Understanding Cholesterol
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Our esteemed panel of doctors/scientists will explain common questions about cholesterol. What is cholesterol, and what is its role in the body? Why is it important? What are the various types of cholesterol? How do you interpret your test results? How have recommended levels changed over the years, and why? How do cholesterol-lowering medications work? Are they safe long-term? How does food affect cholesterol levels? These questions and more will be explained in this important program.
About the Speakers
Dr. Joshua Knowles is a physician-scientist at Stanford. He earned his M.D.–Ph.D. at UNC with Nobuyo Maeda and Nobel Laureate Oliver Smithies, and his internal medicine residency and fellowship at Stanford University primarily.
Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L., is emeritus professor of pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, and member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist, with expertise in obesity, diabetes, metabolism, and nutrition.
Dr. Ethan Weiss is a cardiologist whose special interests include preventive cardiology, the genetics of coronary disease, risk assessment for heart conditions and heart disease in the young.
This program is in-person only. If you have symptoms of illness (coughing, fever, etc.), we ask that you either stay home or wear a mask. Our front desk has complimentary masks for members and guests who would like one.
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The Commonwealth Club of California
110 The Embarcadero
Toni Rembe Rock Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States
Dr. Joshua Knowles
Physician-scientist, Stanford
Dr. Robert H. Lustig
M.D., M.S.L., Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, University of California, San Francisco
Dr. Ethan Weiss
Cardiologist
Patty James
Chief Innovation Officer, Foogal; Co-chair, Nutrition, Food & Wellness Member-led Forum, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California—Moderator
5 p.m. doors open & check-in
5:30–6:30 p.m program
6:30–7:15 p.m. meet-and-greet
(all times Pacific Time)
COST
Members receive 30–50 percent discounts (not a member? Join)
In-person:
$22
Free for Leadership Circle members and for students
