Pathobiology 2027

Mechanisms of Disease

May 1-4, 2027

Flamingo Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NW

Session 007 – Metabolic Underpinnings of Disease

3:00-4:45 PM
Session Room: TBD

Session Co-Chairs

Paul Reynolds

Paul Reynolds, PhD
Brigham Young University

Benjamin Bikman

Benjamin Bikman, PhD
Brigham Young University

Session Overview

Much of the chronic disease burden that pathologists encounter begins with disordered metabolism. This session follows that thread from hormonal signaling through molecular damage to the inflammatory response. Benjamin Bikman will present insulin resistance as a primary driver of metabolic disease. Dominic D’Agostino will discuss ketones and their role in metabolic health. Paul Reynolds will examine glycation and its contribution to chronic inflammation. Two additional ten-minute talks, chosen from submitted abstracts, will bring new experimental work into the discussion.

Agenda

  • Co-Chair – Welcome and Introductions

  • Paul Reynolds3:00-3:25 PM
    Glycation and AGEs in Disease
    Paul Reynolds, PhD
    Brigham Young University

  • Benjamin Bikman3:25-3:50 PM
    The Role of Insulin Resistance in Chronic Disease
    Benjamin Bikman, PhD
    Brigham Young University

  • Dominic D'Agostino3:50-4:15 PM
    Ketone Bodies as Signaling Metabolites: Reprogramming the Metabolic Underpinnings of Disease
    Dominic D’Agostino, PhD
    University of South Florida

  • 4:15-4:30 PM
    Abstract 1

  • 4:30-4:45 PM
    Abstract 2