Research into the key role that calcium plays in regulating heartbeat occupies some of the world's top scientists—two of whom are advancing the field at UC. Arnold Schwartz, PhD, DSci, and Litsa Kranias, PhD, have recently published separate papers reporting further understanding of calcium's role. Their results suggest possible approaches to prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
APRIL 9 Eighth Annual Bone Day 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Kingsgate Marriott Presentation on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Free to physicians and UC staff. Details at www.conferencing.uc.edu/boneday.
APRIL 12 Edward A. Gall Lectureship Noon to 1 p.m. Kresge Auditorium Nelson Fausto, MD, University of Washington, will discuss molecular mechanisms of liver regeneration and carcinogenesis. Call (513) 558-2748.
APRIL 14 34th Annual Felson Lecture 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Medical Sciences Building Rm. 7051 Alan Maurer, MD, Temple University, will give an overview on the use of PET/CT. Call (513) 584-4396.
APRIL 18 State of the Academic Health Center Address Noon to 1 p.m. Kresge Auditorium Jane Henney, MD, senior vice president and provost for health affairs, will recap activities of 2006. Call (513) 558-4553.
APRIL 26 Florence Nightingale Awards 6 to 9 p.m. Hyatt Regency, Cincinnati The UC College of Nursing will honor outstanding nurses in the community. Call (513) 558-5311.
APRIL 27-28 Fifth Annual Orthopedic Trauma Event 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Duke Energy Center Update on the management of fractures and orthopedic trauma. Call (513) 558-2978.
APRIL 9 Eighth Annual Bone Day 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Kingsgate Marriott Presentation on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Free to physicians and UC staff. Details at www.conferencing.uc.edu/boneday.
APRIL 12 Edward A. Gall Lectureship Noon to 1 p.m. Kresge Auditorium Nelson Fausto, MD, University of Washington, will discuss molecular mechanisms of liver regeneration and carcinogenesis. Call (513) 558-2748.
APRIL 14 34th Annual Felson Lecture 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Medical Sciences Building Rm. 7051 Alan Maurer, MD, Temple University, will give an overview on the use of PET/CT. Call (513) 584-4396.
APRIL 18 State of the Academic Health Center Address Noon to 1 p.m. Kresge Auditorium Jane Henney, MD, senior vice president and provost for health affairs, will recap activities of 2006. Call (513) 558-4553.
APRIL 26 Florence Nightingale Awards 6 to 9 p.m. Hyatt Regency, Cincinnati The UC College of Nursing will honor outstanding nurses in the community. Call (513) 558-5311.
APRIL 27-28 Fifth Annual Orthopedic Trauma Event 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Duke Energy Center Update on the management of fractures and orthopedic trauma. Call (513) 558-2978.
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UC Team Discovers Way to Fight Antibiotic−Resistant Bacteria Research by a team at UC has helped in the discovery of a new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, responsible for preventing treatment of lung infections in patients with cystic fibrosis and life-threatening cases of pneumonia.
UC Surgeon Takes Undersea Plunge with NASA in May This spring, UC surgeon Timothy Broderick, MD, will dive deep—again—with members of the NASA team to help improve medical care for future space travelers.
Life as a Patient Helps One Med Student Find Focus The transition between years three and four of medical school is tough enough. Battling cancer at the same time seems nearly impossible. But UC medical student Rob Johnson took on both challenges and passed.
Advocates and Researchers Work Together to Educate the Public About Links to Cancer On May 12, the Cincinnati Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Center (BCERC) will host its third annual public forum on the environment and cancer—"Looking Upstream for Environmental Links to Breast Cancer." The event is a resource for anyone who wants to understand how the environment can impact their risk for cancer.
Jet Engines Help Scientists Solve Mysteries of the Voice Although scientists know about basic voice production—the two "vocal folds" in the larynx vibrate and pulsate airflow from the lungs—the larynx is one of the body's least understood organs.
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Muskat Retires From Air Force Col. Peter Muskat, MD, recently retired from the U.S. Air Force after nearly 27 years of service.
