CAM in Cardiovascular, Lung, and Blood Research

June 12-13, 2000

Bethesda, Maryland

Preliminary Agenda

Monday, June 12 (8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)

Welcome

Session I. CAM Overview

Chair: John Longhurst

• Jonas, Wayne: Overview of CAM (historical/cultural perspective), USUHS, Bethesda, MD
• Altman, Barbara: CAM Practice in U.S., Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
• Harlan, Bill: Methodological Issues in CAM Research, NIH

Session II. Herbal Medicine

Chair: Kenneth Wu

• Tyler, Varro: General Botanicals and Safety issues, Purdue University, IN
• Gillis, C. Norman: Vascular Action of Ginseng and Endothelial NO, Yale University, CT
• Gershwin, M. Eric: Herbals, Asthma, and Immunology: Separating Wheat from Chaff, University of California-Davis
• Lawson, Larry: Challenges in Using Garlic Supplements for CVD Research, Utah
• Mulrow, Cindy: Garlic and Cardiovascular Disease, University of Texas-San Antonio
• Farquhar, John W.: Ginkgo Biloba and Vascular Function, Stanford University, CA

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Kenneth Wu

Session III. Chelation Therapy

Chair: John Longhurst

• Rozema, Ted: Practical Applications of Chelation Therapy for CVD, American College for Advancement in Medicine, Tryon, NC
• Horwitz, L.D.: Iron Chelation: Possible Role in Restenosis and Atherogenesis, University of Colorado, Denver

Session IV. Mind/Body (Biofeedback)

Chair: John Longhurst

• Schneider, Robert: Meditation and CV Disease, Maharishi University, Fairfield, IA
• Barnes, Vernon: TM and Blood Pressure, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta

Panel Discussion

Moderator: John Longhurst

Tuesday, June 13 (8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)

Straus, Stephen E.: The Roles of NCCAM and NIH in CAM Research

Session V. Acupuncture

Chair: Eric Gershwin

• Lao, Lixing: Acupuncture History and Safety Issues, U. of MD School of Medicine, Baltimore
• Cho, Z.H.: Imaging and Acupuncture, UC-Irvine
• Li, Peng: Central Neuronal Pathways and Neurotransmitters Related to Modulatory Effect of Acupuncture on Cardiovascular System, UC-Irvine
• Longhurst, John: Acupuncture and CV Regulation, UC-Irvine
• Kaplan, Norman: Acupuncture and Hypertension, University of Texas-Dallas

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Eric Gershwin

Conclusion and Recommendation

Moderator: Kenneth Wu