Many common chronic diseases share underlying biological mechanisms, creating opportunities for interventions that address more than one condition at a time. This Grand Rounds will examine the pathways that contribute to the development and progression of chronic diseases. Attendees will also review evidence from randomized controlled trials showing how lifestyle changes can influence these shared mechanisms.
Speakers: Dean Ornish, MD, is a professor of medicine at UCSF Health and founder and president of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute. His research on chronic diseases helped establish intensive cardiac rehabilitation as a Medicare-covered benefit. Ornish is also the author of seven nationally bestselling books and has been recognized by TIME as a TIME 100 Innovator and one of its 100 Most Influential People in Health.
How to Attend:
In Person:
S-214, Medical Sciences Building (513 Parnassus Avenue)
Lunch will be provided
Or join by phone (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles)
+1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose)
+52 554 161 4288 (Mexico)
New procedures for claiming CME credit:
Please review this informational guide on the updated ways to claim CME credit.
Add to Calendar2026-10-13 19:00:002026-10-13 20:00:00The Transformative Power of Lifestyle Medicine
Many common chronic diseases share underlying biological mechanisms, creating opportunities for interventions that address more than one condition at a time. This Grand Rounds will examine the pathways that contribute to the development and progression of chronic diseases. Attendees will also review evidence from randomized controlled trials showing how lifestyle changes can influence these shared mechanisms.
Speakers:
Dean Ornish, MD, is a professor of medicine at UCSF Health and founder and president of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute. His research on chronic diseases helped establish intensive cardiac rehabilitation as a Medicare-covered benefit. Ornish is also the author of seven nationally bestselling books and has been recognized by TIME as a TIME 100 Innovator and one of its 100 Most Influential People in Health.
How to Attend:
In Person:
S-214, Medical Sciences Building (513 Parnassus Avenue)
Lunch will be provided
Zoom option:
https://ucsf.zoom.us/j/93755876842?pwd=zpKbivmPQxtf4olxcQXo20u3w2qtch.1
Webinar ID: 937 5587 6842
Passcode: 435169
Or join by phone (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles)
+1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose)
+52 554 161 4288 (Mexico)
International numbers available: https://ucsf.zoom.us/u/anqthsjqM
New procedures for claiming CME credit:
Please review this informational guide on the updated ways to claim CME credit.
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