LIVE EVENT: Mastering Triglyceride Science: An In-Depth Master’s Course
Event Date
Friday, October 17, 2025 The Scottsdale Resort & Spa | Scottsdale, AZ
Event Time
7:15AM-4:00PM
Media Type
In Person or Virtual
Completion Time
8 hours and 30 minutes
Specialty
Cardiology, Pharmacy
Topics
Cardiovascular Disease, Heart, Heart Disease, Nutrition, Pharmacology
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Credit Available
- Physicians - maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Nurses - maximum of 7.5 Nursing Contact Hours
- Pharmacist - maximum of 7.5 Pharmacy Contact Hours
All other healthcare professionals completing this course will be issued a statement of participation.
Why Attend?
- Cutting-Edge Science: Stay ahead with the latest evidence-based research on triglyceride disorders, therapeutic targets, and emerging treatments.
- Expert-Led Education: Learn from leading lipidologists and researchers at the forefront of triglyceride science.
- Practical Application: Enhance your clinical acumen with real-world strategies to manage hypertriglyceridemia effectively.
- Flexible Learning: Join us in person or virtually at our two premier NLA events in 2025.
Who Should Attend?
This advanced course is tailored for lipid specialists looking to refine their expertise in triglyceride management, including:
- Lipidologists & Preventive Cardiologists
- Allied Health Lipid Specialists
- Researchers & Clinicians Focused on Lipid Science
- Healthcare Professionals with Advanced Knowledge in Lipidology
What You Will Gain?
By participating in this master’s-level course, you will:
- Strengthen your knowledge and competence in severe hypertriglyceridemia.
- Explore the complexities of lipid science and cutting-edge research.
- Develop a strategic approach to triglyceride-lowering therapies, including novel treatment options.
- Enhance patient care with evidence-based solutions to reduce the risk of extreme complications from severe hypertriglyceridemia.
Join Us and Advance Your Expertise:
Don’t miss this exclusive, high-level educational opportunity designed to refine your skills, deepen your knowledge, and position you as a leader in lipidology. Secure your spot today and take the next step in mastering triglyceride science!
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Describe the processes of triglyceride synthesis, secretion, and clearance.
- Identify key pharmaceutical targets for treatment in relation to disease management.
- Differentiate the clinical and genetic characteristics of Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS), Multifactorial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (MCS), and Lipodystrophies.
- Evaluate existing and emerging evidence-based treatment options for hypertriglyceridemia, with a focus on pancreatitis risk reduction.
- Explain the mechanisms involved in hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis and demonstrate the steps for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
- Assess the impact of remnant lipoproteins on ASCVD risk and develop management strategies based on current evidence.
- Identify dietary interventions tailored to specific triglyceride levels to optimize patient health and reduce cardiovascular or pancreatitis risk.
- Enhance the healthcare team's approach by applying insights from interactive case discussions and best practice sharing.
Faculty
Zahid Ahmad, MD, FNLA | Course Chair
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Lipid Section, Division of Endocrinology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Robert H. Eckel, MD, FAHA, FACC
Professor of Medicine, Emeritus
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes
Division of Cardiology
S/P Professor of Physiology & Biophysics
S.P Charles A. Boettcher Chair in Atherosclerosis
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO
Elham Afghani, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Baltimore, MD
Nivedita Patni, MD
Director, Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Endocrinology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Joseph Saseen, PharmD, CLS, MNLA
Professor and Vice Chair
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO
Lauren Williams, MCN, RDN
Clinical Dietitian II
Pediatric Cardiology
Baylor Scott & White – McLane Children’s Medical Center
Temple, TX