Upcoming Medical Conferences in Ventura

Treating Insomnia: Transdiagnostic Clinical Strategies to Optimize Sleep & Improve Outcomes in Clients with PTSD, Anxiety, Depression & Chronic Pain is organized by PESI HealthCare and will be held on Feb 04, 2020 at Wyndham Garden Ventura Pierpont Inn, Ventura, California, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6.3 contact hours / 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction / 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Target Audience:  • Counselors • Social Workers • Psychologists • Psychotherapists • Therapists • Addiction Counselors • Marriage and Family Therapists • Case Managers • Nurses • Other Mental Health Professionals Description: If you aren’t asking about your clients’ sleep, you’re making mistakes as a clinician. All clinicians should know how to properly assess and treat insomnia – sleep is that important for your clients’ health and quality of life. It’s no secret that insomnia frequently develops as a result of PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and a wider variety of other behavioral and medical disorders. Traditional wisdom has been that if you treat the primary disorder, the insomnia will go away. However, the data does not support this traditional wisdom. Although the primary disorder improves somewhat, the insomnia often does not, which can lead to diminished improvements in clinical outcomes regarding the primary disorder, increased dropout rate and higher relapse rates. Despite you doing everything you can to target the primary disorder, your client continues to be tired and struggles more with symptoms of the primary disorder, leaving you frustrated and overwhelmed because you don’t know what to do next. The truth is, when clients have PTSD, anxiety, depression, or chronic pain, their symptoms are made worse --- and treatment more difficult --- when they’re not able to sleep. Therefore, the insomnia must be targeted directly. Improve clinical outcomes in clients by integrating the treatment of insomnia into your practice! Join Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine Donn Posner, Ph.D., and he’ll walk you step-by-step through the treatment of insomnia. You’ll learn how to properly assess and develop a treatment plan for insomnia, as well as how to educate your clients about sleep to make them experts on their own sleep disorders. Discover evidence-based strategies to help your clients sleep longer and more efficiently, as well as enjoy increased energy levels during the day. As a result, your clients’ symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain will decrease in frequency and severity. You’ll walk away from this course with the tools you need to treat insomnia. Better still, you’ll add vital techniques to your clinical tool kit that you didn’t know were missing. Register today to learn how to treat insomnia and revolutionize your treatment outcomes! Objectives: • Summarize the basics of sleep nomenclature including sleep period, phase, continuity, and architecture to inform clinical treatment interventions. • Conduct a clinical assessment to differentiate acute insomnia from insomnia disorder in clients and articulate the importance of treating the chronic form as a specifically targeted co-morbidity. • Explore the empirical evidence for the efficacy of CBT-I for both primary and co-morbid insomnia disorder to inform the clinician’s choice of treatment interventions. • Articulate the basics of sleep regulation and demonstrate how to utilize these concepts in the deployment of CBT-I in clinical practice. • Identify how to obtain useable client sleep diary data and strategies for analyzing the data for use in the treatment of insomnia. • Apply the techniques of stimulus control, sleep restriction, sleep hygiene education and cognitive therapeutic strategies to the clinical treatment of chronic insomnia. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Chemistry and Biology of Peptides Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Feb 08 - 09, 2020 at Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura, California, United States of America. Conference Description: The Gordon Research Seminar on Chemistry and Biology of Peptides is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas. The focus of this meeting is to explore the recent innovations in peptide chemistry as it is applied to chemical biology tools, therapeutics, and biomaterials. The seminar will include both oral and poster presentations from graduate students and postdocs, with a career panel from both academia and industry to allow open discussion in a welcoming environment. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Chemistry and Biology of Peptides Gordon Research Conference (GRC) 2020 is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Feb 09 - 14, 2020 at Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura, California, United States Of America. Conference Description: Rapid advancements in genomics have brought a better understanding of molecular mechanisms for various pathologies and identified a number of highly attractive target classes. By pushing the boundaries of drug design and discovery through innovative advances in peptide biology, engineering, and production, peptides are becoming one of the most promising classes of potential novel therapeutics through their ability to selectively modulate key biological pathways. The 2020 Chemistry and Biology of Peptides Gordon Research Conference will showcase the most recent, cutting edge research in advancing peptides as tools, materials, and therapeutics. We are dedicated to bridging ideas from academia with the cutting edge in biotechnology and translation. The 2020 program will feature invited talks from academic and industry leaders in the field from around the world, poster sessions and, in the GRC tradition, plenty of time for discussion and scientific exchanges to continue to build the peptide-science community. To engage early career scientists and foster the discussion of new frontiers, this year's program will also highlight rising stars in peptide science. The GRC has several programs to encourage and support attendance by underrepresented groups, from whom we endorse and encourage applications. Following the success of past meetings, the 2020 GRC will also be preceded by a GRS organized by young researchers, and a GRC Power Hour for men and women attendees to discuss topics surrounding diversity and inclusion in the sciences. Conference Program: The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. • Keynote Session: Peptide Engineering and Biology • Chemical Biology of Peptides • Peptide Chemistry, Synthesis, and Biosynthesis • Peptide Materials • Computational Peptide Design • Peptide Pathologies and Vaccines • Peptide Libraries and Lead Discovery • Peptide Therapeutics, from Clinical Trials to Market • New Tools and Resources to Understand Peptides.

