SPECIAL TREAT FOR ATTENDEES
An Exclusive Post Conference Reception With Wine Tasting
Hosted By Honorary Co-Chairman, Gary Figgins and family
at The Leonetti Cellar, Walla Walla
Personal Invitations Will be Sent to All Registered
Delegates Ahead of the Meeting Date
Be Sure Not to Miss This Unique Opportunity!
July
15-18, 2009
The Historic Marcus Whitman Hotel
Walla Walla, Washington, USA
A
Landmark Conference & Wine Experience
for Physicians and Connoisseurs
Wine & Health Lectures - Exploration in Wine Biology
Wine Appreciation - Exclusive Wine Tasting Venues
Winemakers Panel - Gala Wine Dinner & Benefit Wine
Auction
This
activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1
Credit™
Providence St. Mary Medical Center designates this educational
activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity.
We're Offering You the Opportunity
to Register With a Friend W ith the Second Registration
at Less Than Half the Standard Registration Fee
At $400.00 (Standard Registration Fee $825)
Here' s How it Works:
1. You Register at www.winesummit.com/register.html
2. Call us (520-544-5500) to identify your friend or
colleague who will be registering
3. Our staff will call your friend or colleague to assist
with this special registration
4. Your Friend or Colleague shares the difference with
you!
5. You, and Your Friend or Colleague, Enjoy a Great
Wine Experience & Educational Event
This Special Recession Offer is Effective Monday
April 6th through July 10th
Your
Invitation to the 5th International
Wine & Heart Health Summit
The
low incidence of cardiovascular disease in Mediterranean
Europe has been attributed to the salutary effect of
moderate daily red wine consumption. This observation
has led to a wealth of compelling clinical studies and
editorial literature espousing the robust relationship
of red wine to a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease
as well as other chronic illnesses, and a longer life.
The
Desert Heart Foundation has facilitated the gathering
of the world's leading experts on wine and health, and
has sponsored the International Wine & Heart Health
Summit, since 2001. Historically, the “Summit”
has been held in Napa Valley, home to America's most
celebrated vineyards and wineries. The Renaud Society,
a fraternity of medical professionals with an interest
in better health and a passion for wine, proudly sponsors
this biannual event.
Washington
State,and the Walla Walla region, has emerged as an
important viticulture region on the world stage. Fruity
white wines reminiscent of Rhone satellites and the
central California coastal regions, and serious red
wines that challenge Napa, as well as the Bordeaux and
Hermitage regions of France, test your senses and present
excitement and value to all wine enthusiasts.
An
eclectic intermingling of science, clinical topics,
and wine appreciation, highlighted by exclusive wine
events, open cellars & winemaker participation,
and gala wine & food venues with special wines,
ceremonial regalia, exclusive wine auctions, and much
more, awaits you at the 5th International Wine &
Heart Health Summit, to be held at the Historic Marcus
Whitman Hotel, Walla Walla, Washington: July 15 –
18, 2009.
This activity
has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Providence St. Mary Medical Center designates this educational
activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity.
Registration
Fees:
$825 The registration fee includes conference tuition
and conference materials; Hosted breaks with beverages
and snacks; Poured wines during the conference with
complimentary etched Wine Summit Cabernet glass; 1 ticket
to gala evening Friday, July 17, 2009 (An Affair of
the Heart); 1 ticket to hosted lunch and winemaker panel
Saturday, July 18, 2009.
1.
Examine the scope of Cardiovascular Disease in our society
including socioeconomic, resource burden, and cost in
human suffering, with a focus on primary and secondary
prevention strategies.
2. Review the physiology of the human endothelium and
its role in health and disease incorporating the current
knowledge of tissue inflammation and its role in chronic
vascular and non-vascular illnesses.
3. Explore the biology of wine, with particular attention
to the polyphenolic compounds and their importance to
human well-being.
4. Learn about the phenomenon of the French Paradox,
its success in Mediterranean Europe and France, and
its adoption into the American Lifestyle.
5. Review, in depth, the epidemiologic evidence for
the health benefit of moderate wine consumption and
its impact of the course of cardiovascular disease,
cerebrovascular disease, cancer and liver disease, pulmonary
health and others.
6. Understand creation of public health care policy
from defined leaders and influential counselors in healthcare
policy making.
