A Novel Microphysiologic Platform for Studying Human Obesity: Sandwiched White Adipose Tissue

Dr. Frank Lau
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Location: CSRB seminar room 563

For more information or program materials email Dr. Frank Lau at flau@lsuhsc.edu

• Explain the shortcomings in current models of human obesity.
• List the challenges of culturing adipose tissue.
• Describe sandwiched white adipose tissue as a microphysiologic model of obesity.

Accreditation: The Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans designates this live activity for a maximum 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.