Low Carb Conferences
Low Carb Denver 2020
Please join us for Low Carb Denver 2020. We are scheduled as planned. The General Public, Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Professionals are all invited. This now our fifth year. We have added new speakers along with some of the regulars, bringing you fresh and interesting topics, poster presentations, Q&A sessions and Five Minutes of Fame. Approved for 21.00 hrs of CME. Special Screening of "Fat Fiction" film.
When?
Thursday, March 12th at 6:00pm through
Sunday, March 15th at 5:00 PM (MST)
Where?
Sheraton Denver Downtown,
1550 Court Place, Denver, Colorado 80202 USA
Online Live Stream: Purchase now and watch live in March. Recording available for 8 weeks following the event
Healthcare Professionals: Approved for 21.00 AAFP Prescribed credits.
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About Low Carb Denver 2020
Low Carb Denver 2020 is the largest conference of its kind, providing a unique educational opportunity addressing the latest science and nutritional approaches including Low Carb, Keto, Carnivore, Intermittent Fasting and Low Carb Vegetarian. There is also a focus on diabetes, heart disease, obesity, chronic disease and the role of nutrition as it relates to management, treatment and prevention. This year a host of the world’s low carb leaders including doctors, researchers, and scientists will be speaking. Special Screening Saturday evening of the new film documentary “Fat Fiction“.
The conference is open to all including the general public, healthcare and non-healthcare professionals, researchers, scientists, citizen scientists, policy makers and health and fitness enthusiasts. Our content continues to address the latest nutrition science, research, evidence, clinical and practical approaches. Another great opportunity for a diverse group to learn, meet distinguished guests, network, socialize and participate, all under one roof.
For healthcare professionals: “This Live activity, Low Carb Denver 2020, with a beginning date of 03/13/2020, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 21.00 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”
If you are a non-physician healthcare professional, we understand that many organizations accept AAFP prescribed credit/AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Registered Dietitians and Certified Diabetic Educators may use these hours for CE/CPE/CEU. Please check with your organization regarding educational credit.
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.
“The Right Foods can be Powerful like Medicine”
Coronavirus (CoViD-19) update: Based on sources including the CDC and CDPHE, “for most people, the immediate risk of being exposed to is thought to be low. This virus is not currently widespread in the United States.” Here is local info from Visit Denver. Our conference, and many other events in town are scheduled as planned. Travel safely.
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Schedule and Topics
- Authur Agatston, MD - Calcium Scoring and Risk Stratification in Low Carb Population
- Gary Taubes - The Limits of Nutritional Epidemiology
- Michael Eades, MD - Paleopathology and Origins of the Low-Carb Diet
- William Yancy MD, MHS - Carbohydrate Restriction for Diabetes Clinical Trials, Clinical Experience and Clinical Guidelines
- Stephen Phinney, MD, PhD - Highly Processed Food, Inflammation, and Chronic disease
- Nina Teicholz - The Science and Politics of Red Meat in 2020
- Robert Lustig, MD - Sugar, Metabolic Syndrome, and Cancer
- Ben Bikman, PhD - Flipping the Switch: From Insulin Resistance to Diabetes
- Sarah Hallberg, MD - What is new - Diet and Metabolic Disease
- David Ludwig, MD, PhD - The Carbohydrate-Insulin Model of Obesity: A 2020 Update
- Belinda Lennerz, MD, PhD - Very Low Carbohydrate Diets for the Management of Type One Diabetes Mellitus
- Peter Brukner, MD - Guidelines and Position Statements - an International Perspective
- Georgia Ede, MD - Nutritional Psychiatry in the Real World: Case Studies, Challenges, and Clinical Pearls
- Andreas Eenfeldt, MD - How to Sustainably Lose Weight on Low Carb
- Bret Scher, MD - How Do We Evaluate Cardiac Risk with a LCHF Lifestyle
- Nadir Ali, MD - The Untold Story of APOE4
- Ivor Cummins, BE(Chem), CEng MIEI - Inside-Out or Outside-In? The Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis
- Jay Wortman, MD - Review the Factors that Influence Patients' Diet Choices
- Eric Berg, DC - Keto and Intermittent Fasting - Practical and Clinical tips
- Mark Cucuzzella, MD, FAAFP - Patients Heal Yourself - CGMs Made Simple
- Chris Webster, PhD Candidate - The Role of Judgement in the Interpretation of Nutrition Research
- Sean McKelvey, BSc - Therapeutic Nutrition: It’s a Team Sport
- Chris Knobbe, MD - Diseases of Civilization: Are Vegetable Oil Excesses the Unifying Mechanism?
