Office of Research on Women's Health
Symposium on Family Hormonal Health CONFERENCE GOALS
Pituitary tumors are not rare and occur in nearly 20% of adults, worldwide. Although clinically significant, many of these tumors go undiagnosed for years. The abnormal hormone production caused by these tumors has severe and debilitating effects on growth, reproductive and sexual function, and neuroimmune function. Therefore, the purpose of this symposium is to increase awareness and scientific understanding of the all-encompassing nature of pituitary disorders in order to increase earlier diagnosis, disseminate knowledge of state of the art treatments, and pique interest in novel scientific study of the pathophysiology of these disorders and their many ramifications.
MEETING LOCATION & TIME
The Symposium will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2004. The Symposium will take place in the Lipsett auditorium of the NIH Clinical Center, on the NIH Campus in Bethesda, Maryland. For driving directions and information on getting to the meeting using METRO, please visit the travel page.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
Participants attending the conference should be able to:
1. Describe the structure of the pituitary gland and its central importance in normal functioning and disease. 2. Improve diagnostic skills for earlier detection of disease across the lifespan in men and women.
3. Discuss current treatment options for pituitary tumors.
4. Recognize the neuroendocrine effects resulting from pituitary tumors on
the patient�s psychological state and psychosocial interactions and recommend appropriate intervention.
5. Develop a novel testable hypothesis to further continued scientific investigation in the understanding of pituitary disorders.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the National Institutes of Health/Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (NIH/FAES) and the Pituitary Network Association.
The NIH/FAES is accredited by the ACME to provide continuing medical education for physicians
| 7:30 - 8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast (sponsored by PNA) |
8:30 - 9:15
OPENING REMARKS
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| 8:30 - 8:40 Introduction & Welcome |
Vivian W. Pinn, M.D.
Associate Director for Research on Women's Health, NIH
Director, Office of Research on Women's Health |
8:40 - 9:00 Family Hormonal Health: the Broader Picture |
Yvonne Maddox, Ph.D.
Deputy Director
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development |
| 9:00 - 9:15 Hormonal Disease is no Apparent Impediment to Good Health |
Captain Mohamed K. Shakir, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.R.C.P.
Director, Department of Endocrinology
National Naval Medical Center
Professor of Medicine
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences |
9:20 - 1:00
MORNING SESSION
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| 9:20 - 9:30 Session chair: Ian McCutcheon, M.D. |
Professor of Neuosurgery
University of Texas
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| 9:30 - 10:05 The Pituitary Gland in Health and Disease |
Sylvia Asa , M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology
University of Toronto
Pathologist-in-Chief
University Health Network and Toronto Medical Laboratories |
| 10:05 - 10:35 Impact of Hormonal Disorders in Childhood |
George P. Chrousos, M.D.
Chief, Pediatric and Reproductive Endocrinology Branch
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development |
| 10:35-11:00 Break |
| 11:00 - 11:30 The Transition Years: Neither Child nor Adult |
Alan Rogol , M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
University of Virginia |
| 11:30-12:00 The Endocrinology of the Stress Response and Its Relevance to Depression, Anxiety, and Other States |
Phil Gold, M.D.
Chief, Clinical Neuroendocrinology Branch
National Institute of Mental Health |
| 12:00 -1:00 Three Personal Perspectives on Living with Hormonal Disorders |
Sharmyn McGraw, Bram Levy and Robert Knutzen |
| 1:00 - 2:00 Lunch |
2:00 - 5:30
AFTERNOON SESSION
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| 2:00 - 2:10 Session chair: Edward Oldfield, M.D. |
Chief, Surgical Neurology Branch,
National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke |
| 2:10 - 2:40 The Young Male: What are his Options and Choices? |
Marc R. Blackman, M.D
Chief, Endocrinology
National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine |
| 2:40 - 3:10 A Young Woman's Hormonal World |
James Segars, M.D.
Staff Clinician
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development |
| 3:10 - 3:40 Hormonal Needs and Disorders in the Mature Female |
Janet A. Schlecte, M.D.
