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September 15, 2005
Mini Med School Features "Best Of" Series
The institute’s Mini Med School has consistently been a big hit over the last few years – the Chan Auditorium is always packed and the waiting lists have been long. This fall, CFRI will present Mini Med School VI – the Best of Mini Med, featuring the topics and some of the stellar speakers from past series. The upcoming series, running Wednesday evenings from October 12 to November 23, will cover infectious disease, genetics, reproductive health, diabetes, and child health and development. Admission is free – seating is limited, so if you or someone you know wants to register for one or of all of the sessions call (604) 875 2000 (ext. 5397) or email minimed@cw.bc.ca
October 12 – A brief history of infection: Past plagues, present realities, future fears
Dean David Speert, David Scheifele, Simon Dobson, Lee-Anna Burgess
October 19 – The secret life of a fetus: Fetal development and determinants of adult health
Dean Wendy Robinson, Dan Rurak, Ken Lim, Judith Hall
October 26 – What’s normal got to do with it?: Emerging research into child health and development
Dean Ron Barr, Michael Klein, Michael Chandler, Sterling Clarren
November 2 – Field trip to the University of British Columbia! Unraveling the puzzle of brain disease: Taking the guesswork out of diagnosis and treatment
with Max Cynader, Kalina Christoff, Martha Piper & Allan Bernstein
November 9 – Sugar high: New research into type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Dean Bruce Verchere, Rusung Tan and Scott Lear
November 16 – Variations on a gene: Genetics, genomics and the mystery of life
Dean Michael Hayden, Jeff Carroll & Elizabeth Simpson
November 23 – Interactive Mini Labs & Graduation!
Keynote speakers: Geoff Hammond, CFRI Scientific Director; Sue Carruthers, President & CEO, Children's Hospital Foundation
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