Free Pre-Conference Workshop · Sponsored by KBMO Diagnostics
Uncovering Cardiometabolic
Inflammation
Integrating Food Sensitivity & Cardiovascular Immune Testing in Clinical Practice
A free 2-hour pre-conference workshop with Dr. Rob Silverman previewing the upcoming Cardiometabolic Summit
April 16, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 PM EST
Free for All Providers
Live Case-Based Training
No CE/CME · Sponsored by KBMO Diagnostics
About This Session
Cardiometabolic disease is increasingly recognized as an inflammatory condition driven by complex interactions between diet, immune signaling, metabolic dysfunction, and gut-derived immune activation. Yet in clinical practice, the inflammatory drivers contributing to insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, and metabolic syndrome often remain unidentified.
This interactive workshop will explore how immune-mediated food reactions and systemic inflammatory signaling contribute to cardiometabolic risk and disease progression. Participants will learn how advanced testing strategies — including food sensitivity testing and cardiovascular inflammation markers — can help uncover hidden drivers of inflammation that are not captured through traditional laboratory assessment.
Using clinical case examples, faculty will demonstrate how to integrate these findings into practical treatment plans that combine dietary strategies, lifestyle interventions, targeted supplementation, and appropriate pharmacologic therapies.
Attendees will gain practical frameworks for identifying inflammation patterns, interpreting testing results, and implementing personalized protocols to support metabolic health and cardiovascular risk reduction.
This session is designed for clinicians seeking actionable tools to address cardiometabolic inflammation through a systems-based approach.
Why This Workshop Matters
Cardiometabolic disease is no longer just about cholesterol numbers or blood sugar. Many patients with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular risk continue to experience persistent inflammation despite standard treatment.
In many cases, the missing piece is immune-driven inflammation triggered by diet and systemic inflammatory signaling. This workshop will explore how clinicians can uncover these hidden drivers using advanced testing strategies including:
KBMO Food Sensitivity Test
Evaluate immune-mediated food reactions driving systemic inflammation
KBMO Cardiovascular Inflammation Test
Identify immune activation contributing to cardiometabolic risk
Through real clinical cases, participants will learn how to translate testing results into practical nutrition strategies, targeted protocols, and comprehensive cardiometabolic care plans.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Identify how immune-mediated food reactions contribute to cardiometabolic inflammation
Understand emerging inflammatory drivers of metabolic disease
Interpret food sensitivity and cardiovascular immune testing
Develop personalized protocols addressing cardiometabolic inflammation
Integrate nutrition, lifestyle medicine, supplementation, and pharmacotherapy strategies
Inside This 2-Hour Workshop
A detailed, case-based clinical training with Dr. Rob Silverman
Part 1: The Inflammatory Basis of Cardiometabolic Disease
20 min
Faculty: Dr. Rob Silverman
Topics
- The role of inflammation in metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease
- Immune activation and metabolic dysfunction
- Connections between gut health, food reactivity, and systemic inflammation
- Limitations of traditional cardiometabolic testing
- Identifying patients who may benefit from expanded inflammation testing
Clinical context
- Insulin resistance
- Metabolic syndrome
- NAFLD / fatty liver
- Persistent cardiometabolic inflammation despite treatment
Part 2: Identifying Food-Driven Immune Activation
30 min
Focus on the KBMO Food Sensitivity Test
Topics
- Mechanisms of immune-mediated food reactions
- IgG and complement-mediated inflammatory responses
- Distinguishing food sensitivities from food allergies and intolerances
- Impact of food-driven inflammation on metabolic pathways
Clinical patterns often seen with food-driven inflammation
- Insulin resistance
- Metabolic syndrome
- Autoimmune conditions
- Chronic GI symptoms
- Fatigue and systemic inflammation
Testing overview — How the test evaluates immune responses to foods
- Understanding immune reactivity scores
- Clinical interpretation of results
- Implementing targeted elimination and reintroduction strategies
Case #1: Patient with metabolic syndrome and unexplained inflammatory markers
Part 3: Cardiovascular Immune & Inflammatory Testing
30 min
Focus on the KBMO Cardiovascular Inflammation Test
Topics
- Immune-mediated contributors to cardiovascular disease
- Inflammatory pathways driving endothelial dysfunction
- Identifying immune activation contributing to cardiometabolic risk
Markers and clinical insights
- Immune activation patterns
- Inflammatory cytokine signaling
- Endothelial stress patterns
- Relationship to metabolic disease
How this testing complements traditional markers
LDL-C
ApoB
hs-CRP
Triglycerides (TG ratio)
Lipoprotein A (Lp(a))
Homocysteine
Advanced insight
- Immune-mediated inflammation
- Dietary immune triggers
- Systemic inflammatory burden
Case #2: Patient with controlled lipids but persistent inflammation
Part 4: Case-Based Clinical Integration
25 min
Faculty: Dr. Rob Silverman
Topics
- Real clinical scenarios combining food reactivity and cardiovascular inflammation testing
