Calendar of Events - April 4-16, 2008

April 4, 2008

by Gladys Smith

4 Friday

Surgery Grand Rounds, “The Scope and Future of Reconstructive Surgery: Learn to Make Wings,” Burt Brent, M.D., clinical professor of Plastic Surgery, Stanford University, 7 a.m., 208 Light Hall, 343-6642.

Renal Research Conference, “Recent Insights into the Pathogenesis of Lung Fibrosis,” Timothy Blackwell, M.D., 8:30 a.m., C2209 MCN, 322-2150.

Biostatistics Clinic for Basic Scientists, noon-1:15 p.m., lunch provided, D2221 MCN, 322-2001 or biostat.mc.vanderbilt.edu.

Center in Molecular Toxicology Seminar, “Signaling in Response to Electrophiles or What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger,” Henry Forman, Ph.D., professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences, University of California, Merced, 4-5 p.m., 512 Light Hall, 343-8178.

5 Saturday

Vanderbilt Housestaff Alliance Spring Clean Yard Sale and Bake Sale, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., David Lipscomb High School Gym. Proceeds to benefit the Jade Pasley Patient and Family Assistance Fund and Gilda's Club. To donate items or for more information, contact Kate Borkon at 772-4543 or kateyager@gmail.com.

7 Monday

Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Pediatrics Conference, “CP,” Jeffrey Martus, M.D., 7 a.m., 2104 VCH, 936-0100.

VICC Genome Maintenance Research Program Seminar, “Genetic and Epigenetic Control of Chromosomal Recombination,” Eugene Oltz, Ph.D., 11 a.m., 898 PRB, 936-1863.

Pathology Seminar, “Microfabricated Devices for the Measurement of Single-cell Physiology and Behavior,” John Wikswo Jr., Ph.D., noon 214 Light Hall, 322-6130.

Biostatistics General Clinic, “Study Design, Analysis, Computing, Graphics,” noon-1:15 p.m., lunch provided, D2221 MCN, 322-2001 or biostat.mc.vanderbilt.edu.

8 Tuesday

Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Basic Science Conference, “Skeletal Pathology,” Herbert Schwartz, M.D., 7 a.m., 4212 MCE, 936-0100.

Pediatric Grand Rounds, “An Update of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Tennessee Before and After the Introduction of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV7),” Natasha Halasa, M.D., M.P.H., 7:45 a.m., 2202 VCH, 322-0348.

Biomedical Informatics Biostatistics Omics Clinic, “Genomics and Proteomics,” noon-1:15 p.m., lunch provided, D2221 MCN, 322-1000 or biostat.mc.vanderbilt.edu.

Lamb Center for Pediatric Research Lecture, “The Biochemistry of HIV Budding,” Wesley Sundquist, Ph.D., professor of Biochemistry, University of Utah School of Medicine, 1:30 p.m., 208 Light Hall.

9 Wednesday

Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Trauma Conference, “Resident Lecture,” 7 a.m., 4212 MCE, 936-0100.

Lamb Center for Pediatric Research Lecture, “HIV Structure and Assembly,” Wesley Sundquist, Ph.D., professor of Biochemistry, University of Utah School of Medicine, noon, 208 Light Hall.

Biostatistics Seminar Series, “Monte Carlo Error Assessment in Statistical Experiments,” Elizabeth Koehler, M.S., 1:30 p.m., 1220 MRB III, 322-2001.

Psychiatry Grand Rounds, “Short-term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,” Allan Abbas, M.D., director of Education, professor of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University Center for Emotions and Health, 4 p.m., 208 Light Hall, 322-3609.

10 Thursday

Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Conference, “Rotator Cuff Disease,” Warren Dunn, M.D., 7 a.m., 4212 MCE, 936-0100.

Psychiatry Grand Rounds, “Diagnosis and Treatment of Child Bipolar 1 Disorder,” Barbara Geller, M.D., professor of Psychiatry, Washington University in St. Louis, 8 a.m., 898B PRB, 322-3609.

Rheumatology Grand Rounds, “Journal Club,” Howard Fuchs, M.D., and Joseph Huston, M.D., 9:15 a.m., U1202 MRB III, 322-4746.

