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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Families, caregivers, charities and research groups across the United States observe September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S., 15,780 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year; approximately 1/4 of them will not survive the disease. A diagnosis turns the lives of the entire family upside down. The objective of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is to put a spotlight on the types of cancer that largely affect children, survivorship issues, and – importantly – to help raise funds for research and family support.

Mesothelioma Awareness Day Sept. 26

Mesothelioma is a devastating disease that is associated with occupational exposure to asbestos and impacts both patients and families alike. Wisconsin is one of the leading states in the incidence of mesothelioma in the nation. Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin has been a leader in the treatment of mesothelioma and over the years we have provided services to patients of different backgrounds, from diverse parts of the state.

Kaleidoscope Film Showing "Struggling in Silence: Physician Depression and Suicide" Sept. 26

"Struggling in Silence: Physician Depression and Suicide"

Cancer of Prostate (CaP) Working Group, Peter LaViolette, PhD, MS “Radiological-pathological (Rad-Path) Correlation in Prostate Cancer, Validation and Creation of New Imaging Biomarkers for Tumor Detection" Sept. 27

MCW Cancer Center

Cancer of Prostate (CaP) working group leaders Marja Nevalainen, MD, PhD; Dept of Pathology and William See, MD; Dept of Urology, invite you to:

“Radiological-pathological (Rad-Path) Correlation in Prostate Cancer, Validation and Creation of New Imaging Biomarkers for Tumor Detection” by Peter LaViolette, PhD, MS

BRI Seminar Series "CTLA4 and Cancer Immunotherapy" Sept. 27

“CTLA4 and Cancer Immunotherapy,” presented by Yang Liu, PhD, Bosworth Chair for Cancer Biology, Director, Center for Cancer and Immunology Research, Children’s National Medical Center

Human Research Professionals Meeting Sept. 27

"Real-time IRB Experiment: Reducing the Time from Review to Research" presented by AnnMarie Eve, IRB Operations Manager, Office of Research, Medical College of Wisconsin.

Objectives:

1. Provide attendees with an overview of the Real-time IRB process and pilot to date
2. Provide attendees with the opportunity to hear expectations of studies that are routed to the Real-time IRB system from the perspective of an IRB Chair.
3. Prepare attendees for future participation in the Real-time IRB process by providing insight from their peers who have already experienced the process. 

11:30: Open for seating and announcements

Noon - 1 p.m.: Presentation

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Cardiology Imaging Conference "Role of Doppler (Stroke Volume, Cardiac Output) Diastology, Atrial Pressures, PA Pressure" Sept. 28

"Role of Doppler (Stroke Volume, Cardiac Output) Diastology, Atrial Pressures, PA Pressure" by Dr. Renee Kursel

Surgery Grand Rounds "Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Pathogenesis and Treatment" Sept. 28

Steven K. Libutti, MD 30th Annual C. Morrison Schroeder Lecturer Director, Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cancer Care The Marvin L. Gliedman, M.D. Distinguished Surgeon Professor and Vice Chairman, Department of Surgery Professor, Department of Genetics Albert Einstein College of Medicine Montefiore Medical Center

Fall Book Fair | MCW Cafeteria Lobby | Sept. 28

ONE DAY ONLY: The Fall Book Fair will be offered at MCW in the Cafeteria Lobby on Wednesday, September 28, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cell Biology Seminar “Human Microphthalmia-nanophthalmia Caused by MFRP Mutation" Sept. 28

Ross Collery, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Cell Biology, Neurobiology & Anatomy, Medical College of Wisconsin presents: “Human Microphthalmia-nanophthalmia Caused by MFRP Mutation is Recapitulated in a CRISPR-generated Zebrafish Model.”

Host: Michele Battle, PhD

KNOWLEDGE NOW Faculty Development Session "Effective Narrative Feedback" Sept. 29

James Sebastian, MD, will discuss the importance of providing rich and detailed feedback to health science learners.

Joint Bioengineering Seminar Series "Revascularization of the Heart by Laser" Sept. 30

"Revascularization of the Heart by Laser" presented by Mahmood Mirhoseini, MD, DSc, FACS, FACC Heart and Lung Institute of Wisconsin

Cancer Center Visiting Professor "Geographic Cancer Disparities: Why It Matters Where You Live" Sept. 30

The MCW Cancer Center Cancer Control & Outcomes Research Program will feature a visiting professor on September 30: Mario Schootman, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology, Health Services Research, and Medicine, St. Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice and Siteman Cancer Center, who will present, "Geographic Cancer Disparities: Why It Matters Where You Live"

Eye Institute 40th Anniversary Scientific Symposium

In December 1976, the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Milwaukee County Medical Complex opened the doors to the Eye Institute for the first time, thanks to the vision of former MCW Department of Ophthalmology Chairman Richard O. Shultz, MD, and the support of Research to Prevent Blindness. Forty years later, the Eye Institute continues to be the leader in specialized eye care, vision research and ophthalmology training in eastern Wisconsin. While we look back with pride at the accomplishments of this institute, at this special annual symposium we also look forward to the future of vision care and research in the 21st century with honored guests speakers from around the country.

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