Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 7:45 AM
This grand round has already taken place.
Description
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases: From Gene Hunting to Novel Drug Targets
Dates and Times
Start: 6/20/2018 7:45 AM
End: 6/20/2018 8:45 AM
Objectives
- Describe the evidence for a genetic susceptibility to Thyroid autoimmunity
- Know the major susceptibility genes for Thyroid autoimmunity and the mechanisms by which they predispose to disease
- Understand the epigenetic interaction between environmental factors and the thyroglobulin gene that triggers AITD
- Identify drug targets that were discovered through genetic studies in AITD.
Speakers
Location
Lecture Hall 2
101 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Accreditation
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Need help with this Grand Round Session?
Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:
Lori Briody
Department: Medicine
Phone: (631) 444-2065
Email: lori.briody@stonybrookmedicine.edu