{"id":4605,"date":"2016-09-02T00:02:55","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T04:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pcoschallenge.org\/symposium\/atlanta\/?page_id=4605"},"modified":"2017-09-13T22:09:32","modified_gmt":"2017-09-14T02:09:32","slug":"2017-agenda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pcoschallenge.org\/symposium\/atlanta\/2017-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"PCOS Symposium Atlanta \u2013 2017 Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"
*<\/strong> This is a tentative agenda which is subject to change.<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Saturday, September 16, 2017 | 8:45 AM – 5:00 PMGeorgia Tech<\/span><\/div>
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8:15 AM<\/span><\/div>

REGISTRATION OPENS<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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8:45 AM<\/span><\/div>

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY<\/strong> with Host Omega Phi Alpha<\/p>\n

\"PCOS<\/a><\/div>\n

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9:00 AM<\/span><\/div>

Intro; Meet & Greet — Sasha Ottey, MHA<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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9:05 AM<\/span><\/div>

How PCOS Challenge is Changing the Future for Women and Girls with PCOS — Sasha Ottey, MHA<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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9:15 AM<\/span><\/div>

PCOS, An Overview: From 1935 to Now — Ricardo Azziz, MD, MPH<\/strong>
Our understanding of what is PCOS began in 1935 with three crucial observations, and has continued with the focus and hard work of many scientists and clinicians. We review progress in understanding PCOS since 1935.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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9:35 AM<\/span><\/div>

PCOS Throughout a Woman’s Lifespan — Katherine Sherif, MD<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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9:55 AM<\/span><\/div>

BREAK<\/strong> || Exhibitor Booths | Book Signings | Raffle Tickets<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

10:25 AM<\/span><\/div>

BREAKOUT SESSION #1<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Option 1<\/span><\/div>

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Practical Strategies for PCOS Friendly Nutrition —
Martha McKittrick, RD<\/strong>
Get the nuts and bolts of nutrition for PCOS and learn practical strategies on how to incorporate it into your busy life. Nutrition & lifestyle tips to tame carb cravings, decrease insulin resistance and inflammation will also be discussed.<\/div>\n

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Option 2<\/span><\/div>

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Exercise and Stress Reduction for Improved Health in Women & Girls with PCOS — Maria Horstmann, CPT, IRC<\/strong>
A dynamic discussion about the relationship between insulin resistance, stress, mental health and movement. Learn how exercise can improve insulin sensitivity, decision-making abilities, and help manage negative \u201cmental chatter.\u201d<\/div>\n

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11:15 AM<\/span><\/div>

BREAKOUT SESSION #2<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Option 1<\/span><\/div>

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An Integrative Approach to Care for Women and Girls with PCOS — Fiona McCulloch, ND<\/strong>
Different types of medical practice offer solutions for the pieces of the puzzle that make up PCOS. Learn how an integrative approach optimizes health care for women and get the latest research on nutrition, and integrative medicine for PCOS. <\/div>\n

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Option 2<\/span><\/div>

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Popular Supplements for PCOS — Angela Grassi, RD, LDN<\/strong>
Learn about how nutrition supplements can improve PCOS. Tips on taking supplements, what to look for, and optimal amounts will be discussed.<\/div>\n

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Option 3<\/span><\/div>

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Real Talk About How PCOS Affects Our Relationships —
A PCOS Patient Group Talk<\/strong>
Partners and singles share how they navigate the complications of PCOS in their relationships. Mature topics will be discussed. (Parental Advisory 18+)<\/div>\n

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12:05 PM<\/span><\/div>

LUNCH<\/strong> — Exhibitor Booths | Book Signings | Raffle Tickets<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

1:05 PM<\/span><\/div>

AWARDS PRESENTATION<\/strong> | Raffle Drawing\/Prizes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

1:20 PM<\/span><\/div>

BREAKOUT SESSION #3<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Option 1<\/span><\/div>

<\/p>\n

Hair Removal Options for Women with PCOS —
Mary Spivey-Just, CPE<\/strong>
Learn about hair removal methods for unwanted hair caused by PCOS.<\/div>\n

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Option 2<\/span><\/div>

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The Latest in PCOS Research — Ricardo Azziz, MD, MPH<\/strong>
There have been a number of new conceptual, pathophysiologic, and therapeutic discoveries and observation in the past five years, which we will review. Learn about current advancements and challenges in PCOS research from one of the world’s most recognizable researchers in the field.<\/div>\n

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2:10 PM<\/span><\/div>

BREAKOUT SESSION #4<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Option 1<\/span><\/div>

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PCOS and Your Fertility — Jim Toner, MD, PhD<\/strong>
Learn about how PCOS affects your fertility and current recommendations for improving your chances of conceiving and giving birth to healthy babies.<\/div>\n

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Option 2<\/span><\/div>

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Preventing Diabetes and Heart Disease in PCOS —
Katherine Sherif, MD<\/strong><\/div>\n

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3:00 PM<\/span><\/div>

BREAK<\/strong> || Exhibitor Booths | Book Signings | Raffle Drawing\/Prizes | Bolt for PCOS Early Packet Pickup and Late Registration<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

3:30 PM<\/span><\/div>

PCOS Town Hall<\/strong>
This town hall meeting includes panel discussions, Q&A and is the best opportunity for PCOS patients, their parents, partners and other supporters to share the effects PCOS has had on their lives and their loved one’s lives. Share the good, bad and ugly about PCOS. This is your opportunity to tell researchers, doctors and other healthcare professionals what is important to you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

4:50 PM<\/span><\/div>

CLOSING REMARKS AND GRAND PRIZE DRAWING<\/strong> —
Sasha Ottey, MHA<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

5:00 PM<\/span><\/div>

ADJOURN<\/strong> — Sasha Ottey, MHA<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n

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