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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.
Research Foundation Symposium 2026
Agenda
April 24, 2026
7:00 – 7:45 AM
Breakfast
Visit exhibits and poster displays
7:45 – 8:00 AM
Welcome Address
Dr. Joyce
Dr. Kazimuddin
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Keynote Lecture
Medical Therapy and Revascularization for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Disease: New Lessons from the CREST-2 Trial
Christopher Regan, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine)
Yale University
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Panel Discussion
Dr. Akbar
Dr. O’Keeffe
Dr. Grant
Dr. Stines
9:15 – 9:30 AM
Break
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Lecture
Discerning the Cause(s) of Exercise Intolerance: The Role of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Justin Canada, PhD, RCEP
Associate Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Poster Presentations and Discussion
Featuring lead authors
11:00 – 11:15 AM
Break
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Podium Presentations – Part I
(Specific speakers and topics to be determined)
Internal Medicine Resident
Transitional Year Resident
Cardiology Fellow
12:15 – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 – 1:15 PM
Poster Award Presentations
1:15 – 2:15 PM
Lecture
Pulmonary Hypertension for the General Practitioner
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
(Specific speakers and topics to be determined)
UK College of Medicine Student
Surgery Resident
OB/Gyn Resident
Pulmonology Fellow
3:30 – 3:45 PM
Closing Remarks & Podium Presentation Award
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 ParticipationUK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 5.00 hour(s) of participation.