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SUMMARY:Cardiometabolic and Renal Symposium: A Path to Cardiometabolic and Renal Health Equity
DESCRIPTION:  \nLocation: University of Chicago – Ida Noyes Hall – 1212 E 59th Street\nDate: Saturday\, August 16th\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 8:30 AM) \nRegister here \nAbout: \nThe Cardiometabolic & Renal Health Symposium will address the unique health challenges of the Latino\, Hispanic\, and Spanish-speaking (hereafter\, LHS+) communities. This symposium will unite leading experts\, healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and community advocates to share the latest advancements\, best practices\, and culturally tailored prevention\, diagnosis\, and treatment strategies.  \nAs a hub for collaboration\, this symposium empowers students\, faculty\, researchers\, and healthcare providers with the knowledge and resources necessary to advance health equity and improve overall well-being for patients with cardiomatic and renal healthcare needs. . \nThis inaugural event marks the first joint collaboration between the Medical Organization for Latino Advancement\, the University of Chicago\, and the Latino Medical Student Association. It will catalyze meaningful connections and long-term partnerships to improve health outcomes for the LHS+ community. \nObjectives: \nAt the conclusion of the symposium\, attendees will be able to: \n  \n\n Inform and Understand Disparities: Recognize and understand the disparities experienced by the LHS+ community in Cardio-Metabolic and Renal Health\n Examine and propose evidence-based solutions: Identify and propose best practices to address equity and improve health outcomes through innovative approaches and education for healthcare professionals.\n Increase Representation: Advise and advocate for increased representation of LHS+ individuals in Cardio-Metabolic and Renal healthcare\, research\, and education careers to improve health outcomes for the LHS+ population.\nLeverage Community: Harness the unique skills\, experiences\, and assets of the LHS+ professionals and community\, including multilingualism and cultural diversity\, and incorporate community perspectives in strategies to address Cardio-Metabolic and Renal health in the LHS+ community.\n\nPlenary Speakers\n \nIris Romero\, MD\, MS\nUniversity of Chicago Medicine\nProfessor of Obstetrics and Gynecology\nDean for Diversity and Inclusion \n  \n \nAndres Serrano\, MD\nSinai Chicago\nNephrologist\nNational Kidney Foundation\nBoard of Directors \n  \nProgram at a Glance \n\n\n\n09:00 AM – 10:00 AM \nOpening plenary  \nFeaturing our two Plenary Speakers: \nDr. Iris Romero and Dr. Andres Serrano\n\n\n10:15 AM -11:05 AM\nBreakout session # 1 \nAccess & Disparities in  \nCardiac Diseases (East Lounge)  \nand  \nMetabolic and Renal Diseases (West Lounge)\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:05 PM\nBreakout session # 2  \nRoom:  \nNew & Emerging Treatments for  \nCardio-kidney Metabolic Syndrome (East Lounge)  \nand  \nChronic Kidney Disease And Hypertension (West Lounge)\n\n\n12:05 PM – 01:15 PM \nLunch & Exhibitor Hour \nSponsored by Bayer\n\n\n01:15 PM – 01:50  PM\nPanel \nThe panel will focus on the various services offered to patients seeking care for cardiometabolic and renal health from the perspective of different disciplines. \n\n\n01:50 PM – 02:00 PM\nConclusion\n\n\n\n\nDirections & Parking: \nCopied directly from the University of Chicago Student Centers website: \nIda Noyes Hall \nDirections \n\nVia Lake Shore Drive: Take Lake Shore Drive to 57th Street exit at the Museum of Science and Industry. Follow Museum Drive around to the west side of the Museum. Continue south on Cornell Avenue. When the road splits\, keep right on Midway Plaisance (marked by a large\, gray University of Chicago sign). Take Midway Plaisance west to Woodlawn Avenue and turn right. Ida Noyes Hall is on the northeast corner of 59th Street and Woodlawn Avenue.