AGENDA *Agenda will be updated periodically as the structure and content of the conference is finalized.
Day One: Monday, December 15th
Physicians and Other Health Care Providers
Morning Session:
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7:00-8:00
8:00-8:15
Mitchel S. Berger, MD
Chair, Dept. of Neurosurgery, UCSF
Robert Knutzen, CEO PNA
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Continental breakfast and registration
Welcome
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8:15-9:00 a.m.
Sylvia Asa, MD |
Current state of hormonal affairs
Question and Answers (8:45-9:00) |
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9:00-9:45 a.m.
Shereen Ezzat, MD |
Most current testing and diagnostic methods and measurements: "What is reliable and what is not"
Question and Answers (9:30-9:45)
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9:45-10:00 |
Break |
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10:00-11:00 a.m.
Lewis Blevins, MD |
Ingredients needed to create a "Center of Excellence"
Question and Answers (10:45-11:00) |
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11:00-12:00 p.m.
Hosted Panel
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Panel Discussion led by Robert Knutzen regarding
"Center of Excellence"
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12:00-1:30 p.m. |
Break
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Afternoon Session:
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1:30-2:30 p.m.
Lewis Blevins, MD
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Medical treatments as a part of a "Team Approach"
Question and Answer (2:15-2:30)
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2:30-3:15 p.m.
Christina Bourne, Patient |
Seeking the help you need!
Question and Answer (3:00-3:15)
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3:15-3:30 p.m. |
Break |
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3:30-4:15 p.m.
Sandeep Kunwar, MD |
Latest Surgical Advances and Technologies
"Expanding Role of Neurosurgeons"
Question and Answer (4:00-4:15)
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4:15-5:00 p.m.
Daniel Kelly, MD |
Screening of the "At Risk" population - "What will be
required
and to whom is it addressed?" |
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5:00-6:00 p.m. |
Panel Discussion:
Lead Panel - Dr. Ezzat (leader), Dr. Blevins, Dr. Kunwar, Dr. Asa,
Dr. Aghi, Mr. Knutzen, Dr. Kelly, and Dr. Rogol
» Screening Process
» Testing and Diagnostic Measurements
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Day Two: Tuesday, December 16th
Patients, Families, and Health Care Providers
Morning Session:
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7:00-8:00 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast
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8:00-10:00 a.m.
Various physicians
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Round Table Discussions: Acromegaly, Cushings, Prolactinoma, Craniopharyngioma, Rathkes Cleft Cysts
Discussion will be led by various Physicians
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Manish Aghi, MD
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The rapidly growing number of DIAGNOSED pituitary disorders
Question and Answer (11:45-12:00)
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11:00-12:00 p.m.
Alan Rogol, MD
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Pediatric Issues |
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12:00-1:30 p.m.
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Break
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Afternoon Session:
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1:30-2:15 p.m.
Olegario D. Cantos VII
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Laws, Rules, and Regulations affecting Social Security Benefits to a Disabled Pituitary Patient. Also “how to AVOID falling into the disability trap”
Question and Answer (2:00-2:15)
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2:15-2:30
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Break
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2:30-3:30 p.m.
Daniel Prevedello, MD
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The Surgeon's Role in Insuring Testing and Follow Up after Surgery with an Endocrinologist
Questions and Answers (3:15-3:30)
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3:30-4:30 p.m.
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An Introductory Tour of the “NEW” PNA Website;
The Scott Hamilton Family Hormonal Health Center.
Inspired by Robert Knutzen, designed by MBox Design, developed by IDCubed, Inc. and managed by Debi Thompson of the PNA.
Presented by Aaron Huebner and Debi Thompson.
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4:30-6:00 p.m.
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Break
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6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Gentle Giant Awards Reception |
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7:00 p.m.
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Gentle Giant Awards Ceremony Dinner
honoring Scott Hamilton
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Day Three: Wednesday, December 17th
Patients and Families, Physicians and Other Health Care Providers
Morning Session:
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7:00-8:00 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast
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8:00-10:00 a.m.
Linda Rio, MFT
Robert Knutzen, PNA
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Workshop - Emotional and Mental Aspects of Pituitary Disease |
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10:00-11:00 a.m.
Ivan Ciric, MD
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Transsphenoidal Surgery - What Surgeons and Patients Should Know to Set the Stage for a Successful Outcome
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11:00-12:00 p.m.
Melinda Manos
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Importance of Education and Awareness
"Spreading the Word" |
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12:00-1:00 p.m.
Robert Knutzen
Guillermo Huesca
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Patient Experiences |
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~ End of Conference ~
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 One in Five...
Every city.
Every state.
Every country.
In the U.S. alone,
research statistics show us:
1 Million people are living with HIV
1 Million people are living with
Parkinson's Disease
1.3 Million adults were diagnosed
with cancer last year.
Number of people living with
pituitary/hormonal
disorders or disease?
An estimated total of 60 Million.
One in Five.
Is This Your Profile?
Or Profile of a Loved One?
Many patients are not
diagnosed for years, due to
overlooking a few of the
simple tell-tale symptoms
of a Pituitary Disorder:
√ headaches
√ Bi-polar, depression
√ mood / emotion swings
√ anger
√ loss of memory
√ loss of sleep
√ sexual dysfunction
√ eating disorders
- Anorexia
- Obesity
- Bulimia
- Weight Gain
√ lethargy
√ weakness in limbs
√ high blood pressure
√ Diabetes
√ infertility
√ irregular menses
√ lactating
√ unusual hair growth
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