Case #3: Patient presenting with insulin resistance, fatigue, central adiposity, and elevated inflammatory markers
Testing Reveals
- Multiple food immune reactions
- Cardiovascular inflammatory activation
Clinical Approach
Assessment
Testing interpretation
Treatment strategy
Monitoring plan
Part 5: Protocol Development: Addressing Cardiometabolic Inflammation
15 min
Nutrition
- Targeted elimination diet based on immune reactivity
- Anti-inflammatory cardiometabolic nutrition strategies
- Metabolic support for insulin resistance
Lifestyle
- Exercise strategies to improve insulin sensitivity
- Sleep optimization
- Stress modulation
Targeted Supplementation
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Polyphenols
- Gut microbiome support
- Metabolic support nutrients
Pharmacologic Considerations
- Integration with statins, antihypertensives, GLP-1 therapies, or diabetes medications when appropriate
Monitoring
- Symptom improvement
- Metabolic markers
- Inflammatory markers
- Reintroduction strategies
Interactive Discussion
- Clinical pearls for implementing testing
- Patient selection strategies
- When testing changes clinical decision-making
Q&A + Clinical Pearls
10 minutes of open discussion and audience Q&A
10 min
Who This Workshop Is For
Physicians (MD/DO)
Nurse Practitioners
Physician Assistants
Pharmacists
Functional & Integrative Medicine Clinicians
For the Results-Focused Clinician
If you are treating patients with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, or cardiovascular risk, this session will give you practical frameworks to uncover inflammatory drivers that standard labs often miss. You’ll leave with testing strategies and protocols you can implement immediately in clinical practice.
For the Busy Clinician Looking for Practical Solutions
In just two focused hours, you’ll gain clear frameworks for identifying inflammatory drivers, practical testing strategies, real patient cases, and clinical protocols you can apply immediately. No theory overload — just actionable insights for real patient care.
For Clinicians Who Want Better Outcomes for Their Patients
Many patients with cardiometabolic disease feel frustrated when they follow recommended treatments but still struggle with symptoms or inflammation. Understanding the role of food-driven immune responses and systemic inflammation can open new pathways to care.
For Clinicians Who Want Evidence & Clinical Frameworks
This workshop will provide a structured approach to inflammation assessment, testing interpretation frameworks, case-based clinical reasoning, and protocol development strategies. You’ll gain a step-by-step clinical model for integrating inflammation testing into cardiometabolic care.
What You’ll Walk Away With
A deeper understanding of cardiometabolic inflammation
Testing strategies for uncovering immune-driven disease drivers
Clinical frameworks for interpreting food sensitivity and inflammation testing
Practical protocols you can apply with patients
Meet Your Faculty
Dr. Rob Silverman
DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS, CIISN, CKTP, CES, HKC, FAKTR
Dr. Silverman is an internationally recognized expert in functional and integrative medicine, specializing in the role of nutrition, immune signaling, and inflammation in chronic disease. He is the author of Inside-Out Health and a leading educator on the intersection of gut health, immune function, and metabolic disease.
A thought leader in functional medicine, he specializes in evidence-based, integrative approaches to treating chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Silverman is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences, educating practitioners on advanced strategies for identifying and addressing hidden inflammatory drivers in clinical practice.
What If I’m New to Functional Testing?
You do not need to be an experienced functional medicine practitioner to benefit from this workshop. Many clinicians attending are just beginning to explore how advanced testing can improve cardiometabolic care. This session is designed to meet you where you are.
Dr. Rob Silverman will walk through:
- When advanced inflammation testing is appropriate
- How to interpret results in a clinical context
- How testing can complement traditional cardiometabolic labs
- Practical steps for translating results into patient care
Rather than overwhelming theory, this workshop focuses on real clinical scenarios and step-by-step case walkthroughs. You’ll see exactly how clinicians are using tools like the KBMO Food Sensitivity Test and KBMO Cardiovascular Inflammation Test to uncover inflammatory drivers of disease that may not appear on standard lab panels.
Whether you are new to functional testing or already using advanced labs, this workshop will provide clinical insights you can apply immediately.
This Is Just the Beginning
This free preview session gives you a taste of the clinical depth covered in the full Cardiometabolic Summit — a 12-hour, 4-day immersive experience (April 22–25, 2026) with 9 CE/CME credits.
12 Hours
Total Curriculum
9 CE/CME
Credits Available
$349
Full Summit Price
Disclaimer: This is a free promotional program sponsored by KBMO Diagnostics. No continuing education (CE) or continuing medical education (CME) credits are provided for this session. CE/CME credits are available through the full Cardiometabolic Summit.
Reserve Your Spot — Limited Availability
April 16, 2026 · 6:30–8:30 PM EST · Free for all healthcare providers
Join us for this interactive pre-conference workshop and learn how to uncover hidden drivers of cardiometabolic inflammation.
Free · Sponsored by KBMO Diagnostics · No CE/CME