2025 ACMT National Grand Rounds Webinar Series – Full Year Registration Package
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2025 ACMT National Grand Rounds Webinar Series
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Typically held every other month on Tuesdays at 12 pm ET, these webinars provide in-depth and interactive learning on key topics affecting medical toxicology research and practice. Here’s what we've got lined up:
- February 11, 2025: Warfare and Medical Workers: Ukraine War 2022-2023
- April 22, 2025: Understanding FDA Warnings: Cardiac Risks of Lamotrigine
- June 10, 2025: Vitamin A Toxicity
- August 12, 2025: Topic TBA
- October 7, 2025: Topic TBA
- December 9, 2025: Topic TBA
About The Series: ACMT's Grand Rounds offer an in-depth and interactive platform for learning and discussion about issues that impact the research and practice of medical toxicology. Experts from within and outside medical toxicology will share their knowledge and experience and highlight areas for collaboration and mutual understanding.
These webinars are for ACMT members only.
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Warfare and Medical Workers: Ukraine War 2022-2023
Warfare and Medical Workers: A Qualitative Analysis of Female Ukrainian Medical Workers During the Ukraine War 2022-2023
Presenter: Kristen Kolleda, PhD, MPH, CEM, Director, Emergency Management, University of Kansas Medical Center
Co-hosted by the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) and the KU Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES), this National Grand Rounds will feature a presentation by Dr. Kristen Kolleda on her research study titled "Warfare and Medical Workers: A Qualitative Analysis of Female Ukrainian Medical Workers During the Ukraine War 2022-2023."
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has severely affected civilians and medical infrastructure, with continuous attacks on healthcare facilities impacting access to essential services. Dr. Kolleda’s research examines the experiences of female medical workers in Ukraine, who make up over 83% of the healthcare workforce. Through qualitative, semi-structured interviews, her study explores the health consequences, social impacts, and operational challenges these workers face in a protracted urban conflict. The research categorizes these insights into 50 codes grouped into 10 categories and identifies four overarching themes: health consequences, healthcare operations, social impacts, and survival strategies. The findings also offer recommendations on managing burnout, medical triage in tactical environments, and adapting non-clinical spaces for healthcare operations. Notably, the study addresses the role of animals and pet ownership during traumatic experiences, as well as the importance of continued education for healthcare workers in disaster zones. This webinar will provide valuable insights into the intersection of healthcare, gender studies, and conflict, offering a detailed perspective on the lived experiences of medical professionals during one of the most complex emergencies of recent times.
Learning Objectives
- Understand coping strategies employed by female healthcare workers in a time of complex emergency.
- Recognize types of medical adjustments to operations in times of active conflict.
- Reflect on lessons learned and how they might be applicable to disaster preparedness in the United States
About The Series: ACMT's Grand Rounds offer an in-depth and interactive platform for learning and discussion about issues that impact the research and practice of medical toxicology. Experts from within and outside medical toxicology will share their knowledge and experience and highlight areas for collaboration and mutual understanding.
Although ACMT National Grand Rounds are usually just for ACMT members, this special session is free and open to the public. Anyone is welcome to join!
Kristen Kolleda, PhD, MPH, CEM
Director, Emergency Management
University of Kansas Medical Center
Dr. Kristen Kolleda is the Director of Emergency Management for University of Kansas Medical Center. She also works for Purdue Global as an adjunct professor for their program in emergency management. Kristen has worked in healthcare emergency management for over a decade, with experience in both academic health systems, and pediatric hospitals, working in both urban and rural settings. She began her role in emergency management after finishing her Master’s in Public Health in Epidemiology with a specialization in Global Emergencies from San Diego State University and completing a fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She went on to build emergency management programs at Rideout Health (CA), Prisma Health (SC), and most recently, Children’s Mercy (MO). She is a Certified Emergency Manager for the International Association of Emergency Managers and currently serves as a Vice Chair for the IAEM Healthcare Caucus. Kristen has received her PhD in Fire and Emergency Management from Oklahoma State University.
