2021 Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series 9 with Drs. Manisha Bahl and Yolanda Bryce

“Role of branched-chain amino acid catabolism in healthy and injured kidney“

The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar.

Presenter: Sian E. Piret, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to:

• Understand the metabolic pathways used to generate ATP in healthy proximal tubule cells.
• Understand how these pathways change in the setting of AKI.
• Understand how the branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) catabolic pathway may be regulated.
• Understand the cellular and physiological consequences of altered BCAA catabolism.

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“Understanding the Natural History of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Insights from a Prospective Cohort, Project Viva” 
“The genetics of type 2 diabetes in youth: Where we are and the road ahead”

The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas.

Dr. Whooten presented on “Understanding the Natural History of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Insights from a Prospective Cohort, Project Viva.” 
Dr. Srinivasan presented on “The genetics of type 2 diabetes in youth: Where we are and the road ahead.”

Presenters:
Rachel C. Whooten, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Shylaja Srinivasan, MD, MAS, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of California, San Francisco

Learning Objectives for Dr. Whooten’s talk:
Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to:

• To apply the Rotterdam Criteria to assess prevalence estimates of polycystic ovary syndrome among adolescent females within a longitudinal birth cohort, Project Viva.
• To characterize PCOS within this cohort.
• To understand the natural history of PCOS development among adolescent females in relation to adiposity and cardiometabolic biomarkers.

Learning Objectives for Dr. Srinivasan’s talk:
Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to:

• Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes in youth.
• Evaluate the genetic architecture of type 2 diabetes in youth.
• Recognize key differences between type 2 diabetes in youth and adults.

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“Pediatric Heart Health: 4 High Impact Topics for General Pediatricians and Pediatric Cardiologists“

The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar.

Presenter: Hanano Watanabe, MD, MS, Assistant Professor and General Pediatric Cardiologist, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the role of preventive cardiology in general and subspecialty pediatrics care.
• Discuss the role and impact of targeting modifiable childhood cardiovascular disease risk factors.
• Discuss recent advances in fetal cardiology.
• Discuss recent advances in pediatric cardiology.

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“Emerging Role of Contrast Enhanced Mammography”

The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar.

Presenter: Tali Amir, MD, Director, Breast Imaging Bergen, Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center. She is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with specialized training in breast imaging. She practices at MSK Bergen in New Jersey, as well as at the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center in Manhattan

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to:

• Describe the rationale and technique of Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM).
• Identify practical considerations and limitations of CEM.
• Understand the principles of CEM interpretation.

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“Enhancing the detection and treatment of anxiety disorders in autistic youth”
“Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in Williams Syndrome”

The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas.

Dr. Kerns will present on “Enhancing the detection and treatment of anxiety disorders in autistic youth.” 
Dr. Thom will present on “Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in Williams Syndrome.” 

Presenters:
Connor M. Kerns, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Robyn P. Thom, MD, Instructor, Department of Psychiatry, MGH/HMS

Learning Objectives for Dr. Kern’s talk:
Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to:

• Describe similarities and differences in how anxiety disorders presented in autistic v. allistic (non-autistic) youth.
• Describe challenges to assessing anxiety disorders in autistic youth and the importance of autism-tailored anxiety measures.
• Describe the evidence base supporting adapted and traditional cognitive-behavioural therapy for anxiety in autistic children. 

Learning Objectives for Dr. Thom’s talk:
Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to:

• To better understand the neurocognitive profile of individuals with Williams syndrome.
• Consider how cognitive behavioral therapy may be modified for individuals with Williams syndrome. 
• Discuss emerging psychopharmacologic treatments for anxiety in Williams syndrome.

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“Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and PCOS - Interrelations and Differentiations”

The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar.

Presenter: Marlene Hager, MD, PhD, Clinical Division of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, Department of OB/GYN, Medical University of Vienna

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to:

• Recognize that in functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) patients without polycystic ovary morphology (PCOM), decreased anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) levels do not seem to be a sign of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR)
• Indicate that the prevalence of PCOM in FHA patients is 30-50%, so the differential diagnosis between PCOS and FHA is a very common and important one
• Identify that women affected by FHA showing PCOM tend to reveal some characteristics of PCOS - presumably some of these women were suffering from PCOS

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“Gonadotropin therapy in male infants and adolescents with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism – what is the evidence and what should be best practice?”

The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar.

Presenter: Sasha Howard, PhD, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Endocrinology, Queen Mary, University of London

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• To understand the role of gonadotropins in male reproductive development
• To understand the potential for diagnosis and treatment of male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in infancy (mini-puberty)
• To discuss the potential for induction or completion of adolescent puberty with gonadotropins, therapeutic options, and outcomes

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14th Annual Nancy J. Tarbell, MD, Faculty Development Lecture Series 
“Embracing vulnerability as a leader and mentor”

In commemoration of Faculty Development Month, the Center for Faculty Development invites you to the thirteenth annual Nancy J. Tarbell, MD, Faculty Development Lecture Series. The lecture was established to honor Dr. Tarbell’s dedication and leadership. She was the founding Director of both the MGH Center for Faculty Development and the Office for Women’s Careers, where she was instrumental in advancing and promoting the academic careers of MGH faculty.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to:

• Recognize ways in which vulnerability and humility build trust
• Describe the role of vulnerable mentorship in mentee-centered growth
• Identify opportunities for vulnerable leadership and mentorship in participants’ own environments 

Presenter: 
Shannon E. Scott-Vernaglia, MD, General Pediatrician and Associate Chief for Clinical Faculty Development, MassGeneral for Children; and Director of CFD’s Office for Clinical Careers

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“A new technology to monitor the fetus”

The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar.

Presenter: Fiona Brownfoot, MBBS, FRANZCOG, PhD, Associate Professor of OB/GYN, University of Melbourne, Australia

Dr. Brownfoot is an obstetrician scientist, Associate Professor, and head of the Obstetric Diagnostics and Therapeutics Group at the University of Melbourne. She heads a multidisciplinary team of physicists, chemists, and engineers. She is recognized internationally for discovering the first potential treatment for preeclampsia, metformin. Additionally, she is known for developing novel devices to better monitor the fetus, including a fetal ECG and a pH sensor for potential use in labor.

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“Continuum of trauma-related assessment and treatment in service members and veterans”

The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas.

Dr. Brenner will present on “Behavioral Health Approaches to Transdiagnostic Care with the Special Operations Forces Community.” 
Dr. Thompson-Hollands will present on “Family-inclusive PTSD treatment for Veterans: Rationale and Recommendations for Clinicians.”

Presenters:
Lauren Brenner, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with Home Base, a Massachusetts General Hospital and Red Sox Foundation Program; and Instructor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Johanna Thompson-Hollands, PhD, is a Staff Psychologist in the National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System; and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Provide overview of common presenting concerns and psychiatric diagnoses in Special Operations Forces service members and veterans presenting for comprehensive brain health and trauma evaluation
• Describe recommendations for providers working with SOF and embedded support patients
• Describe the potential advantages of family-inclusive treatment for Veterans with PTSD
• Assess the evidence for Veterans’ willingness to involve family members in their PTSD treatment

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