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Department of Medicine

Section Grand Rounds

Master
Content

Section Grand Rounds 2022

Date

Topic

Speaker(s)

April 27

Hem/Onc: NF-kB-Regulated Immunity in the Macroenvironment of Pancreatic Cancer-Induced Cachexia

Denis Guttridge, Ph.D.
April 27 Nephrology: Pros and Cons of Noninferiority Trials: The Case of Cardiovascular Outcomes Trials in CKD Anemia Wolfgang C. Winkelmayer, M.D., MPH, ScD, FASN
April 25

iQuESt: Clinical Care Needs and Experiences for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury Identifying as LGBTQ+

B. Jenny Kiratli, Ph.D.
April 18

iQuESt: Introduction to Economic Evaluation in Healthcare

Suja S. Rajan, Ph.D., MHA, M.S.
April 13

Nephrology: Update on Coronary Heart Disease Screening before Kidney Transplant

Xingxing S. Cheng, M.D., MS
April 11 iQuESt: An Open Clinical Trial Building upon Lessons Learned: Reducing Barriers to Accessing Mental Healthcare for Two Spirit, Transgender, and Nonbinary People of Color Stephanie L. Budge, Ph.D., LP
April 4 iQuESt: Communications 101 Maureen Dyman, Anna Kiappes, Graciela Gutierrez
March 28

iQuESt: Introduction to CLAMP – A Comprehensive Clinical NLP Toolkit

Jingqi Wang
March 23 Nephrology: Deep Learning in Nephrology Carl Walther, M.D., MS, FASN
March 18 Hem/Onc: Getting Around the Traditional Endoscopic Dead End: Novel Procedures to Address Biliary and Luminal Structures Wasif M. Abidi, M.D., Ph.D.
March 7 iQuESt: Evaluation of National VA Video Connect Data During the COVID-19 Pandemic Anthony E. Ecker, Ph.D.; Julianna B. Hogan, Ph.D.
March 2 Nephrology: Kidney Biopsy Conference Amanda Tchakarov, M.D.
Feb. 28

iQuESt: Implementation and Evaluation of “Calibrate Dx: A Resource to Improve Diagnostic Decisions” (An AHRQ RO1 Proposal)

Ashley N.D. Meyer, Ph.D.
Jan. 19

Nephrology: A New Technique to Prevent Ischemic Transplant Kidney Injury Using Electric Energy to Preserve Na/K Pump Activities

