Calendar of University Events

Exhibits 

“Allison Smith: Needle Work.” Feb. 5-April 19. Kemper Art Museum, College of Art Gallery. 935-4523.

“American Indian Art and Iconography.” Feb. 5-April 19. Kemper Art Museum, Teaching Gallery. 935-4523.

School of Medicine Annual Art Show. Through Feb. 11. Farrell Learning and Teaching Center atrium. 747-3284.

"Sharon Lockhart – Lunch Break." Feb. 5-April 19. Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523.

Tuesday, Feb. 9

Lectures

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Innate Resistance to Toxoplasma Gondii in Mice: Molecular Mechanisms and Evolutionary Implications." Jonathan Howard, prof. of cell genetics, U. of Cologne, Germany. Co-sponsored by the Immunology Program. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-8863.

1-3:15 p.m. Clinical Research Training Center Career Development Seminar Series. "Responding to Wrongdoing." James M. DuBois, chair of health care ethics. “Use of Administrative Data for Comparative Effectiveness Research: Resources at Washington University.” Pamela Owens, co-dir., center for administrative data research. Wohl Hosp. Bldg., 4950 Children’s Place. 454-8957.

4-6 p.m. Inst. for Public Health Lecture Series. "Understanding and Eliminating Disparities in Health Care." Bradley Stone, assoc. prof. of anthropology and medicine, and others. (Refreshments served.) Mo. History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd. 935-9545.

5 p.m. Freedom From Smoking Class. "Stress Management and Weight Control." Center for Advanced Medicine, Barnard Health and Cancer Info. Center. To register: 362-7844.

5:30 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Biophysical Evenings Seminar. "Biophysical Hide and Seek." Daved Fremont, assoc. prof. of pathology and immunology. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 264. 362-4152.

Wednesday, Feb. 10

Lectures

Noon. History & Philosophy of Science & Medicine Seminar Series. "Haldane, Fisher and the Emergence of Modern Population Genetics." Edward J. Larson, chair in law, Pepperdine U. School of Law. Life Sciences Bldg., Rm. 202. 935-5137.

Noon. Mallinckrodt Inst. of Radiology Lecture. Annual Hyman R. Senturia Lecture. "Evidence Cemented? -Comparative Effectiveness of Vertebral Augmentation?" Jeffrey G. Jarvik, assoc. prof. of radiology and neurosurgery, U. of Wash. Scarpellino Aud., 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd. 362-2866.

Noon. Siteman Cancer Center Prevention & Control Seminar Series. "The Cancer Health Disparities Institute: The Arizona’s Cancer Center’s Plan to Address Cancer Health Disparities." Elena Martinez, prof. of epidemiology, Arizona Cancer Center. Center for Advanced Medicine, Farrell Conference Rm. 1. 454-8981.

4 p.m. History & Philosophy of Science & Medicine Seminar Series. Thomas S. Hall Lecture. "From Dayton to Dover: A Brief History of the Evolution Teaching Controversy in the United States." Edward J. Larson, chair in law, Pepperdine U. School of Law. Life Sciences Bldg., Rm. 202. 935-5137.

And More

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Inst. for Public Health Skills Building Workshop. "Our Community, Our Health." Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center, 2711 Locust St. To register: http://wucrtc.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3fPFX2N9IyEpSbW&SVID=Prod

Thursday, Feb. 11

Lectures

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "Mouse Models of Heritable Neuromuscular Diseases." Robert Burgess, principal investigator, The Jackson Laboratory. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 823. 362-2139.

Noon. School of Law Public Interest Law & Policy Speaker Series. "The Challenges for Anti-Discrimination Law After Obama." Devon W. Carbado, prof. of law, U. of Calif., Los Angeles. Anheuser-Busch Hall, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom. 935-7567.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Phr1: Can Proteomics Tell Us About Molecular Mechanisms of Topographic Mapping in Visual Development?" Susan M. Culican, asst. prof. of ophthalmology and visual sciences. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

7:30 p.m. Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Lecture. "Gender, Health and Reproduction: Transnational Perspectives." Carole Browner, prof. U. of Calif., Los Angeles. Co-sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences and the McDonnell Scholars Academy. (7 p.m. Reception.) Women's Bldg., Formal Lounge. 935-5102.