Nicholas Nacca, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Nicholas Nacca is the director of Medical Toxicology and Medical Toxicology Fellowship Director at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In addition to being faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine he holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Medicine. His primary role is staffing the educational and clinical medical toxicology consultation service, with educational responsibilities to medical toxicology fellows, multidisciplinary teams of medical residents, pharmacy residents and students, as well as medical students. He staffs and directs a referral based outpatient Medical Toxicology Clinic.
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Understanding FDA Warnings: Cardiac Risks of Lamotrigine
Understanding FDA Warnings: Cardiac Risks of Lamotrigine and Safe Management Strategies for Clinicians
Presenter: David S. Auerbach, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Join ACMT on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12pm ET for a National Grand Rounds featuring Dr. David Auerbach as he addresses the FDA's safety advisory regarding lamotrigine and its potential cardiac effects. This important session, informed by research from the Ad Hoc ILAE/AES Task Force, will focus on lamotrigine's class IB antiarrhythmic properties and the associated risks for patients with certain cardiac conditions. Dr. Auerbach will outline the updated warnings added to the drug's label, offer practical guidelines for safe use, and discuss key considerations for healthcare providers managing patients on lamotrigine therapy.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the FDA safety warnings regarding the cardiac effects of lamotrigine and understand the specific patient populations at increased risk for proarrhythmic events.
- Apply updated clinical guidelines and practical strategies to safely manage lamotrigine therapy in patients, particularly those with pre-existing cardiac conditions, to minimize potential cardiac safety risks.
About The Series: ACMT's Grand Rounds offer an in-depth and interactive platform for learning and discussion about issues that impact the research and practice of medical toxicology. Experts from within and outside medical toxicology will share their knowledge and experience and highlight areas for collaboration and mutual understanding.
This webinar is for ACMT members only.
David S. Auerbach, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Dr. David Auerbach is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center, specializing in the overlap of cardiac and neurological disorders. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Human Physiology from Skidmore College, followed by a master’s in Physiology and Biophysics at Case Western Reserve University, and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from SUNY Upstate, where his research advanced the understanding of cardiac arrhythmia mechanisms. During his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan, he demonstrated that severe genetic forms of epilepsy also affect cardiac function, linking seizures to arrhythmias. In 2019, Dr. Auerbach returned to SUNY Upstate to establish his own research team, focusing on the multi-system factors underlying Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). He frequently lectures at scientific meetings and patient advocacy events, driven by a commitment to understanding and addressing the cross-system impact of genetic electrical diseases.
Nicholas Nacca, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Nicholas Nacca is the director of Medical Toxicology and Medical Toxicology Fellowship Director at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In addition to being faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine he holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Medicine. His primary role is staffing the educational and clinical medical toxicology consultation service, with educational responsibilities to medical toxicology fellows, multidisciplinary teams of medical residents, pharmacy residents and students, as well as medical students. He staffs and directs a referral based outpatient Medical Toxicology Clinic.
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Vitamin A Toxicity
Vitamin A Toxicity
Presenter: Sherry A. Tanumihardjo, PHD, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Join ACMT on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12pm ET for a National Grand Rounds featuring Dr. Sherry Tanumihardjo as she explores the complex topic of vitamin A toxicity. A renowned expert in nutritional sciences, Dr. Tanumihardjo will examine how excessive intake leads to hepatic accumulation, discuss current biomarkers relevant to vitamin A status and toxicity, and evaluate global supplementation guidelines in light of differing public health needs. This session will also address the World Health Organization’s recommendations for vitamin A use in measles treatment and explore why these may not be appropriate for clinical practice in the United States.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe metabolism of vitamin A and why it accumulates in the liver during excessive intake.
- Discuss biomarkers of vitamin A and those relevant to vitamin A toxicity.
- Evaluate the World Health Organization's recommendations for measles and why that might not be appropriate for the United States.
About The Series: ACMT's Grand Rounds offer an in-depth and interactive platform for learning and discussion about issues that impact the research and practice of medical toxicology. Experts from within and outside medical toxicology will share their knowledge and experience and highlight areas for collaboration and mutual understanding.
