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CCRF Seminar Series

Topic "Modeling Neural Crest Specification and Cell Fate Restriction Using hPSC" Speaker Faranak Fattahi, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Cellular Molecular Pharmacology University of California, San Francisco, Sponsors The Division of Developmental Biology & The Perinatal Institute, For More Information Please contact Maria Hollmann at maria.hollmann@cchmc.org. Room: Research Auditorium (R3381/3383). Audience: Research. Professional Education. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

FY25 CBDI Seminar Series

Title "Revisiting chemotherapy: mitohormesis and metabolic adaptations in response to therapy-induced stress in acute myeloid leukemia" Speaker Jean-Emmanuel Sarry Principle Invesigator Cancer Research Center of Toulouse Teams Details, Click to join Meeting ID: 270 555 705 967 Passcode: TY7Gk65R Sponsor Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute. Room: Research Auditorium (R3381/3383). Contact Name: Micah Hicks. Speaker: Multiple. Event Category: Conferences/Workshops/Seminars. Research Topic/Area: Cancer. Monday, May 5, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit us06web.zoom.us.

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Title "From the Kiddie Pool to the Deep End: Digital Health in Pediatrics" Presenters, Mark Lo, MD, MS, Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine; Medical Director of Telehealth and Digital Health, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Objectives, Evaluate the current state in pediatric digital health , Recognize the promise vs peril , Forecast the coming opportunities , Determine your own involvement, In-Person Attendance, We would love to see you! Online Attendance, View the live event virtually using Mediasite. Past Presentations, Access archived presentations online. Questions? Please contact CME at cme@cchmc.org. Room: Sabin Auditorium (D1.23). Audience: Professional Education. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

Third Annual Research Symposium

The Research Symposium returns for a third year on Thursday, May 8, to celebrate science and the cutting-edge research taking place at Cincinnati Children’s.   Register to attend the free event. Format Join us in person in the Sabin Auditorium (S1.203-204). The symposium will also be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. Agenda highlights include: Keynote Speakers Wilbur Lam, MD, PhD: Professor and W. Paul Bowers Research Chair, Pediatrics and Biomedical Engineering, Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology; associate dean of innovation, Emory University School of Medicine; Chief innovation officer, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center; vice provost for entrepreneurship, Emory University , Tony Wynshaw-Boris, MD, PhD: Professor, Genetics and Genome Sciences, Neurosciences, Pediatrics, and Pathology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; member, Cancer Genomics and Epigenomics Program, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Short talks A poster… Room: Sabin Auditorium (D1.23). Audience: Research. Professional Education. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Biomedical Informatics Thursday Research Series

Biomedical Informatics Title To be announced, Presenter Stephany N. Duda, PhD, FIAHSI Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine - Vanderbilt University, Audience All interested faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend these free hybrid events. Subscribe to our events listserv to receive the virtual seminar Zoom meeting details. Room: S1.204. Audience: Research. Professional Education. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

2025 Hesburgh Lecture: Faith in the Future - Energizing Early Childhood Development Across the Globe

Title Faith in the Future: Energizing Early Childhood Development Across the Globe (Part of the 2025 Hesburgh Lecture Series), Speaker Professor Neil Boothby University of Notre Dame Director, Global Center for Development of the Whole Child, Institute for Educational Initiatives Please join us for Professor Boothby’s Hesburgh lecture and Q&A session with a reception to follow. Free and open to the public. Sponsor Notre Dame Club of Cincinnati For More Information, Visit the event website or email ndcincy@alumni.nd.edu. Room: Sabin Auditorium (D1.23). Audience: Research. Professional Education. Careers & Networking. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. For more info visit my.nd.edu.

