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Neonatal Pharmacology 2026: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice into Clinical Decision Making

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Add to Calendar Neonatal Pharmacology 2026: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practice into Clinical Decision Making 11/9/2026 7:00:00 AM 11/11/2026 1:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://musc.cloud-cme.com/2026Neonatal Description: The need for evidenced-based practice in neonatology is increasingly important as clinical decisions and treatments are made. The conference is designed to help NICU professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse managers and experienced staff nurses make those decisions. The goal of the conference is to share evidence-based approaches in the care of the neonate. Hyatt Historic Charleston false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:00 AM - Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1:00 PM, Hyatt Historic Charleston, Charleston, SC

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (20.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (20.00 hours)

Overview

The need for evidenced-based practice in neonatology is increasingly important as clinical decisions and treatments are made. The conference is designed to help NICU professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse managers and experienced staff nurses make those decisions. The goal of the conference is to share evidence-based approaches in the care of the neonate.


Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to: 


  1. Evaluate current evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies used in the care of neonates, including management of seizures, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, gastroesophageal reflux, kidney disease, infectious diseases, and other complex neonatal conditions.
  2. Apply emerging clinical research and best practices to optimize neonatal outcomes, including advances in microbiome science, transfusion strategies, medication safety, caffeine therapy, and novel therapeutic approaches in the NICU.
  3. Assess the impact of maternal health conditions and treatments on fetal and neonatal outcomes, including opioid use disorder, maternal depression, congenital infections, and other prenatal exposures that influence neonatal care.
  4. ntegrate interdisciplinary and family-centered approaches into neonatal practice by addressing ethical considerations, palliative and end-of-life care, vaccine hesitancy, provider roles in public health challenges, and complex clinical decision-making in the NICU.

Registration

Registration Form (PDF)

Registration Information:
**Early Bird Rate Extended to September 11, 2026**

FULL CONFERENCE RATES

Early Bird
(on/before 9/11/2026)

Regular
(on/after 9/12/2026)

In-Person Attendance

$500.00

$550.00

Virtual Attendance

$550.00

$600.00

DAILY CONFERENCE RATES

Early Bird
(on/before 9/11/2026)

Regular
(on/after 9/12/2026)

In-Person Rate for Monday

$225.00

$250.00

In-Person Rate for Tuesday

$225.00

$250.00

In-Person Rate for Wednesday

$150.00

$175.00

Virtual Rate for Monday

$250.00

$275.00

Virtual Rate for Tuesday

$250.00

$275.00

Virtual Rate for Wednesday

$165.00

$175.00


Accreditation
The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

A refund will be made upon written request prior to one month prior to the start of the conference less a $100 cancellation fee. After this date, no refunds will be made. we reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary. Full registration fees will be refunded for cancelled programs. By registering for this conference, you acknowledge and agree to this cancellation policy.

Accessibility Statement
 
Medical University of South Carolina is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.




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The Hyatt Downtown Charleston
560 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 414-4900

Nestled in the heart of Charleston’s Upper King Historic District between the Restaurant District and Museum Row, Hyatt Downtown Charleston offers a rooftop bar, restaurants, and exceptional service close to some of the most popular things to do in Charleston. Return to our spacious rooms to relax and spend a beautiful evening at our rooftop bar offering more than 40 craft beers and stunning city views. The Hyatt Downtown Charleston has all the amenities you need for a luxurious stay. Special group rates start at $249.00, plus tax, and destination fee, per night. A limited number of guest rooms have been reserved and are being offered on a first come, first serve basis. The room block will be held until Thursday, October 8, 2026 however the room block may be filled prior to this date. In such a case, neither the group rate nor guest room availability can be guaranteed. Therefore, we recommend you make your reservation as soon as possible. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 877-803-7534 and identifying yourself as a participant in this meeting, or by following the online directions below:

Link for online reservations:

Online Booking Link: MUSC Neonatal Pharmacology Conference

Online Booking Code:  G-NPHC 

Parking

Self-Parking Lot Rates: The Garage is a public garage owned and operated by the City of Charleston, not the Hyatt Hotels. Rates are $3.00 per hour per day (until Midnight). Max Payment is $24.00 At Midnight the clock starts again at $3.00 per hour (a 1-night stay can cost $48.00) Guests must pay for garage directly, the hotel does NOT take payments If leaving and returning the clock starts over at $3.00 per hour

Valet Parking Rates: Valet Parking is $49.00 per overnight with unlimited in and out privileges Valet does not park in the garage, an off-site parking lot is utilized.

