Augusta U, U of Minn experts' presentation top weekly agenda

Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming weeks at the Medical Center.

Monday, Dec. 17

Augusta expert to talk T cell engineering, immunotherapy

Dr. Yukai He, professor of medicine at the Georgia Cancer Center Medical College of Augusta University, will give the UMMC Cancer Institute presentation, “Engineering T Cells for Immunotherapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma,” at noon on Monday, Dec. 17, in classroom 4A.

For more information, call Susan Roberts at 5-6802 or email her at scroberts@umc.edu.

Tuesday, Dec. 18

FSU group to answer, 'Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?'
​The Faith Seeking Understanding Interest Group will host a lecture, "Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?" at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 18, in classroom 4A.

All Medical Center faculty, staff and students are invited. Lunch will be available to the first 30 in attendance. For more information, email Dr. Russell Roberts at proberts@umc.edu.

Minnesota stroke expert to measure neurology network impact

Dr. Mustapha Ezzeddine, associate professor and director of stroke research in the Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota Medical Center and neurology chair candidate, will give the School of Medicine seminar, "Neurology Clinical Networks: Impacts and Lessons for Academic Neurology," from noon-12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, in classroom R153 (lower amphitheatre).

All Medical Center faculty, staff and students are invited. For more information, call Maggie Cunningham at 4-5578.

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Physiology instructor to model device-based HTN therapies

Dr. John Clemmer, instructor in physiology and biophysics, will give the Department of Physiology and Biophysics presentation, "Modeling Device-based Therapies for the Treatment of Hypertension," from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 19, in room CW308 of the Classroom Wing.

For more information, call Courtney Graham at 4-1820.

Monday- Friday, Jan. 7-11

Deputy CAO to deliver UMMC's first CANN Talk

Dr. Rob Rockhold, deputy chief academic officer, will present the first Condensed Academic Networking and kNowledge Talk. "Getting CANN'd," from 4:30-4:50 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, in room N-5A, from 7:30-7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, in the Bebe Richardson Conference Room, and from 12:30-12:50 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, in room SH198.

CANN Talks are monthly professional development seminars for UMMC faculty and staff. For more information, email Julian Gilner at jgilner@umc.edu.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

Equity director to help overcome impostor syndrome

Dr. Rashanda Booker, director of institutional equity and partnerships, will present the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's InclUsive Conversation, "No Longer 'Waiting to Exhale:' Overcoming Impostor Syndrome and Battle Fatigue," from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9, in room CW-106 of the Classroom Wing.

For more information, call Mandy Scott at 5-7857.

Friday, Jan. 11

Ohio surgeon to build better outpatient arthroplasty mousetrap

Dr. Keith R. Berend of Joint Implant Surgeons, Inc., in New Albany, Ohio, will give the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery/Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center presentation, "Outpatient Arthroplasty: A Better Mousetrap," at 7 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, in room CW308 of the Classroom Wing.

For more information, email akraus@umc.edu.

Thursday, Jan. 17

OSU diversity expert to explain 'life and death' imperative​

Dr. Quinn Capers of the Ohio State University College of Medicine will give the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's Distinguished Lecture Series presentation, "Diversity Enhancement in Medicine: More Than a Good Idea - A Life and Death Imperative," from noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, in classroom R-153 (lower amphitheatre).

Lunch will be available on a first-come basis. For more information, call Mandy Scott at 5-7857.

Award ceremony to recognize service, inclusive excellence

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion's "The Pillars: Recognition of Service and Inclusive Excellence" Awards Presentation is scheduled from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, in the student union conference center.

For more information, call Mandy Scott at 5-7857.

Friday-Wednesday, Feb. 1-6

Innovation director to present CANN Talks in February

Terrence Hibbert, director of innovation, will present the Condensed Academic Networking and kNowledge Talk, "Innovating Our Way to a Healthier Mississippi," from 12:30-12:50 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, in room SH198, from 4:30-4:50 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, in room N-5A, and from 7:30-7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the Bebe Richardson Conference Room.

CANN Talks are monthly professional development seminars for UMMC faculty and staff. For more information, email Julian Gilner at jgilner@umc.edu.

Friday-Wednesday, March 1-6

Info tech director to provide CANN Talk on organizational tools

Al Faulk, information technology director, will present the  Condensed Academic Networking and kNowledge Talk, "Organizational Tools for U," from 12:30-12:50 p.m. on Friday, March 1, in room SH198, from 4:30-4:50 p.m. on Monday, March 4, in room N-5A, and from 7:30-7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, in the Bebe Richardson Conference Room.

CANN Talks are monthly professional development seminars for UMMC faculty and staff. For more information, email Julian Gilner at jgilner@umc.edu.

Monday-Friday, April 1-5

DHA program faculty to give CANN Talk on pro development

Dr. Elizabeth Franklin, associate professor, Doctor of Health Administration Program, School of Health Related Professions, will present the  Condensed Academic Networking and kNowledge Talk, "So . . . The Room Was Cold and the Food Was Good . . . But Did You Learn Anything? Documenting Outcomes in Professional Development - It CANN Be Done!" from 4:30-4:50 p.m. on Monday, April 1, in room N-5A, from 7:30-7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, in the Bebe Richardson Conference Room, and from 12:30-12:50 p.m. on Friday, April 5, in room SH198.

CANN Talks are monthly professional development seminars for UMMC faculty and staff. For more information, email Julian Gilner at jgilner@umc.edu.

Wednesday-Monday, May 1-6

Simplifying security focus of info security exec's CANN Talk

Steve Waite, executive director of information security , will present the  Condensed Academic Networking and kNowledge Talk, "Foam In, Foam Out - Simplifying Security," from 7:30-7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, in the Bebe Richardson Conference Room, from 12:30-12:50 p.m. on Friday, May 3, in room SH198, and from 4:30-4:50 p.m. on Monday, May 6, in room N-5A.

CANN Talks are monthly professional development seminars for UMMC faculty and staff. For more information, email Julian Gilner at jgilner@umc.edu.