GCRC Biostatistics Clinic, “Clinical Research,” noon-1:15 p.m., lunch provided, A3210 MCN, 322-4228 or biostat.mc.vanderbilt.edu.

Renal Grand Rounds, “A New Teaching Tool,” William Stone, M.D., noon, 214 Light Hall, 322-2150.

VICC Seminar Series, “Exploiting Epigenetic Alterations in Breast Cancer,” Nancy Davidson, M.D., professor of Oncology and Breast Cancer Research Chair in Oncology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, noon, 898 PRB, 936-1863.

Health and Wellness Session, “Take Back Your Life: Preventing Identity Theft,” Michael Bittle, 12:15-12:45 p.m., 189 Sarratt, 322-6689.

Epithelial Biology Data Club Seminar, “Modularity, Feedback and Recursion in the EGF Receptor System,” Steven Wiley, Ph.D., director, Biomolecular Systems Initiative, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 5 p.m., 3131 MRB III, 343-1590.

11 Friday

Surgery Grand Rounds, “Achalasia,” Kenneth Sharp, M.D., 7 a.m., 208 Light Hall, 343-6642.

Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds, “Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Critical Approach,” Cato Laurencian, M.D., 7 a.m., 4212 MCE, 936-0100.

Renal Research Conferences, “Crosstalk of Intrarenal Dopaminergic and COX-2 Systems in Regulation of Renin Expression,” Ming-Zhi Zhang, M.D.; and “Health Numeracy: Definition, Measurement and Role in Chronic Disease,” Kerri Cavanaugh, M.D., 8:30 a.m., C2209 MCN, 322-2150.

Biostatistics Clinic for Basic Scientists, noon-1:15 p.m., lunch provided, D2221 MCN, 322-2001 or biostat.mc.vanderbilt.edu.

Diabetes Research Seminar, “Up-regulation of Glyceride Synthesis in Adipose Tissue of African-American Women,” Hishham Barakat, Ph.D., East Carolina University Medical Center, noon, 206 PRB, 322-7004.

Center in Molecular Toxicology Seminar, “Targeting Astroglia in Neurodegenerative Disease,” Ronald Tjalkens, Ph.D., associate professor of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University, 4 p.m., 512 Light Hall, 343-8178.

14 Monday

Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Hand Conference, “Vascularized Bone/Joint,” Jeff Watson, M.D., 7 a.m., 4212 MCE, 936-0100.

Biostatistics General Clinic, “Study Design, Analysis, Computing, Graphics,” noon-1:15 p.m., lunch provided, D2221 MCN, 322-2001 or biostat.mc.vanderbilt.edu.

Health and Wellness Session, “The Yoga Mind and Body,” Carol Milam, 12:15-12:45 p.m., 415 Light Hall, 322-6689.

Epithelial Biology Data Club Seminar, “Dissecting the Logic of Planar Cell Polarity Signaling,” Jeffrey Axelrod, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 5 p.m., 1220 MRB III, 343-1590.

15 Tuesday

Pediatric Grand Rounds, “Transparency After Medical Errors: A Better Approach,” Stephen Donn, M.D., C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan Health System, 7:45 a.m., 2202 VCH, 322-0348.

Clinical Pharmacology Grand Rounds, “Proteins in the Plasma Kallikrein/Kinin System Influence Arterial Thrombosis Risk,” Alvin Schmaier, M.D., chief of Hematology Oncology, Case Western Reserve University, 8:30 a.m., 512 Light Hall, 322-4785.

Nephrology Clinical Conference, “Renal Biopsy Conference,” Agnes Fogo, M.D., Gilbert Moeckel, M.D., and Juan Iturregui, M.D., noon, 214 Light Hall, 322-6976.

Biomedical Informatics Biostatistics Omics Clinic, “Genomics and Proteomics,” noon-1:15 p.m., lunch provided, D2221 MCN, 322-1000 or biostat.mc.vanderbilt.edu.

16 Wednesday

Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Trauma Conference, “Geriatric Medicine: Consult Service, Post Op Pain Management,” Laurence Solberg, M.D., 7 a.m., 4212 MCE, 936-0100.

Brain Institute Lecture, “NSO Invited Speaker,” Larry Squire, Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, 4:10 p.m., 1220 MRB III.

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