12th Annual Women's Heart Symposium (IN-PERSON)

We are excited to invite you to the 12th Annual Women’s Heart Symposium, which will be held on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, as well as streamed online. Join us to learn more about women's heart disease, risk prevention, healthy lifestyle habits, medical advances and more.

The day will include speakers, presentations, gifts, delicious food and fun!

8:00am-9:00am - ARRIVAL AND BREAKFAST
9:00am-9:15am - WELCOME

9:15am - 10:00am - KEYNOTE: Genetics & Women’s Heart Health (Ora Karp Gordon, MD)

10:00am - 10:30am - Genetic Markers for Heart Disease in Women (Richard Wright, MD)

10:30am - 10:45am - BREAK

10:45am- 11:15am- Advancements in Genetic Testing (Josh Ofman, MD)

11:15-Noon- Panel | Wellness Through Time: Aging & Genetics in Women (Josh Ofman MD | Rigved Tadwalkar, MD | Ora K. Gordon, MD)

Noon-1PM LUNCH

1PM-2PM- Unpacking The Buzz: “Longevity” and The Effects of Genetics: Glucose Metabolism, Sleep Hygiene, Exercise, and Cardiovascular Genetic Markers (Alexandra Lajoie, MD |Christiane Schaeffler, MD |Nicole Weinberg, MD | Sarina Van Der Zee, MD)

2PM-3PM -Panel: Biohacking Myths and More (Holly J. Silvers-Granelli PhD MPT | Sarah Kate McGowan PhD |Sarah Rettinger MD)

3:00pm - ADJOURNMENT

Dr. Gordon is a nationally recognized expert in hereditary cancer and Regional medical director of the Center for Clinical Genetics & Genomics for Providence Southern California. She is a Professor of Genetics at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Genetics at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Gordon is board certified in internal medicine and medical genetics. Her primary research interests include hereditary cancers and the prevention of breast cancer. She has participated in numerous clinical trials for cancer prevention. Dr. Gordon has lectured throughout the United States. In addition to her research publications, she also has co-authored an award winning book for women facing genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer, called Positive Results: making the best decisions when at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer.

We hope that all of our attendees obtain more knowledge about heart disease, specifically in women. We also hope that our medical attendees learn to factor in new genetics research to inform treatment plans, order the best diagnostic tests available to them, and use the latest genetic testing to help diagnose medical conditions. We look to educate attendees on ways to mange patient concerns rooted in emerging pop-science & buzzwords related to genetics.

Have a Heart, Save a Heart is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to raise awareness of women’s heart disease by employing cutting-edge technology, hosting creative educational symposiums and encouraging community participation in health and wellness programs. We hope to engage supporters who can help share our findings and passion to better prepare and inform women across the globe.

Follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date on newly added guest speakers, sponsors, donors and more, and visit our website at www.haveaheartsaveaheart.org.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the Joint partnership of Providence Saint John’s Health Center and Have a Heart, Save a Heart Foundation. Providence Saint John’s Health Center is accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Providence Saint John’s Health Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hotel Casa del Mar, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, United States