- Sarah Huen, MD - What is a Kidney Healthy Diet? Context Matters
- Brian Lenzkes, MD • Tro Kalayjian, DO - Low Carb Clinical Pearls for Primary Care
- Lucia Aronica, PhD - The Battle of the Sexes: Is Anyone Winning at Losing Weight on a Low-Carb or Low-Fat Diet?
- Brian Sanders - Despite what you’ve been told, cows can save the world
- Mikhaila Peterson - What to try when nothing works: The Lion Diet
- Jeffry Gerber, MD, FAAFP - The Metabolic Syndrome and other Nutritional Disorders
Speakers
Arthur Agatston, MD, FACC
Dr. Arthur Agatston is an internationally recognized pioneer in coronary disease prevention. Dr. Agatston worked with Dr. Warren Janowitz to develop the Agatston Score (the
Gary Taubes
Gary Taubes is an investigative science and health journalist and co-founder and president of the non-profit Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI.org). He is the author of
Stephen Phinney, MD, PhD, DSc
Dr. Stephen Phinney is a physician-scientist with 40 years of experience divided between academic internal medicine and industry. Dr. Phinney has studied nutritional biochemistry with
Nina Teicholz
Nina Teicholz is an investigative science journalist and author. Her international bestseller, The Big Fat Surprise has upended the conventional wisdom on dietary fat—especially saturated
Robert Lustig, MD, MSL
Dr. Robert Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist whose clinical research has focused on the regulation of energy balance by the central nervous system, and the dissociation
Ben Bikman, PhD
Ben Bikman, PhD is a professor of pathophysiology and biomedical scientist whose research agenda focuses on the molecular mediators of obesity and its co-morbidities. Employing
Sarah Hallberg, DO
Dr. Sarah Hallberg is the Medical Director at Virta Health, the first clinically-proven treatment to safely and sustainably reverse type 2 diabetes without medications or
Michael Eades, MD
Dr Michael Eades received his BSCE degree in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic University (Cal Poly), Pamona, California and his MD from the University of
William Yancy MD, MHS
Dr. William Yancy is an Internal medicine doctor, obesity medicine specialist, researcher and Fellow of The Obesity Society and a diplomate of the American Board
David Ludwig, MD, PhD
David S. Ludwig, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist, researcher, and professor at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Ludwig also co-directs the
Belinda Lennerz, MD, PhD
Dr. Belinda Lennerz is an assistant professor, division of endocrinology and instructor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Her research focus is on understanding cerebral
Peter Brukner, MD
Dr Brukner has had two passions during his medical career. The first was sports medicine. Peter is a world renowned sports medicine clinician and researcher.
Georgia Ede, MD
Dr Ede is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in nutrition and brain metabolism. She speaks internationally on ketogenic and other dietary approaches to mental health
Andreas Eenfeldt, MD
Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt spent a decade as a family physician, treating patients with low-carb diets. He was amazed by their health improvements. To help empower
Bret Scher, MD
Dr Scher is a board certified cardiologist and lipidologist who has spent years learning the invasive procedures and the medications used to treat heart disease. Now
Nadir Ali, MD
Nadir Ali is an interventional cardiologist with over 25 years of experience. He is also the chairman of the Department of Cardiology at Clear Lake
Ivor Cummins, BE(Chem), CEng MIEI
Ivor Cummins completed a Chemical Engineering degree at UCD in 1990. He has since spent over 25 years in corporate technical leadership and management positions
Jay Wortman, MD
Dr. Jay Wortman has worked in family medicine, public health, medical administration and research. He has held senior management positions in Health Canada in Ottawa
Eric Berg, DC
Dr. Eric Berg is a chiropractor and health educator who is an expert in Healthy Keto™ and intermittent fasting. He has spent the last 30 years
Mark Cucuzzella, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel (ret), practices Family Medicine in Ranson and Martinsburg, West Virginia. He is a Professor at West Virginia
Chris Webster, PhD candidate
Chris Webster, PhD candidate is a health scientist whose research focuses on the physiology of adaptation to low carbohydrate high fat (LCHF) diets. In his
Sean McKelvey, BSc
Sean McKelvey, BSc is a pharmacy graduate from the University of British Columbia in 1990, Sean is a recognized leader in pharmacist practice change across
Chris Knobbe, MD
