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    Invited Lecturers, Symposia, Visiting Professorships
    In addition to local area education, The Cystic Fibrosis Center of Chicago is
    invited to speak at medical schools, hospitals, and as visiting professorships.
    In doing this, Dr. Boas has provided invaluable educational resources at some
    of the most prestigious institutions, organizations, and events in the United States
    as well as internationally.



   
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS    
  1. "Cystic Fibrosis."
    • Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. 3rd Year Medical Student Core Lecture Series, 1992 - 1994.
    • Univ of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry. Dental Student Residents Lecture Series, 1993.
    • Northwestern Univ, School of Dentistry. Dental Student Residents Lecture, 1998.
    • Hope Children’s Hospital. Pediatric CME Lecture Series, 2000.
    • Illinois Department of Public Health 17th Annual Genetics: A Family Affair, 2003.
    • March of Dimes 31st Annual Perinatal Conference, 2006.
  2. "Cystic Fibrosis: The hope and challenge in 1999 - Overcoming barriers to leading an active life." Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Day, Chicagoland Cystic Fibrosis Adult Association, 1999.
  3. "What's New in CF."
    • Univ of Pittsburgh, Children's Hosp of Pittsburgh. Pediatric Resident Series, 1995.
    • Northwestern Univ, Children’s Memorial Hosp. Cystic Fibrosis Family Update, 1996.
    • Northwestern Univ, Children’s Memorial Hosp. Pediatric Resident Lecture Series, 1997.
    • Evanston Hospital. Pediatric Grand Rounds, 2001.
    • Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Pediatric Grand Rounds, 2001.
  4. "Cystic Fibrosis: An immunological update." Northwestern University Medical Center. Allergy-Immunology Division Conference, 1996.
  5. "Cystic Fibrosis: Dispelling the Myths." Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Day, Chicagoland Cystic Fibrosis Adult Association, 1996.
  6. “Cystic Fibrosis: A Multi-disciplinary Team Perspective.” An Educational Program for the Chicago Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Children’s Memorial Hospital, 1998.
  7. “Financial Aspects of Cystic Fibrosis.” Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Day, Chicagoland Adult Cystic Fibrosis Association, 1998.
  8. “Adolescent Independence and Compliance with Treatment.” Pathogenesis Teleconference Series: “Cystic Fibrosis in Adolescents”, 2000.
  9. “CF Research Update.” 
    • CF Family Education Day. Children’s Memorial Hospital, 2001
    • Chicago Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2003.
  10. “School Issues in CF.” Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Day, Chicagoland Cystic Fibrosis Adult Association, 2002.
  11. "Cystic Fibrosis: Individualized Care for a Diversified Population.”
    • Evanston Hospital. Pediatric Medical Staff, 2003
    • Resurrection Medical Center. Pediatrics Lecture Series, 2004
    • Children’s Memorial Hospital. Pediatric Residents, 2004
  12. “Cystic Fibrosis Institute Winter Education Retreat.” Faculty Panel and Conference Organizer
    • First Annual Conference – 2006
    • Recipe for Success – 2007
    • Quest for Knowledge – 2008
    • CF 500 - 2009
    • The Amazing Race - 2010
  13. “Cystic Fibrosis: Breathing Strategies During Exercise.” North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, 2006.
  14. “Cystic Fibrosis: Lung Function as a Poor Predictor of Exercise Tolerance in Individuals with CF.” North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, 2008.
  15. “The Evidence for Exercise.” Health Promotion and Physical Activity Symposium, North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, 2008.
  16. “Cystic Fibrosis – Day after Glorious Day.” St. Alexius Medical Center, Woman's Auxiliary Board, 2008
  17. “Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening.”
    • St. Alexius Medical Center. 2008
    • Evanston Hospital. 2008
    EXERCISE    
  1. "Recreational drug use and abuse in American Youth." Invited guest speaker at a private Australian (Sydney) Middle and Senior High School, 1989.
  2. "Anaerobic Exercise Testing in Male Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis." North American Society of Pediatric Exercise Medicine Annual Conference. 1994.
  3. "Exercise and Cystic Fibrosis."
    • Washington Univ, Div of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. Pulmonary Conference, 1994.
    • Univ of Virginia, Div of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine. Pulmonary Conference, 1994.
    • Children's Hosp of Philadelphia, Division of Pulmonology. Pulmonary Conference, 1995.
  4. "Exercise-Induced Asthma."
    • Univ of Pittsburgh, Children's Hosp of Pittsburgh. Genl Academic Pediatric Lecture, 1995.
    • Northwestern Univ, Children’s Memorial Hosp Outreach Center. CME Course, 1998.
    • Current Concepts in Primary Care Sports Medicine. CME Course, 2002 - 2009.
    • University of Kiel, Germany, Graduate School of Exercise Physiology. 2002.
    • University of Kiel, Germany, University Hospital. Grand Rounds, 2002.
    • Northwest Community Hospital. Pediatrics CME Lecture, 2003.
    • 2nd Annual Resurrection Medical Ctr Sports Med Conference. CME Course, 2007.
  5. “Exercise - Just Do It.”
    • Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Day, Chicagoland Cystic Fibrosis Adult Association, 2000 - 2001.
    • Cystic Fibrosis Institute, Winter Education Retreat, 2007.
  6. “Exercise Limitation in Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma.” Invited Speaker, 6th Annual International Symposium - “Exercise in CF and Asthma.” Amrum, Germany, 2002.
    VISITING PROFESSORSHIP    
  1. University of Kiel, Germany. October 2002.
    NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONFERENCE MODERATOR    
  1. “Advances in Aerosol Antibiotic Therapy, A Physician Education Roundtable.” Moderator, Sponsored by Pathogenesis Corporation, 1998.
  2. “Pulmonary Therapy for Severe Lung Disease.” Moderator and Speaker, North American Cystic Fibrosis Annual Conference, 2000.
  3. “Appetite Stimulants.” Roundtable Leader, North American Cystic Fibrosis Annual Conference, 2000.
  4. “Cystic Fibrosis Institute Dinner Lecture Series.” Course Moderator
    • “Treatment for the Newly Diagnosed.” Nov 2009
    • “How to Join the Pit Crew: Seeking Out Employment in Difficult Times." Aug 2009
    • “Getting Off to a Good Start: Newly Diagnosed Families with CF." May 2009
    • "Getting the Most From Your Lungs.” Aug 2008
    • “CF and the Newly Diagnosed.” April 2008
    • “Recipe for Success: Psychosocial Issues.” Oct 2007
    • “Recipe for Success: Financial Challenges.” July 2007
    • “Recipe for Success: Legal Issues.” April 2007
  5. “2008 Working Group: CF and Exercise – Unanswered Questions.” Chair of Working Group, 2008 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference

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