Street Parking: Traffic enforcement monitors parking meters regularly, towing can occur for unpaid parking and for street closures that take place on the weekends on King Street.



Member Information
Role in activity
Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)
Amber N Monroe, DNP
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Activity Coordinator, Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Alison Chapman, MD
1 - Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Mount Pleasant, SC
Course Director, Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Cara Arpey, DO
,
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Christy Baxter, NNP
2 - Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Jessica Benes, NNP-BC, MSN, APRN
2 - Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
Johns Island, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Deborah Bondi, PharmD, PharmD, FCCP, FPPA, BCPS, BCPPS
University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, IL
Faculty
Consulting Fee-Wolters Kluwer- Lexi Drugs
Faculty Photos
Lisa R Bystry, MD, FACOG, DABOM
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Mount Pleasant, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
John B Cahill Jr., MD
1. Physician
MUSC
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Katherine Chetta, MD
1. Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Faculty
Independent Contractor (included contracted research)-Milkify LLC
Carmen Dooley, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC, C-ELBW, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2 - Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
Edisto Beach, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Ashley Eason, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Kylie Hopkins, NNP-BC, DNP, APRN
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Katie Malloy, PharmD
5. Other
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Consulting Fee-Wolters Kluwer
Faculty Photos
Rita M Ryan, MD
1 - Physician
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Elizabeth V Schulz, MD, MHPE, FAAP
Director
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Richmond Hill, GA
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Alanna M Shiflett, NNP
2 - Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
Santee, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Heidi J Steflik, MD
1 - Physician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
Sarah N Taylor, MD
1 - Physician
Yale School of Medicine
N Haven, CT
Faculty
Consulting Fee-Alcresta Therapeutics|Honoraria-Medela Inc.
Faculty Photos
Lauren Thompson, DO
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Other: Consultant, Advisory Board, Speaker-Mirum|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership-Sarepta
Katherine G Vincent, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, C-ELBW
NNP
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose
Faculty Photos
MikaelAnn Worsham, DO
Fellow
Medical University of South Carolina
Johns Island, SC
Faculty
Nothing to disclose

Monday, November 9, 2026
 
Monday, November 9, 2026

Registration/Breakfast/Exhibits
7:00AM - 7:30AM

Welcome Address
7:25AM - 7:30AM

Navigating Parental Refusal of Fortification
7:30AM - 8:30AM
Sarah N Taylor, MD


Objectives:
Determine evidence-based methods of preterm infants fortification and how to work with families to achieve their feeding goals.
What's Happening Now with NOWS/NAS and Neonatal Iatrogenic Withdrawl?
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Deborah Bondi, PharmD, PharmD, FCCP, FPPA, BCPS, BCPPS


Objectives:
Compare outcomes with Eat-Sleep-Console (ESC) with traditional neonatal opioid withdrawal (NOW)/neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) 8:30 management. Discuss practical barriers to ESC implementation. Evaluate treatment options and considerations for non-opioid NAS. Discuss management of iatrogenic drug withdrawal in neonates, including scoring tools and conversions between agents.
Break/Exhibits
9:30AM - 10:00AM

Disorders of Calcium, Phosphorous, and Vitamin D or Human Milk Handling, Storage, and Safe Feeding
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Sarah N Taylor, MD


Objectives:
Identity the calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D needs of preterm infants and evidence based methods to provide the required supplementation.
Neonatal PK/PD Applications in Unique Scenarios
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Deborah Bondi, PharmD, PharmD, FCCP, FPPA, BCPS, BCPPS