Lei Wang, Ph.D.
Content
Section Grand Rounds 2021
DateTopicSpeaker(s)
Dec. 17Hem/Onc: Psychological Impacts on RacismDr. Erlanger “Earl” Turner
Dec. 15Nephrology: Covid-19 Vaccine and Kidney TransplantationDr. Venkat Ramanathan
Dec. 13iQuESt: Advancing Implementation Science Research and Practice through Innovation and CollaborationDr. Maria E. Fernandez
Dec. 6IQuESt: Reimagining the Emergency DepartmentDr. Vidya Eswaran
Dec. 3Endo: Grand Rounds Talk with our Endocrine FellowsDr. Ruaa Al-Ward, Dr. Claudia Bustamante, Deepika Fnu
Dec. 2Geriatrics: Geriatrics Co-ManagementDr. Houman Javedan
Dec. 1Infectious Diseases: UT Adults, BTGH, MD Anderson Transplant 
Dec. 1Pulmonary: Aging Imparts Cell-Autonomous Dysfunction to Regulatory T-Cells During Recovery from Influenza PneumoniaRe. Luisa Morales-Nebreda
Dec. 1Nephrology: Kidney Biopsy ConferenceDr. Amanda Tchakarov
Nov. 29IQuESt: Encouraging Serious Illness Conversations in the Inpatient SettingDr. Myrna Serna
Nov. 19Endo: Primary Aldosteronism: At the Tipping PointDr. John Funder
Nov. 17Pulmonary: CPC: Patient with Pulmonary Nodular InfiltratesDr. Prasad Manian
Nov. 17Nephrology: Diversity and Inclusion in Kidney TransplantationDr. Horacio Adrogue
Nov. 17Infectious Diseases: Citywide Infectious Diseases ConferenceDrs. Jesica Rodriguez, Theresa Sepulveda, Jeffrey Starke
Nov. 15IQuESt: HSR&D Scientific Merit Review Board PanelDrs. Drew Helmer, Sylvia Hysong
Nov. 10Pulmonary: Valves…Not Just for the Heart Anymore!Dr. Melhem Imad
Nov. 10Nephrology: Oxalate and the Visiting ProfessorDr. Edward Weinman
Nov. 10Infectious Diseases: Citywide Infectious Diseases ConferenceDr. Melissa O'Neal, Dr. Anthony Aldana
Nov. 8IQuESt: Workforce Determinants of Healthcare QualityDr. Maja Djukic
Nov. 5Endo: The Gut-Bone Axis. How the Gut Communicates with BoneDr. Roberto Pacifici
Nov. 4Geriatrics: Urinary Incontinence in Older AdultsDr. Alayne Markland
Nov. 3Pulmonary: Evaluation of Airborne Hazards Concerns among VeteransDr. Drew Helmer
Nov. 1IQuESt: Evidence at the Point of Care: Clinical Decision Support Tools and UsabilityDr. Thomas McGinn
Oct. 29Endo: Changing the Conversation from 'Chronic Disease' to 'Chronic Health'Dr. Luigi Fontana
Oct. 27Pulmonary: Improving Outbreak Response from Ebola to COVID-19Dr. William Fischer
Oct. 20Nephrology: Intra-Dialytic HypotensionDr. Finnian McCausland
Oct. 18IQuESt: Increasing Access to Evidence-Based Behavioral Treatments for People with Chronic DiseasesDr. Kathryn Kanzler
Oct. 7Geriatrics: Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure Regulation in Older AdultsLewis Lipsitz, M.D.
Oct. 4IQuESt: Pregnancies Complicated by Surgical Fetal AnomaliesAlice King
Sept. 27IQuESt: Delivery of NAFLD Care: Bridging the Gap Between Patients and ProvidersYamini Natarajan, M.D.
Sept. 20IQuESt: Norton Rose Fulbright Award Update: Navigating the New FormatSylvia Hysong, Ph.D.
Sept. 16GI: Case PresentationsSara Marucci, M.D.; Kati Choi, M.D.
Sept. 13IQuESt: Getting Ready for NIH Open Data Requirements: Indexing IQuESt/SCMIRECC DatasetsAlexander Uzdavines, Ph.D.
Sept. 9GI: Physician Advocacy and Why It's ImportantYamini Natarajan, M.D.; Richa Shukla, M.D.; Avi Ketwaroo, M.D.
Sept. 2Geriatrics: Prostate Cancer Screening in 2021: Current Evidence ReviewMichael Brooks, M.D.
