Four Standard Deviations: A Translational Research Retrospective from Carnitine to the Intestinal Microbiome of the Premature Infant

Duna Penn, M.D.
Professor Emeritus, LSU Department of Pediatrics
Location: CSRB seminar room 563

For more information or program materials email Duna Penn, M.D. at DPenn@lsuhsc.edu

  • Describe the metabolic roles of carnitine and development of carnitine deficiency.
  • Describe development of animal models to study carnitine deficiency.
  • Identify factors affecting the intestinal microbial colonization and describe differences of intestinal microbial patterns between premature infants with and without necrotizing enterocolitis.


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.