Objectives:
Explain basic pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) propertiesand how they apply to neonates. Analyze how PK/PD are altered in 11:00unique settings, including: Extracorporeal life support (ECLS), Therapeutichypothermia (TH) Acute kidney injury (AKI), Renal replacement therapies(RRT).
Lunch on your own
12:00PM - 1:30PM

Micro Preemies: Navigating Pharmacology at the Limits of Viability
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Christy Baxter, NNP


Objectives:
Explain pathophysiology of various clinical ailments in micro preemie infants Identify evidence-based treatment methods available for disease processes associated with extreme prematurity. Discuss the importance of preventative care in reducing disease risk among micro preemies. Identify other pharmacologic options available for micro preemie infants. Describe future research and potentially better practices.
Calming the Irritable Infant: Managing Hypertonicity and Neuro-irraitability in Neonates and Infants in the NICU
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Cara Arpey, DO


Objectives:
Diferentiate common causes of hypertonicity and neuro-irritability in neonates and infants in the NICU. Describe key components of a multidisciplinary assessment, incorporating observations from nurses, therapists, and caregivers to characterize tone abnormalities and irritability. Compare the indications, mechanisms of action, dosing considerations, and adverse efects of commonly used medications for neuro-irritability and hypertonicity, including benzodiazepines, gabapentin, and clonidine. Apply a practical framework for selecting pharmacologic interventions based on clinical presentation and patient-specifc factors. Develop an individualized management plan for infants with hypertonicity and neuroirritability that integrates medication therapy with non-pharmacologic and rehabilitative strategies
Break/Exhibits
3:30PM - 3:45PM

Anti-Obesity Medication Use in the Peri and Postpartum Period
3:45PM - 4:45PM
Lisa R Bystry, MD, FACOG, DABOM


Objectives:
Defne AOM Generations and Discuss Pharmacology. Analyze exposure Data thus Far. Compare Maternal & Neonatal Outcomes Describe Lactation Changes. Recognize Long Term Outcomes.
Adjourn for the day
4:45PM - 4:50PM

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
 
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Registration/Breakfast/Exhibits
7:00AM - 7:30AM

From Trace to Transparent: Heavy Metal Exposure in Neonates
7:30AM - 8:30AM
Elizabeth V Schulz, MD, MHPE, FAAP


Objectives:
Review lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic exposure in neonatal food sources (i.e., the contaminant data that's coming out publicly this month), examine FDA's Closer to Zero and Operation Stork Speed initiatives (as it relates to toxic elements and contaminants), and analyze nutritional interventions that modulate heavy metal absorption through competitive inhibition and other pharmacological mechanisms.
Pathway for Diagnosing Bleeding Disorders
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Ashley Eason, MD


Objectives:
Defne the key laboratory parameters used to evaluate neonatal hemostasis including PT, aPTT, fbrinogen, and platelet count, and describe how normal reference ranges difer in neonates compared to older adults. Explain the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of the most common congenital and acquired bleeding disorders encountered in the neonatal period including hemophilia, vitamin K defciency bleeding, and neonatal thrombocytopenia. Discuss a systematic diagnostic approach to the bleeding neonate.
Morning Break/Exhibits
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Beyond the Bovine: Comparing Goat vs. Cow Milk Proteins in Neontal Nutrition
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Elizabeth V Schulz, MD, MHPE, FAAP


Objectives:
Compare the properties of goat milk-based versus cow milk-based infant formula products, examine the regulatory pathway for novel ingredients under the Infant Formula Act, and evaluate clinical evidence demonstrating safety and tolerance profles.
Hot off The Press: Publications in 2025-2026 with Potenital to Change Neonatal Practice
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Heidi J Steflik, MD


Objectives:
Explore fndings from top articles in Neonatology from 2025-2026. Discuss opportunities for improvements in neonatal care or further study based on fndings from top articles.
Lunch on your own
12:00PM - 1:15PM
Hot off The Press: Publications in 2025-2026 with Potenital to Change Neonatal Practice
1:15PM - 2:15PM
Heidi J Steflik, MD