Chairman:
Tedd M. Goldfinger, DO, FACC
Tucson, Arizona, USA
International Co-Chair: Dominique Petithory-Lanzmann,
MD, PhD
Paris, France
Honorary Co-Chairman: Gary Figgins, Founder & Winemaker
Emeritus
Leonetti Cellar Walla Walla, WA
Executive Director: Greg Waters, MBA
Tucson, Arizona, USA
Sponsors
The Desert Heart Foundation & The Renaud Society
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
4:00
- 5:30 PM: Researchers Meeting
WICS III - Wine in Coronary Subsets
Meeting of the principal investigators of the WICS III
protocol
The Board Room, Marcus Whitman Hotel
8
PM - Special Lecture in Cardiology: The Past, Present,
& Future of Cardiac Electrotherapy
David Steinhaus, MD
Professor of Medicine/Cardiac Electrophysiology
University of Missouri School of Medicine - Kansas City
Immediate Past President, International Board of Heart
Rhythm Examiners.
Dr. Steinhaus will lead a stimulating evening discussion
on the history of electricity as a feasible modality
in heart disease, exploring initial emperic trials from
anciet times progressing to the modern scientific era.
Highlights from key technological innovations in biomedical
engineering and scientific thought reveal how electrotherapy
offers relief from cardiac disability, and enhances
survival among the most severely impaired heart patients.
A selection of fine wines will be served with this evening
presentation.
This program is open to all conference delegates.
THURSDAY,
July 16, 2009
10
AM – Registration Desk Opens
1:00 - 1:30 PM
Welcome Toast
Dr. Tedd Goldfinger, Chairman
Dr. Dominique Petithory-Lanzmann, International Co-Chair
Mr. Gary Figgins, Honorary Co-Chair
A Toast to Inaugurate the Program
1:30
- 2:30 PM
Preventing Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease; Conventional
Wisdom
Marvin Slepian, MD
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson, Arizona, USA 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Introduction to Wine & Health
R Curtis Ellison, MD Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, USA
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Break
1st Blind Wine Tasting Available
4:00 - 5:00 PM
The Geology of Washington State: Destiny to Wine Greatness
(non-credit)
Kevin R. Pogue, PhD
Section of Geology WhitmanCollege Walla
Walla, Washington
5:00 - 6:00 PM Washington
Wines on the World Stage (non-credit)
Shayn Bjornholm, MS (Master Sommelier)
Education Director, Washington Wine Commission (Seattle)
with Chris Stone, Director of Marketing
Washington State Wine Commission 6:00
PM WashingtonState
Wines – "In the House"
Hosted Wine Tasting of Select Washington State Wines
At the Seven Hills Winery, Walla
Walla, Washington
Hosts: Vicky & Casey McClellan, Seven Hills Winery
8:00
- 9:00 AM
Biochemistry of Wine: Implications for Health
Roger Corder, MD
Wm Harvey Research Institute
London, United Kingdom
9:00
- 10:00 AM
Mediterranean Living: Model of Health and Longevity
Dominique Lanzmann, MD, PhD, Paris, France with
Serge C. Renaud, PhD, Bordeaux, France
10:00
- 10:15 AM
Break
2nd Blind Wine Available for Tasting
10:15 - 11:15 AM
Atherogenesis, Atherosclerosis, and Vascular Disease
Andrew Selwyn, MD
Harvard University School of Medicine
Boston, USA
11:15
AM - 12:15 PM
Alcohol and Coronary Heart Disease: Recent Insights
Morten Gronbaek, MD, PhD
Copenhagen, Denmark
Afternoon Free
6:30
PM - Hosted Gala Dinner & Benefit Auction
"An Affair of the Heart" (Black Tie Optional)
Marcus Whitman Hotel Empire Ballroom
The Renaud Society Ceremonial Inductions presented by
Professor Serge Renaud Wine Auction Benefits the Desert Heart Foundation
Wine & Heart Health Research Initiative
Music by "Lark Drive" Cost for Guest:
$110
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Wine and the Lung: Good, Bad or Indifferent
Stephan Kamholz, MD
New York University
New York, NY
9:00
- 10 AM
Moderate Wine Consumption and Liver Disease: A Balance
of Risk
Jeffrey B. Schwimmer, MD University
of California San Diego
San Diego, California, USA
10:00
- 10:15 AM
Break
3rd Blind Wine Available for Tasting
10:15 - 11:15 AM
Beer, Wine, & Alcohol: Scientific Truths
Arthur Klatsky, MD
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Oakland, California, USA
11:15
- 12:15 PM
Encouraging Responsible Drinking Patterns: Efforts Towards
a Worldwide Solution
Helena Coniber, Executive Director
AIM (Alcohol in Moderation) Digest
Bath, England, United Kingdom
12:15
- 1:15 PM
The Official Position on Healthy Wine Drinking
W. Douglas Weaver, MD, FACC
President, American College of Cardiology
Chairman, Department of Cardiology, Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1:15 PM - Hosted Lunch
Winemaking in Walla Walla
A lunch panel with Walla Walla Winemakers (non-credit)
Martin Clubb (L'Ecole No. 41), Gary Figgins (Leonetti
Cellar), Rick Small (Woodward Canyon), others.