Aug. 30IQuESt: A Hybrid Type 1 Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Implementation Strategy of a Novel Neurogenic Bladder Management Intervention: Part 2Felicia Skelton, M.D.
Aug. 5Geriatrics: Lifestyle Intervention Approaches for Older Adults with ObesityDennis Villareal, M.D.
June 17GI: A Practical Introduction to Team-Based LearningJessica Davila, Ph.D.
June 7IQuESt: Harnessing the HER to Identify and Intervene on Diagnostic Uncertainty in Primary CareAshley Meyer, Ph.D.
June 3Geriatrics: Alzheimer's Disease Biomarkers, Risk Reduction & Disease Modifying TherapiesZaldy Tan, M.D.
June 3GI: Autoimmune Hepatitis: A Comprehensive UpdateJohn Vierling, M.D.
May 24IQuESt: CDA Application: Missed Opportunities for Barrett's Esophagus Screening and Early Diagnosis of Esophageal AdenocarcinomaTheresa Nguyen Wenker, M.D.
May 17IQuESt: Becoming a Clinical Molecular EpidemiologistEva Clark, M.D.
May 13GI: Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: Call to ActionFasiha Kanwal, M.D.
May 10IQuESt: Games for Health: Expanding Access to Care for Veterans with DisabilitiesHilary Touchett, Ph.D.
May 3IQuESt: Medical Psychology and Beyond: Evaluation and Equity in Health Professions CollaborationsJoshua Hamer, Ph.D.
April 29GI: Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies: A New FrontierJoe Krill, M.D.
April 26IQuESt: Dissemination of an Antibiotic Stewardship Intervention Across VHA: AHRQ R18 PlanningBarbara W. Trautner, M.D., Ph.D.
April 19IQuESt: A Hybrid Type I Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Implementation Strategy of a Novel Neurogenic Bladder Management InterventionFelicia Skelton, M.D., M.S.
April 15GI: Grand RoundsAlsadiq Al-Hillan, M.D.; Sundus Bhatti, M.D.
April 12IQuESt: Introduction to Economic Evaluation in HealthcareSuja S. Rajan, MHA, M.S., Ph.D.
April 8GI: POEM (Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy): The New Standard of CareSalmaan Jawaid, M.D.
April 5HSR: A CSR&D Grant Application: Polysomnography and Home Sleep Testing as an Early Risk Factor to Predict Cognitive Decline Using Natural Language ProcessingSara Nowakowski, Ph.D., CBSM, DBSM; Javad Razjouyan, Ph.D., MSc Eng
March 25GI: Grand RoundsManreet Kaur, M.D.
March 8HSR: Virtual Rehabilitation in Cirrhosis: A Hybrid Type 1 Randomized Clinical Trial ProposalRuben Hernaez, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D.; Jan A. Lindsay, Ph.D.
March 5HSR: Nudging Provider Adoption of Clinical Decision SupportSafiya Richardson, M.D., M.P.H.
March 4HSR: From Pills and Procedures to Services and Equipment: A Geriatrician's JourneyKenneth Lam, M.D
Feb. 25GI: Grand RoundsPatrick Harris, M.D.; Syed Tasleem, M.D.
Feb. 24HSR: Health without Papers: Immigration, Citizenship and Health in the 21st CenturyBrian Tuohy, Ph.D.
Feb. 18HSR: From Pills & Procedures to Services & Equipment: A Geriatrician's JourneyKenneth Lam, M.D.
Feb. 17HSR: Health without Papers: Immigration, Citizenship, and Health in the 21st CenturyBrian Tuohy, Ph.D.
Feb. 11GI: Grand RoundsTariq Salim, M.D.; Juan Gomez, M.D.
Feb. 9HSR: Mental Health: Physical Health and InterventionsLize Tibirica de Carvalho, M.S.
Feb. 4GI Grand Rounds – Case PresentationsSrikar Mapakshi, M.D.; Talha Qureshi, M.D.
Feb. 2HSR: Like Ripples from Pebbles: The Interplay of Individual and Environmental Factors on Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNicholas Smith, Ph.D.
