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PancreasFest 2009 Program and Registration - July 22-25, 2009
*CAPER is theCollaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Researchand replaces the Midwest Multi-center pancreatic study group and NAPSG. New PEaRL is available Physicians - Learn about the pancreas and get on-line CME credit. Four new, high quality, on line continuing medical education (CME) programs are available. The programs include clinical teaching cases with real-time questions and answers given on-line, plus a high quality monograph covering important topics. Cost = $0 per unit Pancreatic insufficiency:Diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis: Complications of severe acute pancreatitis: New Books
A fantastic new book has just been published that combines a detailed review of the epidemiological evidence for the beneficial effects of certain foods, with more than 220 delicious, healthy and anti-cancer recipes. The book is available at Amazon.com or from the publisher Sunrise River Press. See a recent review of the Anti-Cancer Cookbook.
A new and comprehensive 1006 page textbook has recently been published, and is a must-have for physicians and scientist working in the pancreas. More information is available through the Wyley Publishing. Click below for your FREE copy of the Pancreas Education and Research Letter (PEaRL). The PEARL is a patient oriented research letter to inform individuals and interested friends and families about ongoing research studies in hereditary panceatitis, acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, important news related to pancreatic problems in cystic fibrosis, and the complications of pancreatic disease. PEARL will also highlight some of the major research and treatment centers that are leaders in pancreas research. The Editors of PEARL, Christina M. Chimera, MS and David C Whitcomb, MD PhD, hope that you enjoy PEARL and pass it on to interested friends. Volume One: Number One Announcements Pancreatic Cancer Collaborative Registry (PCCR)
PCCR is designed to unite centers with expertise in pancreatic cancer epidemiology, genetics, biology, early detection and patient care to facilitate rapid and uniform collection of critical information and biological samples to be used in developing prevention and treatment strategies against pancreatic cancer. The Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Genetic and Environmental Risk (PAGER) study at the University of Pittsburgh is the most recent major academic center to join this effort. For more information, please visit their web site at http://pccr.unmc.edu/index.cfm. Early Diagnosis of Pancreatobiliary Cancers PAGER: The Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Gene-Environment Risk Study and Registry. The PAGER programs are actively enrolling both patients, families, and people who may be at risk for pancreatic cancer. The program is based at the Hillman Cancer Center, which is the center of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Cancer Centers. For more information, interest in participating, or for other questions contact the staff toll free at 888-PITT-DNA. (The PAGER Registry is fully supportive of the PCCR - below) Upcoming Conferences & Meetings European Pancreas Club PancreasFest 2009 American Pancreatic Association Downloadable Resources
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DISCLAIMER: This information is designed as a tool for background for pancreatic disorders and is not designed to serve as sole medical advice or meant to replace a full medical evaluation. Please consult your personal physician for additional information before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Contact Dr. Whitcomb for questions or comments about this site.
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