2012 Women in Science Series to Feature
Highly Accomplished Local Researchers and Physicians
Join Us as Women in Science Celebrates its Sixth Anniversary!
The Medical College of Wisconsin invites the public to attend the 6th annual Women in Science luncheon series. Women in Science is an opportunity to meet outstanding female scientists and physicians and learn about their cutting-edge research.
Series subscriptions are available for a suggested minimum donation of $250, which supports two annual awards for promising women scientists. Admission, food and free parking are included at all of the events in the series:
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Stem Cells: Revolutionizing Patient Care. Michele Battle, Ph.D., assistant professor of cell biology, neurobiology and anatomy, will discuss recent scientific advances that make it possible to transform human stem cells into organ-specific cell types. Dr. Battle is using government approved stem cells in her laboratory to study the formation of the gastrointestinal tract. The ultimate goal of her research is to discover stem cell-based therapies to restore the function of diseased or damaged organs. This luncheon and presentation, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is at the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin and is generously presented by Anonymous Donors of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and held in cooperation with TEMPO Milwaukee.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
From Silence to Sound: How Cochlear Implants Provide Hearing. Christina Runge, Ph.D., associate professor of otolaryngology and communication sciences, presents the latest discoveries in cochlear implant research at the Medical College. Dr. Runge, an internationally recognized researcher and the director of the Koss Cochlear Implant Program, will discuss the technology that allows children and adults to restore their hearing—or hear, for the first time. This event is from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin and is sponsored by MED-EL Corporation.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The 2012 Women in Science series concludes with the presentation of the Women Pioneers in Research Awards. The awards include a $10,000 research award to an established scientist and the $1,000 “Edward J. Lennon, M.D. Award for an Outstanding Woman Postdoctoral Researcher.” Female physicians, scientists and medical students will share lunch with series subscribers, and offer their personal perspectives on current medical research and life as medical students, respectively. This event is sponsored by Quarles & Brady, LLP and will take place at The Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The mission of the Women in Science is to showcase outstanding research and provide financial support for women scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Membership* is renewable annually and includes:
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Admission, food and free parking at all five events
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Networking opportunities
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Advanced notice of other related lectures and events at The Medical College of Wisconsin
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Recognition in the Medical College of Wisconsin 2012 Annual Report and Donor Honor Roll
Corporate Table Sponsorship* ($1,500) is renewable annually and includes:
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Admission for six guests (such as your company's employees, clients, colleagues) to attend each of the 2012 luncheon presentations
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Displaying your company's name on your table at each of the 2012 luncheon presentations
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Listing your company in the Medical College of Wisconsin 2012 Annual Report and Donor Honor Roll
*Fair market value for individual membership is $75, for Corporate Table Sponsorship is $450, and for Founder's Circle 3-year membership is $225. This amount is not tax deductible. The remaining portion of your membership is fully tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the Medical College of Wisconsin, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
For details, contact Linda Hruska, lhruska@mcw.edu or (414) 955-5863
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