Immunology Seminar Series

Title "An Innate Granuloma Eradicates an Environmental Pathogen using GSDMD and NOS2” Presenter Edward Miao, MD, PhD Duke Health Distinguished Professor Department of Integrated Immunobiology Duke University School of Medicine, In-Person Attendance There will be in-person attendance only, in the Research Auditorium (3381). Refreshments will be served in the back of the auditorium. For More Information Please contact Kim McLay at kimberly.mclay@cchmc.org. Room: Research Auditorium (R3381/3383). Audience: Research. Professional Education. Monday, May 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

KidneyBee Summit 2025

Overview Please join us for the 1st KidneyBee Summit hosted by Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute and Center for Acute Care Nephrology. Conference programming will provide an interactive educational platform for advanced practice providers, nurses and physicians who care for children on CRRT. Specialties will represent nephrology, critical care medicine, cardiology, and neonatology. *Please note - only nursing credit is offered, but physicians are welcome to attend*, Learn more and register. Objectives, Describe AKI pathophysiology, risk factors, high-risk populations (including neonates), and the role of biomarkers, with a focus on AKI related to cardiac surgery and sepsis. , Discuss recent advancements in CRRT and blood purification technologies including new modalities, devices, and filters, and how they can be tailored to meet individual patient needs. , Describe catheter options, placement techniques, and effective anticoagulation strategies to optimize safety and efficacy in CRRT. , Develop… Audience: Professional Education. Monday, May 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:00 PM. The Graduate Hotel Cincinnati, OH.

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Boat Lecture, "Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy and Parents Share Their Perspectives on Making Decisions About Mobility Interventions" Chelsey Anderson, PhD, Research Fellow, Division of Genera Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s, Objectives, Discuss the benefits of shared decision making in healthcare settings , Describe key strategies for supporting adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy in participating in healthcare decisions related to their mobility, "Application of Single Nuclei Genomics to Juvenile Dermatomyositis" Shannon O’Connor, MD, PhD, Clinical Fellow, Division of Rheumatology, Cincinnati Children’s, Identify the diagnostic indicators of juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) , Develop foundational understanding of single nuclei genomics as applied to patients with JDM , Identify opportunities from the application of single nuclei genomics to JDM, "The Role of IFN-γ in Mixed Chimerism Post-Hematopoietic Cell Transplant" Bethany Verkamp, MD, Clinical Fellow, Hematology/Oncology, Cincinnati… Room: Sabin Auditorium (D1.23). Audience: Professional Education. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

Digestive Health Center Seminar Series

Clinical Fellow Speakers: Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition Rebecca Farr, MD, presents "Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Autoimmune Liver Disease" , Abigail Russi, MD, PhD, presents "KLF2+ T Cells Avert Th17-Driven Intestinal Inflammation" Sponsor Cincinnati Digestive Health Center For More Information Please contact Cindy Wetzel, PhD, at cynthia.wetzel@cchmc.org. Room: T8.334. Audience: Research. Professional Education. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Group Nutrition Food Allergy Class: Egg Allergy

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is offering a group food allergy class led by a dietitian for infants and toddlers with an egg allergy. This class will cover food label reading, nutrition substitutions, product substitutions, and recipe ideas that are egg free! Format This class is a virtual class. When, Tuesday, May 13th from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, May 27nd from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, June 10th from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, June 24nd from 1 to 1:45pm, How To Schedule To get scheduled, call 513-636-7475, option 1. Ask to be scheduled for the Food Allergy Nutrition Education Class. Audience: Patients & Family. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Online.

Heart Institute Family Camp

Heart Institute Family Camp allows for heart disease patients between the ages of 0 and 18 to experience camp with their loved ones. The weekend is full of fun family activities and educational sessions for parents, patients, and siblings. Learn more and register. Audience: Patients & Family. Friday, May 16, 2025 – Sunday, May 18, 2025. Joy Outdoor Education Center Clarksville, OH.

Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Primary Care: Practical Strategies

Overview, Elevate Your Skills in Autism and Developmental Disabilities Care, Join this dynamic conference tailored for PCPs looking to deepen their expertise in managing autism and developmental disabilities. Through engaging presentations, hands-on practice, and collaborative discussions, gain actionable insights to improve patient care. Key Topics: Advanced medication management for co-occurring conditions (ex. autism and ADHD). , Addressing aggression and behavioral challenges. , Practical tools for behavioral observation. , Strategies for supporting families before and after a diagnosis. , Guidance from a family advisory panel. What You’ll Gain: Skills: Learn evidence-based strategies to manage complex behaviors and co-occurring conditions. , Practice: Hands-on opportunities to apply behavioral observation tools. , Insights: Practical advice from family members and experienced providers. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and make a greater impact!   Registration, Register today. … Room: MOB 5.201 & 5.202 Combo. Audience: Professional Education. Friday, May 16, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Chair Rounds, Title "Connecting the Dots: Adolescent Substance Use, Reproductive Health, and Patient-Centered Research" Presenter Nichole Nidey, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Iowa College of Public Health Objectives, Summarize recent trends and patterns of substance use among adolescents , Describe how adolescence affects future reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes , Apply lessons from the EMPOWER Project for patient-engaged research, In-Person Attendance, We would love to see you! Online Attendance, View the live event virtually using Mediasite. Past Presentations, Access archived presentations online. Questions? Please contact CME at cme@cchmc.org. Room: Sabin Auditorium (D1.23). Audience: Professional Education. Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

Biomedical Informatics Thursday Research Series

Biostatistics Title "Defining Cell Type-specific Gene Regulatory Programs from Bulk and Single Cell Omic Datasets" Presenter Sushmita Roy, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Department of Computer Science, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) University of Wisconsin, Madison, Audience All interested faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend these free hybrid events. Subscribe to our events listserv to receive the virtual seminar Zoom meeting details. Room: S1.203. Audience: Research. Professional Education. Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Title "A Unified Skull Base: The Power of Collaboration in Enhancing Patient Outcomes and Fostering Innovation" Presenters, Smruti K. Patel, MD, FAANS, FCNS, FAAP, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurosurgery; Director, Pituitary and Skull Base Surgery Program; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine , Michael DeMarcantonio, MD, Assistant Professor, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Objectives, Discuss the potential of multi-disciplinary surgical care to decrease morbidity, and improve outcomes and patient satisfaction , Review the clinical findings, diagnostic workup, and prognosis of common skull base pathologies, In-Person Attendance, We would love to see you! Online Attendance, View the live event virtually using Mediasite. Past Presentations, Access archived presentations online. Questions? Please contact CME at cme@cchmc.org. Room: Sabin Auditorium (D1.23). Audience: Professional Education. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

Digestive Health Center Seminar Series

Clinical Fellow Speakers:  Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition  Courtney Bartel, MD, PhD (Mentor: Kelli VanDussen, MD, PhD), presents "Development of a Patient-Derived Air-Liquid Interface Model to Investigate Structural Disruptions in Enterocyte Terminal Web in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease Patients" , Rick Taylor, III, MD (Mentor: Tetsuo Shoda MD, PhD), presents "Molecular Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Colitis by Gene Expression Profiling" Sponsor Cincinnati Digestive Health Center For More Information Please contact Cindy Wetzel, PhD, at cynthia.wetzel@cchmc.org. Room: T8.334. Audience: Research. Professional Education. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Group Nutrition Food Allergy Class: Egg Allergy

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is offering a group food allergy class led by a dietitian for infants and toddlers with an egg allergy. This class will cover food label reading, nutrition substitutions, product substitutions, and recipe ideas that are egg free! Format This class is a virtual class. When, Tuesday, May 13th from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, May 27nd from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, June 10th from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, June 24nd from 1 to 1:45pm, How To Schedule To get scheduled, call 513-636-7475, option 1. Ask to be scheduled for the Food Allergy Nutrition Education Class. Audience: Patients & Family. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Online.