This webinar is for ACMT members only.
Sherry A. Tanumihardjo, PHD
Professor of Nutritional Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sherry Tanumihardjo is a CALS professor of nutritional sciences and former director of the Undergraduate Certificate in Global Health, a popular program that draws participants from majors all across campus. She has four decades of experience working with vitamin A, and her research team has conducted studies in the United States, Indonesia, South Africa, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Malawi, and Zambia. Tanumihardjo has acted as a consultant to many studies throughout the world to assist with study design and appropriate standardization. She is a strong advocate for the promotion of nutritionally enhanced staple foods, vegetables and fruits to enhance overall health and well-being.
Nicholas Nacca, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Nicholas Nacca is the director of Medical Toxicology and Medical Toxicology Fellowship Director at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In addition to being faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine he holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Medicine. His primary role is staffing the educational and clinical medical toxicology consultation service, with educational responsibilities to medical toxicology fellows, multidisciplinary teams of medical residents, pharmacy residents and students, as well as medical students. He staffs and directs a referral based outpatient Medical Toxicology Clinic.
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The Wild World of NPS – Changing Landscapes and Case Examples
The Wild World of NPS – Changing Landscapes and Case Examples
Join ACMT on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 12 pm ET for our next National Grand Rounds.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the landscape of NPS, including prevalence and trends among the US drug supply.
- Explain the pharmacological effects and potential risks associated with NPS in intoxication cases.
- Discuss the challenges that NPS pose for public health, medical and forensic toxicology, and public safety.
About The Series: ACMT's Grand Rounds offer an in-depth and interactive platform for learning and discussion about issues that impact the research and practice of medical toxicology. Experts from within and outside medical toxicology will share their knowledge and experience and highlight areas for collaboration and mutual understanding.
This webinar is for ACMT members only.
Alex Krotulski, PhD
Associate Director of Toxicology & Chemistry
The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education
Dr. Alex J. Krotulski serves as a Director at the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE) working in the areas of forensic toxicology and forensic chemistry and is the Program Manager for NPS Discovery, the CFSRE’s drug early warning system and flagship program for the identification and characterization of new and emerging synthetic drugs. Dr. Krotulski is a chemist by training and practices as a forensic toxicologist. Dr. Krotulski holds faculty appointment and serves as the Program Director for the Thomas Jefferson University Master of Science in Forensic Toxicology (MSFT) program and is an Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Analytical Toxicology.
Nicholas Nacca, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Nicholas Nacca is the director of Medical Toxicology and Medical Toxicology Fellowship Director at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In addition to being faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine he holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Medicine. His primary role is staffing the educational and clinical medical toxicology consultation service, with educational responsibilities to medical toxicology fellows, multidisciplinary teams of medical residents, pharmacy residents and students, as well as medical students. He staffs and directs a referral based outpatient Medical Toxicology Clinic.
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Element 64 (Gadolinium): The Lee Harvey Oswald of Cellular Biology
Element 64 (Gadolinium): The Lee Harvey Oswald of Cellular Biology
Join ACMT on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 12 PM ET for an exclusive National Grand Rounds featuring Dr. Brent Wagner. A leading expert in nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and gadolinium retention, Dr. Wagner will share insights from his groundbreaking research on Gadolinium Deposition Disease, a condition linked to the use of MRI contrast agents in patients with impaired renal function. This session will explore the clinical implications, pathophysiology, and evolving understanding of gadolinium-related complications.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the physiological elemental composition of the milieu intérieur, (and realize that gadolinium is alien to it).
- Examine the diagnostic criteria for ‘nephrogenic’ systemic fibrosis (and realize that neither renal insufficiency nor gadolinium exposure are required)
- Describe The Albuquerque Hypothesis as presented: Magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents are degraded into gadolinium-rich nanoparticles (in accordance with Le Chatelier’s Principal) intracellularly. These intracellular rare earth metal-laden sediments may explain the constellation of complications.
