Virtual Clinical Seminars
Free, online, specialized clinical seminars are expected to be offered bi-monthly on various clinical topics of inborn errors of metabolism, genetics, and neurology.
The Restoration Act (TRA) is proudly offering these events and collaborating with the Ministry of Health Kurdistan Regional Government, Directorate General of Health Duhok, Iraqi & Kurdistan Board for Medical Specialization / Pediatric, University of Duhok College of Pharmacy and Pediatric Department of Medicine, Kurdistan Pediatric Society, Hevi Hospital, the Iraqi Pediatric Society, and the PEACE Academy.
"A Specialized Case-Based Review in
Newborn Screening of Inborn Errors of Metabolism -
An Approach to Diagnosis and Management"
Held 26 September 2024
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Passcode: R3fJ+4Vf
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Presented by:
Dr. Joshua Baker, DO, FAAP, FACMG
in U.S.A.
Dr. Josh Baker is the Director of Inborn Errors of Metabolism in the Division of Genetics, Genomics and Metabolism at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. He specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of IEMs; both small molecule and lysosomal disorders. Dr. Baker is the director of newborn screening at Lurie Children’s Hospital, with special interest in studying the impact on Social Determinants of Health on NBS follow-up and long-term care. Dr. Baker became involved in the care of PKU patients in Iraq through The Restoration Act (TRA) in 2020. Goals are to continue to grow connections and teaching support with local teams to advance the care of Iraqi patients/families, including a future NBS program.
"Carbohydrate Metabolism:
Inborn Errors of Galactose and Fructose Metabolism"
Held 10 July 2024
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Passcode: C8cjBSi%
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Presented by:
Dr. Brian Shayota, MD, MPH
in U.S.A.
Dr. Brian Shayota completed his medical degree at St. George’s University, School of Medicine. He then completed Pediatric residency at New York Medical College in Paterson, NJ and Medical Genetics residency and Medical Biochemical fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Brian Shayota is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Genetics at the University of Utah/Primary Children's Hospital. He is also the Director of Metabolic Services, Director of the Telegenetics Consultation Services offered to Level III NICUs throughout Utah, and Director of the ReSeq clinic. Dr. Shayota’s career has focused on caring for patients with rare inborn errors of metabolism and discovering new/rare genetic conditions. Dr. Shayota is particularly interested in identifying new therapeutic approaches to rare genetic disorders, including service as the primary investigator on several clinical trials using novel treatments like gene therapy in human trials. He is also the lead metabolic specialist reviewing newborn screens for the states of Utah, Nevada, and Alaska. He is passionate about expanding access to genetic services in rural communities and creating innovative public health programs that place the interests of the patient and their family first.
"Specialized Clinical and Dietary Management of Phenylketonurias"
Held 22 May 2024
Passcode: IM73S!=W
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Presented by metabolic specialists:
Dr. Joshua Baker, DO, FAAP, FACMG
Anne Kozek, MS, RD, LDN
in U.S.A.
Dr. Josh Baker is the Director of Inborn Errors of Metabolism in the Division of Genetics, Genomics and Metabolism at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. He specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of IEMs; both small molecule and lysosomal disorders. Dr. Baker is the director of newborn screening at Lurie Children’s Hospital, with special interest in studying the impact on Social Determinants of Health on NBS follow-up and long-term care. Dr. Baker became involved in the care of PKU patients in Iraq through The Restoration Act (TRA) in 2020. Goals are to continue to grow connections and teaching support with local teams to advance the care of Iraqi patients/families, including a future NBS program.
Anne Kozek is a metabolic dietitian at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Her career as a Registered Metabolic Dietitian started at the University of Illinois at Chicago, helping families for about 18 years. Subsequently, Anne joined Early Intervention teams in Illinois and Florida. While in Early Intervention, Anne participated in courses that enabled her to become a trained feeding therapist. Since 2019, Anne has combined her love of metabolic nutrition and feeding therapy in helping the children and families of Lurie Children’s Hospital. Anne has been supporting TRA in the care of Iraqi children with PKU since 2020.
"Management of Common Pediatric Epilepsies"
Held 23 April 2024
22:00 - 23:15 (Iraq time)
Passcode: MbJ2T6=Y
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Presented by:
Renowned Pediatric Neurologist
Dr. Jean-Baptise Le Pichon, MD, PhD, FAA
in U.S.A.
"Updates in Epilepsy in Children"
Held 26 March 2024
Passcode: $23z$a@U
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Presented by:
Renowned Pediatric Neurologist
Dr. Jean-Baptise Le Pichon, MD, PhD, FAA
in U.S.A.
Dr. JB Le Pichon is a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neurology at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Missouri. He serves as the Associate Division Director. He is titular of the Madison Lauren Sargent Endowed Professorship in Neurology and Angelman Syndrome. He is boarded in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology and in Epilepsy. He completed an MD/PhD at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Texas. He then did a residency in Child Neurology and a fellowship in Neurophysiology Research at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. His research interests include Angelman Syndrome, epilepsy, neurocutaneous disorders, and neurogenomics. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and three book Chapters. He is active in research and is currently a principal investigator on several studies, including a $2.2 M grant funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration geared toward developing medical homes for children with epilepsy in rural Kansas.