IC/BPS Educational Symposium and ICA Awareness Walk

Saturday, March 11, 2023 Past event
5:00 PM EST
Clearwater, Florida
Free–$75.00 · 5 races

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring IC/BPS Educational Symposium and ICA Awareness Walk on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Nova Southeastern University’s Institute of Neuro-Immune Medicine in Clearwater, Florida. This event promises a day filled with insightful lectures and discussions dedicated to interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). The symposium kicks off at 10:00 AM, featuring distinguished speakers like Dr. Kristene Whitmore and Dr. Robert Moldwin, who will delve into the latest advancements and treatments in the field.

As the day wraps up, lace up your sneakers for the one-mile Step Up for IC/BPS Awareness Walk starting at 5:00 PM. This engaging walk aims to raise awareness about IC/BPS and foster a sense of community among participants. Whether you're attending in person or joining virtually via Zoom, don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and make a difference!

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  • IC/BPS Symposium (Register to Participate)

    Pay $75 to attend the symposium.

    10:00 AM EST

    $75.00

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  • VIRTUAL IC/BPS Symposium (Register to Participate)

    Virtual

    Pay $50 to attend the symposium VIRTUALLY.

    5:00 PM EST

    $50.00

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  • ICA Awareness Walk (Register to Participate)

    Includes T-Shirt

    Pay $35 to attend the IC/BPS Awareness Walk

    5:00 PM EST

    $35.00

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  • IC/BPS Symposium & ICA Awareness Walk (Fundraise $125 to Participate)

    Includes T-Shirt

    Fundraise $125 to attend the symposium.

    10:00 AM EST

    Free

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  • IC/BPS Symposium (On-Site Registration)

    10:00 AM EST

    $75.00

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Organiser's description

Nova Southeastern Universitys Institute of Neuro-Immune Medicine, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM) and the Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) invite you to an IC/BPS symposium and a one mile Step Up for IC/BPS Awareness Walk immediately following the symposium.

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE ICA AWARENESS WALK? CLICK HERE https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race141193-customSectionAttachment63d1528a2df6f5.81460356.pdf TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES!

WHEN: Saturday, March 11, 2023 - ONSITE CHECK-IN OPENS AT 9:00AM. (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

* Symposium program begins at 10:00am.
* ICA Awareness Walk begins at 5:00pm.

WHERE: Nova Southeastern University Institute of Neuro-Immune Medicine
Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
3400 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Room 1801
Clearwater, FL 33759

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

9:00 am-10:00 am Registration (Main Entrance) - Coordinator: Theoharis Theoharides, MS, MPhil, PhD, MD, FAAAAI

10:00 am-11:00 am Welcome/Introductions:

* Kenneth Johnson, DO, FACOOG - Executive Associate Dean
* Nancy Klimas, MD - Professor & Chair of Clinical Immunology & Director, INIM
* Amber Carter - ICA Board of Directors

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lectures:

* Featured Speaker: Kristene Whitmore, MD Your Story, My Exam
* Featured Speaker: Robert Evans, MD It All Started with an ICA Pilot Grant: A Decades Worth of Advances in our Understanding of IC/BPS

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Boxed Lunch (Cafeteria)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lectures:

* Featured Speaker: Robert Moldwin, MD The Role of Diet in the Treatment of IC/BPS
* Featured Speaker: Theoharis Theoharides, MS, MPhil, PhD, MD, FAAAAI Comorbidities & Neuroinflammation

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Q & A

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - ICA Awareness Walk (Registration in Courtyard)

Frequent breaks will take place throughout the event.

Restrooms are located to the right of the door entering the building from the courtyard & at the end of the corridor, to the right after exiting the conference room.

NEW VIRTUAL OPTION ADDED FOR IC/BPS SYMPOSIUM!

You can participate in the IC/BPS Symposium from anywhere via Zoom! Join us virtually.

A Zoom link will be emailed to Virtual participants prior to the event. Please keep an eye on your inbox.

Location

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, 3400 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Room 1801, Clearwater, 33759, FL, United States

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