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Carol LeBeau to Emcee MC UCSD Melanoma Walk - 10/20/04

Food, Fitness and Prostate Cancer is Topic of Cancer Center’s Spring 2004 Kaplan Lecture - 03/09/04

Ride4AIDS to Benefit UCSD Research And “Being Alive San Diego” - 02/11/04

Moore's UCSD Cancer Center Launches Lung Cancer Screening Study - 12/04/03

UCSD Cardiologist to Discuss Women and Heart Disease - May 30, 2002

"Women and Heart Disease" will be the topic of a UCSD lecture for the public scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 30 in the Center for Molecular Genetics building on Gilman Drive, UCSD campus, La Jolla. Free parking is available in Lot #604 (off Osler Lane), where shuttle service to the lecture site will be provided.

Denise Hermann, M.D., assistant director, UCSD Heart Failure and cardiac Transplantation Program, and an associate clinical professor of medicine, UCSD School of Medicine, will present the lecture, which is part of Faculty Ambassador Events, a series of presentations featuring UCSD Cardiovascular Center faculty members.

Actively involved in national clinical research trials in heart failure, Hermann is a member of the Heart Failure Society of America. She frequently lectures on topics such as women's cardiovascular health, heart failure awareness and prevention, and complementary and alternative medicine practices in cardiology.

Hermann received her medical degree at UCSD, and did her internship and residency in internal medicine at UCSD and the VA Medical Center. She completed two fellowships, one at the Vain cardiovascular medicine and the second at Stanford University in transplantation cardiology.

With a strong interest in working with her patients towards a positive goal, Hermann says patients should receive information about their condition and be able to understand what it means. She adds that one of her strengths is the ability to translate "doctor-speak" into English.

Jazzy "Evening With..." to Benefit UCSD Neurosciences

The Friends of UCSD Healthcare have announced that this year's "An Evening With.. Friends of UCSD Healthcare" will honor UCSD School of Medicine's department of neurosciences and its research and treatment of diseases of the brain. This 22nd annual gala will be held on Saturday, November 9 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina beginning at 6 p.m.

Wesla Whitfield, a San Francisco-based jazz/cabaret singer, is the headline entertainer for this year's event. Whitfield, with her husband, as well as pianist and arranger, Mike Greensill, perform annually at Hollywood Roosevelt's Cinegrill; the Algonquin Hotel's Oak Room and Arci's Place in New York, as well as many other popular venues throughout the country.

Valli McDougle and Katie Collison will serve as event chairs. For information and tickets, call 619-543-6499.

SIRA Free Public Lecture Series 2002

All lectures are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the UCSD School of Medicine's Garren Auditorium. For further information, please call 858-534-6299. The 2002 schedule is listed below:

January 16	"Gene Transfer For The Growth of New Blood Vessels in the Heart" by Kirk Hammond M.D., department of Medicine
February 20	"Is Aging Cause by a Decline in Our Cell's Power House?" by Immo Scheffler, Ph.D., department of Biology
March 20	"Prevention of Diabetes" by Jerrold Olefsky, M.D., department of Medicine
April 17	"New Views of Cancer Vaccine Development" by Boris R. Minev, M.D., UCSD Cancer Center
May 15	"The Stem Cell Debate: What It's All About" by Lawrence S. Goldstein, Ph.D., Center for Molecular Medicine
June 19	"Meeting the Challenges of Anxieties in Later Life" by Enid Rockwell, M.D., department of Psychiatry
July 17	"New Insight on Human Cancer and Viral Diseases from Studies of Chimpanzees" by Elaine Muchmore, M.D., department of Medicine
August 21	"New View of Cholesterol, Statins and Heart Attacks" by Beatrice A. Golumb, M.D., Ph.D., department of Medicine
September 18	"Seeing Again with Glaucoma" by Robert N. Weinreb, department of Ophthalmology
October 16	"Gene Therapy for Blood Cell Cancers" by Thomas J. Kipps, M.D., Ph.D., department of Medicine, UCSD Cancer Center
November 20	"How to Prevent Loss of Your bone Mineral (Osteoporosis)" by Diane Chau, M.D., department of Medicine
December 4	"New Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease" by Douglas R. Galasko, M.D., department of Neurosciences

March 7, 2001

UCSD Clinical Trial Looks at Effect of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs on Thinking and Mood

Although cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins have been shown to be highly successful in the prevention of heart attacks, little is known about their effect on mood and thinking.

UCSD researchers hope to broaden the medical understanding of statin medications with a clinical trial that has been funded by the National Institutes of Health. One thousand volunteers will receive a cholesterol-lowing medication or a placebo drug for a six-month period. During the trial, participants’ blood cholesterol levels will be measured and they will undergo behavioral tests to gauge mood and thinking abilities. Following the initial six-month drug period, the volunteers will go off the medication and undergo additional testing two months later.

Participants, who must be 20 years or older (and if female, postmenopausal), with “LDL” cholesterol levels between 115 and 190 mg/dl (if known), without diabetes or heart disease, and not currently taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, will receive $125 in compensation.

