Western Kentucky Heart and Lung Research Foundation Symposium

April 24, 2026

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The Western Kentucky Heart and Lung Research Foundation Symposium gathers nationally recognized speakers and offers a chance to highlight research activities happening in south-central Kentucky. The full-day symposium will cover topics relevant to numerous specialties, including, but not limited to, cardiology, pulmonology, surgery, internal medicine, and more. National speakers will provide updates on carotid artery disease, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and pulmonary hypertension. Local research will be showcased through dedicated poster presentation sessions. Eight graduate medical learners will present research topics during 15-minute podium presentations.

 

Target Audience

The target audience includes medical students, residents in internal medicine, surgery, and OB/GYN, transitional-year residents, cardiology and critical care fellows, physicians, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, radiologic technologists, and administrative staff.

Learning Objectives

After the completion of this symposium, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze the latest evidence-based updates on carotid artery disease, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and pulmonary hypertension presented at the symposium.
  • Evaluate multidisciplinary strategies for managing heart and lung diseases across cardiology, pulmonology, surgery, and internal medicine.
  • Critique the research methodologies discussed in the poster and podium sessions.
  • Present original research findings clearly and in a well-organized scientific format during podium or poster sessions.
  • Integrate regional research initiatives into national discussions on cardiovascular and pulmonary health.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.00 ACPE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This knowledge-based activity will award 5.00 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. Course JA-UAN Number: JA0000312-9999-26-022-L01-P

  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 5.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5.00 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 5.00 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

  • 5.00 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 5.00 hour(s) of participation.
Course opens: 
02/23/2026
Course expires: 
06/23/2026
Event starts: 
04/24/2026 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/24/2026 - 5:00pm EDT
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Western Kentucky Heart & Lung Research Foundation Symposium

Bowling Green, Kentucky
April 24, 2026

Agenda

7:00 – 7:45 AM
Breakfast & Exhibits
Visit sponsor exhibits and research posters

7:45 – 8:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dr. Joyce and Dr. Kazimuddin

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Keynote Address

Medical Therapy and Revascularization for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Disease: New Lessons from the CREST-2 Trial
Speaker: Christopher Regan, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine), Yale University

9:00 – 9:20 AM

Panel Discussion

  • Muhammad Shoaib Akbar, MD, FACC, FSCAI
    Interventional Cardiologist; Vice President, WKHL Research Foundation & Educational Trust;
    Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky College of Medicine;
    Program Director, Cardiology Fellowship Program

  • Brian Grant, MD
    Vascular Surgeon, Med Center Health Heart, Lung & Vascular Surgeons

  • Ian Stines, MD
    Vascular Surgeon, Med Center Health Heart, Lung & Vascular Surgeons

9:20 – 9:30 AM
Break

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Scientific Session

Discerning the Cause(s) of Exercise Intolerance: The Role of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Speaker: Justin Canada, PhD, RCEP
Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Poster Presentations & Discussion

Featuring lead authors

11:00 – 11:15 AM
Break

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Podium Presentations – Part I

  • 11:15 – 11:30 AM: Joseph Beckman, MD – Internal Medicine Resident

  • 11:30 – 11:45 AM: Transitional Year Resident

  • 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Carlos Gaibor, MD – Cardiology Fellow

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 – 1:15 PM

Poster Award Winner Presentations

1:15 – 2:15 PM

Clinical Session

Pulmonary Hypertension for the General Practitioner
Speaker: Zachary Fulkerson, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Indiana University

2:15 – 2:30 PM
Break

2:30 – 3:30 PM

Podium Presentations – Part II

  • 2:30 – 2:45 PM: University of Kentucky College of Medicine Student

  • 2:45 – 3:00 PM: Stephanie Bouchard, MD – Surgery Resident

  • 3:00 – 3:15 PM: Abby Hurt, MD – OB/GYN Resident

  • 3:15 – 3:30 PM: John Westfall, MD – Pulmonology Fellow

3:30 – 3:45 PM
Closing Remarks & Podium Presentation Award

3:45 PM
Adjournment

Planner(s)

Kaitlin Banasiewicz, Kaitlin Banasiewicz, PhD, MSN, RN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

MaKenzie Boysen

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Alex Dingle

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Emily Jewell, Emily Jewell, BS MMS, C-TAGME

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Melinda Joyce, Pharm.D., FAPhA, FACHE

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Mohammed Kazimuddin

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kent Lewis

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

John Michael Mills, BS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Deanna Morris

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Christopher Regan, Christopher Regan, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jodie Robinson

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Missy Travelsted, DNP, FNP-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Aseem Vashist, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Joseph Beckman

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Stephanie Bouchard, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Justin Canada, PhD, RCEP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Zachary Fulkerson, MD. PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Carlos Gaibor, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Brian Grant, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jenna Howard

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Abigail Hurt

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Ian Stines, MD, FSVS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

John Westfall, DO, MS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Emory Wilds

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CME

This live activity is designated for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CPE

This knowledge-based activity will award 5 contact hours (0.005 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers.

CNE

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5 nursing contact hours.

Participation

UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 5 hours of participation.

Available Credit

  • 5.00 ACPE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This knowledge-based activity will award 5.00 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. Course JA-UAN Number: JA0000312-9999-26-022-L01-P

  • 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This Live activity is designated for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 5.00 ANCC (UK Healthcare CECentral)

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5.00 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 5.00 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 5.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit(s) for learning and change.

  • 5.00 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 5.00 hour(s) of participation.
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