For a full list of activities for Solidarity Week, see the flyer below...
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 | Noon to 1:00 pm
DuVal Auditorium, Banner - UMC Tucson
It is our honor to have Mayor Jonathan Rothschild speak about ensuring continued access to appropriate and compassionate care despite economic, cultural, and citizen status.
College of Medicine – Tucson General Faculty Meeting
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Kiewit Auditorium @ 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
