TOPIC: “Scaling Physiologic Function from Cell to Tissue in Asthma, Development, and Cancer”
SPEAKER: Jeffrey J. Fredberg, PhD, Professor of Bioengineering and Physiology, Program in Molecular and Integrative Physiological Sciences (MIPS), Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston
Join us for a SPECIAL EVENT hosted by Drs. Christina Laukaitis and Robert C. Karn with support of the UA Health Sciences' Center for Applied Genetics and Genomic Medicine (TCAG2M).
Arizona cohort leaders of the All of Us℠ Research Program/Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) and the deans of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix will hold a PMI Panel Discussion on Thursday, March 9, at 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the fifth floor auditorium, Room 5403.
The UA Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting a conference offering the latest research and practical approaches in the emerging field of precision nutrition and health.Our genes can predispose us to certain diseases, while epigenetic (non-genetic) factors in our environment can influence gene expression in health and disease — and, according to research, even change how our DNA works.
TOPIC: “Clinical Pathological Conference”
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
TOPIC: “The Fat Exam”
SPEAKER: Karen Herbst, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine (Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism), Medical Imaging and Pharmacy Practice-Science, and Director, Treatment, Research and Education of Adipose Tissue Program, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
TOPIC: “The Impact of the Vagus Nerve on Cardiovascular Health and Longevity”
SPEAKER: Richard L. Verrier, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard’s H.T. Chan School of Public Health; Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Sleep Medicine, Harvard Medical School; and Cardiovascular Division, Harvard Thorndike Electrophysiology Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston
TOPIC: “Management of Chronic Back Pain in Older Adults: Changing our Approach”
SPEAKER: Una Makris, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatic Diseases, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas
Thanks to a $1 million commitment from Iris Cantor, a lifelong philanthropist, the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine will develop new curricula, train a new generation of integrative health professionals and empower individuals and communities to optimize health and well-being
Please join us on March 11th!
The University of Arizona Arthritis Center
Living Healthy With Arthritis
Canyon Ranch Active Series
Presents:
When: Saturday, March 11, 2017 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