\nVia Dan Ryan Expressway: Take Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) to Garfield Boulevard (55th Street)\, exit 57B. Drive east on 55th Street through Washington Park\, bearing right. Turn left onto Midway Plaisance just after “Fountain of Time” sculpture. Drive east on Midway Plaisance to Woodlawn Avenue and turn left. Ida Noyes Hall is on the northeast corner of 59th Street and Woodlawn Avenue.\n\nParking \nFree parking is available on the street around Ida Noyes Hall and in the lot at 60th and Stony Island. Most University parking lots are free to the public after 4:00 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. The parking structure at 55th and Ellis Avenue charges a fee 24 hours a day or requires a permit. Please do not park in the lot between Ida Noyes Hall and the Lab Schools (along Kimbark Avenue between 58th and 59th). You will be ticketed for parking in these spaces without a permit.  \nAccessibility: \nThere is an elevator in the Talbout foyer (near the Max Palevsky Cinema) \nThere is also an ADA lift from lobby level to library lounge.  \nRestrooms:  \nRestrooms the are located on the main first level; including a single-use restroom to the right of the men’s restroom. \nThere are also Restrooms on the second level – men’s restroom near East Lounge and women’s restroom on West Lounge. \nExhibitor Information \nREGISTER TODAY! \nRegistration Rates: \nREGISTRATION IS FREE UNTIL JULY 16th! Use code FREE at checkout.  \nAfter July 16th\, the following Registration rates apply: \n\n\n\n\nREGULAR \nJuly 16th – August 1st\nLATE \nAugust 2nd – Day of\n\n\nStudents\n$10*\n$15*\n\n\nNon-students (UofC or MOLA member\n$15\n$25\n\n\nNon-students (Not UofC/not MOLA)\n$35\n$50\n\n\n\n  \nFull Program here \nRegister here
URL:https://www.chicagomola.com/event/cardiometabolic-and-renal-symposium-a-path-to-cardiometabolic-and-renal-health-equity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T200000
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SUMMARY:MOLA in Motion with LMSA
DESCRIPTION:Location: Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk\, located at 3301 E North Water Street\, Chicago\, IL 60611\nDate: Thursday\, September 4th\, 2025\nTime: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM  \nRegister today \nAbout:  \nJoin us for our inaugural MOLA in Motion with LMSA! An unforgettable evening of celebration\, connection\, and community happening during the LMSA National Conference in Chicago. This special event honors our community with a night dedicated to recognizing excellence\, building relationships\, and celebrating the impact of Latino leadership in medicine. \nGuests will enjoy an immersive experience featuring live music\, delicious hors d’oeuvres\, and the opportunity to explore MOLA’s programming\, including learning more about our scholarship and mentorship programs. From inspiring conversations to cultural enrichment\, this evening is designed to bring together healthcare leaders who are passionate about advancing equity and excellence in medicine. \nWhether you’re reconnecting with former colleagues or making new connections\, MOLA in Motion with LMSA offers a warm\, welcoming space to celebrate our shared commitment to leadership and service in healthcare. We invite you to be part of this meaningful night—come ready to engage\, explore\, and celebrate with us. \n  \nAgenda: \n\n\n\n07:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nDoors Open – Welcome Reception*\n\n\n8:15 PM – 8:20 PM\nOpening Remarks \nJonathan Moreira\, MD & Geraldine Luna\, MD\n\n\n8:20 PM – 8:35 PM\nMOLA-MRF Scholar Reflections \nHear inspiring stories and insights from past and current MOLA-MRF Scholars (introduced by Arielle and Dr. Bonilla) \n\n\n8:35 PM – 8:40 PM \nMOLA Mentorship Program  \nIntroduced by Mentorship Committee Co-Chairs Drs. Erick Tarula and Octavio Vega\n\n\n8:50 PM – 9:00 PM\nGuest Speaker \n\n\n9:00 PM – 10:30 PM \nSocial/networking hour \n\n\n\n*Food will be provided from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Last call for drinks is 10:00 PM.   \nRegister today
URL:https://www.chicagomola.com/event/mola-in-motion/
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SUMMARY:The grand opening of the new Gene Matrix Global Headquarters at Fulton Labs in Chicago!
