November 1, 2007
In brief
UWMC’s Krabak and Kaufman to discuss musculoskeletal issues on Patient Power radio program Nov. 4
Patient Power with Andrew Schorr, a weekly radio program on 570 AM KVI or www.kvi.com will feature UWMC physicians Brian Krabak and Maria Kaufman on Sunday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. In this episode, What happens to the body when you push yourself too far: Treating Musculoskeletal Issues, Krabak and Kaufman will discuss surgical and non-suirgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Learn how these doctors are helping and healing extreme athletes, long-distance runners and recreational athletes. Krabak is a clinical associate professor of rehabilitation, orthopaedics, and sports medicine, and Kaufman is a clinical assistant professor of rehabilitation medicine. Call in with your questions live at 206-421-5757 or 888-312-5757. For more information, visit www.patientpower.info.
Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine to host community meeting Nov. 5
The UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM) will bring together Seattle’s stem cell community to share ideas and current research projects for the first time on Monday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Hogness Auditorium, A-420 Health Sciences Center. The meeting of local scientists will be an opportunity for sharing, networking and discussing possible future collaborative efforts. Speakers include faculty from pharmacology, hematology, medical genetics, biochemistry, pathology, neurological surgery, biology, comparative medicine, biological structure, radiation oncology, and urology, as well as engineering and bioengineering. ISCRM director Tony Blau, and co-directors Randy Moon and Chuck Murry will give an update on the Institute and plans for the future.
The event is free and will be followed by a dessert reception in the lobby of the Health Sciences Center. To RSVP, contact Kristine Vosk at kvosk@u.washington.edu or 206-685-1964. For more information about the Stem Cell meeting, please visit https://depts.washington.edu/iscrm/education/2007stemcellmtg.html.
Life Sciences Research Week, Nov. 5-11
The second annual Life Sciences Research Week will be held Nov. 5-11 at the Pacific Science Center. Research scientists and staff from the UW as well as other research institutions throughout the state will offer demonstrations to help enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of life sciences research and the career opportunities. The event includes two public events: 1) a free forum on Life Sciences Research Breakthroughs, from 8 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 8, at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, and 2) the Life Sciences Research Weekend at the Pacific Science Center featuring interactive life sciences displays for children and parents. Special exhibits, demonstrations and lectures at the Pacific Science Center. Scientists from the participating organizations will staff exhibits and will be available to interact with the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on those days. The Northwest Association for Biomedical Research and the Washington Biomedical & Biotechnology Association are leading organizers of the event. For more information, contact Reitha Weeks at rweeks@nwabr.org or 206-957-3337.
Uma Malhotra continues meditation classes at Harborview beginning Nov. 6
Uma Malhotra, UW assistant professor of medicine, allergy and infectious disease, continues her series of meditation classes at Harborview Medical Center, Tuesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in the Meditation Room, 1EH-114. The series, A Meaningful Life, explroes teachings on practices to make life more meaningful and less stressful. For more information about Malhotra’s meditation sessions, contact her at uma@u.washington.edu.
UW Medicine-Seattle Public Library lecture on genetic counseling and testing, Nov. 7
Robin Bennett, manager of the UW Medical Genetics Clinic, will give the November UW Medicine-Seattle Public Library lecture, at 6:30 p.m.,Wednesday, Nov. 7. The lecture takes place in the Microsoft Auditorium, Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle. Bennett’s topic is Your Family Health Portrait – Genetic Counseling and Testing. Bennett is a popular speaker and has extensive publications related to her work in Huntington’s disease, consanguinity, neurogenetics, cancer genetics, inborn errors of metabolism, genetic family history, and ethical issues in genetic counseling and genetic testing. Her most recent book is The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History. For more information, call 206-386-4636 or www.spl.org.
Dr. Huda Zoghbi, neurogenetics scholar, to speak Nov. 8
Dr. Huda Zoghbi, professor of neurology, molecular and human genetics, pediatrics and neuroscience, will give the Center for Neurogenetics and Neurotherapeutics lecture at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 8. The lecture, MeCP2 and Rett Syndrome: Gateway to postnatal neuropsychiatric disorders, takes place in the Center on Human Development & Disability auditoriuum, CD-150. Zoghbi, a Howard Huges Medical Institute investigator, teaches at Baylor College of Medicine. For more information, contact the Center for Neurogenetics and Neurotherapeutics at 206-598-2138 or centernn@u.washington.edu. Or visit the center’s Web site at www.centernn.org.
