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OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:   (1) Review a brief history of angiogenesis and appreciate the numerous accomplishments of Dr. Judah Folkman, the "Father of Angiogenesis". (2) Discuss and describe the prominent studies of angiogenesis and angiogenic markers in pregnancy and preeclampsia. (3) Begin an understanding and appreciation of RNA Inference, following the research of Andrew Fire and Craig Mello, their award of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine, and the resultant potential therapeutic implications of gene suppression. (4) Recognize the importance of a 1mm nematode roundworm, C. elegans, associated with the profound discovery of RNA Inference.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Edward (Chet) Wells has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.                                                                                                                                                                                             

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information, please contact Lou Ann Kee at [email protected]