Clinical Center Grand Rounds
January 2008 • 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm • Lipsett Amphitheater
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Questions: Call 301-496-2563 or contact us.
Wednesday, January 2
Wednesday, January 9
12 noon - 1 p.m.
Contemporary Clinical Medicine: Great Teachers
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
John F. DiPersio, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine and Pathology/Immunology
Chief, Division of Oncology
Washington University School of Medicine
Lecture will be videocast, http://videocast.nih.gov
Wednesday, January 16
12 noon - 1 p.m.
Genetics and Prevention Strategies in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
William C. Knowler, M.D., Dr.P.H.
Chief, Diabetes Epidemiology and Clinical Research Section,
NIDDK
Jose C. Florez, M.D, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant in Endocrinology, Diabetes Unit
Center for Human Genetic Research
Massachusetts General Hospital
Wednesday, January 23
12 noon - 1 p.m.
Acinetobacter baumannii: An Old Pathogen Presents Increasing Nosocomial Risk
Patrick Murray, Ph.D.
Chief, Microbiology Service, Department of Laboratory Medicine, CC
David Henderson, M.D.
Deputy Director for Clinical Care, CC
Wednesday, January 30
12 noon - 1 p.m.
The Role of Radiotherapy in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Malignancies
Deborah Citrin, M.D.
Tenure-Track Investigator, Radiation Oncology Branch, NCI
Molecular Targeted Therapy of Head and Neck Cancer
Carter Van Waes, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Director and
Chief, Head and Neck Surgery Branch, NIDCD
50th Anniversary Grand Rounds
Past Rounds
All health-care professionals are invited to attend the Clinical Center Grand Rounds Series (September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008). Participants will be provided with (1) options and alternatives that will guide clinical practice, (2) practical information about clinical research principles based on state-of-the-art scientific discovery and clinical advances, and (3) information and opportunities to increase and improve collaboration among investigators.
The National Institutes of Health/Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (NIH/FAES) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The NIH/FAES designates this educational activity for a maximum of 44 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Individuals with disabilities who need sign language interpreters and/or reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact the Office of Clinical Center Communications at least five days in advance. Call 301-496-2563. TTY users, please call through the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
