeostasis is Important for Non-lytic Release of BK-Polyomavirus from Infected Cells
The Purpose of this conference is to provide attendees with access to cutting edge clinical and basic science research in the fields of clinical nephrology and transplantation, renal physiology and pharmacology, and renal pathology and immunology.
Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.0 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 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Target audience:
- Physicians
- Physicians Assistants
- Nurse/Nurse Practitioners
- Medical Students
Learning objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, I will be able to:
- Gain understanding of the novel mechanism by which BK virus can be released from infected cells
- Gain understanding of involvement of anion homeostasis in non-lytic release of polyomoviruses
- Review and discuss the therapeutic implications of new finding of mechanisms of BK virus release.
Faculty & credentials:
Planning Committee:
Ashraf El-Meanawy, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Kevin Regner, MD, MS, FASN
Associate Professor of Medicine
Interim Chief, Division of Nephrology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Presenter:
Andry Sorokin, PhD
Andry Sorokin, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
All persons in control of content have NO relevant financial relationships to disclose with the exception of the following person(s):
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Commercial Support Number 6, all in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships. These relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved.
Contact
Session date:
05/10/2016 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm CDT
Location:
Cancer Center
8800 W. Doyne Ave.
Conference Room L, 1st Floor
Milwaukee, WI
53226
United States
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Add to calendar:
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 1.00 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.