Previous Lectures
2022-2023
Sri Prakash L. Mokshagundam, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Incretins and Twincretins, Evolving Understanding of their Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacologic Applications in Cardiometabolic Disorders"
Betty C. Villafuerte, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
Owensboro Health
Owensboro, KY
"'Why am I Gaining Weight Despite Eating Less?' Lipedema: An Underdiagnosed Masquerading Disease of Obesity"
Michael L. Merchant, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine
Division of Nephrology & Hypertension
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Diabetes, Epigenetics, and Kidney Disease"
Timothy C. Ford, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM
Associate Professor of Orthopaedics
Chief, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Director, Podiatric Residency & Fellowship Programs
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"The Diabetic Foot"
Roberto Civitelli, M.D.
Sydney M. and Stella H. Schoenberg Professor of Medicine
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cell Biology & Physiology
Chief, Division of Bone and Mineral Diseases
Washingtin University School of Medicine in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
"N-cadherin in Tumor Associated Osteolineage Cells Inhibits Tumor Growth Via Modulation of a TGF-β Paracrine Loop"
Prasanthi Pasala Gandham, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus: An Overview"
Barbara J. Clark, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Director, Graduate Studies
Division of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"The Intracellular Cholesterol Transporter STARD5 and Cholesterol-Associated Steatohepatitis (CASH)"
Michael E. Egger, Ph.D., MPH
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Leader, Cancer Care and Control Program, Brown Cancer Center
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors"
Matthew C. Cave, M.D.
Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Distinguished University Scholar
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Obesogens and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)"
Lu Cai, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Pediatrics, Radiation Oncology, and Pharmacology & Toxicology
Children's Hospital Foundation Chair for Pediatric Research
Director, Pediatric Research Institute
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Biological Effects of Low-Dose Radiation"
Bradford G. Hill, Ph.D., FAHA
Professor of Medicine
University Scholar
Division of Environmental Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Role of Metabolic Cycles in the Heart"
Zakaria Sibai, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Diagnosis and Management of Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC)"
Sathya S. Krishnasamy, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Program Director, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Fellowship Program
Section Chief of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, UofL Health - UofL Hospital
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Primary Hyperaldosteronism: Talent Wins the Game, Teamwork Wins the Championship!"
Malika V. Rawal, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) in Adult Patients"
Loretta L. Jophlin, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medical Director of Liver Transplantation, Jewish Hospital/Trager Transplant Center
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"The Metabolic Effects of Sodium Benzoate and Other Food Preservatives"
Paul S. Hiers, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Endocrine Complications in Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer"
Daniel A. Dumesic, M.D.
Professor of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
"Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as a Metabolic Adaptation"
Sathya S. Krishnasamy, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Program Director, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes Fellowship Program
Section Chief of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, UofL Health - UofL Hospital
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"The Growing Epidemic of Off-Label Hormone Use: Myth or Promise of Eternal Youth?"
Swapna Dharashivkar Deo, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pikeville, KY
"Dermatologic Manifestations of Endocrinopathies: The Skinny of It!"
Megan B. Coriell, M.D.
Pediatric Endocrine Fellow
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Diabetes Control in Youth with Type 2 Diabetes"
Alvin C. Powers, M.D.
Professor of Medicine and Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Joe C. Davis Chair of Biomedical Science
Chief, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, & Metabolism
Director, Vanderbilt Diabetes Center
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, TN
"Pancreatic Islet Function and Dysfunction: Different Paths in Different Forms of Diabetes"
Carolyn M. Klinge, Ph.D.
Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics
University Scholar
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Diet Modify the Mouse Liver Epitranscriptome"
William H. Ludlam, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Vice President, Clinical Development
Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc.
Lebanon, NJ
"Cushing's Disease: Update on Diagnosis and Management"
Emily L. Montgomery, M.D.
Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"DKA, HHS, Mixed DKA-HHS, and the Updated ISPAD Guidelines: A Case Series and Review"
Dawn J. Caster, M.D., FASN
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Nephrology & Hypertension
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Precision Medicine in Lupus Nephritis"
Balamurugan N. Appakalai, Ph.D.
Professor of Pediatrics and Surgery
Director, Islet Cell Transplantation and Beta Cell Biology
Center for Clinical and Translational Research
Nationwide Children’s Hospital / The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
"Strategies to Improve Transplanted Islets Function for Achieving Long Term Insulin Independence"
Malika V. Rawal, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Hair, There, Everywhere! A Look into the Etiologies and Management of Endocrine-Related Hair Loss"
Sri Prakash L. Mokshagundam, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Endocrine and Cardiometabolic Abnormalities in Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disorders"
Catalina Cabrera Salcedo, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Growth Hormone Insensitivity Syndromes"
Helen E. Collins, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Environmental Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Mechanisms Contributing to the Development and Reversal of Pregnancy-Induced Cardiac Remodeling"
Brian J. Glaenzer, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Department of Radiology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Thyroid Nodule Ablation: Guidelines, Goals, and Green Flags"
Lisal J. Folsom, M.D., M.Sci.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Wendy Novak Diabetes Center Transition to Adult Diabetes Program
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Cake or Death? The Erythritol Controversy"
Sri Prakash L. Mokshagundam, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Beta Cell Replacement: An Update on Current Status"
Rahul Pansare, M.D.