Lymphatics Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) 2020 is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Feb 29 - Mar 01, 2020 at Four Points Sheraton / Holiday Inn Express, Ventura, California, United States of America. Conference Description: The Gordon Research Seminar on Lymphatics is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas. The 2020 Lymphatics GRS will focus on the role of the lymphatic system in health and disease with an emphasis on neglected lymphatic diseases. We will cover the topics of development, remodeling, and maintenance of lymphatic vessels as well as parasite-/pathogen-host interaction in physiological and pathophysiological conditions including lymphedema, lipedema, infection, auto-immunity, rare diseases, as well as neglected tropical lymphatic diseases such as filariasis. This meeting will shine a light on these aspects of lymphatic research from a multi-disciplinary perspective including natural science, computer science and engineering, and human medicine. The 2020 Lymphatics GRS intends to cross borders between different disciplines to understand and broaden our knowledge on poorly understood and neglected lymphatic diseases, and also aims to broaden the spectrum of participants. We strongly encourage young researchers from all countries and disciplines to contribute to this meeting. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

DNA Damage, Mutation and Cancer Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) 2020 is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Feb 29 - Mar 01, 2020 at Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura, California, United States of America. Conference Description: The Gordon Research Seminar on DNA Damage, Mutation and Cancer is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas. This meeting will foster collaboration, networking and community building. The focus of this meeting is on DNA damage responses, mutagenesis processes, genetic and genomic alterations, cancer mechanisms and targeted therapy. The keynote speaker is Aishwarya Prakash (Ph.D., University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute). The mentoring component will promote networking and scientific discussion. It will also support career independence and diversity. The Meeting Takes Place In A Relaxed Environment As Discussions Begin Over Breakfast, Continue During The Afternoon And Extend Into The Evening Through Convivial Gatherings After Each Session. Most Attendees Will Present Posters In Very Active Discussion Sessions. The Program Will Include Times For Short Talks To Be Selected From Poster Abstracts. For The Third Time, The Conference Will Be Preceded By A 1.5 Day Gordon Research Seminar (GRS), To Foster Involvement At The Graduate Student And Postdoctoral Level. Planned By And For Trainees, It Will Provides An Opportunity For Junior Researchers To Present Their Work In A Supportive, Interactive Environment. Time Will Also Be Devoted To Career And Funding Planning. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

DNA Damage, Mutation and Cancer Gordon Research Conference (GRC) 2020 is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Mar 01 - 06, 2020 at Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura, California, United States of America. Conference Description: The 2020 Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on DNA Damage, Mutation and Cancer is focused on exploring the various sources of DNA damage, how DNA lesions are detected and repaired, and the cellular consequences of repair. This understanding can be exploited to determine vulnerabilities in the repair processes for cancer diagnoses, treatments, and therapies. Of particular new interest is the appreciation of the range of mutations that are associated with damage and repair, including the intersection of replication and transcription, the importance of chromosome rearrangements, and the immune response associated with DNA damage and repair. The conference will present new sessions on these topics and aims to consider new approaches and technologies. This conference is organized to stimulate constructive interactions among an international group of experts including academic scientists, researchers from industry, and practicing clinicians. Participants will discuss the most recent and unpublished advances resulting from the current convergence of knowledge. The conference will be all-inclusive and strive to include trainee participation beyond the associated Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) that will precede the GRC meeting. There will be a Power Hour associated with the GRC were attendees from all levels of expertise are encouraged to participate in the discussion of issues ranging from support and growth of women in science to support for all minorities in science to work/life balance. The poster sessions will be an important part of the conference and an opportunity for trainees to present their work. The meeting takes place in a relaxed environment as discussions begin over breakfast, continue during the afternoon and extend into the evening through convivial gatherings after each session. Most attendees will present posters in very active discussion sessions. The program will include times for short talks to be selected from poster abstracts. For the third time, the conference will be preceded by a 1.5 day Gordon Research Seminar (GRS), to foster involvement at the graduate student and postdoctoral level. Planned by and for trainees, it will provide an opportunity for junior researchers to present their work in a supportive, interactive environment. Time will also be devoted to career and funding planning. Conference Program: The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. • Keynote Session: DNA Damage Response and Cancer • Mutational and Repair Processes • DNA Repair Meets CRISPR • Transcription and Replication Collisions • Chromosome Rearrangements in Cancer • Immune Response and DNA Damage • Cell Susceptibility from Repair Processes and Cancer Treatments • DNA Structures and DNA Damage • New Targets for Cancer Therapies.