Friday, Feb. 12

Lectures

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Genomic Approaches to Asthma Phenotypes and Treatment." Anand Patel, asst. prof. of pediatrics. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

Noon. Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar. "Preventing Birth Defects by Defining Molecular Mechanisms That Control Cell Migration: Environmental and Genetic Effects on Enteric Nervous System Development." Robert O. Heuckeroth, assoc. prof. of pediatrics. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6950.

11 a.m. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. "Environmental Implications and Applications of Engineered Nanomaterials: Fullerene and Magnetite Case Studies." John D. Fortner, temporary research scientist in chemistry, Rice U. Lopata Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.

2 p.m. Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics Seminar. "Stapled Helical Peptides: Chemical Biology and Drug Design." Tomi K. Sawyer, chief scientific officer, Aileron Therapeutics, Inc. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Holden Aud. 362-4152.

6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. St. Louis Society of Medical Oncology Lecture Series Oncology CME Course. "Research in Breast Cancer: A View Into the Future." Cost: $15. The Chase Park Plaza, 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd. To register: 362-6891.

Music

8 p.m. Concert. Danforth University Center Chamber Series. Burkhart–Judd Piano Duo. Danforth University Center Formal Lounge. 935-5566.

On Stage

8 p.m. OVATIONS Series. Aquila Theatre Company. "As You Like It." Cost: $32, $28 for seniors, WUSTL faculty & staff, $20 for students & children. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

Saturday, Feb. 13

Lectures

7:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Hematology & Oncology CME Course. "Highlights of the 2009 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium." Cost: $110 for physicians, $90 for allied health professionals. Eric P. Newman Education Center. To register: 362-6891.

11 a.m. MLA Saturday Lecture Series. “Sustainability: What Does it Mean and Why Should We Care?” Clare Palmer, assoc. prof. of philosophy. McDonnell Hall, Goldfarb Aud. 935-6700.

On Stage

8 p.m. OVATIONS Series. Aquila Theatre Company. "Enemy of the People." Cost: $32, $28 for seniors, WUSTL faculty & staff, $20 for students & children. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

Monday, Feb. 15

Lectures

11 a.m. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. "Development of Thermodynamic Models for the Optimization of Modern Hybridization Techniques Used in Microbial Ecological Analyses." Safak Yilmaz, U. of Wis.-Madison. Lopata Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.

Noon. Siteman Cancer Center Breast Cancer Research Group Seminar Series. "HER3(ERBB3): Role in Oncogene-Induced Transformation and Resistance to Anti-HER2 Therapies." Carlos L. Arteaga, prof. of medicine and cancer biology, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Eric P. Newman Education Center, Seminar Rm. B. To R.S.V.P. gee@wustl.edu.

Noon. Work, Families and Public Policy Brown Bag Seminar Series. "Red Families vs. Blue Families." Naomi Cahn, prof. of law, The George Washington U. Law School. Seigle Hall, Rm. 348. 935-4918.

4 p.m. Siteman Cancer Center Basic Science Seminar and Tumor Immunology Series. “Role of ICOS-Expressing T Cells in Anti-Tumor Responses Mediated by CTLA-4 Blockade.” Padmanee Sharma, asst. prof. of genitourinary medical oncology, The U. of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 454-7029.

5 p.m. Freedom From Smoking Class. "Fun Exercise and Assertive Communication." Center for Advanced Medicine, Barnard Health and Cancer Info. Center. To register: 362-7844.

Music

8 p.m. Student Recital. Recital Hall, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-4841.

Tuesday, Feb. 16

Lectures

Noon. Molecular Microbiology & Microbial Pathogenesis Seminar Series. "Killing the Messenger: How Herpesviruses Promote Cellular Transcriptome Degradation." Britt Glaunsinger, asst. prof. of plant and microbial biology, U. of Calif., Berkeley. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 286-1123.

4 p.m. Cell Biology & Physiology Lecture. Centennial Erlanger-Gasser Lecture. "Signal Transduction in Cancer and DNA Damage." Tony Hunter, prof. & of molecular and cell biology, Salk Inst. for Biological Studies. Moore Aud., 660 S. Euclid Ave. 362-6950.

4 p.m. East Asian Studies Lecture. “Wearing Pearls and Flowers: Criminal Perspectives on Human Trafficking in Early 20th Century Beijing.” Johanna Ransmeier, asst. prof. of history, McGill U. 935-4448.

