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MGH Faculty Development Podcast


Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
Faculty Development Podcast

Jan 18, 2024

“Understanding the Natural History of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Insights from a Prospective Cohort, Project Viva” 
“The genetics of type 2 diabetes in youth: Where we are and the road ahead”

The Anne Klibanski Visiting Lecture Series was created to support and advance the careers of women. These lectures bring together faculty from institutions that have hosted Anne Klibanski Scholars with MGH scholars, on topics that overlap both research areas.

Dr. Whooten presented on “Understanding the Natural History of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Insights from a Prospective Cohort, Project Viva.” 
Dr. Srinivasan presented on “The genetics of type 2 diabetes in youth: Where we are and the road ahead.”

Presenters:
Rachel C. Whooten, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Shylaja Srinivasan, MD, MAS, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of California, San Francisco

Learning Objectives for Dr. Whooten’s talk:
Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to:

  • To apply the Rotterdam Criteria to assess prevalence estimates of polycystic ovary syndrome among adolescent females within a longitudinal birth cohort, Project Viva.
  • To characterize PCOS within this cohort.
  • To understand the natural history of PCOS development among adolescent females in relation to adiposity and cardiometabolic biomarkers.

Learning Objectives for Dr. Srinivasan’s talk:
Upon completion of this activity, participants were able to:

  • Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes in youth.
  • Evaluate the genetic architecture of type 2 diabetes in youth.
  • Recognize key differences between type 2 diabetes in youth and adults.

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