Conference Coverage

Guest: Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C Despite advances in targeted topical therapies for atopic dermatitis, significant gaps remain in treatment access and options for patients at both ends of the age spectrum. Join Andrew Mastro, physician assistant at the Illinois Dermatology Institute and DeNova Research in Chicago, as he explores the challenges of treating infants and older adults, barriers to access...

Guest: Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C In atopic dermatitis, the timing of itch relief and visible skin improvement can make all the difference in how patients perceive their response to topical JAK inhibitor therapy. Andrew Mastro, physician assistant at the Illinois Dermatology Institute and DeNova Research in Chicago, shares his approach to translating clinical trial data into practical counseling stra...

Guest: Mariam Iqneibi, MD Persistent itching in children with atopic dermatitis can disrupt sleep, impair quality of life, and contribute to recurring flares. Join Dr. Mariam Iqneibi as she discusses practical strategies for breaking the itch-scratch cycle through effective inflammation control, proactive maintenance therapy, and gentle skincare. She's a pediatric dermatologist at Cincinnati Child...

Guest: Mariam Iqneibi, MD For kids with atopic dermatitis, the itch-scratch cycle can perpetuate inflammation, damage the skin barrier, and significantly impact quality of life. Join Dr. Mariam Iqneibi, pediatric dermatologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, as she explores the mechanisms driving the itch...

Guest: John W. Ostrominski, MD, MPH Prediabetes may signal more than the future development of diabetes; it can also provide an opportunity to identify and address cardiovascular risk earlier. Here to recap his presentation at the 2026 European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting is Dr. John Ostrominski, preventive cardiologist and obesity medicine specialist at Brigham and Women'...

Guest: John Cho, MD, PhD, FRCPC Could lower doses of radiation help optimize immune response in mesothelioma? Dr. John Cho joins us to explain how tailoring radiation to a tumor’s inflammatory and immunogenic characteristics could help modulate antitumor immunity while reducing the potential for fibrosis and treatment-related toxicity. Dr. Cho is a radiation oncologist at the Princess Margaret Can...

Guest: Edward Phelps, PhD Despite advances in type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, key questions remain about disease progression, immune mechanisms, and the optimal timing of intervention. Here to explore how immunology and islet research could help address these knowledge gaps is Dr. Edward Phelps. He’s an Associate Professor in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering at the...

Guest: Vira Kravets, PhD Cellular interactions within pancreatic islets may provide important insights into the early stages and pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes (T1D). Tune in to hear Dr. Vira Kravets share research she presented at the 2026 European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting, which focused on how alpha-beta cell proximity influences GLP-1R-mediated communication as well...

Guest: Edward Phelps, PhD Residual beta cells may persist after a type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis, but how well do they continue to function? Tune in to hear Dr. Edward Phelps discuss research he presented at the 2026 European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting that examined glucose-stimulated calcium responses in living pancreatic tissue from donors with recent-onset T1D. He exp...

Guest: Laura Chiavaroli, PhD How might diet and exercise influence metabolic outcomes among patients taking GLP-1 medicines? To find out, we recently spoke with Dr. Laura Chiavaroli, who discussed this topic at the 2026 European Association for the Study of Diabetes Annual Meeting. She shares emerging evidence on combining lifestyle interventions with GLP-1 therapy and highlights where gaps in res...

Guest: Elise Shalowitz, MS New research is examining the relationship between gynecologic surgery and heart failure in women. Learn more about how surgery type and timing were associated with heart failure risk with Elise Shalowitz, a Principal Clinical Research Professional at the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine.

Guest: Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FSBM Even well-intentioned conversations about tobacco use can leave patients feeling judged and potentially less willing to engage in lung cancer screening, follow-up, or cessation support. Tune in as Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa shares practical strategies for fostering more supportive, patient-centered conversations that reduce stigma and keep the d...

Guest: Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN, FSBM For patients who smoke or have a history of smoking, seeking lung cancer screening can mean confronting more than the fear of a diagnosis; it can also mean anticipating blame and judgment. Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa joins us to share how tobacco-related stigma and nihilism can discourage screening, honest conversations, and follow-up care. Learn...