Jan. 29Hem/Onc: Leading Houston Through a Time of Racial Tension While Managing a PandemicMayor Sylvester Turner
Jan. 28GI Grand Rounds – Case PresentationsAhana Sen, M.D.; Kati Choi, M.D.
Jan. 21GI Grand Rounds – Those Who Can Do, Teach: The Gastroenterology Fellow as Clinician EducatorRollin George, M.D.
Jan. 11HSR: Fulbright Workshop PanelJeffrey A. Cully, Ph.D.; Sylvia J. Hysong, Ph.D.; Salim S. Virani, M.D.
Jan. 7HSR: Improving Equity and Access to Subspecialty Care: Lessons from the VA Healthcare SystemBhavika Kaul, M.D.
Jan. 4HSR: Quality Concerns in Nursing Homes that Predominantly Serve Residents with Serious Mental IllnessDylan Jester, MPH, Ph.D. Candidate
Content
Section Grand Rounds 2020
DateTopicSpeaker
Dec. 16HSR: Mis(sed) Diagnosis: Physician Decision Making and ADHDKelli Marquardt, Ph.D.
Dec. 14HSR: Job Talk: Exploring Rurality as a Diversity Factor in the Implementation of Virtual TreatmentsStephanie Day, Ph.D.
Dec. 9BTGIM: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Substance use DisordersColleen Keough, M.D., M.P.H.
Dec. 7HSR: Job Talk: Increasing Engagement of African American Veterans in Tobacco Cessation TreatmentDarius Dawson, Ph.D.
Nov. 30HSR: Partisan Control, Institutional Design, and State & Local COVID-19 Policy ResponsesPatrick O’Mahen, M.D.
Nov. 16HSR: Simulation for Surgical Quality Improvement Through Reduction of Human Performance DeficiencyJames Suliburk, M.D.
Nov. 12GI: Grand RoundsRollin George, M.D., Emily Mao, M.D.
Oct. 28PCCSM: Health Consequences and Management of Sleep DeprivationSara Nowakowski, Ph.D., C.B.S.M., D.B.S.M.
Oct. 28BTGIM: Leveraging Local, Regional, and National Opportunities for Faculty Educator DevelopmentSandra Haudek, M.S., Ph.D.
Oct. 19HSR: Cultural Humility in Medical PracticeAli Abbas Asghar-Ali, M.D.
Oct. 14BTGIM: Intimate Partner Violence: Health Professionals’ Role in Addressing a Crisis within the COVID-19 CrisisRola El-Serag, M.D.; Joslyn Fisher, M.D., M.P.H.; Cara Foldes, M.D., M.P.H.
Oct. 7PCCSM: CTEPH: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies in 2020Kim M. Kerr, M.D.
Oct. 5HSR: Development of a Patient-Centered Return-To-Activity Program for Patients Undergoing Abdominal SurgeryMichele M. Loor, M.D.
Oct. 1GI: Grand Rounds - Visiting ProfessorKati Choi, M.D., Sarah Marucci, M.D.
Sept. 30PCCSM: A Fresh Look at Asthma: From Phenotypes and Endotypes to Novel Targets of Therapy Nicola A. Hanania, M.D., M.S., F.C.C.P., F.A.C.P., F.R.C.P.(C), F.E.R.S.
Sept. 28IQuESt HSR: On Complexity and the Emergence of Suicidal BehaviorCraig J. Bryan, Psy.D., A.B.P.P.
Sept. 24GI: A Moment of Racial Reckoning?: How Physicians can be part of a Movement, Not a MomentDr. Monique Jindal, M.D.
Sept. 23PCCSM: Reversing Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress in Aging, and the Impact on Aging Hallmarks: A Novel Nutritional Approach with GlyNACRajagopal V. Sekhar, M.D., B.S.
Sept. 21IQuESt HS: Indigenous and Cross-cultural Health Care ManagementGordon Shen, Ph.D, S.M.
Sept. 14HSR: Outcomes Research in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) – Cancer, Transplant, and COVID-19Ang Li, M.D.
Sept. 10GI: Grand RoundsJessica Bernica, M.D.; Syed Tasleem, M.D.
