Perelman School of Medicine Events Calendar

2013 CRRWH/ObGyn Annual Research Retreat and 34th Annual James M. Cuozzo Memorial Lecture

Time: 8:00AM - 1:15PM  Location: BRB II/III Auditorium and Lobby

The retreat begins with a morning session of presentations by our graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and clinical fellows covering all aspects of reproduction and women's health research.

12:15pm Keynote Speaker

Susan J. Fisher, Ph.D. Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Director of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Program University of California, San Francisco

Human Stem Cells from Single Blastomeres Reveal Pathways of Embryonic or Trophoblast Fate Specification

The Retreat is free and open to everyone; however lunch will only be provided to those who registered by May 15.

Thank you to all who submitted an abstract by May 1st. Oral and poster presentations have been selected and participants have been notified.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For additional information call or e-mail Donna Adamoli at: 215-573-5446, adamoli@mail.med.upenn.edu

Professor of Microbiology

"The battle with the host over microbial size"

Austian Auditorium, CRB

By the end of the 3-day Institute, participants will be able to:

• Understand a broad range of ways that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be applied to public health research, practice, and public policy
• Critically analyze maps and research results developed using GIS
• Learn how to create and analyze thematic maps, geocode addresses, and conduct basic queries
• Implement a variety of field data collection methods used in GIS such as handheld GPS technology
• Develop individual research agendas which incorporate GIS methods

Registration Coming Soon!

2013 Summer Institute on GIS and Public Health

Date: May 29-31, 2013

Location: University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)

Cost:
Full Institute - $850*
Full Institute: Student Rate - $450 (with proof of student status)
Lectures Only (W-F, 9am-1pm) - $450

*For groups of 5 or more, discounted rates are available.
Please contact lahall@exchange.upenn.edu for more details.

Registration now open. Register here!

By the end of the 3-day Institute, participants will be able to:

• Understand a broad range of ways that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be applied to public health research, practice, and public policy
• Critically analyze maps and research results developed using GIS
• Learn how to create and analyze thematic maps, geocode addresses, and conduct basic queries
• Implement a variety of field data collection methods used in GIS such as handheld GPS technology
• Develop individual research agendas which incorporate GIS methods

**For more information regarding the GIS component of this institute,
please email Amy Hillier at ahillier@design.upenn.edu.

 

Expert Course Instructors:

Charlie Branas, PhD
Charles Branas is a Professor of Epidemiology and faculty co-director of the Cartographic Modeling Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Branas works to improve health and healthcare and is recognized for his efforts to reduce violence and enhance emergency care. Much of his work incorporates human geography and spatial interactions. His studies have taken him to various places including the neighborhoods of Philadelphia, rural counties across the US and cities and small towns in Guatemala and other countries.

Amy Hillier, MSW PhD
Dr. Hillier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning in the School of Design at the Uage redlining, fooniversity of Pennsylvania and a faculty co-director of the Cartographic Modeling Lab. She teaches classes in GIS and research methods and has served as the faculty director for Penn's Master of Urban Spatial Analytics program. Her research focuses on geographic disparities in housing and health, including historical mortgd access, and childhood obesity.

Doug Weibe, PhD
Dr. Wiebe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests include environmental risk factors for injury, youth violence and intimate partner violence, alcohol use and alcohol availability, and the impact of daily routines on health-related behavior. A number of his studies examine how keeping a firearm at home relates to homicide, suicide, and unintentional shootings of household members. He also leads an NIH-funded study on how the nature and location of adolescents' daily activities relate to the liklihood they will be assaulted.

This institute is co-sponsored by:

Penn Cartographic Modeling Lab

The Endocrinology Grand Rounds Series presents:

Samantha F. Butts, MD, MSCE - Assistant Profess or of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 

"Premature Ovarian Failure"

Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

Location: 12th Floor – SCTR – Smilow Center for Translational Research - 12-146

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Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply the latest clinical guidelines in the management of endocrine diseases

• Evaluate and efficacy of therapeutic options in endocrine disorders

• Describe the results of translational research as it pertains to endocrine diseases

Accreditation

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians

Designation of Credit

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Professor of Biology

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

“The Role of Activate Monocyte/Macrophages in HIV and SIV Pathogenesis in the CNS and Heart”

ARC - 1st Floor, 123C