Chris Knobbe, MD is an ophthalmologist and Associate Clinical Professor Emeritus, formerly of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Knobbe
Sarah Huen, MD, PhD
Dr Huen is a nephrologist, physician scientist, and an assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Dr. Huen is
Brian Lenzkes, MD
Dr. Brian Lenzkes is an internal medicine doctor in San Diego who has been focusing a good part of his practice on clinical nutrition. He
Tro Kalayjian, DO
Dr. Tro Kalayjian is a board certified physician practicing internal and obesity medicine, with a focus on diabetes, hypertension and lipid management. His focus is
Lucia Aronica, PhD
Dr. Lucia Aronica is lecturer in nutritional genomics, ketogenic diets, and fast-mimicking diets at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and Stanford Continuing Studies. She is
Mikhaila Peterson
Mikhaila Peterson is a 28 year old mother of one and CEO of two companies, including her health company The Lion Diet, Inc. She’s had
Brian Sanders
Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the feature-length documentary Food Lies and host of the Peak Human podcast. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and then
Jeffry Gerber, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Jeffry N. Gerber, MD, FAAFP is a board certified family physician and owner of South Suburban Family Medicine in Littleton, Colorado, where he is
Rod Tayler, MD
Dr Rod Tayler is an Australian anaesthetist with an interest in low carb nutrition. He is the founder of Low Carb Down Under website which
Poster Presentations
Poster abstract submissions are now closed. The topics listed have been accepted. The poster presentation sessions have been approved for 2 hours of CME. The poster presentations will be available to view online after the conference.
Poster Presenters and Topics
- Martha Tettenborn, RD - Using a Ketogenic Diet and Therapeutic Fasting to Impact on Chemotherapy Side Effects - A Case Study
- Michael Wood - What Non-Scientist Laypeople Can Do To Promote Low Carb Science
- Daniel Schulof - Carbohydrate Consumption and Chronic Disease Links in Dogs and Cats
- Madison Hayes, MS, RDN - Attitudes, Beliefs, and Practices of Registered Dietitians in Indiana Regarding Nutritional Ketosis as a Dietary Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
- Mark Cucuzzella, MD, FAAFP - A Clinician’s Guide To Inpatient Low Carbohydrate Diets For Remission Of Type 2 Diabetes: Toward A Standard Of Care Protocol
- Mike Van Thielen, PhD - Health 4 Life: How to Regain Control of Your Health and Perform at Maximum Potential
- Heather Fritz, MD - Is it lifestyle or disordered eating?
- Ben Azadi, FDN-P, TCD-P - Toxins, Obesity & Diabetes: What's The Link?
- Tyler Cartwright & Luis Villasenor, MD - The Wondrous World of Hydration
- Shebani Sethi Dalai, MD - Open Pilot Trial Protocol: Impact of a Ketogenic Diet on Metabolic and Psychiatric Health in Patients With Bipolar or Schizophrenia Illness
- Shebani Sethi Dalai, MD - Treating Binge Eating and Food Addiction Symptoms with Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diets: A Case Series
- Michael F. Koerschner - Body Composition Testing - a simple measurement?
- Joan Ifland, PhD, MBA, FACN - Make the Shift from 'Overeating' to Food Addiction
- James Smith, PhD - Pilot evaluation of a low-carbohydrate nutrition education intervention in women from a low-socioeconomic suburb in Cape Town: Quantitative results
- Nader Awad, MD - Methods for Weight Loss Prior to Major Urological Surgery: A Pilot Analysis
- Elizabeth Nadeau - A multifaceted lifestyle intervention for mitochondrial A8344G associated multiple symmetric lipomatosis(MSL): case study
- Brian Peskin - A new pathway to increase Arterial Flexibility / Blood Flow: Investigating Plant-Based Seed
- Frank Butler, DACM, L.Ac - Caloric Restriction, Low Carb Strategies, and Fasting as Adjunctive Therapy in a Chinese Medical Practice
- Paula Rincón • Mauricio Arango, MD - Testing the favorable effects of BHB on skeletal muscle in endurance athletes
- Raphael Sirtoli, PhD candidate - Food scores in Nutrita Pro: nutrient density, keto score, insulin score
More about the event
The doors open at the Sheraton on Thursday evening March 12, 2020 with registration from 5-6pm and welcome reception from 6-9pm located in the Plaza Exhibitor/Pre-Function area adjacent to the Plaza Ballroom lecture hall, concourse level. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The presentations are on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Vendors/Exhibitors and Poster Presentations will be available from Thursday evening through Sunday. The registration/information desk will be staffed throughout the conference. View the Plaza Ballroom and exhibitor area layout.