Sept. 9PCCSM: Insights into the Diversity of Cell Populations in IPF and COPD using Single Cell RNA-seq.Ivan O. Rosas, M.D.
Sept. 3Geriatrics: Patient Priority Care/ Matters MostAanand Naik, M.D.
Aug. 6Geriatrics: Practicing Cultural Humility in Geriatric CareAli abbas Asghari Ali, M.D. / Isabel Kilroy, B.A.
June 25GI: Grand RoundsTalha Qureshi, M.D.; Emily Mao, M.D.
June 24PCCSM: Optimizing Respiratory Care for VOCID-19: BSLMC ExperienceChris Howard, M.D.
June 18GI: Grand RoundsHyunseok Kim, M.D.; Theresa Nguyen-Wenker, M.D.
June 18GI: Grand RoundsEmily Mao, M.D.; Theresa Nguyen-Wenker, M.D.
June 17PCCSM: Leveraging Social Media in Medical EducationViren Kaul
June 11GI: Grand RoundsSarah Marucci, M.D.; Vinshi Khan, M.D.
June 10PCCSM: Lung TransplantationPuneet Garcha
June 4Geriatrics: Severe Pressure Ulcer Etiology – Time for a Paradigm ShiftCaroline Fife, M.D.
June 4GI: Grand RoundsJessica Bernica, M.D.; Rollin George, M.D.
June 3PCCSM: Covid-19 Experience Italy and Research PrioritiesLuca Richeldi
May 28GI: Grand RoundsMary Barbara, M.D.; Rajarajeshwari Ramachandran, M.D.
May 27PCCSM: Updates in the Diagnosis and Management of TBFarooq Zafar Cheema, M.D.
May 21GI: Grand RoundsHyunseok Kim, M.D.; Theresa Nguyen-Wenker, M.D.
May 14GI: Grand RoundsShashank Sarvepalli, M.D.; Valentine Millien, M.D.
May 6PCCSM: Coping with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression During the Coronavirus PandemicNidal Moukaddam, M.D., Ph.D, B.S.
April 30GI: Endoscopy in the COVID-19 Era – Who, When, and HowMohamed Othman, M.D.; Kalpesh Patel, M.D.
April 29PCCSM: Targeting the Lymphatic/Hyaluronan Axis to Treat Lung Allograft RejectionSouheil El-Chemaly, M.D., M.P.H.
April 23GI: Endoscopic Management of CholecystitisJeric Aranez, M.D.
April 22PCCSM: Fibroblast Growth Factors in Pulmonary FibrosisRobert D. Guzy, M.D., Ph.D.
April 20HSR: Harnessing Technology to Enhance Geriatric Assessment in Oncology PatientsDr. Sudha Yarlagadda
April 16GI: Gastrointestinal Manifestations with COVID-19: Early Experience in CaliforniaGeorge Cholankeril, M.D.
April 16GI: Analysis and Findings from a Rapid Assessment of U.S. Public Concerns About the COVID-19 Global PandemicAbiodun "Abi" Oluyomi, Ph.D., M.S.
April 15PCCSM: COVID Experience at BWHJoel E. Goldberg, M.D., M.P.H; Anthony F. Massaro, M.D.
April 13HSR: Effectiveness of Remotely Monitored Home-based Intervention to Improve Frality in Veterans with Advanced Liver DiseaseRuben Hernaez, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.
April 9GI: Grand RoundsRollin George, M.D.; Srikar Mapakshi, M.D.
April 8PCCSM: COVACTA StudyIvan Rosas, M.D.
April 2Geriatrics: Heart Failure and Cognitive ImpairmentOmar Alzhranim, M.B.B.S.
April 2GI: COVID-19 and GI EndoscopyGyanprakash Avinash Ketwaroo, M.D.; Robert Jay Sealock, M.D.
April 2GI: Projection of Coronavirus Disease in 2019 in the United StatesJagpreet Chhatwal, Ph.D.
March 26GI: Grand RoundsZunirah Ahmed, M.D.; Talha Qureshi, M.D.
March 23HSR: Evidence Based Psychotherapy via Telemedicine at Home: Supporting Evidence and Ideas for ImplementationRon Acierno, Ph.D.
March 12GI: Social Media and MedicineAnna Kiappes; Hannah Abrams, M.D.
March 11Nephrology: SuPAR Transduction Mechanisms in the Kidney: A New Role for Receptor for Advanced Glycation End-products (RAGE)Stuart E. Dryer, Ph.D., F.A.S.N., F.A.A.A.S.
