Conference Program

 

The BC Nephrology Days 2010 tentative conference program is now posted (last updated on September 3rd).

A few highlights...

Thursday, October 7th

Plenary: Motivational Interviewing, Cristine Urquhart

Keynote Presentation, FISH! Philosophy.

BCPRA Update, Dr. Adeera Levin

Friday, October 8th

Plenary: New Targets for Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes, Chair: Tracene Coulter
Dr. David Shu

Morning Concurrent Sessions:

Hemodialysis in 2011: Meds, Bath & Beyond, Chair: Maureen Donnelly & Jenny Di Castri

• Imagine: A (Dialysis) World Without Blood Pressure Meds … Treatment of Hypertension in Hemodialysis Patients, Dr. Bob Richardson
• Hemodiafiltration, Dr. Myriam Farah

The Future of Biocompatible PD Solutions, Chair: Heather Zadorozniak
Dr. Joanne Bargman

Afternoon Concurrent Sessions:

Changing Concepts and Opportunities for Transplantation, Chair: Dr. Paul Keown

• Living Donor Paired Exchange Program Dr. John Gill
• New Strategies for Desensitization   Dr. Olwyn Johnston

Adolescents and Families, Chair: Dr. Janis Dionne

• Using Technology to Bring People Together: Online Support Groups,
  Dr. David Nicholas
• Not Just Young at Heart: Ethical Issues in Caring for Young Adults,
  Dr. Lori d'Agincourt-Canning

Plenary: Dementia, Chair: Lianne Berst
Rethinking Cognitive Loss in the CKD/Dialysis Patient: Strategies for Opportunistic Recognition and the Promotion of Brain Health
Elisabeth Antifeau

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For more information, please contact Stephanie Allan at the BC Renal Agency office at 604-875-7342 or email.