Joint Neurosurgery/Anesthesiology/Pathology/Surgery Grand Rounds

May 28, 2014

Duke North – Room 2002

The Inaugural Allan H. Friedman Lecture

7:00 – 7:50 a.m.

“The Keyhole Concept in Neurosurgery”

Charles Teo, AM, MBBS, FRACS

Conjoint Associate Professor

University of New South Wales

Sydney, Australia

Yeoh Ghim Seng Visiting Professor, NUH Singapore

Director, Centre for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

Founder, Cure for Life Foundation

Prince of Wales Private Hospital

Moderator:  John H. Sampson, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., M.H.Sc.

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Introduction

Theodore N. Pappas, M.D.

“MedBlue & Intellectual Property:  Developing Innovative Health Technologies with Commercial Potential”

Dennis Thomas, Ph.D.

Associate Director

Office of Licensing & Ventures

Duke University

Bud Nelson, Ph.D., JD

General Counsel

Chief Development Officer

MedBlue Incubator, Inc.

Solomon Aronson, M.D., M.B.A.

Professor, Duke University School of Medicine

Executive Vice Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology

Duke University

Moderator:  Dani Bolognesi, Ph.D.

Presenter Disclosure of Financial Relationships: Dr. Teo indicates that he is a Consultant for Aesculap, but has no personal/financial relationships to disclose which are relative to this activity.  Drs. Pappas, Sampson, Thomas, and Nelson indicate no financial relationships relative to the content presented and no personal/financial relationships to disclose which are relative to this activity.  Dr. Aronson indicates that he is a Consultant for The Medicine Company and a Principal for Acute Care Medical/Education.  Dr. Bolognesi indicates that he is a Stockholder and CEO for b3 bio, Inc., but has no personal/financial relationships to disclose which are relative to this activity.

RSS Activity Medical Director(s) Disclosure: Dr. Ranjan Sudan indicates he is a speaker for CineMed, but has no financial relationships relative to the content presented and no personal/financial relationships to disclose which are relative to this activity.

---Global Learning Objectives---

1. Review and discuss new advances in general surgery;
2. Present and discuss case studies, protocols, treatment guidelines and surgical/pathology report appropriate to General Surgery practice;
3. Review and discuss clinical research findings and other evidence from pertinent literature.

---Accreditation Information---

The Duke University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

---Unapproved Use Disclosure---

Duke School of Medicine requires CME faculty (speakers) to disclose to the attendees: 1) When products or procedures being discussed are off-label, unlabeled, experimental, and/or investigational (Not FDA approved) ; and 2) Any limitations on the information that is presented, such as data that are preliminary or that represent ongoing research, interim analyses, and /or unsupported opinion.  Faculty at this event may discuss information about pharmaceutical agents that is outside of U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved labeling.  This information is intended solely for continuing medical education, and is not intended to promote off-label use of these medications.  If you have any questions, contact the medical affairs department of the manufacturer for the most recent prescribing information.

---Credit Designation---

The Duke University School Of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

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