Wednesday, Feb. 17

Lectures

Noon. School of Law Public Interest Law & Policy Speaker Series. "The Revival of American Labor Law." Wilma Liebman, chairman, National Labor Relations Board. Anheuser-Busch Hall, Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom. 935-7567.

5 p.m. Association of Women Faculty Lecture. “Best Practices for Building Diversity.” Nancy Cantor, chancellor, Syracuse U. Women’s Bldg., Formal Lounge. 935-5333.

5 p.m. Kemper Art Museum Gallery Talk. "American Indian Art and Iconography." Carol Diaz-Granados, research assoc. in anthropology. Kemper Art Museum. 935-4523.

Thursday, Feb. 18

Lectures

8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. School of Medicine Annual Guze Symposium on Alcoholism. "Disentangling the Genetics of Alcoholism: Understanding Pathophysiology and Improving Treatment." Cost: $100; free for WUSTL faculty, staff, post-docs and students; Lunch option: $10. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 286-2244.

Noon. Genetics Seminar. "What Made Us Human?" Katherine S. Pollard, assoc. prof. in residence of epidemiology and biostatistics, U. of Calif., San Francisco. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Erlanger Aud. 362-2139.

4 p.m. Office of Technology Management Technology Commercialization Seminar Series. "Start-ups-Part 1: Faculty Founders." Dave Holtzman, prof. of neurology, and Sam Wickline, prof. of medicine. Farrell Learning & Teaching Center, Connor Aud. 747-0908.

4 p.m. Vision Science Seminar Series. "Calcium and Adaptation in Mammalian Cone Photoreceptors." Vladimir J. Kefalov, asst. prof. of ophthalmology, anatomy & neurobiology. Maternity Bldg., Rm. 725. 362-3315.

Friday, Feb. 19

Lectures

9:15 a.m. Pediatric Grand Rounds. "Chemochronotherapy Against Pediatric Brain Cancer." Erik Herzog, assoc. prof. of biology. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 454-6006.

11 a.m. Electrical & Systems Engineering Applied Physics Seminar. "Finessing the Fuel: Revisiting the Challenge of Radioactive Waste Disposal." William Pickard, senior prof. of electrical and computer engineering. Bryan Hall, Rm. 305. 935-4767.

11 a.m. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Seminar Series. "Beyond Google: Real Research in the Library." Cynthia Hudson, subject and instruction librarian in engineering. Lopata Hall, Rm. 101. 935-5548.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Inst. for Public Health Lecture Series. "Sharing Responsibility, Improving Community Health." Laura Brennan, president & CEO, Transtria, LLC. Saint Louis U., DuBourg Hall. To register and for more information: http://www.publichealth-grandrounds.slu.edu/.

Noon. Cell Biology and Physiology Seminar. "Clathrin in not Required for Clathrin-Mediated Endocytosis." Erik M. Jorgensen, prof. of biology, U. of Utah. McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. 426. 362-6950.

On Stage

8 p.m. OVATIONS Series. "Philadanco." Cost: $32, $28 for seniors, WUSTL faculty & staff, $20 for students & children. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

8 p.m. Performing Arts Dept. Presentation. "On The Verge." (Also 8 p.m. Feb. 20; 2 p.m. Feb. 21.) A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre. 935-5858.

Sports

6 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Case Western Reserve U. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

8 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Case Western Reserve U. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

Saturday, Feb. 20

Lectures

11 a.m. MLA Saturday Lecture Series. “Biodiversity and Ecosystem Sustainability.” John M. Chase, assoc. prof. of biology. McDonnell Hall, Goldfarb Aud. 935-6700.

On Stage

11 a.m. ovations for young people series. Philadanco. “Rosa.” Cost: $10. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

8 p.m. OVATIONS Series. "Philadanco." Cost: $32, $28 for seniors, WUSTL faculty & staff, $20 for students & children. Edison Theatre. 935-6543.

Sunday, Feb. 21

Music

2 p.m. Concert. Jacob Siegel, senior lecture/demonstration. Recital Hall, 560 Trinity Ave. 935-4841.

Sports

Noon. Men’s Basketball vs. Carnegie Mellon U. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

2 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Carnegie Mellon U. Athletic Complex. 935-4705.

For a full listing of medical rounds and conferences, see the School of Medicine's Web site.

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