Guest: M. Melih Dogan, MD What does current evidence tell us about subcutaneous lipoprotein(a)-lowering therapies? Find out as Dr. M. Melih Dogan shares findings from a recent meta-analysis examining their efficacy, safety, and effects on key lipid parameters, along with the limitations that remain as larger clinical trials continue. He's a Postdoctoral Researcher at East Carolina University Heart...

Guest: Jonathon B. Cohen, MD, MS As chemotherapy-free approaches for mantle cell lymphoma continue to evolve, important questions remain about how best to incorporate them into clinical practice. Here to help shed light on the key unknowns surrounding patient selection, treatment sequencing, and the potential implications of using targeted and immune therapies in the frontline setting is Dr. Jonat...

Guest: Triparna Sen, PhD The 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) is bringing together leaders, emerging investigators, and educational opportunities from across the lung cancer field. Dr. Triparna Sen sat down with us to share her perspective on how early-career clinicians and researchers can get the most out of their WCLC experience. She's the Max Morehouse Endowed Chair in Cancer Researc...

Guest: Triparna Sen, PhD The 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) is set to spotlight pivotal research that could inform the next chapter of lung cancer care. Dr. Triparna Sen previews key phase III trials across small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, including emerging data on antibody-drug conjugates, targeted therapies, MRI surveillance, and adjuvant treatment, as well as sessions fo...

Guest: Triparna Sen, PhD How does the immune microenvironment change as EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma develops treatment resistance and undergoes histologic transformation? In a recent study, multiomic spatial findings revealed broad immune suppression following transformation, including changes in T cells and immunosuppressive macrophages. Learn more with Dr. Triparna Sen, who shared these new...

Guest: Bruno Batinica, MD Could multimodal AI help identify patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) who might otherwise go undiagnosed? Dr. Bruno Batinica, a Postdoctoral Associate at the Yale School of Medicine, joins us to share early findings from the TRACE-AI study, including AI-enabled model performance across diverse health systems, the potential value of combining modal...

Guest: Bruno Batinica, MD Earlier recognition of ATTR-CM remains a challenge, but emerging applications of AI could offer a new way to raise clinical suspicion. Dr. Bruno Batinica, a Postdoctoral Associate at the Yale School of Medicine, explores how AI models could identify patterns in ECG and echocardiography that may help flag patients for further evaluation.

Guest: Noel Bairey Merz, MD Cardiovascular risk in women can emerge well before older age, but traditional approaches to risk assessment may overlook sex-specific factors in patients under 65. Dr. Noel Bairey Merz joins us to share how tools such as the PREVENT score and coronary artery calcium scoring, along with obstetric history and female-dominant conditions, can help us identify elevated risk...

Guest: Scott D. Isaacs, MD FACP, FACE For patients with diabetes, effective care requires more than just lowering A1C. Dr. Scott Isaacs joins us to discuss the importance of incorporating comorbidities into care and strategies for systematic screening and follow-up. He’s the Immediate Past President of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Emo...

Guest: Scott D. Isaacs, MD FACP, FACE For patients with type 2 diabetes, the latest American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) guidance supports tailoring hypertension treatment to individual risk profiles. Dr. Scott Isaacs joins us to review updated blood pressure targets, first-line therapies, and management considerations for patients at increased risk. He's the Immediate Past Presid...

Host: Marshall Miller Guest: Ami R. Patel From fracture liaison services to menopause care, the 2026 Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO) covered the latest advances and interdisciplinary strategies in bone health. Join Marshall Miller and Ami Patel, Vice President of Science and Education at the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, for a recap of this year's meeting.

Guest: Carel le Roux, MBChB, MSC, FRCP, FRCPath, PhD New findings from the SYNCHRONIZE-1 trial reveal that survodutide's impact extends beyond weight reduction, with a demonstrated decrease in liver fat and meaningful improvements across multiple markers of metabolic health in patients without type 2 diabetes. Dr. Carel le Roux joins us to share the efficacy and safety data and explore what these...