
Preliminary Schedule
Wednesday, September 8
Guest Check In and Welcome Reception
Lexington Marriott City Center
Thursday, September 9
FLRC Day 1 | Lexington Marriott City Center
Sessions Include:
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Hepatic, Intestinal, and Peripheral Lipid Metabolism
Chair: Mahmood Hussain, PhD (New York University)
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Bioinformatics in Metabolic and CVD Research
Chair: Jake Lusis, PhD (UCLA)
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Lipids and Lipoproteins in Inflammation
Chair: Alison Kohan, PhD (University of Pittsburgh)
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Keynote Speaker: Mahmood Hussain, PhD (New York University)
Friday, September 10
University of Kentucky Cardiovascular Research Day | Gatton Student Center
Presentations Include:
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Gill Heart and Vascular Institute Outstanding Contributions to Cardiovascular Research Award: Elizabeth McNally, MD, PhD (Northwestern University)
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Gill Heart and Vascular Institute Early Career Award: Katherine Gallagher, MD (University of Michigan)
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Distinguished Alumni Speaker: Steven Steinhubl, MD (Scripps Research Translational Institute)
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Professional Development: Amy Herman, Author of "The Art of Perception"
Saturday, September 11
FLRC Day 2 | Lexington Marriott City Center
Sessions Include:
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Virgil Brown Lecture: Ruth McPherson, MD, PhD (University of Ottawa Heart Institute)
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Genetics of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease
Chair: Ruth McPherson, MD, PhD (University of Ottawa Heart Institute)
Trainee Opportunities Throughout the Three-Day Event Include:
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Up to 10 Opportunities for Podium Presentations including the newly created Larry Rudel Award
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90 Second Poster Pitches
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Judged Poster Sessions
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Trainee Specific Career Development Sessions
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Networking Opportunities