11-16-20091:00 AMThe Department of Ophthalmology will host a special presentation, "Genetic Dissection of Visual Circuit Structure, Function and Assembly." Andrew Huberman, PhD, Department of Neurobiology, Stanford University School of Medicine will be the guest lecturer. Refreshments will be provided.
11-16-20091:00 PMThe Department of Ophthalmology will host a special presentation on Monday, November 16th. Andrew Huberman, PhD, Department of Neurobiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, will be the guest lecturer. Refreshments will be served.
11-17-20099:00 AMThese Principal Investigator/ Proposal Team training sessions will assist MCW's research community in using eBridge for completing and submitting their grants and contracts applications.
Registration
11-17-20096:00 PM"The Molecular Gymnastics of the Influenza Virus" presented by Tim Herman, PhD Director, MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling.
Join us and learn more about the H1N1 Flu from an expert in protein structure. During this Café you will be able to manipulate models of the swine flu virus as you delve into the world of molecular biology and explore science as a process and not just a collection of facts.
"Finally, Your Flu Questions Answered" presented by Terry Brandenburg, MBA, MPH City of West Allis, Public Health Commissioner.
Have your questions about the H1N1 Flu answered in plain language. Do you find the information presented in the media about the H1N1 flu confusing? Do you feel that you understand the facts? Do you know how to protect yourself and your family?
Come and join us for an interactive discussion!
Maxie’s Southern Comfort 6732 West Fairview Ave Free Appetizers! *
Space is limited, reserve your place now. To make a reservation log on to http://www.mcw.edu/populationhealth/community/sciencecafe.htm, email snewman@mcw.edu, or call (414) 456-4681. Please RSVP by November 12, 2009. Science Café provides an opportunity to learn about and discuss science and health issues in a casual setting. No science background is needed; just bring your curiosity and your questions! Sponsored by MCW's Department of Population Health and funded by Research for a Healthier Tomorrow, a component of the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
11-17-200911:30 PMCome and gather some information regarding the Women’s Faculty Council and its programs.
Network with fellow female faculty, and discuss common issues.
11-18-20097:30 AMThomas T. Sato, M.D.
Professor, Pediatric Surgery
"Disorders of Sex Differentiation: A Pediatric Surgeon's Perspective"
11-18-20098:50 AMSponsored by the Division of Biostatistics and CTSI
Title: Designing Clinical Trials
Presenter: Brent Logan, PhD
Associate Professor
Division of Biostatistics
11-18-200910:00 AMAn introductory training session for investigators and research staff involved in animal research. This 1.5 hour session focuses on how to navigate eBridge and use its basic features.
Registration (MCW secure access necessary)
11-18-200912:00 PMDale Bjorling, DVM
Professor and Chair
Department of Surgical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin - Madison
"Endogenous cannabinoids and NGF signaling in pain associated with cystitis"
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
12:00 PM
Cell Biology Conference Room, 476 BSB
11-18-200912:00 PM"New Development in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer-2009"
John L. Marshall, MD
Lombardi Cancer Center
Georgetown University
Lunch Provided.
11-18-200912:00 PMWork-In-Progress Seminar “MicroRNA’s in Kidney Disease and Hypertension” By Dr. Mingyu Liang, M.B., Ph.D Associate Professor Department of Physiology Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 12pm – 1pm / Rm. H1210/1230
11-18-20091:00 PMGeorge Weinstock, Ph.D. Associate Director, The Genome Center and Professor, Genetics Department Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, MO presents 'From Next Generation Sequencing to Genomes to Microbiomes'.
11-19-20097:30 AMTopic: "Risk Stratification to Risk Reduction: Guideline-Based
Approach to Managing UA/NSTEMI"
Presenter: Lloyd Klein MD, Rush University
11-19-20099:30 AMDinender Singla, PhD
Associate Professor
Biomolecular Science Center
Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences
University of Central Florida
"Embryonic stem cells in cardiac repair and regeneration"
Thursday, November 19, 2009
9:30 AM
Cell Biology Conference Room, 476 BSB
11-19-200910:00 AM'Use of Affymetrix Genome-Wide Human SNP Array 6.0 in the clinic" presented by David Bick, M.D. Professor Departments of Pediatrics and OB/GYN Medical College of Wisconsin Interim Section Chief Genetics Center Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
11-19-200910:30 AMFall is here and with it comes Froedtert Hospital's final drive of the year, scheduled for Thursday, November 19 from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm in Conference Room M on the 3rd floor of the Clinical Cancer Center. At Froedtert, patients require 330 units of red blood cells every week. Please consider this safe and easy way to support our patients by donating blood. Donors that bring along a "buddy" (someone that did not attempt to donate at our drive in August) will be entered into a special drawing. Let's all participate and make these blood drives a success for all of us. Visit
www.bcw.edu/fmlhoctnov
to schedule an appointment Don’t defer yourself! If you have a question on eligibility, call BloodCenter’s Nurse Audit department at 414-937-6070. You are eligible to donate even if you have had a seasonal flu or H1N1 vaccination! If a message must be left on voice mail, Nurse Audit will call back promptly.
11-19-20093:00 PM"The Curious Road from Poxvirus Immune Evasion to Oncolytic Virotherapy". Lecture presented by Grant McFadden, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL.
11-19-20094:00 PM"Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma: New Genetic, Diagnostic and Treatment Approaches" presented by Karel Pacak, MD, PhD, DSc, Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, Adjunct Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
11-20-20098:00 AM"Overcoming Barriers in HIT Identification and Management in the Hospital Setting: Practical Tips and Tools"
James Bradner, MD
Instructor in Medicine-Harvard Medical School
Associate Physician in Medicine-Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
11-20-20099:30 AMSeminar: "Recent Advances in Phase Contrast Imaging"
Speaker: Christopher J. Francois, M.D., Assistant Professor, Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Imaging,Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison
11-20-200912:00 PMJournal Club
Presenters: Dr. Matt Tinguely and Dr. Xin Yao
You may bring a lunch.
11-20-200912:00 PMWeekly research conference. Invited Guest Speaker William Harmon, MD Professor, Harvard Medical School Director, Pediatric Nephrology Children’s Hospital Boston, MA will speak on “Immunosuppression Minimization in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation”