135th Annual Shattuck Lecture — GLP-1: Discovery and Impact on Health
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 12:45-1:45 p.m. EST
Live In Person & Virtual
Registration is open to all, and you do not need to be a physician or a member to sign up. If you don’t already have an account, you’ll be prompted to create one. Simply enter your email to check if you already have an existing account. There’s no need to provide a medical license or NPI number.
Please note: The 135th Shattuck Lecture is being held as part of the Massachusetts Medical Society’s Annual Meeting. To register for the event, you will be redirected to the Annual Meeting Registration page.
Activity Description
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) has emerged as a key regulator in metabolic health, with profound implications for diabetes management, weight loss, and cardiovascular protection. The 135th Annual Shattuck Lecture explores the discovery, physiological
role, and therapeutic applications of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). Participants will gain insight into the patient selection criteria, the broader impact of GLP-1 modulation, and potential future applications of GLP-1-based therapies.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:
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Discuss the history and discovery of GLP-1 and its relevance to metabolic health
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Explain the physiologic role of GLP-1 in health and disease
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Define patient selection criteria and considerations for prescribing GLP-1 receptor agonists
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Evaluate the public health impact of GLP-1 based interventions on disease management and health care outcomes
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Describe ongoing research that could expand the role of GLP-1 therapies
Activity Fees — FREE
Shattuck Lecturer
Joel F. Habener, MD
Professor of Medicine (Emeritus), Harvard Medical School
Honorary Scientist, Massachusetts General Hospital
Former Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
To learn more about Dr. Joel F. Habener, click here.
Moderator
Eric J. Rubin, MD, PhD
Editor-In-Chief, The New England Journal of Medicine, NEJM Group
To learn more about Dr. Eric J. Rubin, click here.
Discussion With Editors
Julie R. Ingelfinger, MD
Deputy Editor, The New England Journal of Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Senior Consultant, Pediatric Nephrology, Mass General for Children at MGB
To learn more about Dr. Julie R. Ingelfinger, click here.
Clifford Rosen, MD
Associate Editor, The New England Journal of Medicine
Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine
Senior Scientist, MaineHealth Institute for Research
To learn more about Dr. Clifford Rosen, click here.
In Person Location
The Westin Waltham Boston
70 Third Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
Accreditation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Registration is open to all, and you do not need to be a physician or a member to sign up. If you don’t already have an account, you’ll be prompted to create one. Simply enter your email to check if you already have an existing account. There’s no need to provide a medical license or NPI number.
Please note: The 135th Shattuck Lecture is being held as part of the Massachusetts Medical Society’s Annual Meeting. To register for the event, you will be redirected to the Annual Meeting Registration page.