For more information, call (858) 558-4950 x202.

UCSD Cardiovascular Center 'Faculty Ambassador Series' Presents Dr. Kirk Hammond

SEPTEMBER 12, 2002 – Kirk Hammond, M.D., UCSD School of Medicine Professor of Medicine and Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory at the Veterans Administration San Diego Healthcare System, will present the next UCSD Cardiovascular Center Faculty Ambassador Series lecture entitled "Gene Transfer and Heart Disease." The presentation, along with a reception, will be held Thursday, September 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Center for Molecular Genetics Auditorium on the UCSD campus in La Jolla.

Dr. Hammond has an active research program in gene therapy, along with his teaching and clinical practice. He holds several patents regarding gene therapy for cardiovascular disease. Discoveries in his laboratory provided the groundwork for the first placebo-controlled clinical trial of gene therapy for myocardial ischemia.

The UCSD Cardiovascular Center is the joint vision of three UCSD physicians -- Anthony DeMaria, M.D., Stuart Jamieson, M.B., FRCS, and Kirk Knowlton, M.D.

-- who offer combined expertise in cardiovascular research, cardiology, and cardiothoracic surgery. Together with a team of renowned UCSD researchers and clinical specialists, these physicians are developing new approaches to detect, diagnose, and treat all forms of heart disease.

Admission to the presentation is free. For reservations and information, call (619) 543-3499.

Also from the UCSD Cardiovascular Center..

Predicting Heart Attacks -- The UCSD Cardiovascular Center Associates present Sam Tsimikas, M.D., speaking on new tests to predict heart attacks, as part of "Cardiovascular Update" on UCSD-TV. Dr. Tsimikas describes emerging non-invasive techniques to detect early stages of coronary artery disease, which is often not detectable until a heart attack occurs. Upcoming showtimes on UCSD-TV are on 9 p.m. on Sept. 8; 6 p.m. on Sept. 10, 8 p.m. on Oct. 3. UCSD-TV is available on UHF Ch. 35,Time Warner Ch. 18, Cox Communications Ch. 66, and Cox North County Ch. 5.

For more information about the Center's Faculty Ambassador Event lecture series or Associates membership, please contact Rachel de la Vega (619-543-3733).

Re-Shaping Health Care Conference - September 27, 2002

The eighth annual Shaping Health Care Conference has been designed to offer professionals in the San Diego region and beyond, key information on how healthcare is becoming reshaped. This acclaimed educational forum comes at a critical time in our nation's search for answers to the provision of quality healthcare for its citizens.

You won't want to miss the highly informative presentations combined with lively, thoughtful discussion and analysis.

Location: Doubletree Hotel - Mission Valley
Date: September 27, 2002
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $125 per person, $1000 for a table of ten

Continuing Education Credits are available.

For more information, visit our website: www.extension.ucsd.edu/healthcare

Owen Clinic 20th Anniversary Gala - November 16, 2002

The Owen Clinic of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) celebrates two decades of excellence in HIV/AIDS care, research and education with a 20th anniversary gala on Saturday, November 16, 2002 at the El Cortez Don Room and Terrace. "Torchbearers of Healthcare and Dignity Across the World" begins with a reception at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Robert Ross, President and CEO of the California Endowment, is guest speaker for the evening. Ruth Lyn Riedel, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Alliance Healthcare Foundation, is Event Chair.

Individual seats are $200 per person. Proceeds from the evening will support fellowship programs of UCSD's Owen Clinic, the premier HIV/AIDS treatment facility in San Diego for 20 years. Through these fellowships, the Clinic trains physicians from around the world who return to their communities better prepared to care for children and adults living with HIV/AIDS, and to combat the alarming spread of the virus.

For information about the gala call 858-272-9300.

UCSD Cancer Center Celebrity Chef Cooking Series-

Purchase your tickets for the upcoming UCSD Cancer Center Celebrity Chefs cooking classes, being held at Macy's School of Cooking, to benefit the UCSD Cancer Center. Scheduled every Monday evening from March 18 to April 29, the seven cooking events will feature chefs from the Annual Celebrities Cook for the UCSD Cancer Center Gala.

Schedule is as follows:

March 18: Chef Stephen Window, Roppongi
March 25: Chef Trey Foshee, George's at the Cove
April 1: Chef Carlton Greenawalt, 150 Grand Cafe
April 8: Chef Bernard Guillas, The Marine Room
April 15: Chef Riko Bartolome, Grille at Maderas Golf Club
April 22: Chef Tom Dowling, Rancho Bernardo Inn
April 29: Chef Michael Stebner, Nine-Ten

All classes are from 6-7:30 p.m. at Macy's School of Cooking. Cost is $25 per class, with half the proceeds being donated to the UCSD Cancer Center. Tickets can be purchased at Macy's Mission Valley in the Gift Wrap department, Level 1. For information about Macy's cooking classes, call 619-299-9811, ext. 4231.