Moderator: Joe Gunselman, DO Robert
Karl Cellars
Spokane, Washington, USA
Blind Wine Tasting Results - Prizes Additional
guest ticket $45
2:45
PM - End of Conference with Closing Comments
Tedd Goldfinger, DO, FACC
Chairman
FOLLOWING CLOSING COMMENTS
An Exclusive Post Conference Reception With Wine Tasting
Hosted By Honorary Co-Chairman, Gary Figgins and his
family
at The Leonetti Cellar, Walla Walla
Personal Invitations Will be Sent to All Registered
Delegates Ahead of the Meeting Date
Be Sure Not to Miss This Unique Opportunity!
We
invite you to enjoy the only luxury hotel in the heart
of Washington's most acclaimed wine region: the historic,
newly restored Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference
Center in downtown Walla Walla. From the outstanding
Pacific Northwest Cuisine of The Marc Restaurant to
our state-of-the-art meeting facilities, this grand
hotel offers the perfect setting for your romantic wine
country getaway or full-scale conference. Visit Marcus
Whitman web site at www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com.
Guests of Wine Summit V are offered a special group
rate of $140, suites $269. Telephone reservations can
be made by calling toll free 866-826-9422 or (509) 525-2200.
Please mention the Desert Heart Foundation Wine &
Heart Health Summit. (Back to TOP)
TRANSPORTATION
There
are no plans at this time to name an official Wine Summit
travel consultant. Please note you will need to make
your own travel arrangements. Delegates are likely to
find it easier, less expensive and more convenient to
fly into the Tri-Cities area and drive 20 miles rather
than fly in Walla Walla.
Or take the opportunity to enjoy beautiful Northwest
scenery and drive from major airports. Approximate driving
times: Spokane (2 hours), Portland (4 hours) and Seattle
(4 hours).
Reserve your Judging Seat at the Renaud Society Blind
Wine Competition: A unique opportunity to participate
in a blinded competitive wine tasting awarding gold,
silver, and bronze medals to participating wineries
across Washington and elsewhere. Complimentary Riedel
Renaud Society Glass with tasting.
Fee: $50
This is open only to Renaud Society Members
Limited seats available
Spouses
Wine Tutorial:
Just
what is it that separates Washington wines from the
rest? Don't miss this opportunity to get the inside
scoop from Rebecca Gunselman and a surprise guest lecturer
from the Walla Walla Wine Alliance as you learn how
to taste and appreciate these special gems. Space is
limited.
Friday
July 17, 2009
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Washington Whites: A Guided Tasting of Select Washington
State Wines
Rebecca Gunselman
Robert Karl Cellars
Spokane, Washington
Saturday
July 18, 2009
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Washington Reds: A Guided Tasting of Select Washington
State Wines
Rebecca Gunselman
Robert Karl Cellars
Spokane, Washington
Fees:
White Wines Tutorial: $25
Red Wines Tutorial: $25
Special pricing for both: $40
Blind
Wine Tasting
Test your blind wine tasting skills and taste three
selected wines, one on each day of the scientific program.
Fill in your scoring sheet and compete for great prizes
awarded at lunch on Saturday, July 18, 2009.
Fee:
$20
Walla
Walla wineries tours
Exclusive
tours of select Walla Walla wineries where you can meet
winemakers up close and personal. Admission to each
winery is limited. Click here
for information.
