Pediatric Grand Rounds

Sponsored by the University of Minnesota
Free and open to the public

January 14th, 2015

"The RASopathies: Advances in Diagnostic, Clinical and Neurobehavioral Research"

Rene Pierpont PhD
Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellow,
Division of Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience,
Department of Pediatrics,
University of Minnesota

Mary Ella Pierpont MD, PhD

Professor
Division of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism
Department of Pediatrics,
University of Minnesota

Objectives:
1. Recognize the clinical and molecular features of genetic syndromes of the RAS-MAPK signaling pathway ("RASopathies")
2. Describe the recent research advances with regard to medical and neurobehavioral approaches to the care and treatment of patients with RASopathies

Purple Onion sandwiches will be provided

For the latest on speakers, cancellations, and evaluations, visit the Pediatrics Grand Rounds website:

Grand Rounds Website

Pediatric 3M

Morbidity, Mortality, and Management Conference
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota
Free and open to the public

January 15th, 2015

TBA

Beth Swanson
Infectious Disease Fellow,
Department of Pediatrics
University of Minnesota

Purple Onion sandwiches will be provided

For info on speakers, cancellations, and other conferences, click here to see the Pediatric Conference Calendar:

Pediatric Conference Calendar

Pediatric Grand Rounds is presented for three purposes, to:
·   Recognize the important interdependence of research and patient care
·   Describe evolving pathogenetic concepts and therapies for pediatric diseases
·   Provide relevant in-depth review of important pediatric topics

The University of Minnesota is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACGME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Minnesota designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care professionals who participate in the CME activity may submit their Statements of Attendance to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

Grand Rounds Chairman: Dr. John Andrews
Grand Rounds Support: Danielle Hans 612-625-7202