School of Medicine

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January, 2006

Hot topics in molecular medicine

State-of-the-science research continues to provide exponential leaps in understanding the ways in which the human body works – and, given disease, fails to work.

Investigators must overcome scientific, technological and ethical obstacles in translating this information into new, effective treatments for the serious conditions affecting mankind.

“Hot Topics in Molecular Medicine” is a new monthly forum dedicated to exploring these sometimes controversial, always exciting issues in the branch of medical research that reveals how genes influence – and how they can sometimes be used to treat – disease.

Hosted by the Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics and Jeffrey A. Loeb, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of neurology and the center, presentations will feature such topics as Genes, race, and disease: Are we really that different?”…”Making new drugs – using brains to treat breast cancer” … and “ Bugs in all of us”  -- each presented by outstanding members of the center housed at the School of Medicine .

The sessions are free and open to the public. Each is followed by a catered reception at which participants can continue discussions with the speaker and other members of the center.

When: Last Friday of each month beginning in January
Lecture & Discussion: 4 p.m. -- Reception: 5 p.m.

Where: Jaffar Auditorium, Scott Hall – 540 E. Canfield, Detroit , Michigan
Complimentary Valet Parking: University Health Center Garage, 4201 St. Antoine

Winter/Spring Schedule

January 27, 2006
“Genes, race, and disease: Are we really that different?”
John Kamholz, M.D., Ph.D.

February 24, 2006
“ How to make a new drug: Using brains to treat breast cancer.”
Jeffrey A. Loeb, M.D., Ph.D.


March 31, 2006
“New approaches in treating human disease with gene therapy.”
Michael Shy, M.D.

April 28, 2006
“There are bugs in all of us: Mitochondria in health and disease.”
Lawrence Grossman, Ph.D.

For more information, please contact Mary Grant, program coordinator: mgrant@med.wayne.edu

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