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Category: 2016

Cancer Epidemiology in Populations Near and Far - Elizabeth T. H. Fontham, MPH, DrPH
December 7, 2016 4:00PM

• Gain an understanding of the impact of bias in observational studies of risk factors of disease and approaches to

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Vascular-targeted Therapy: Novel Approach to COPD Treatment? - Matthew Lammi, M.D.
November 9, 2016 4:00PM

Explain the vascular hypothesis of COPD pathogenesis. Understand the mechanistic rationale for an inhaled prostanoid treatment in COPD. Synthesize pre-clinical

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Lysyl Oxidase and Heart Failure - Jason Gardner, Ph.D.
October 12, 2016 4:00PM

Identify the two major extracellular matrix (ECM) components in the heart. Explain what is meant by “cardiac remodeling.” Describe the

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Obesity, breast cancer and tumor suppressors - Dr. Suresh Alahari
September 14, 2016 4:00PM

Explain the importance of obesity in breast cancer. Describe the function of novel tumor suppressor Nischarin in breast cancer. Describe

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Amygdala mediates hyperalgesia associated with stress & alcohol dependence - Dr. Nick Gilpin
June 8, 2016 4:00PM

Describe the anatomical pathways whereby limbic brain systems modulate incoming nociceptive signals. Describe the effect of alcohol withdrawal and stress

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A Novel Microphysiologic Platform for Studying Human Obesity: Sandwiched White Adipose Tissue - Dr. Frank Lau
May 11, 2016 4:00PM

Explain the shortcomings in current models of human obesity. List the challenges of culturing adipose tissue. Describe sandwiched white adipose

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Health & Aging from the Perspective of the Alimentary Tract Microbiota - Dr. David Welsh
April 13, 2016 4:00PM

Describe how the gut microbiota modulates behaviors. Examine the gut-lung axis in host defense against pneumonia. Explain how aging affects

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Cognition and neuro protection in people with multiple sclerosis - Dr. Jesus Lovera
March 9, 2016 4:00PM

Describe cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis. Explain research in treatments for cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis. Identify possible relation of

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Novel cellular and molecular principles of corneal nerve regeneration: significance in dry eye - Dr. Haydee Bazan
February 10, 2016 4:00PM

Describe cornea innervation and its clinical significance. List molecular mechanisms that enhance nerve regeneration after injuries or diseases affecting the

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The Effects of Dietary Factors on Health: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! - Dr. Martin Ronis
January 13, 2016 4:00PM

List the dietary factors that dramatically influence drug metabolism and efficacy. Understand that excess calories are toxic, leading to metabolic

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