Inaugural Baptist Health Biomedical Research Symposium
5.75 Cat. 1 | Friday, May 12, 2023
Live Symposium | Hilton Miami Dadeland, Miami, Florida
Live, Virtual Symposium | Zoom
Through the Baptist Health Biomedical Research Symposium, cutting-edge information will be presented on healthcare delivery, clinical practice, medical research, quality improvements and more to help physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses best serve the patient. The goal of this conference is to aid multidisciplinary research through greater participation in clinical trials networks.
Agenda
Friday, May 12
8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions Scott Lipkin, DPM Jack Ziffer, Ph.D., M.D. Michael Zinner, M.D. |
8:50 a.m. | Keynote Lecture - The Evolving Role of Decentralized Clinical Trials Barbara Bierer, M.D. |
Session I Moderator: Michael Zinner, M.D. | |
9:30 a.m. | Innovations in Stem Cell Transplants and Immunotherapies Guenther Koehne, M.D., Ph.D. |
9:50 a.m. | International Radiosurgery Research Foundation Brain Metastases Clinical Trials Collaborative Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D., MBA |
Session II Moderator: Frank Vrionis, M.D. | |
10:10 a.m. | Clinical Trial in Acute Stroke (HEMERA 1) Italo Linfante, M.D. |
10:30 a.m. | Brain Tumor Drug Sensitivity and Implications for Therapy Frank Vrionis, M.D. |
10:50 a.m. | Vagal Nerve Stimulation for Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Session III Moderator: Minesh Mehta, M.D., FASTRO | |
11:10 a.m. | A Phase II Study of Cabozantinib for Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Meningioma Yazmin Odia, M.D., M.S., FAAN |
11:30 a.m. | MR-Guided Radiotherapy for Gastrointestinal Cancers |
11:50 a.m. | Insights From a Head & Neck Radiation Oncology Clinic |
12:10 p.m. | Lunch |
12:55 p.m. | Welcome and Introductions Paul Papagni, J.D. |
Session IV Moderator: Barry T. Katzen, MD, FACC, FACR, FSIR | |
1:00 p.m. | The Evaluation of Branch Endografts in the Treatment of Aortic Aneurysms W. Anthony Lee, M.D. |
1:20 p.m. | Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies for Cardiovascular Calcification Joshua D. Hutcheson, PhD |
1:40 p.m. | Vascular Histopathology on CKD Patients Athanassios Tsoukas, M.D., FACS |
Session V Moderator: John Uribe, M.D. | |
2:00 p.m. | Initiatives in Modern Orthopedic Care: OBERD Gautam Yagnik, M.D. |
2:10 p.m. | Emerging Technologies in Total Joint Arthroplasty Juan C. Suarez, M.D. |
2:20 p.m. | State of the Art in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Update From a Prospective 10 Year Follow-up Study John Zvijac, M.D. |
2:30 p.m. | The New Herbert Sling: Evolution From Benchtop to Bedside Elizabeth Ouellette, M.D. |
2:40 p.m. | 360-degree Surgical Management of Ankle Fractures: Minimally Invasive, Maximally Effective Christopher Hodgkins, M.D. |
2:50 p.m. | Panel Discussion with Question-and-Answer Session |
3:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks Scott Lipkin, DPM |
3:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
NOTE: Schedule subject to change.

Next to Baptist Hospital, Hilton Miami is two miles from Dadeland Mall and 10 minutes from Dadeland South Metro Station. Miami International Airport is 13 miles away. Hilton Miami offers a wellness center with yoga and Pilates classes plus massages, a heated pool, and guest rooms with fitness equipment. Hilton Miami Dadeland has met cleanliness standards for a WELL Health-Safety Rating.
Faculty
Fernandez Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Cancer Research
Chief of Medical Oncology
Chief Scientific Officer & Deputy Director
Miami Cancer Institute
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Professor of Medicine (Pediatrics)
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts

Chief, Foot and Ankle Surgery Department
Baptist Health Ortho Care Miami, Florida

Assistant Professor
Acting Graduate Program Director
Biomedical Engineering
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Miami, Florida

Radiation Oncology,
Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida

Radiation Oncology,
Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida

Founder and Chief Medical Executive | Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Chief Medical Innovation Officer | Baptist Health South Florida
Professor and Founding Chairman
Department of Interventional Radiology
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Deputy Director
Chief, Blood and Marrow Transplant and Hematologic Oncology
Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida

Chief, BocaCare Vascular Surgery
Director of Endovascular Program, Christine E. Lynn Heart and Vascular Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Clinical Affiliate Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery
Florida Atlantic University School of Medicine

Director, Interventional Neuroradiology
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Clinical Professor of Radiology and Neuroscience
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Miami, Florida

Corporate Vice President, Chief Research Officer
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Chief Physician Executive, Miami Neuroscience Institute
Irma & Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience
Chair, Division of Neurosurgery
Miami, Florida

Deputy Director and Chief of Radiation Oncology
Miami Cancer Institute
Member, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance
Miami, Florida

Chief, Neuro-Oncology
Miami Cancer Institute
Member, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance
Miami, Florida

Chief of Hand Surgery
Baptist Orthopedic Care
Miami, Florida

Assistant Vice President, Center for Research
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Director, Functional Neurosurgery
Neurosurgeon
Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Quality Network
Baptist Hospital of Miami, Doctors Hospital and South Miami Hospital
Miami, Florida

Orthopedic Surgeon
Baptist Health Orthopedic Care
Miami, Florida

Vascular Surgeon
Miami Vascular Specialists
Miami, Florida

Orthopedic Surgeon
Chief Medical Executive
Baptist Orthopedic Care
Miami, Florida

Director, Marcus Neuroscience Institute
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Miami, Florida

Chairman, Department of Surgery
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Program Director, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Baptist Health Orthopedic Care
Miami, Florida

Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer
Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida

Chief Executive Officer
Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida

Orthopedic Surgeon
Baptist Health Orthopedic Care
Miami, Florida
Accreditation
Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.
Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been approved for a total of 5.75 credit hours, CE Broker Course #1043142, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.
This activity has been approved for 5.5 credits for Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, and 5.75 credits for Pharmacists and Techs. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts CEs accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ claimed by physicians attending live events certified and organized in the United States for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ can be claimed through the agreement on mutual recognition of credits between UEMS and AMA, considered as being equal to the European Continuous Medical Education Credits (ECMEC©) granted by the UEMS. One AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is equivalent to one (1) hour of European EACCME Credit (ECMEC©). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Disclaimer
Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approved uses prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.
While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying information acquired to their professional use.
Available Credit
- 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.75 General certificate of attendance
- 5.50 Nurse Practitioners
- 5.50 Florida Board of Nursing
- 5.75 Florida Board of Pharmacy
The Live Conference is at capacity. Please register for the Virtual portion.
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