MAPP 2026 Agenda
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AGENDA 
SPEAKERS 
VENUE 
PRICING 
ACCREDITATION Friday, September 18, 2026
7:15 - 8:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast, and Visit Exhibits
8:00 - 8:45 AM
Industry-Sponsored Event
Sponsored by Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
8:45 - 9:15 AM
Break and Visit Exhibits
9:15 - 9:25 AM
Program Overview
Session I: The Core Pathology of Metabolic Syndrome
9:25 - 9:45 AM
Metabolic Crisis: Why Does It Matter?
Nicki Martinez de Andino, DNP, APRN
9:45 - 10:05 AM
Decoding The Pathophysiology of Metabolic Syndrome
Kelly Smeester, MMS, RD, PA-C
10:05 - 10:20 AM
Panel Discussion / Q&A
10:20 - 10:35 AM
Break and Visit Exhibits
Session II: Management of Hypertension in the Metabolic Patient
10:35 - 10:55 AM
Managing Obesity-Driven Hypertension
Viet Le, PA-C
10:55 - 11:15 AM
Modern Guidelines and Emerging Pharmacotherapy for Hypertension
John Giacona, PhD, PA-C
11:15 - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion / Q&A
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Industry-Sponsored Event
Sponsored by Corcept Therapeutics
12:45 - 1:15 PM
Break and Visit Exhibits
SESSION III - Hyperlipidemia and Atherogenic Dyslipidemia
1:15 - 1:35 PM
Navigating Advanced Biomarkers (ApoB, Lp(a)) in High-Risk Patients
Theresa St. Philippe, DNP, MSN
1:35 - 1:55 PM
Strategies for the Statin Intolerant Patient
Sandra Kreul, APRN
1:55 - 2:10 PM
Panel Discussion / Q&A
SESSION IV - Comprehensive Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Care Model
2:10 - 2:30 PM
Staging and Identifying CKM Syndrome
Mandy Trolinger, MS, RD, PA-C
2:30 - 2:50 PM
Preserving the Filter: Renoprotective Strategies in CKM Management
Amy Mosman, MMS, PA-C
2:50 - 3:05 PM
Panel Discussion / Q&A
3:05 - 3:20 PM
Break and Visit Exhibits
SESSION V - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Precision Therapeutics and Complication Prevention
3:20 - 3:40 PM
Tailoring T2D Management to the Patient
Karla Giese, NP
3:40 - 4:00 PM
GLP-1 Masterclass: Clinical Pearls for Optimizing Therapy
Wilantha Silva, FNP-C
4:00 - 4:15 PM
Panel Discussion / Q&A
SESSION VI - Potpourri on Metabolic Syndrome, Manifestations, and Organ Damage
4:15 - 4:35 PM
Beyond The Snore: Clinical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Jeremy Schmidt, FNP
4:35 - 4:55 PM
A Unified Strategy for Managing MASH, Obesity, and Diabetes
Elizabeth Simkus, DNP, FNP-C
4:55 - 5:15 PM
Clinician's Toolkit: Practical Tools and Resources
Bradley Biskup, PA-C
5:15 - 5:30 PM
Panel Discussion / Q&A
5:30 PM
Adjournment
5:30 - 6:00 PM
Break & Visit Exhibits
6:00 - 6:45 PM
Industry-Sponsored Event
6:45 - 7:45 PM
Reception
*Non-accredited session.
This activity is jointly provided by Medical Education Resources and Focus Medical Communications,in collaboration with Metabolic Advanced Practice Providers.
