May, 2008:
May 1: Practical Dermatology for Primary Care Providers Eighth Annual Course.
This educational activity is designated for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical students, independent duty medical corpsmen and dermatology nurses. No special prerequisites are required to attend this educational activity. The topics will be structure and function of the skin; common bacterial, viral and fungal infections of the skin; acne and rosacea; common rashes, eczemas and dermatitis; benign growths and skin cancers; effects of sunlight; common cosmetic procedures; when to refer to a dermatologist. Preregistration is required. Attendance is limited to 140 applicants. Registration forms must be received by April 18. Cost: $10 for medical students (military or civilian), nursing students, and enlisted attendees; $35 for federal, state or local government employed (military or civilian) physicians, residents, nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants; and $100 for non-government civilian health care professionals. Amenities: no charge for parking; coffee provided at breaks; and a box lunch is available at no extra cost, or lunch may be purchased at the USU Cafeteria in Building B. Questions may be directed to Katherine Hall, Dermatology Dept., USU, at (301) 295-9802 or by e-mail at katherine.hall&364;usuhs.mil
May 1: Antietam Road March.
The annual Antietam Road March will begin at 7:00 a.m. This march is an important lesson in medical history that allows students, faculty and staff the opportunity to witness the medical practices of the Civil War.
May 5: EID Seminar.
Interactions Between Schistosomiasis and Immunodeficiency Viruses, at 11:30 a.m. in Lecture Room A. Presented by W. Evan Secor, Ph.D., Research Microbiologist, Division of Parasitic Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For more information, including meeting with the speaker, please contact Dr. Stephen Davies at 301-295-3446.
May 6: USU Asian Pacific Heritage Month Program.
This year's theme is "Leadership, Diversity, Harmony: Gateway to Success". From 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the USU Cafeteria. Guest speaker, Brigadier General (Dr.) Robert "Lance" Chu. Sponsored by the Equal Employment Opportunity Office.
May 7: PMB Seminar.
An Update on Biodefense Matters, from 12:00-12:50 p.m. in Lecture Room A. Presented by Thad Zajdowicz, MD, MPH, FACP, Medical Officer, The EMMES Corporation.
May 7: MCB Seminar.
Targeting Memory CD4+ T Cells for Melanoma Immunotherapy, at 3:30 p.m. in Lecture Room A. Presented by Timothy Bullock, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Human Immune Therapy Center, University of Virginia. Seminar Host - Dr. Brian Schaefer 295-3402.
May 8: Pharmacology Seminar.
Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Consequence of Acute and Chronic Seizures, at 11:30 a.m. in Lecture Room C. Presented by Manisha N. Patel, Ph.D., Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Colorado, Health Sciences Center.
May 8: Traumatic Brain Injury Lecture.
Management of Traumatic Brain Injury, at 4:00 p.m. in Lecture Room C. Presented by Dr. Claudia Robertson
Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, Medical Director, The Center for Neurosurgical Intensive Care, Ben Taub General Hospital.
May 12: GSN Awards Ceremony and Reception.
GSN Awards Ceremony from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Sanford Auditorium, GSN Awards Reception from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Lobby of Building B.
May 12-14: Research Week.
Celebrating Excellence in in Research. Event information.
May 14: PMB Seminar.
Basic Copyright Law, from 12:00-12:50 p.m. in Lecture Room D. Presented by Jason Kaar, Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, USU.
May 15: Building E Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.
A very short program will be held on the plaza in front of Building E beginning at approximately 10:00 a.m. Following the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon, tours of the new building will be provided.
May 15: School of Medicine Graduation Awards Ceremony.
12:30 p.m. in the Sanford Auditorium.
May 16: Board of Regents Quarterly Meeting.
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Board of Regents meeting room. Committee of the Whole Meeting from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 16: School of Medicine Graduation Awards Reception.
3:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Courtyard.
May 17: Class of 2008 Commencement Exercise.
at 11:00 a.m., at DAR Constitution Hall, 18th & D. St. NW, Washington, DC. P.O.C. University Affairs 301-295-4796.
May 19: EID Seminar.
Regulation of Gene Expression During the Chlamydial Development Cycle, at 11:30 a.m. in Lecture Room A. Presented by Ming Tan, M.D., Associate Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of California, Irvine.
May 21: PMB Seminar.
Patient Validation for Aeromedical Evaluation, from 12:00-12:50 p.m. in Lecture Room A. Presented by Col William P. Butler, MC, USAF, Deputy Commander, 18th Medical Group, Kadena AB, Okinawa.
May 28: MCB Seminar.
Molecular Mechanisms of EphA2 Deregulation During Helicobacter Pylori Infection, at 3:30 p.m. in Lecture Room A. Presented by Reyda Gonzalez-Nieves, MCB Graduate Student.
May 28: MCB Seminar.
Mechanisms of Angiotensin II-Induced Apoptosis in Primary Endothelial Cells, at 3:30 p.m. in Lecture Room A. Presented by Young Lee, MCB Graduate Student.
May 28: PMB Seminar.
The Medicare Database; an Internist's Perspective, from 12:00-12:50 p.m. in Lecture Room A. Presented by Dr. April Barbour,
Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, The George Washington University.
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