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2018 Translational Medicine Syposium
The 2018 Translational Medicine Symposium was held on Feb. 26 at the University of Utah Guest House Ballroom. We had more than 230 registrants from the College of Engineering (16%), School of Medicine (52%), U Health (12%), and Other (20%). Registrants' backgrounds were Basic Research (39%), Clinical (25%), Engineering (17%), and Other (20%). 17% of registrants requested continuing medical education (CME) credit.
The symposium addressed how clinicians' ideas and research results can have an impact on patient care -- if they are translated into clinical practice. Clinician innovators and entrepreneurs shared their experience and a panel of experts discussed opportunities, barriers, and steps in creating impactful healthcare innovations. Faculty, student, and postgraduate entrepreneurs got acquainted with the complex and non-linear process of translating medical devices, diagnostics, therapeutics, and digital health innovations.
This event was organized by Dr. Leena Bhoite (TVC), Dr. Kai Kuck (Anesthesiology, EFS), and Dr. Tomasz Petelenz (Bioengineering, CMI), under the auspices of the Entrepreneurial Faculty Scholars, led by Dr. Kai Kuck, in collaboration with the HHMI Med to Grad program (U2M2G), directed by Dr. Anthea Letsou, the Center for Medical Innovation, directed by Dr. John Langell, and the TVC, directed by Dr. Keith Marmer.
Contact information: If you have questions about the event, contact Kai Kuck, Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Utah, kai.kuck@hsc.utah.edu, 801-581-6393
Event Videos
Event Agenda & Slides
11:30am Arrive and Collect Lunch Boxes
12:00pm Welcome (Kai Kuck) Slides
12:10pm Introduction and Opening Remarks (Andy Weyrich) Slides
12:20pm Session I: Therapeutics (Moderator: Randy Peterson)
- Peptide-like molecules and HIV therapeutics (Michael Kay) Slides
- Novel preclinical approaches to glaucoma therapy (David Krizaj)
- Q & A with Speakers and Panelists
1:20pm Session II: Diagnostics (Moderator: Karen Heichman)
- Utah Genome Project Collaboration: Mining for Diagnostics and Therapeutics (Deb Neklason)Slides
- Bioclassifiers for Cancer Detection (Phil Bernard) Slides
- Q & A with Speakers and Panelists
2:20pm BREAK
2:40pm Session III: Medical Devices (Moderator: Shawn Fojtik)
- A Novel Pediatric Bronchoscope ((Johannes) Fred Grimmer) Slides
- Abdominal Pressure Monitoring (Edward Kimball) Slides
- Q & A with Speakers and Panelists
3:40pm Session IV: Apps & IT (Moderator: Roger Altizer)
- OR Scheduling (Selena Young) Slides
- Digital Asthma Tracker (Flory NKoy)
- Q & A with Speakers and Panelists
4:40pm BREAK
5:00pm Open Discussion and Closing Remarks (Kai Kuck)
5:20pm End
Accreditation for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
Accreditation:The University Of Utah School Of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit:The University of Utah School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure:None of the faculty or planners or anyone in control of content for this continuing medical education activity have any relevant financial relationships since the content does not cover any products/services of a commercial interest; therefore, there are no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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