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GMDI Educational Conference
"Navigating Changes in Nutrition Management of Genetic Disorders"
Baltimore Hyatt Regency
Baltimore, MD April 15-17, 2010
The third GMDI educational conference is for dietitians and other healthcare providers who are involved in the nutritional management of individuals with inherited metabolic disorders. 15 CPE's have been applied for from the American Dietetic Association. Conference fee includes: two breakfasts, two lunches, a wine and cheese reception and snack and beverage breaks.
Conference Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Identify nutritional management strategies for the treatment of genetic metabolic disorders.
- Discuss how advances in genetics, technology and industry impact the field of genetic metabolic nutrition, and the role these advances play in the nutritional care of children and adults with metabolic disorders.
- Identify the clinical nutritional concerns for individuals on semi-synthetic diets.
Select a day to view the Conference Program or download the complete schedule.
THURSDAY APRIL 15, 2010
FRIDAY APRIL 16, 2010
SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2010
THURSDAY April 15, 2010
7:15- 8:15 AM Registration
Coffee/Muffins/Bagels
8:15- 8:30 AM
Welcoming Remarks
Fran Rohr, MS, RD, GMDI President
Morning Session
Moderator: Steven Yannicelli, PhD, RD
8:30-9:00 AM
Phyllis B. Acosta Keynote Address
Looking to the Future: The Changing Landscape of Metabolic Dietetics
Stephen C. Groft, Pharm D
9:00-9:30 AM
Acute Nutrition Management in Prevention of Metabolic Illness: A Practical Approach
Johan Van Hove, MD
9:30-10:00 AM
Break
10:00-11:00 AM
The Urea Cycle Disorder Consortium: Developing Strategies for Optimal Outcomes in Patients with UCDs
Marshall Summar, MD
11:00-11:30 AM
Acute and Long-Term Nutritional Management of Patients with Urea Cycle Disorders
Rani Singh, PhD, RD
11:30-12:00 PM
Morning Session Questions/Answers
12:00-12:15 PM GMDI Nutrient Analysis Software Demonstration
GMDI Technology Committee and Vistrada
12:15-1:30 PM
Lunch/Exhibits
Afternoon Session
Attendees will choose 2 of the 3 following breakout session options during the registration process.
Breakouts:
Option 1:
Moderator: Suzanne Ratko, RD
Sensory Mealtime Challenges: Clinical Approaches for Helping Patients Adhere to Diet Plans
Marsha Dunn Klein MEd, OTR/L
Option 2:
Moderator: Heather Saavedra, MS, RD, LD
Assessment of Vitamin and Mineral Needs in Metabolic Patients
Doug Heimburger, MD, MS and Barbara Marriage, PhD, RD
Option 3:
Moderator: Kathleen Huntington, MS, RD, LD
“Way Forward” – Assessing Novel Approaches in Management of Patients with Phenylketonuria: Promises and Pitfalls
Cary Harding, MD and Phyllis Acosta, Dr. PH, RD
1:30-3:00 PM
Breakout- Attendee Option #1
3:00-3:15 PM
Transition
3:15-4:45 PM
Breakout- Attendee Option #2
5:00-6:00 PM
GMDI Business Meeting
6:00-7:30 PM
Wine and Cheese Reception sponsored by VItaflo USA
FRIDAY APRIL 16, 2010
7:00- 8:00 AM
Breakfast sponsored by BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Morning Session
Moderator: Sharon Ernst
8:00-9:30 AM
Symposium sponsored by Biomarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.
An International Perspective on Hyperphenylalaninemia
Zazil Olivares, MSc, RD, Margreet van Rijn, RD, PhD and Helen McCune, MS, RD
9:30-10:00 AM
Break
10:00-10:30 AM
Laboratory Interpretations for the Diagnosis of Metabolic Disorders
Bryce Heese, MD
Moderator: Annabell Sweeney, AdvAPD, AdvAN
Four of the submitted poster abstracts will be selected for oral presentations
10:30-10:45 AM
Poster Presentation 1
10:45-11:00 AM
Poster Presentation 2
11:00-11:15 AM
Poster Presentation 3
11:15 -11:30 AM
Poster Presentation 4
11:30 AM -12:00 PM
Morning Session Questions/Answers
12:00- 1:30 pm Lunch/Exhibits
Afternoon Session
Attendees will choose 2 of the 3 following breakout session options during the registration process.
Breakouts:
Option 1:
Moderator: Bridget Wardley, MS, RD
Biomarkers for Monitoring Metabolic Control
Dianne Frazier, PhD, RD and Shideh Mofidi, MS, RD, CSP
Support for Shideh Mofidi was provided but the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group of the American Dietietic Association
Option 2:
Moderator: Fran Rohr, MS, RD, LDN
Protein Requirements in Inborn Errors: Is There an Optimal Amount?
Steven Yannicelli, PhD, RD and Margreet van Rijn, RD, PhD
Option 3:
Moderator: Sommer Myers, RD
Galactosemia – and the Survey Says……
Sandy Van Calcar, PhD, RD and Gerard Berry, MD
1:30-3:00 PM
Breakout- Attendee Option #1
3:00-3:15 PM
Transition
3:15-4:45 PM
Breakout- Attendee Option #2
Dinner on Own
SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2010
7:00- 8:00 AM
Industry Sponsored Breakfast
Morning Session
Moderator: Melanie Gillingham, PhD, RD
8:00-9:30 AM
Syposium sponsored by Nutricia North America
European and US Approaches to Treatment of Asymptomatic Infants with Very Long Chain Fatty Acid Deficiency Identified through Newborn Screening
Andrew Morris, MD and Cary Harding, MD
9:30- 10:15 AM
The Evolution of Acute Management for the Adult
Paul Wischmeyer, MD
10:15 -10:30 AM
Break
Moderator: Amy Cunningham, MS, RD, LDN
10:30-11:15 AM
Neurocognitive Findings in PKU: New Thoughts on an Old Disease
Susan Waisbren, PhD
11:15 - Noon
Ethics and Pharma – The New Dynamic Duo.
Julie O'Sullivan Maillet, PhD, RD, FADA
12:00- 12:30 PM
Morning Session Questions/Answers
12:30 PM
Closing Remarks-Amy Cunningham, MS, RD, LDN
Incoming GMDI President