Upcoming Medical Conferences in La Jolla

12th Annual T-cell Lymphoma Forum is organized by Jonathan Wood & Associates (JWA) and will be held from Jan 30 - Feb 01, 2020 at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California, United States of America. Target Audience: This meeting is intended for hematologists, oncologists, and other clinicians and scientists with an interest in T-cell lymphoma. Description: The T-cell Lymphoma Forum provides just the platform for attendees and world leaders in TCL to gather and exchange ideas and information to improve outcomes for this patient population. Plan to join our distinguished international faculty for this informative program. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness-Based Meditation: An Integration of Science and Practice is organized by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness and will be held on Feb 02, 2020 at Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, La Jolla, California, United States of America. Target Audience: This intensive training is designed for Athletic Trainers, Bodyworkers, Certified Counselors, Nurses and nurse practitioners, Psychologists, Registered Dietitians, Social Workers, Yoga Instructors, Coaches, Physicians, Counselors, Substance abuse professionals, Dentists, Occupational therapists, Physical therapists, Massage therapists. Educators, Speech pathologists, Pharmacists. This program is also open for members of the general public.  Continuing Education Credit: Continuing education credits for participation in this program are available for a $20 fee. Psychologists: This course offers 5.5 contact hours of credit. Nurses: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16351, for 6.5 contact hours. Description: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness-Based Meditation workshop is an all day workshop conducted by Dr. Fadel Zeidan and Dr. Steve Hickman. They will provide an easily understandable delineation of the neural, physiological and psychological processes supporting mindfulness-based pain relief and health promotion. They will delve into research demonstrating how mindfulness changes the brain, is different from placebo and other meditative practices, and involved processes that are unique and distinct from other mind-body approaches. There will also be a section focused on the role of compassion meditation and the corresponding health benefits. We will also teach participants how to practice a spectrum of mindfulness techniques, including breath awareness, vipassana, eating and walking mindfulness, and mindfulness-based compassion. Importantly, these techniques are the same as the ones validated in Dr. Zeidan’s research. Further, participants will learn how to share mindfulness with their patients, clients, and loved ones. Objectives: At the completion of this workshop, the participants should be able to: • Demonstrate how to practice a wide spectrum of mindfulness meditation techniques and tools • Gain a deep understanding behind the neuroscience of meditation presented in a user friendly fashion • Apply mind/body approaches to a range of disorders and a condition based on Fadel and other’s own research. • Implement mindfulness in clinical settings • Identify the psychological and physiological mechanisms involved in mindfulness • Describe the best mindfulness-approach for different patient populations

3rd Long-Acting Injectables & Implantables Conference is organized by Controlled Release Society (CRS) and will be held from Feb 06 - 07, 2020 at The Alexandria, La Jolla, California, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2020 Cancer Immunology and the Tumor Microenvironment Symposium is organized by SBP's NCI-Designated Cancer Center and will be held on Mar 18, 2020 at Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, La Jolla, California, United States of America. Course Description: Research in this program aims to understand the molecular basis of how cells interact with each other and with the molecules in their environment, and how these processes promote tumor growth and metastasis. We also explore how the immune system is altered to promote tumor growth, and how tumor cells stimulate the production of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) to gain access to nutrients and metastasize. This is the starting point for the identification of strategies to modify the tumor microenvironment to inhibit tumor growth and metastasis. Additional details will be posted as soon as the information is available.

American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG) 87th Annual Conference: The Right Care for Every Women is organized by American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG). The symposium will commence from Mar 29 - Apr 03, 2020, at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego, California, United States of America. Accreditation & Credit: Physicians The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians & Gynecologists is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education credits to physicians. The AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approves this program for up to 33 credits of AOA Category 1-A CME for The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians & Gynecologists. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Antidote Education Company and the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Antidote Education Company is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Antidote Education Company designates this live activity for a maximum of 33 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Description: This year, focusing on individualizing care – working with patients and other members of the healthcare team to truly provide the right care for every woman. An impressive list of nationally recognized faculty will provide the latest research on relevant topics and innovative approaches to healthcare delivery. Ample time is provided for networking with peers and faculty, as well as exhibitors, residents, students, and ACOOG leadership. Learning Objectives: Those participating in this activity will receive information that should allow them to.. • Evaluate current diagnostic and therapeutic options for common illnesses seen in women’s health. • Identify new and clinically relevant evidence-based management and treatments, using the most up-to-date clinical and scientific information. • Assess ways to ensure individualized, patient-centered women’s healthcare is consistently provided. • Develop strategies to improve patient safety and health outcomes. • Collaborate with peers and colleagues on OB-GYN practice issues.

