“The future of vaginal microbiome interventions” and “Targeting the immune response at the cervicovaginal interface to prevent preterm birth” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Dr. Mitchell presented on “The future of vaginal microbiome interventions.”  Dr. Sykes presented on “Targeting the immune response at the cervicovaginal interface to prevent preterm birth.” Pre ..read more

Faculty Transition Webinar Series Session 3 "Health of Your Wealth: Retiring against a backdrop of change" The Faculty Transition Webinar Series sponsored by the Office for Senior Faculty Affairs addresses the many elements that come into play as faculty move toward retirement. This third session addressed the financial aspect of retirement. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to: Provide a financial check-up for physicians in their 50’s and 60’s to help ensure they are on track for a successful retirement transition. Discuss advanced strategies to he ..read more

“Role of branched-chain amino acid catabolism in healthy and injured kidney“ The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Sian E. Piret, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participan ..read more

“Understanding the Natural History of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Insights from a Prospective Cohort, Project Viva”  “The genetics of type 2 diabetes in youth: Where we are and the road ahead” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Dr. Whooten presented on “Understanding the Natural History of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Insights from a Prospective Cohort, Project Viva.”&nb ..read more

“Pediatric Heart Health: 4 High Impact Topics for General Pediatricians and Pediatric Cardiologists“ The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Hanano Watanabe, MD, MS, Assistant Professor and General Pediatric Cardiologist, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, particip ..read more

“Emerging Role of Contrast Enhanced Mammography” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures offer the opportunity for women faculty from outside institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars to present on their expertise, either alone or in tandem with an Anne Klibanski Scholar. Presenter: Tali Amir, MD, Director, Breast Imaging Bergen, Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center. She is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with specialized training in breast imaging. She practices at MSK Bergen in New Jersey ..read more

“Enhancing the detection and treatment of anxiety disorders in autistic youth”“Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in Williams Syndrome” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Dr. Kerns will present on “Enhancing the detection and treatment of anxiety disorders in autistic youth.”  Dr. Thom will present on “Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in Williams Syndrome.”  ..read more

“Attention to Detail: High-Resolution Bone Imaging and Bariatric Surgery" The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Presenters: Galateia Kazakia, PhD, Associate Professor in Residence in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco Elaine Yu, MD, MMSc, Assistant Professor in Medicine, Endocrine Unit, MGH/HMS Learning Objectives: Upon ..read more

Faculty Transition Webinar Series 3 Mid to late career for highly motivated individuals can be a time of stress and transition, but also a chance to reflect, re-energize, and reimagine work and life. Recent research in the fields of life span development and positive psychology highlights that the old paradigm and mindset of gradual decline into the retirement years is no longer accurate or helpful. In this webinar, Stephanie and Russ shared a high-level roadmap as well as practical first steps participants can take to move towards higher levels of intentionality and fulfillment in the mid to ..read more

“Relative Hormone Deficiencies in Obesity” The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas. Presenters: Katherine N. Bachmann, MD, MSCI, Endocrinologist and Clinical Researcher, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Nashville VA Medical Center Laura E. Dichtel, MD, MHS, Endocrinologist, Neuroendocrine and Pituitary Clinical Center, MGH Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this ..read more