“Activating KCNJ11 Mutations in Neonatal Diabetes and Associated Neurodevelopmental Outcomes”

Learning Objectives:

1.  Define neonatal diabetes and its association with extrapancreatic K-ATP channel mutations.

2.  Discuss the association of neonatal diabetes and neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Presented by:  Michelle Lemelman, M.D.

Pediatric Endocrine Fellow, The University of Chicago

“Characterization of the Metabolic Effects of Novel EDCs & Perioperative Diabetes Management in Patients Undergoing Weight Loss Surgery”

Learning Objectives:

1.  Discuss the role of Endocrine disrupting chemicals in potentiating metabolic dysfunction.

2.  Discuss the perioperative management of diabetes in patients undergoing weight loss surgery.

Presented by:  Mizuho Mimoto, M.D.

Endocrine Fellow, The University of Chicago

“Post-diagnostic Evaluation of Newborn Screening Samples in  Congenital Diabetes”

Learning Objectives:

1.  Discuss the significance of congenital diabetes as a high-priority disorder for addition to the newborn screen.

2.  Discuss the feasibility of screening for congenital diabetes on newborn screening samples.

Presented by:  Susan Tucker, M.D.

Pediatric Endocrine Fellow, The University of Chicago