Professional Events: Renal Roundtables
renal roundtable lecture series
professional education & networking
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois' Renal Roundtable series features an evening medical education program for professionals in renal care that focuses on a select topic of clinical relevance to advance the understanding, treatment, and prevention of kidney disease and related conditions.
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Physicians (primary care and all specialties) and advanced practitioners are invited to attend. The lecture and dinner are complimentary but registration is required. ​
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For More Information
Please contact Rachel DePauw
email: rdepauw@nkfi.org | phone: (312) 321-1500
roundtable topic
unmet needs in fabry disease
Objectives:
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Understand the pathophysiology, presentation and diagnosis of Fabry disease
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Explore the renal manifestations of Fabry disease and how these impact overall patient health and prognosis
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Review methods for measuring and monitoring renal effects
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Understand the importance of renal data as an indicator of the overall health of patients with Fabry disease​
speaker
meet the expert
Carolyn Jones, MD, PhD, FACMG
Director of Genetics, Professor of Pediatrics
Rush University Medical Center​
Dr. Carolyn Jones is a clinical geneticist in Chicago, Illinois and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Rush University Medical Center and Rush Copley Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
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"If we can identify a cause, we can then look at other children that have the same genetic disorder. There are two advantages to that. One is anticipatory guidance, specific for that particular abnormality. And the second is hooking up the family with other families that have children with similar disorders." - Dr. Jones
program sponsor
you make the difference
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is able to offer professional development programming, conduct educational seminars, and support research with the help of our passionate supporters, and a remarkable team of dedicated sponsors. Please contact Rachel DePauw at rdepauw@nkfi.org for more information on sponsorship.
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