Marilyn Arosemena, M.D.
“The Bidirectional Link between Diabetes and Sleep: Single Gene Causes of Diabetes & Impact on Sleep Architecture”
Learning Objectives:
1.  Review the pathophysiology and clinical features of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) and potential impact in sleep architecture.
2.  Discuss completed pilot study about Sleep patterns and sleep disorders in MODY.
3.  Review other completed research projects: publications and posters.

Batoul Hammoud M.D.
“Effects of Polyamine Depletion to Delay/Prevent Type 1 Diabetes”
Learning Objectives:
1.  Polyamine role in type 1 diabetes.
2.  Effect of polyamine depletion on type 1 diabetes.