Program Description: 
The series focuses on outcomes research in chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, delivery of care in dialysis units and chronic kidney disease clinics, emerging data on new treatments compared to current standard of care, continuing review of kidney biopsy pathology, and basic science research that may become future therapeutics.
 
Key Words: Nephrology, Renal Disease, Kidneys, Acute kidney injuries, Hypertension
Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Medical Students, Trainees
Learning objectives: 
Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:
  • Communicate the role of a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) in the pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy (IgAN).
  • To find whether sibeprenilab is a viable option for the treatment of IgAN
  • Analyze the future traials beyond this Phase 2 study
Faculty & credentials: 
Speaker:
Ira Blau, MD
Assistant Professor
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Activity Director:
Dawn Wolfgram, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • Dawn Wolfgram
  • Ira Blau

Contact

Name: 
Pam Cunningham
Email: 
pdcunningham@mcw.edu
Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation of Credit Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Session date: 
01/23/2024 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm CST
Location: 
Virtual Meeting
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 Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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