Objectives:
Explore fndings from top articles in Neonatology from 2025-2026. Discuss opportunities for improvements in neonatal care or further study based on fndings from top articles.
LISA/SALSA
2:15PM - 3:15PM
MikaelAnn Worsham, DO


Objectives:
Explain the biochemical composition and physiological mechanisms of exogenous surfactants, detailing how their unique protein-lipid profles impact lung compliance and surface tension reduction. Outline the step-by-step procedural technique for executing LISA, Compare the clinical outcomes, including rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and mechanical ventilation, of (LISA) versus traditional endotracheal intubation and surfactant delivery. Analyze the pharmacodynamic impact of specifc sedative and analgesic classes (such as opioids, benzodiazepines, and propofol) on the neonatal central nervous system and respiratory drive, with a specifc focus on maintaining spontaneous breathing. Diferentiate between the various premedication regimens (including sedatives, analgesics, and vagolytics)regarding their efcacy, safety profles, and impact on spontaneous respiration during the LISA procedure.
Break/Exhibits
3:15PM - 3:30PM
Colostrum for the Cristically Ill Neonate: A Pharmacologic Perspective
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Katherine Chetta, MD


Objectives:
Explain why colostrum is more like a medicine than a food. Describe how colostrum can be administered to critically ill infants. Recall the positive neonatal outcomes attributed to receiving colostrum.
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Jessica Benes, NNP-BC, MSN, APRN


Objectives:
Describe the diference between THC (Delta 9) and Kratom. Identify the current evidence regarding the short- and long-term neonatal efects associated with prenatal exposure to THC and kratom. Recognize the clinical signs and symptoms that may be observed in neonates exposed to THC or kratom in utero. Apply evidence-based approaches for the clinical management and monitoring of infants with suspected prenatal exposure to THC or kratom. Discuss the current legal implications of THC and kratom use in pregnancy. Explain the impact of THC on breastfeeding. 
Adjourn for the day
5:30PM - 5:30PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
 
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Breakfast/Exhibits
7:00AM - 7:30AM
Sedation and Analgesia in Preterm Neonates: Old and New Information for the Young and Small
7:30AM - 8:30AM
Katie Malloy, PharmD


Objectives:
Describe common agents, dosing regimens, and features of pain and sedation agents for preterm neonates. Design a pain and sedation regimen for a preterm neonate. Explain the potential role of dexmedetomidine in preterm neonates. Discuss optimal situations for pain and sedation medications and potential collateral damage from early exposure to these agents.
Acute Management of Metaboloc Disorders
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Lauren Thompson, DO


Objectives:
Describe the core principles of acute metabolic management in patients with inborn errors of metabolism. Identify appropriate acute management strategies for the major categories of inborn errors of metabolism. Diferentiate between therapeutic approaches, including nutritional interventions, cofactor supplementation, and pharmacologic therapies.
Break/Exhibits
9:30AM - 9:45AM
Mystery Case
9:45AM - 10:45AM
Alanna M Shiflett, NNP


Objectives:
Discuss usual presentation for this disease process.. Defne the physical and laboratory fndings. Defne the diagnostic criteria for the disease process. Explain treatment for this condition.
How Bougie is BUGI: Beside Upper GI and Care Pathways for Bilious
10:45AM - 11:45AM
Rita M Ryan, MD


Objectives:
Describe the approach to Management of bilious emesisi in a neonate.
Explain how a bedside upper GI study can be benefcial.
Break/Exhibits
11:45AM - 12:00PM
Apnea of Prematurity and Intermittent Hypoxemia
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Rita M Ryan, MD


Objectives:
Compare the current state of knowledge regarding Apnea of Prematurity vs. Intermittent Hypoxemia. Describe the associations with Intermittent Hypoxemia and later morbidities in the premature infant.
Closing Remarks/Adjourn for the day
1:00PM - 1:05PM

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