Endocrinology Fellow
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Cystic Fibrosis-Related Bone Disease"
Daniyeh Khurram, M.D.
Endocrinology Fellow
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
"Inpatient Hypoglycemia: A Quality Improvement Initiative"
Fall 2022 Schedule
2020-2021
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Sept. 9 - "COVID 19 and Diabetes: What We Know, What We Think We Know, and What We Do Not Know" - Sri Prakash Mokshagundam, M.D.
Sept. 16 - "Current Management of Hyperparathyroidism" - Amy R. Quillo, M.D.
Sept. 30 - "Generation of stard5-/- Mice to Assess the Role of the Lipid Trandsporter STARD5 in Modulating LXR/FXR Nuclear Receptor Signaling" - Barbara J. Clark, Ph.D.
Oct. 7 - "Diabetic Retinopathy: Current Treatments and Unmet Needs" - Harpal A. S. Sandu, M.D.
Oct. 14 - "Pediatric Metabolic Bone Disease: Rickets, Osteoporosis and OI, Oh My!" - Prasanthi P. Gandham, M.D.
Oct. 21 - "Cushing's Syndrome: Who Should be Tested?" - Betty C. Villafuerte, M.D.
Oct. 28 - "Molecular Determinants of Myocardial Blood Flow Control" - Matthew A. Nystoriak, Ph.D.
Nov. 4 - "Basic Needs and Diabetes: A Discussion" - Tom T. Walton, M.Div., MS
Nov. 11 - "Thyroid Myths and Legends: An Evidence-Based Exposé" - Lisal J. Folsom, M.D., M.Sci.
Nov. 18 - "Endocrine Aspects of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care" - Paul S. Hiers, M.D.
Dec. 2 - "MR Imaging of the Sella and Parasellar Region: Adenomas and Beyond" - Robert J. Bert, M.D., Ph.D.
Dec. 9 - "The Pregnancy Pilgrimage of a Diabetic Mother: It Takes A Village, Angels and a Device or Two" - Sathya S. Krishnasamy, M.D.
Dec. 16 - "Turner Syndrome: Where We've Been, Where We're At, and Where We're Going" - Bradly J. Thrasher, D.O.
Jan. 6 - "Physiologic Insulin Replacement: From Crude Extract to Pulse Insulin Therapy" - Sri Prakash Mokshagundam, M.D.
Jan. 13 - "Type 2 Diabetes Distribution and Disease Progression Predictive Analytics" - Bertis B. Little, Ph.D.
Jan. 20 - "Update on Gastroparesis Syndromes and the Role of Diabetes" - Thomas L. Abell, M.D.
Jan. 27 - "Functional Implications of LH/hCG Receptors in Adrenocortical Pathophysiology" - Zhenmin Lei, M.D., Ph.D.
Feb. 3 - "Osteoporosis in Men: Breaking Trends!" - Swapna Dharashivkar Deo, M.D.
Feb. 10 - "Lipid Management in 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure?" - Lisal J. Folsom, M.D., M.Sci.
Feb. 17 - "Human Islet Cell Isolation for Auto- and Allo-Transplantation" - Balamurugan N. Appakalai, Ph.D.
Feb. 24 - "RNA Binding Protein HNRNPA2B1 Regulates Endocrine Sensitivity in Breast Cancer Cells" - Carolyn M. Klinge, Ph.D.
Mar. 3 - "Diabetes and COVID-19: Evolving Paradigm of Observational Data" - Robert H. Eckel, M.D.
Mar. 10 - "Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: Role of Zinc and its Binding Protein (MT) in Insulin Signaling" - Lu Cai, M.D., Ph.D.
Mar. 17 - "Exercise and Diabetes: Making Diabetes Sweat" - Ryan J. Dyess, M.D.
Mar. 24 - "Mechanisms of Metabolism-Mediated Cardiac Remodeling" - Bradford G. Hill, Ph.D.
Apr. 7 - "Adrenocortical Hyperplasia as a Cause of Primary Cushing Syndrome" - Betty C. Villafuerte, M.D.
Apr. 14 - "Non-Insulinoma Pancreatogenous Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia" - Sri Prakash Mokshagundam, M.D.
Apr. 21 - "Obesity Treatment in Children: The Longevity of Impact" - Sara E. Watson, M.D.
Apr. 28 - "Unraveling the Molecular Processes that Underlie Pregnancy-Induced Cardiac Growth" - Helen E. Collins, Ph.D.
May 5 - "From Fiona to Cinderella: The Race to Remission in Persistent Cushing's Disease" -Sathya S. Krishnasamy, M.D.
May 12 - "Sick Fat (Adiposopathy) is the Most Common Cause of Endocrine Disease" - Harold E. Bays, M.D.
May 19 - "Prader Willi Syndrome: Past, Present and New Horizons" - Catalina Cabrera Salcedo, M.D.
May 26 - "Epigenetic Response of Renal Epithelial Cells in Culture to High Glucose" - Michael L. Merchant, Ph.D.
Jun. 2 - "Ironman and the 4 P's: A Look Into the Relationship Between Hemochromatosis and Endocrinopathies" - Malika V. Rawal, M.D.