CBDI Seminar Series

Sponsor Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute For More Information Please contact Micah Hicks at micah.hicks@cchmc.org. Room: Research Auditorium (R3381/3383). Audience: Research. Professional Education. Monday, June 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Pediatric Grand Rounds: Pratt Lecture Winners

Room: Sabin Auditorium (D1.23). Audience: Professional Education. Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

HealthWorks! Camps Out

This free overnight camp is for children and teens who are participating in the Center for Better Health and Nutrition (CBHN). Learn more about the program. Audience: Patients & Family. Sunday, June 8, 2025 – Friday, June 13, 2025. Camp Joy 10117 Old 3c Highway Clarksville, OH 45113.

Pediatric Nurse Explorers Program for High School Students

This program is an introduction to pediatric nursing for current junior and sophomore high school students. Learn more about the program. Audience: Professional Education. Monday, June 9, 2025 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Title Treating Chronic Pain and Comorbid Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: Functioning and Coping When “Hurt” Does Not Equal “Harm” Presenters Alex Szabova, MD, Associate Professor, Dept of Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Division of Pain Management; Medical Director, FIRST Program, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center , Anne Lynch-Jordan, PhD, Professor, Dept of Pediatrics and Anesthesiology (Aff), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Behavioral Medicine & Clinical Psychology; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center , Kendra Homan, PhD, Associate Professor, Dept of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Behavioral Medicine & Clinical Psychology; Clinical Director, FIRST Program, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Objectives Explain the differences between acute and chronic pain and implications for assessment and treatment of chronic pain , Discuss how the treatment for chronic pain needs to focus on increasing function… Room: Sabin Auditorium (D1.23). Audience: Professional Education. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

Group Nutrition Food Allergy Class: Egg Allergy

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is offering a group food allergy class led by a dietitian for infants and toddlers with an egg allergy. This class will cover food label reading, nutrition substitutions, product substitutions, and recipe ideas that are egg free! Format This class is a virtual class. When, Tuesday, May 13th from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, May 27nd from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, June 10th from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, June 24nd from 1 to 1:45pm, How To Schedule To get scheduled, call 513-636-7475, option 1. Ask to be scheduled for the Food Allergy Nutrition Education Class. Audience: Patients & Family. Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Online.

Pediatric Nurse Explorers Program for High School Students

This program is an introduction to pediatric nursing for current junior and sophomore high school students. Learn more about the program. Audience: Professional Education. Monday, June 16, 2025 – Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Title "Creating SPACE: a Framework to Support Health Care Provider Grief" Presenter Erin Hickey, MD, Pediatrics, Newborn Medicine, Palliative Medicine Objectives Define grief and identify how it manifests in healthcare providers , Develop an approach to grieving providers using the SPACE framework , Brainstorm programmatic changes to improve grief support at work, In-Person Attendance, We would love to see you! Online Attendance View the live event virtually using Mediasite. Past Presentations, Access archived presentations online. Questions? Please contact CME at cme@cchmc.org. Room: Sabin Auditorium (D1.23). Audience: Professional Education. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

Camp Joyful Hearts

Learn more and register. Audience: Patients & Family. Sunday, June 22, 2025 – Friday, June 27, 2025. Joy Outdoor Education Center 10117 Old 3-C Highway Clarksville, OH.

Camp Wekandu

Camp Wekandu is a summer camp for children and teens with juvenile arthritis and other related diseases. Learn more and register. Audience: Patients & Family. Sunday, June 22, 2025 – Thursday, June 26, 2025. Joy Outdoor Education Center 10117 Old 3-C Highway Clarksville, Ohio.

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Title "Pharmacotherapy for Pediatric Obesity" Presenter Claudia K. Fox, MD, MPH, FAAP, Diplomate ABOM, Associate Professor, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition Faculty, Department of Pediatrics Co- Director, Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine Care Team Member, Heart Center Pediatrician Weight Management Specialist Objectives Describe the rationale for using pharmacotherapy for treating obesity in children and adolescents , Discuss the indications for using pharmacotherapy for pediatric obesity , Counsel patients and families on the expected outcomes of using pharmacotherapy for pediatric obesity, In-Person Attendance, We would love to see you! Online Attendance View the live event virtually using Mediasite. Past Presentations, Access archived presentations online. Questions? Please contact CME at cme@cchmc.org. Room: Sabin Auditorium (D1.23). Audience: Professional Education. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.