Endocrinologist
University of Iowa |
| 3:40 - 4:00 Break |
| 4:00 -4:30 Surgical Treatment of Pituitary Disorders |
Edward Laws, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Neurosurgery & Medicine
University of Virginia |
| 4:30 - 5:00 Difficult Pituitary Problems: Options and Solution |
Ian McCutcheon, M.D.
Professor of Neurosurgery
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
5:00 - 5:45
PANEL DISCUSSION
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Moderator: Shereen Ezzat, M.D. Professor of Medicine and Oncology
Head, Endocine Oncology
University of Toronto
What do we Know, Where do we Go from Here and What is the Future Role of Research? Drs. McCutcheon, Asa, Chrousos, Rogol, Laws, Oldfield and Schlechte 5:45 - 6:00
CLOSING REMARKS, ADJOURNMENT
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Travel information
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
For your convenience, a block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at the:
Bethesda Marriott
5151 Pooks Hill Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.897.9400
In order to receive the government rate of $150 per night (plus tax) single/double, you must call Marriott reservations directly at 800.228.9290 and reference the group name "NIH-ORWH Joint Hormonal Symposium". You must make your hotel reservation by October 7, 2004 in order to receive the group rate. Rates and availability after that date will be cannot be guaranteed.
Shuttle service departs from the Bethesda Marriott for the NIH campus every 30 minutes, on the half-hour. Please inquire at the front desk for details.
GETTING TO NIH
We strongly encourage you to take METRO to the Natcher Conference Center, particularly in light of increased security measures recently instituted at NIH to ensure the safety of NIH employees and property. The Natcher Conference Center is a five-minute walk from the Medical Center station on METRO's Red Line. The Natcher Building is located on Center Drive directly behind the Medical Center stop.
NIH Campus Map - Washington Metrorail Map
If you must drive, take the Wisconsin Avenue exit from the Capital Beltway (I-495) and travel south on Wisconsin Avenue toward Bethesda. Drive approximately 1.5 miles on Wisconsin Avenue, then enter the NIH campus by turning right onto South Drive. At the bottom of the hill, turn left onto Center Drive. The Natcher Building is at 45 Center Drive and is located across from the Library of Medicine.
Please note that all visitor vehicles, including taxicabs, hotel and airport shuttles, delivery trucks and vans will be inspected before being allowed on campus. Visitors will be asked to show a photo ID and state the purpose of their visit. Be sure to allow extra time for this vehicle inspection procedure.
An alternative to driving onto the NIH campus is to drive to Bethesda and park in a public lot. From Bethesda you can either take the METRO (stop is located at East West Highway and Wisconsin Avenue) to the Medical Center stop or walk up Wisconsin Avenue to Center Drive (about a 10-15 minute walk). You may also drive and park at other METRO Stops on the Red Line that have public parking and take the Metro to the Medical Center station. Convenient stops include Rockville, White Flint, and Grovesnor.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses; however, ESI Travel is available to assist you in making your travel arrangements for this meeting if you wish. Please be aware ESI Travel charges a $45 service fee with all ticket reservations. If you wish to use this service, please contact our travel agent, Bridget Hanafin, by e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED].
Please have the following information available when you call or email:
- Event name: ORWH Symposium
- Your arrival and departure dates and departure city
- Your seating preference (aisle, window) and preferred time frame for traveling
- Your email address and/or fax number
- Payment information (major credit card)
If you are planning to travel by air, remember that heightened security has been implemented at all airports. Please be prepared to furnish e-ticket itineraries and receipts, along with government-issued photo identification, upon check-in. Travelers are advised to arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to their scheduled departure to ensure ample time to clear security. Also, please keep in mind that check-in procedures and policies vary according to each airport and airline. Upon arrival at the airport, we suggest that you ask airline personnel whether you are permitted to check in at the gate, as opposed to the main ticket Registration
Online registration for this meeting is now open. Registration is open to the public and there is no fee. To register for the meeting, please click on the link below
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