As part of the Genetics and Genomics Seminar Series, Ivan Moskowitz, M.D., Ph.D will present “Gene Regulatory Networks in Cardiac Development and Homeostasis.” Dr. Moskowitz is an associate professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pathology & Human Genetics from the University of Chicago in Chicago, IL. He will present on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Finley Conference CenterTarget Audience: UAB Broader Genetics Community
OBJECTIVES: After attending this session, participants should be able to understand:
1. Understand the requirement for cilia-based Hedgehog signaling for cardiac morphogenesis.
2. Understand the requirement for lineage specific transcription factors such as Tbx5 in cardiac morphogenesis.
3. Understand the transcriptional logic regulating cardiac conduction
4. Understand the gene regulatory architecture for cardiac rhythm robustness
There is no commercial support for this session.Sponsored for CME credit by UAB Division of CME
The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to pro- vide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this Regularly Scheduled series for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of Alabama School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.