Group Nutrition Food Allergy Class: Egg Allergy

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is offering a group food allergy class led by a dietitian for infants and toddlers with an egg allergy. This class will cover food label reading, nutrition substitutions, product substitutions, and recipe ideas that are egg free! Format This class is a virtual class. When, Tuesday, May 13th from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, May 27nd from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, June 10th from 1 to 1:45pm , Tuesday, June 24nd from 1 to 1:45pm, How To Schedule To get scheduled, call 513-636-7475, option 1. Ask to be scheduled for the Food Allergy Nutrition Education Class. Audience: Patients & Family. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. Online.

Advanced Childhood Obesity Management for the Community Practitioner

Learn more about the conference. Audience: Professional Education. Saturday, June 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

NjoyItAll Camp - Teen Week

NjoyItAll Camp is a week-long camp for our patients with cancer, blood diseases and immune disorders. Learn more about NjoyItAll Camp. Audience: Patients & Family. Sunday, July 6, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 2025. Camp Joy 10117 Old 3c HWY Clarksville, OH 45113.

NjoyItAll Camp - Kid Week

NjoyItAll Camp is a week-long camp for our patients with cancer, blood diseases and immune disorders. Learn more about NjoyItAll Camp. Audience: Patients & Family. Sunday, July 13, 2025 – Friday, July 18, 2025. Camp Joy 10117 Old 3c HWY Clarksville, OH 45113.

47th Annual Aspen Conference on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease

Overview Join us for an immersive and impactful week at the upcoming Pediatric Gastroenterology Conference led by renowned experts Drs. Stavra Xanthakos and Julie Bonn. Get ready to elevate your knowledge and network with fellow professionals in the picturesque setting of Aspen/Snowmass Village. Topics: Pediatric Cholestasis (Biliary Atresia, PFIC, Alagille Syndrome, etc) - new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches , Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver  , Fontan Associated Liver Disease – assessment and management techniques , Evaluation and Management of Cystic Fibrosis Hepatobiliary Involvement , Viral Hepatitis updates on management , Metabolic & Autoimmune Liver Diseases , Management of Pediatric Cirrhosis , The Failing Liver – identification and management  , Liver Transplantation – management and optimizing outcomes, Accreditation In support of improving patient care, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical… Audience: Professional Education. Monday, July 14, 2025, 7:00 AM – Friday, July 18, 2025, 12:30 PM. Viewline, Autograph Collection by Marriott Snowmass Village, CO. For more info visit cchmc.cloud-cme.com.

8th Annual Aspen conference on Pediatric Cerebrovascular Disease & Stroke

Overview Connect with leading experts in pediatric and young adult cerebrovascular and stroke care during an enriching four-day event. Explore innovative strategies, exchange ideas, work through challenging cases, and elevate your clinical expertise. Take a revitalizing break surrounded by mountain air and breathtaking views. Join us in redefining excellence in practice. Registration, On or before June 25, 2025 Physician - $805 Non-Physician/Trainee - $385, After June 25, 2025 Physician - $895 Non-Physician/Trainee - $370, International Attendee - $400, Optional: Bypass Lab (7.17.254) - $150 Cranial Plate Lab (7.16.25) - $150, Cancellation Policy Early registration is recommended, as attendance is limited. Cancellations received on or before June 16, 2025 are fully refundable. After June 16, 2025, a $75 processing fee will be charged for cancellations. Should Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center cancel this conference, registration fees will be reimbursed in full. However, Cincinnati Children’s is… Audience: Professional Education. Monday, July 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – Thursday, July 17, 2025, 11:00 AM. Viewline, Autograph Collection by Marriott Snowmass Village, CO.

Heart Institute Family Zoo Day

Learn more and register. Audience: Patients & Family. Saturday, July 19, 2025. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220.