Organised by the Department of Metabolism Systems Science, MEDC brings together all healthcare and allied professionals twice a year for a vibrant meeting. Our varied programme comprises debates, update lectures, research and interesting case presentations, particularly from those in training and clinical fellows. Prizes are awarded for the best presentations on the day. The next event will take place on Friday 18 October 2024, 12:30-17:00 at the Edgbaston Park Hotel.
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Draft programme
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12:30-13:25
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Registration and lunch
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13:25-13:30
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Welcome and introductions
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Chair: Dr John Ayuk
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13:30-13:55
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Endocrine Update Lecture: "Genetics of syndromic thyroid cancers’"
Ms Hannah Nieto, BHP Clinician Scientist, University of Birmingham
BSc MBBS FRCS (ORL-HNS) PhD
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Chair: Dr John Ayuk
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13:55 - 14:05
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OC 1: “A case of adult onset hypophosphatasia with confirmed ALPL variant". Dr Asif Iqbal, Speciality Registrar in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
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Chair: Dr Ansu Basu
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14:05 - 14:15
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OC 2: “Circulating cell-free DNA for adrenal masses discrimination: a pilot study.” Lorenzo Tucci, MD, University of Birmingham
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Chair: Dr Ansu Basu
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14:15 - 14:25
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OC 3: “Screening children for paediatric diabetes in the UK (ELSA Study): accessing underserved communities". Veer Sheth, Medical student, University of Birmingham
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Chair: Dr Ansu Basu
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14:25 - 14:35
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OC 4: “Is parenteral bisphosphonate therapy safe and effective in the management of severe hyperparathyroidism prior to parathyroidectomy? Lessons from a Birmingham case series". Dr Amro Maarouf, Specialty Registrar in Chemical Pathology/Metabolic Medicine, Russells Hall Hospital
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Chair: Dr Ansu Basu
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14:35 - 15:35
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Poster presentation roadshow
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Chair: Dr Ansu Basu
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15:35 - 16:00
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Refreshment break
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16:00- 16:25
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Diabetes Update Lecture - MODY
Dr Agata Juszczak, Consultant in Endocrinology, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
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Chair: Dr Jane Dale
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16:25 - 16:50
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Endocrine Update Lecture: "'The Artist Formally Known as Diabetes Insipidus"
Professor Miles Levy, Professor of Clinical Endocrinology, University of Leicester, Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist, University Hospitals of Leicester
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Chair: Dr John Ayuk
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16:50 - 17:00
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Prizes and closing remarks
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Chair: Dr John Ayuk
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Sponsors
Sponsorship of this event is for stand space only. No exhibitor had input into the agenda.
Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship to the University of Birmingham in return for exhibition stand space at this meeting. Novo Nordisk has had no influence over the meeting agenda or any aspect of the meeting arrangements (including any payment for prizes).
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