Acute Leukemia Forum (ALF) 2020 is organized by Hemedicus, Inc and will be held from Apr 02 - 03, 2020 at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Description: The Acute Leukemia Forum (ALF) is a unique platform that enables worldwide prominent experts to share and discuss the latest research impacting treatment and management of patients with acute leukemia and myelodysplasia. ALF 2020 will focus on addressing the identified educational needs of healthcare professionals involved in caring for patients with acute leukemia and myelodysplasia. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness-Based Meditation: An Integration of Science and Practice is organized by UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness and will be held on Apr 10, 2020 at UCSD Medical Education Telemedicine Building, La Jolla, California, United States of America. Target Audience: This intensive training is designed for Athletic Trainers, Bodyworkers, Certified Counselors, Nurses and nurse practitioners, Psychologists, Registered Dietitians, Social Workers, Yoga Instructors, Coaches, Physicians, Counselors, Substance abuse professionals, Dentists, Occupational therapists, Physical therapists, Massage therapists. Educators, Speech pathologists, Pharmacists. This program is also open for members of the general public. Continuing Education Credit: Psychologists: This course offers 5.5 contact hours of credit. Nurses: UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP16351, for 6.5 contact hours. Description: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness-Based Meditation workshop is an all day workshop conducted by Dr. Fadel Zeidan and Dr. Steve Hickman. They will provide an easily understandable delineation of the neural, physiological and psychological processes supporting mindfulness-based pain relief and health promotion. They will delve into research demonstrating how mindfulness changes the brain, is different from placebo and other meditative practices, and involved processes that are unique and distinct from other mind-body approaches. There will also be a section focused on the role of compassion meditation and the corresponding health benefits. We will also teach participants how to practice a spectrum of mindfulness techniques, including breath awareness, vipassana, eating and walking mindfulness, and mindfulness-based compassion. Importantly, these techniques are the same as the ones validated in Dr. Zeidan’s research. Further, participants will learn how to share mindfulness with their patients, clients, and loved ones. Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Demonstrate how to practice a wide spectrum of mindfulness meditation techniques and tools • Gain a deep understanding behind the neuroscience of meditation presented in a user friendly fashion • Apply mind/body approaches to a range of disorders and a condition based on Fadel and other’s own research. • Implement mindfulness in clinical settings • Identify the psychological and physiological mechanisms involved in mindfulness • Describe the best mindfulness-approach for different patient populations

American Ophthalmological Society (AOS) 156th Annual Meeting is organized by American Ophthalmological Society (AOS) and will be held during May 14 - 17, 2020 at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2020 Updates in Diabetes Management is organized by Scripps Health and will be held on May 29, 2020 at The Schaetzel Center, La Jolla, California, United States of America.  Course Overview: This course is designed to provide training on basic concepts and the latest updates related to diabetes management and treatment. Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute’s 2020 Updates in Diabetes Management program will provide the most recent medication, nutrition and technology recommendations for managing patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in 2020. Educational Objectives: After attending this live activity, participants should be able to: • Describe the latest treatment strategies for treating Type 1 and 2 diabetes in 2020 • Explain how to use and interpret new glucose monitoring technologies • Recognize how to integrate new practice recommendations for the treatment of patients with diabetes from a PCP and specialist perspective • Practice case-based management strategies with experts using the latest medications and interventions Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.  

5th SBP Cancer Metabolism Symposium is organized by Sanford Burnham Prebys (SBP) Medical Discovery Institute and will be held from Jun 24 - 25, 2020 at Fishman Auditorium, La Jolla, California, United States of America. Course Description: Research on cancer metabolism is critical to identify new therapeutic targets to starve tumors of the fuels and building blocks they need to grow. Join thought leaders in the field at this unique symposium. Additional details will be posted as soon as the information is available.