Lymphatics Gordon Research Conference (GRC) 2020 is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Mar 01 - 06, 2020 at Four Points Sheraton / Holiday Inn Express, Ventura, California, United States of America. Conference Description: The 2020 Gordon Research Conference on Lymphatics will bring together leading international scientists and clinicians working across all aspects of lymphatic vessel biology to discuss the latest advances in this exciting and dynamic field. The meeting will feature cutting edge expertise in disciplines including developmental biology, genetics, physiology, immunology, metabolism, mechanotransduction, and human disease. The lymphatic vasculature has garnered immense attention over the last decade, fueled by advances in our ability to recognize and manipulate lymphatic vessels, together with discoveries that have illuminated key roles for the lymphatic vasculature in human health and disease. This meeting will serve as a forum to communicate the latest research advances in this field as well as providing the opportunity to build collaborative partnerships between scientists, clinicians, disciplines, industry, and philanthropy. Ample opportunities for the presentation of research by early career investigators will be provided. Building on the success of previous years, the 2020 Gordon Research Conference on Lymphatics will be preceded by a Gordon Research Seminar on Lymphatics, themed "Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Lymphatic Function in Neglected Diseases" and organized by Elizabeth Haining and Rene Haegerling. We invite you to join us in Ventura, CA, in March 2020 for the preeminent lymphatic vessel meeting of the year! Conference Program: The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. • Engineering and Therapeutics for the Lymphatic System • Lymphatics at the Barriers • Building the Lymphatic Vasculature • The Mechanics of Lymphatics, Inside and Out • Lymphatic Vessel Heterogeneity in the Era of Single Cell Analysis • Lymphangiogenesis in Overdrive: Inflammation and Cancer • Metabolism of Lymphatic Endothelial Cells • Genetics and Pathophysiology of Rare Lymphatic Diseases • Immune Cell Navigation to and from Lymphatics

Basal Ganglia Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) 2020 is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Mar 07 - 08, 2020 at Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort, Ventura, California, United States of America. Description: The Gordon Research Seminar on the Basal Ganglia provides a stimulating environment for graduate students, post-doctoral scientists, and other early career researchers to engage with their peers in discussions of ongoing unpublished work and emerging ideas in the field. This seminar will facilitate the exchange of new data regarding the development, structure, and function of the basal ganglia in health and disease, providing insight at the molecular, cellular, circuit, systems, and theoretical levels. Complementing the scientific program will be a career development session with panelists from a range of science-related disciplines, including academia, biomedical industry, writing and publishing, and science policy. In addition to excellent science on the advancement of the basal ganglia, this GRS hopes to explore the barriers to diversity and inclusion in science, providing an open forum for discussion and mentorship of underrepresented groups. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Autophagy in Stress, Development and Disease Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) 2020 is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Mar 07 - 08, 2020 at Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura, California, United States of America. Description: The Gordon Research Seminar on Autophagy in Stress, Development and Disease is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas. This 2020 GRS will emphasize on mechanisms related to canonical and non-canonical autophagic activity regulation in normal and pathological states. We are very eager to exchange notions and findings regarding the following subjects: 1) basic knowledge of autophagy 2) mechanistic insights into basal and selective autophagy regulation 3) pathogenic mechanisms associated to autophagy dysfunction and 4) autophagy-independent functions of autophagy-related genes. To nurture our professional development, we will host a mentorship session, where we will be discussing different career paths inside and outside academia with a broad set of an expert. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Autophagy in Stress, Development and Disease Gordon Research Conference (GRC) 2020 is organized by Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) and will be held from Mar 08 - 13, 2020 at Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura, California, United States of America. Description: Autophagy is a fundamental biological process that impacts nearly all facets of human health and plays critical roles in many human diseases, especially inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as cancer. During the autophagy process, cellular components are sequestered into double-membrane vesicles targeted for lysosomal degradation by a set of evolutionary conserved autophagy-related genes, which in turn ensure homeostasis at the cellular, tissue and organismal level. Aside from intense research on autophagy's broad physiological roles, the autophagy field is currently challenged with understanding the detailed molecular underpinnings of autophagy, including the basis for how different cellular components are selectively targeted for lysosomal degradation. Interestingly, the molecular studies of the autophagy process have pointed towards a new and emerging concept in the field, namely that many autophagy-related proteins have functions outside of lysosomal degradation, for example in other membrane-trafficking and signaling pathways. Our current understanding of the physiological roles of autophagy is largely derived from studies of cells and organisms deficient in single autophagy genes; considering the emerging concept that many autophagy proteins could have functions outside lysosomal degradation, the field may need to re-evaluate the physiological functions of autophagy. The 2020 Autophagy GRC will be instrumental in communicating the newest molecular insights of the biological functions of autophagy genes in lysosomal degradation and beyond, with the goal of facilitating translation of the presently acquired knowledge into drugs and novel treatments for autophagy-related diseases Conference Program: The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. The preliminary program will be available by July 1, 2019. Please check back for updates. Keynote Session: Autophagy in Immunity and Neurodegenerative Diseases • Basic Autophagy Mechanisms • Molecular and Structural Mechanisms of Autophagy • Selective Autophagy Mechanisms • Autophagy in Disease: Neurodegenerative Disorders and Aging • Non-Degradative Functions of Autophagy Proteins • Autophagy in Cellular Homeostasis • Lysosome Biology in Autophagy •Autophagy in Disease: Cancer and Immunology.