Harvard Comprehensive Updates in Nephrology 2024

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in nephrology with our comprehensive program, featuring interactive lectures and case-based sessions. Learn from world-renowned experts and Harvard Medical School’s leading clinical faculty on the most critical changes impacting nephrology.

Key Takeaways

• Updates on the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, including glomerular disease, acute renal failure, and renal transplantation
• Practical information on incorporating the latest advances into your clinical practice to optimize patient care and improve outcomes
• Comprehensive coverage of pathophysiologic and clinical issues in major areas of nephrology, including hypertension, pregnancy and renal disease, and more

Program Highlights

• Latest guidelines and management options for hypertension
• Expert discussions on the management of IgA Nephropathy, Membranous Nephropathy, Minimal Change Disease, and FSGS
• Comprehensive overview of kidney transplantation, including infections, malignancies, and well-recognized general complications
• State-of-the-art sessions on the physiology of electrolyte and acid-base disorders

Agenda

Sunday, March 17, 2024

• State-of-the-Art Approaches to Small-Vessel Vasculitis – Ronald J. Falk, MD
• Renal Disease and Pregnancy – S. Ananth Karumanchi, MD
• Membranous Glomerulopathy and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease – Ronald J. Falk, MD
• … and more

Monday, March 18, 2024

• Acid-Base: Elementary Issues – Michael Emmett, MD
• The Anion Gap: An Enduring Concept for Over 100 Years – Michael Emmett, MD
• Case-Based Workshop: Acid-Base Clinical Cases – Michael Emmett, MD
• … and more

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

• Updates on the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease – Bradley M. Denker, MD
• Advanced Kidney Disease in Vulnerable Patients: Prognosis and Treatment Decision Conversations – Robert A. Cohen, MD, MSc
• Immunosuppressive Management in Acute Infection and Malignancy in Renal Transplantation – Daniel C. Brennan, MD, FACP
• … and more

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

• Whats New? Controversies in Salt and Water – Mark L. Zeidel, MD
• Management of the Failing Kidney: Best Practices for Care – Martha Pavlakis, MD
• Maintenance of Immunosuppression in Renal Transplantation – Martha Pavlakis, MD
• … and more

Thursday, March 21, 2024

• Comprehensive Overview of Hypertension Management in 2024 – Bradley M. Denker, MD
• Novel Dialysis Modalities for Chronic Patients – John Danziger, MD, MPhil
• Case-Based Workshop: Problems in Dialysis – John Danziger, MD, MPhil
• … and more

Friday, March 22, 2024

• Selected Management Issues in Nephrotic Syndrome – Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS
• Management of Polycystic Kidney Disease – Peter G. Czarnecki, MD
• Diagnosis and Management of Thrombotic Microangiopathies – Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS
• … and more

This comprehensive program covers the latest updates and advances in nephrology, providing you with the knowledge and skills to optimize patient care and improve outcomes.