About The Series: ACMT's Grand Rounds offer an in-depth and interactive platform for learning and discussion about issues that impact the research and practice of medical toxicology. Experts from within and outside medical toxicology will share their knowledge and experience and highlight areas for collaboration and mutual understanding.
This webinar is for ACMT members only.
Brent Wagner, MD, MS
Director, Kidney Institute of New Mexico; Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology
University of New Mexico Health Science Center
Dr. Wagner is a nephrologist and clinical researcher specializing in kidney disease and medical safety. He serves as Medical Director at DCI Cuba and directs the Kidney Institute of New Mexico. As a professor at UNM’s Health Sciences Center, his work has focused on complications arising from medical treatments, with a particular emphasis on contrast-induced kidney injury and gadolinium-related toxicities.
Nicholas Nacca, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Nicholas Nacca is the director of Medical Toxicology and Medical Toxicology Fellowship Director at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In addition to being faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine he holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Medicine. His primary role is staffing the educational and clinical medical toxicology consultation service, with educational responsibilities to medical toxicology fellows, multidisciplinary teams of medical residents, pharmacy residents and students, as well as medical students. He staffs and directs a referral based outpatient Medical Toxicology Clinic.
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Fluoride Exposure and Children's IQ: Implications for Water Fluoridation Policy
Fluoride Exposure and Children's IQ: Implications for Water Fluoridation Policy
Join ACMT on Tuesday, December 8, 2025, at 12 PM ET for an exclusive National Grand Rounds featuring Dr. Jayanth V. Kumar, former State Dental Director for California and a leading expert in dental public health and fluoridation science. Drawing on his extensive service on national and international expert panels—including the National Research Council committee that produced Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA’s Standards—Dr. Kumar will discuss the evolving evidence regarding fluoride exposure and neurodevelopment. He will highlight insights from his recent work, Fluoride and Neurodevelopmental Hazard Modelling: An Assessment of Concentration-Response Analysis, which evaluates the quality and suitability of current epidemiologic studies and finds no functional association between fluoride levels consistent with community water fluoridation and cognitive outcomes. This session will clarify common misconceptions, examine the limitations of existing research, and outline why higher-quality studies in high-exposure settings are necessary to meaningfully assess potential neurodevelopmental risks.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the EPA fluoride standards
- Summarize the consensus conclusions from reviews and reports
- Explain the state of evidence linking fluoride exposure with neurodevelopmental outcomes
About The Series: ACMT's Grand Rounds offer an in-depth and interactive platform for learning and discussion about issues that impact the research and practice of medical toxicology. Experts from within and outside medical toxicology will share their knowledge and experience and highlight areas for collaboration and mutual understanding.
This webinar is for ACMT members only.
Nicholas Nacca, MD, FACMT (Moderator)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Nicholas Nacca is the director of Medical Toxicology and Medical Toxicology Fellowship Director at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In addition to being faculty member in the Department of Emergency Medicine he holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Environmental Medicine. His primary role is staffing the educational and clinical medical toxicology consultation service, with educational responsibilities to medical toxicology fellows, multidisciplinary teams of medical residents, pharmacy residents and students, as well as medical students. He staffs and directs a referral based outpatient Medical Toxicology Clinic.
Jayanth V. Kumar
Former State Dental Director
Office of Oral Health, California Department of Public Health.
Dr. Jayanth V. Kumar is the former State Dental Director in the Office of Oral Health, California Department of Public Health. Dr. Kumar is a board-certified specialist in dental public health and a former director and president of the American Board of Dental Public Health.
Dr. Kumar has served on numerous national and international expert panels. He was a member of the 2006 National Research Council committee that published the report, Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards.
He served as a reviewer of the National Academies' review of the NTP draft monographs on the Systematic Review of Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Health Effects. He is the author of the paper, “Association between low fluoride exposure and children's intelligence: a meta-analysis relevant to community water fluoridation,” and another paper, “Fluoride and Neurodevelopmental Hazard Modelling: An Assessment of Concentration-Response Analysis.”