Presenters: Qian Wang, Ph.D. and Danting Lui, Ph.D.

Dr. Wang

Title: Identification and Quantitation of Monoclonal Proteins in Polyclonal Hypergammaglobulinemia Background:  A Retrospective Study

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe polyclonal vs. monoclonal gammopathy
• Define the prevalence of M-protein in a polyclonal hypergamma background
• Explain the quantitation of M-protein in a polyclonal hypergamma background using a mass spectrometry-based assay (MASS-FIX)
   

Dr. Lui

Title: Evaluation of Neurofilament Light Chain as a Potential Biomarker for Assessment of Neurotoxicity in Patients Exposed to Cobalt/Chromium

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Explain the sources and mechanisms of exposure to cobalt and chromium in medical implants.
• Identify and describe the symptoms and clinical signs associated with neurotoxicity due to cobalt and chromium exposure.
• Describe how lab test results, such as NfL and heavy metal concentrations, help to assess the neuronal damage in patients exposed to cobalt and chromium.
   

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