March 9HSR: Research in Progress: Reducing Delays in Diagnostic Evaluation for Hepatocellular CarcinomaDebra Choi, M.D.
March 5Geriatrics: Preoperative Evaluation of the Geriatric Surgical PatientJose Aguirre, M.D.
March 5Geriatrics: Technology and GeriatricsBijan Najafi, Ph.D., Msc
March 4Nephrology: Kidney Biopsy ConferenceLillian Gaber, M.D.
March 2HSR: VA Pancreatic Cancer Research Initiatives: Delivering Patient-Centered, Personalized Care to Patients with and at Risk for Pancreatic CancerDr. Natalia Khalaf, M.D., B.A.
Feb. 27GI: Body Composition Assessment in Cirrhosis. It is What Is On The Inside That Counts!Aldo J. Montano-Loza, M.D., MSc, Ph.D., FAASLD, FACG
Feb. 26Nephrology: Investigating Nephrotoxicity from Checkpoint InhibitorsAla Abudayyeh, M.D.; Jamie Lin, M.D.
Feb. 24HSR: Addressing Food Insecurity Affecting VeteransNipa Kamdar
Feb. 20GI: Case PresentationsEmily Mao, M.D.; Srikar Mapakshi, M.D.
Feb. 19Nephrology: Diuretic Use, Blood Pressure Variability, and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Chronic Kidney DiseaseL. Parker Gregg, M.D., M.S.C.S.
Feb. 18HSR: Diuretic Use, Blood Pressure Variability, and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Parker Gregg, M.D., M.S.C.S
Feb. 13GI: Case PresentationsShashank Sarvepalli, M.D.; Hyunseok Kim, M.D.
Feb. 12Nephrology: Laboratory Assessment of Blomerular Filtration rate for Chronic Kidney Disease and Living Kidney Donor EvaluationRongrong Huang, Ph.D.
Feb. 10HSR: Hospital Variation in the Use of Extended Criteria Donors for Lung Transplant RecipientsAlex Cheng
Feb. 6GI: Case PresentationsKati Choi, M.D.; Juan Gomez Cifuentes, M.D.
Feb. 6Geriatrics: Chronic Wounds: A Review of Diagnosis and ManagementSana Shamji-Mukhi, M.D.
Feb. 6Geriatrics: Update on Alzheimer's DiseaseJoseph Kass, M.D.
Feb. 5Nephrology: Renal Biopsy ConferenceWilliam f. Glass II, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A.
Jan. 30GI: Case PresentationsMary Barbara, M.D.; Syed Tasleem, M.D.
Jan. 29Nephrology: Training the Next Generation of NephrologistsRajeev Raghavan, M.D., F.A.S.N.
Jan. 27HSR: Bridging Gaps in Rural Mental Health Care for Military Sexual TraumaDerrecka Boyin
Jan. 23GI: Current Landscape of Chronic Liver Disease in the United StatesGeorge Cholankeril, M.D.
Jan. 22Nephrology: Increasing Living Donor Transplantation; Pushing the EnvelopeArthur J. Matas, M.D.
Jan. 16GIReducing the Burden of and Optimizing Outcomes for Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (ALD)Nicole Shen, M.D., MSc
Jan. 16Endocrinology: The Impact of Correcting Glutathione Deficiency in Aging: Mitochondria, Oxidative Stress, and BeyondDr. Rajagopal Sekhar
Jan.15Nephrology: The Ins and Outs of Gordon's SyndromeEdward Weinman, M.D.
Jan. 13HSR: Research Proposal: Bladder Cancer Survivorship Program Implementation and TestingJennifer Taylor, M.D.
Jan. 9GI: An update on Molecular Markers for the Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatic CystsMohammad Al-Haddad, M.D., MSc, FASGE, FACG, AGAF
Jan. 6HSR: CSR&D CDA-2: Combating Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae Using a Big Data ApproachDr. Chou
Jan. 2Geriatrics: Presentation of Sepsis in Older AdultsSpeaker: Kristina Little, M.D.
Jan. 2Geriatrics: Achieving Gender Equity in Geriatrics: Discussion of the AGS Position StatementAanand Naik, M.D.