COM – Tucson General Faculty Meeting
College of Medicine – Tucson General Faculty Meeting
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Kiewit Auditorium @ 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
Cardiology
RESCHEDULED FOR 3/20: Department of Medicine General Faculty Meeting
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 20, 2018 – Same time, same place. Click here for that calendar item.
Banner – UMC, UA Department of Surgery Welcome 3 New Surgeons
Marion Henry, MD, MPH, joined the faculty as an associate professor in the UA Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics in November. She came to Tucson from Naval Medical Center San Diego, where she was a commander in the Medical Corps.
UA Cancer Center Team Targets Tumor Suppressor to Treat ‘Triple-Negative’ Breast Cancer
A study by scientists at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Cancer Research UK has found that the loss of a specific tumor suppressor in “triple-negative” breast cancer provides clues about potential new approaches to treatment. The results were published on Jan. 30 in the journal Cell Reports.
University of Utah Pulmonary Chief Addresses Winter Lung Series Conference
Dr. Robert Paine presenting at the PACCS Winter Lung Series Conference on Feb. 16.
University of Utah pulmonary chief Robert Paine, MD, was the presenter Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Winter Lung Series Conference held at noon in the UA College of Medicine – Tucson auditorium, Room 8403.
Noted Type 2 Diabetes Expert Dr. David G. Marrero Appointed to National Diabetes Task Force
David G. Marrero, PhD, director of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Border Health and professor of public health at the UA Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, has been appointed to a new national diabetes working group and task force to promote equitable and comprehensive diabetes care.
Dr. Victoria Murrain Appointed Interim Deputy Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson
As interim deputy dean for diversity and inclusion she serves as chief diversity officer for the UA College of Medicine – Tucson, and, with key stakeholders, will develop a sustainable plan for implementation of clear college-wide policies and strategies pertaining to diversity and inclusion.
New Signage for Liver Institute Installed to Recognize Renaming in Dr. Boyer’s Honor
From left, Gastroenterology fellows David Kim, MD, Avin Aggarwal, MD, and Azadeh Fotouhie, MD; Frances Drake, RN; Linda Gonzalez, administrative associate; Steve Goldschmid, MD, division interim chief; Archita Desai, MD, institute interim director; and Jason Gass, data entry specialist
Feb. 8 Lecture: Data Sharing in Clinical Trials featuring Dr. Jeffrey M. Drazen, Editor-in-Chief, New England Journal of Medicine
Data sharing in clinical trials will be examined by Jeffrey M. Drazen, MD, editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine in a free presentation, open to the public, on Thursday, Feb. 8.
The lecture will be held 5 to 6 p.m. at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, 1295 N. Martin Ave., Drachman Hall, Room A114.
‘Diabetes in US Hispanic/Latinos: Disparities and Interventions’
THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE:
TOPIC: “Diabetes in US Hispanic/Latinos: Disparities and Interventions”
SPEAKER: Linda C. Gallo, PhD, Professor, San Diego State University
Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 | 3-4 p.m.
UA Department of Psychology, Room 306
1503 E. University Blvd., Tucson
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