We are holding our event at the Sheraton Denver Downtown which houses one of the larger conference spaces in the city. As our event continues to grow finding dates and space large enough to accommodate the group becomes challenging. Last year’s event was held at the Gaylord Rockies adjacent to the airport. It was a wonderful resort, but many attendees requested a downtown venue. The Sheraton is undergoing a huge interior renovation and the updated conference and exhibitor area is magnificent. The hotel along with the downtown location will accommodate our group nicely. Coffee, tea and water will be provided during the conference plus vendor food samples along with the many food options around the downtown area. Locals and out-of-town guests will definitely enjoy the experience.
The Whole Foods at Union Station plus many dining options can be found nearby in the updated Union Station and Waterfront sections of town. There are many other downtown dining choices within walking distance from the hotel or via the the 16th Street Free Mall Ride shuttle.
About Downtown and the Hotel
Situated in the heart of the city, our main venue, the Sheraton Denver Downtown (Now Sold Out) gives travelers easy access to the best of Denver. Ideally located on the popular 16th Street Mall, a mile-long pedestrian promenade brimming with shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment, our hotel places the city at your fingertips. Group rate discounted rooms are available.
Nearby attractions beckon; catch a game at Coors Field, experience an exhibit at The Denver Art Museum or enjoy a family trip to the Denver Zoo. Arrive with ease – the light rail is close by – then settle into our upscale guest rooms and suites, each with our signature Sheraton Sleep Experience Bed, high-speed Wi-Fi and sweeping views of the city and mountains. Enjoy an abundance of hotel amenities including a heated outdoor rooftop pool, 5,000 square foot Sheraton Fitness Center, on-site business center and multiple dining options, including Hacienda Colorado and Yard House.
The Hyatt Regency Denver is three blocks from the Sheraton and offers another great option for lodging. Group rate discounted rooms with extended nights are available.
Accommodation options at Sheraton Downtown Denver and Hyatt Regency
The Sheraton, now sold out, offers Single/Double occupancy including king or double queen. Book Early as Supply is Limited! Group discounted rates $179/night +15.75% sales tax (no additional resort fees). Triple/Quad occupancy, $20.00 additional charge per person/night. Free Wi-Fi in hotel room, common spaces including the event center for internet access during the conference! Good cellular service throughout the facilities. Daily parking rates $30/day for self-parking. No deposit required, valid credit card only at time of booking. May cancel without penalty 3 days prior to stay. Click on the reservation link to manage your reservation. If you need to contact the hotel refer to the group name “Low Carb Denver”.
The Hyatt Regency hotel has overflow rooms with extended nights. Group discounted rates $209/night +15.75% sales tax (no additional resort fees). Located three blocks from the main venue. Address: 650 15th Street, Denver
Travel Between the Airport and Sheraton Downtown Denver
30 minute ride via Uber or Lyft, cost ~$30. Another option is the RTD’s A Line, 35 minute ride, cost $10.50 between the DIA airport and Denver Union Station. From Union station grab the 16th Street Free Mall Ride shuttle that stops right in front of the Sheraton at Court Place and 16th Street ~10 minutes.
Exhibitors and Sponsors
Please Submit a Request to be an Exhibitor or Sponsor.
We are expecting a large crowd and have a spacious conference ballroom with a huge adjacent exhibitor area to accommodate those attending. This will provide ample opportunity to showcase your products and services.
Thursday night reception will also be held in the exhibitor area, providing another great opportunity to meet with those attending. We will be using smart badge scanning technology with a custom app including an Event Portal and Lead Capture, allowing exhibitors to easily generate a list of leads interested in products and services.
We will provide more detail after receiving your application.
Event Organizers
Jeffry Gerber, MD (Denver’s Diet Doctor) and Rod Tayler, MD (Low Carb Down Under) are co-organizers. From its humble origins, Low Carb Conferences began as an educational winter event held up in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Due to continued growth and demand, these conferences have now moved down to the Denver Metro area. Our annual educational event continues to address the latest in low carb nutrition.
Join us in the mountains after the conference
For those of you interested in traveling to the mountains for snow sports, the after-party and continuing discussions, we are heading up to Vail on Monday March 16 and staying there till Saturday. The drive is ~2 ½ hours. Car rentals and mountain shuttles are available. A group shuttle might be in order. Let us know if you want to join us.
Multiple Day Lift Ticket Discounts (Purchase Early as prices increase and sale ends early season)
Perfect for people who plan to ski or ride for five days or more
Perfect for people who plan to ski or ride for one to four days