Events at UW Medicine

Wednesday, May 2

Science in Medicine Distinguished Lecture

• Topic: Deciphering the biology of HIV transmission: A basic scientist’s journey into interdisciplinary, international HIV research
• Speaker: Julie Overbaugh, Human Biology Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
  Time: noon – 1 p.m.
• Location: T739 UW Health Science Building
  
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Women’s Health Forum

• Topic: Five leading UW Medicine gynecology specialists will discuss cancer screenings, robotic-assisted surgery, HPV and other timely topics. Educational materials and healthcare professionals will be available to address a wide range of women’s health topics.
• Speakers:
  • Barbara Goff, M.D,, UW professor of obstetrics and gynecology; director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology; affiliate researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; adjunct professor of surgery.
  • Heidi Gray, M.D., UW associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology; associate director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology.
  • Kathleen Lin, M.D., UW assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Elizabeth Swisher, M.D., UW professor of obstetrics and gynecology; adjunct professor of medical genetics; director, Gynecologic Oncology Research; director, Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program.
  • Renata Urban, M.D., UW assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology; director, Gynecologic Oncology Education.
• Time: 5:15 to 8 p.m.
• Location: UW Tower – 4333 Brooklyn Ave, Seattle
  
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Thursday, May 24

Science in Medicine WWAMI Lecture

• Topic: Prion infections: From molecular biology towards therapy and prophylaxis
• Speaker: Hermann Schaetzl, Wyoming Excellence Chair/Professor, Veterinary Sciences and Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming
• Time: noon – 1 p.m.
• Location: T733 UW Health Science Building
  
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