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends \nThe new global office of Gene Matrix AI Genomics Lab is cordially invites you to a very special milestone—the grand opening of the new Gene Matrix Global Headquarters at Fulton Labs in Chicago. \nGene Matrix is leading the way in AI-driven precision medicine and genomics\, and this new space at 1375 W. Fulton Street\, Suite 545\, represents more than just a headquarters—it is a hub for the future of healthcare innovation. \nPlease join us: \n\n📍 Fulton Labs – 1375 W. Fulton Street\, Suite 545\, Chicago\, IL\n📅 Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025\n⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n\nEnjoy an evening of networking\, guided tours of our cutting-edge lab\, and a glimpse into how Gene Matrix is transforming the landscape of medicine and wellness. \nGene Matrix is a cutting-edge biotechnology company specializing in genomic testing\, AI-powered precision medicine\, and personalized healthcare solutions. Headquartered at Fulton Labs in Chicago\, Gene Matrix is redefining the future of medical diagnostics and treatment by harnessing the power of genomics and artificial intelligence to deliver more accurate\, efficient\, and customized healthcare. \nCore Areas of Expertise: \n\nPharmacogenomics – Helping physicians optimize medication regimens based on a patient’s genetic profile.\nMental Health – Offering advanced testing to support the treatment of depression\, anxiety\, and other disorders through genetic insights.\nCardiovascular Health – Providing risk assessments and prevention strategies rooted in genetic predispositions.\nOncology – Delivering personalized cancer screening\, diagnosis\, and treatment pathways based on individual genomic data.\nSports & Performance Genomics – Helping athletes and trainers develop customized wellness and training regimens.\nPreventive & Ancestral Health – Offering full genetic panels for early detection and insights into ethnic-specific health risks.\n\nYour presence would make this moment even more meaningful. Kindly RSVP to Crolon@imagenconsultants.com \nLooking forward to celebrating together. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.chicagomola.com/event/gene-matrix-global-headquarters-at-fulton-labs-in-chicago/
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SUMMARY:MOLA Cancer Inequities Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Location: University of Texas at San Antonio – Downtown Campus – 501 W. César Chávez Blvd\, San Antonio\, TX\nDate: Thursday\, November 6th\, 2025\nTime: 11:00 AM – 3:10 PM \nREGISTER TODAY!  \nDescription of Event: \nMOLA is pleased to present the LHS+ (Latinx\,Hispanic\,Spanish-speaking and related identities) cancer disparities event scheduled for Thursday\, November 6th at this year’s NAMS-MOLA conference in San Antonio\, TX . This academic event promises to be an enlightening and impactful gathering aimed at addressing critical issues surrounding leukemia diagnoses experienced by the LHS+ community\, and fostering education\, awareness\, and collaboration. The series aims to connect practicing physicians\, researchers\, and other cancer services providing professionals and students. \n\nObjectives: \n\nUnderstanding Disparities: Recognizing and understanding the disparities faced by the LHS+ community in leukemia care\, with a focus on access to novel treatments and clinical trials.\nProposing Solutions: Identifying and proposing best practices to address equity and improve health outcomes through innovative approaches.\nLeveraging Community: Harnessing the unique skills\, experiences\, and assets of the LHS+ community\, including multilingualism and cultural diversity\, to overcome structural barriers and improve leukemia care outcomes.\nIncreasing Representation: Advocating for increased representation of LHS+ individuals in healthcare\, research\, and educational careers to promote better health outcomes for the LHS+ population\n\n\nTarget Audience: We are expecting around 500-800 LHS+ and Latinx affirming health professionals\, practicing MDs in primary care and several specialties\, faculty\, residents\, researchers\, and students. \n\nAgenda: \n \n\n\n\n\n11:00 AM \n\n\nOpening Remarks (Jonathan Moreira\, MD) \n\n\n\n\n11:10 AM \n\n\nKeynote Speaker: Efforts to expand pathway programs for vulnerable populations in Hematology; past successes and future directions \nBelinda Avalos\, MD \nAtrium Health \nAmerican Society of Hematology \n\n\n\n\n11:40 AM \n\n\nPredisposing biological factors and compounding barriers to care amongst Latino\, Hispanic and Spanish speaking patients with ALL \nJohn Molina\, MD \nCleveland Clinic Foundation \nCase Western Reserve University \n\n\n\n\n12:10 PM – 12:15 PM \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n12:15 PM \n\n\nDismantling barriers to access to care in the era of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors for chronic myelogenous leukemia \nDaniela Urueta-Portillo\, MD \nUT Health San Antonio \n\n\n\n\n12:45 PM – 2:00 PM \n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n\n\nAllogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: indications and barriers to transplant \n\n\n\n\n25 minutes \n\n\nSpeaker panel/Q+A \n\n\n\n\n10 minutes \n\n\nConcluding Remarks \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY!  \n 
URL:https://www.chicagomola.com/event/mola-cancer-inequities-symposium/
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