The 21st Annual Celebrities Cook for the UCSD Cancer Center Gala will be held May 18 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. The French-themed Savoire Flaire- A Night in Provence event is a black-tie ball that features a two-hour reception where 12 celebrity chefs from around the country will serve their most creative dishes. A formal dinner and dancing will follow. For more information, please contact the UCSD Cancer Center at 858-822-0023.

Nobel Laureate and Former NIH Director Harold Varmus
To Present 1^st Annual Cellular & Molecular Medicine Student Hosted Seminar

Harold Varmus, M.D., Nobel Laureate, former director of the National Institutes of Health and currently president, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, will present the first annual UCSD Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) graduate student-hosted seminar from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2002 in Liebow Auditorium on the School of Medicine campus, La Jolla.

Titled “Defining Cancer Maintenance Functions,” his presentation is open to UCSD faculty and students, and the San Diego research community.

In 1989, Varmus was the co-recipient with J. Michael Bishop, M.D. of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work demonstrating that retroviral oncogenes are derived from normal cellular genes, some of which play a pivotal role in the cell by controlling growth and division. A mutation in an oncogene may lead to the uncontrolled growth characteristic of cancer.

During his six-year tenure at the NIH, Varmus made a strong and successful case for increasing the nation's investment in basic and clinical research. Under his leadership, the NIH budget grew from less than $11 billion to $16 billion in 1999. The NIH, one of the world's leading centers for biomedical research, includes 25 different institutes and centers.

As a scientist, Varmus has long been interested in the genetic basis of cancer - specifically retroviruses and their ability to cause genetic change, as well as several genes involved in the development of cancer.

Hormonal Basis of Mood Disorders in Women - December 5, 2001

Dr. Barbara L. Parry, of the UCSD department of psychiatry, will present a free public lecture, “Hormonal Basis of Mood Disorders in Women" at 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2001. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. This lecture is part of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) 2001 Public Lecture Series.

For information, call (858) 534-6299.

Gene Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease - November 21, 2001

Dr. Mark Tuszynski, of the UCSD department neurosciences, will present a free public lecture, “Gene Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease" at 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2001. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. This lecture is part of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) 2001 Public Lecture Series.

For information, call (858) 534-6299.

CANCER LECTURE, NOV. 29 -- One of the nation’s leading authorities on cancer risk and avoidance will present a free, public lecture entitled, “Who Is At High Risk of Cancer and What Can They Do About It?” Frederick P. Li, M.D., the 2001 Maurice and Charmaine Kaplan Distinguished Lecturer in Cancer Prevention, will give the talk at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 29, at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, 10950 North Torrey Pines Road. A reception will precede the lecture, at 5:30 p.m.

Dr. Li is Vice Chair for Population Sciences in Department of Adult Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and is a senior member of the faculty of both the Harvard School of Public Health and the Harvard Medical School.

The Maurice and Charmaine Kaplan Distinguished Lectureship in Cancer Prevention was established at the UCSD Cancer Center by the Kaplans in 1997 to bring to the San Diego community world-class lectures by leaders in the field of cancer prevention. For further information about this year’s event and to reserve a seat, please contact Caroline MacKenzie, (858) 822-1212.

UCSD Open House- October 20, 2001

The San Diego community will be invited to "explore UCSD" at an all-campus Open House to be held Saturday, Oct. 20.

A variety of events are planned, ranging from surf lessons to computerized health assessments to musical entertainment by the Mar Dels. Live bands, beer gardens, interactive booths including jamboree jumps, and remote controlled robots are just a few of the activities scheduled.

The event will mark the completion of UCSD's 40th anniversary year and celebrate Homecoming for UCSD alumni.

UCSD Healthcare activities will include representatives from the Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Center and Stein Institute for Research on Aging.

For information, call 858-534-1477 or log onto: http://openhouse.ucsd.edu

For Pete's Sake - Pete Loppicola Memorial Marlin Tournament - October 18 - 20, 2001

Fishing for A Cure - the 14th Annual Pete Loppicola Memorial Marlin Tournament will take place October 18-20, 2001 in beautiful Cabo San Lucas. This is the largest and most successful charity marlin tournament on the West Coast. Last year the tournament raised over $272,000 in research funds for the UCSD Cancer Center, and $100,000 in medical aid for the children of Cabo San Lucas. The tournament is now 100% release of all bill fish, with points registered for each bill fish released. For information on this tournament, log onto: www.petesake.com

SAVE THE DATE!

The Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) is hosting the "Celebration of Hope" Dinner and Auction to benefit the newly designated Center of Excellence at UCSD on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2001, 6:00 P.M. at San Diego Hall Of Champions.

HDSA will be honoring the following distinguished San Diegans who have made significant contributions in the areas of business, medicine and philanthropy:

O.W. Jones, MD, Professor Emeritus from UCSD
Peter and Peggy Preuss, philanthropists and UC Regent
Mr. Bill Geppert, Vice President and General Manager of Cox Communications
Mr. Bob Breitbard, Founder of the San Diego Hall of Champions

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Center of Excellence at UCSD which provides care for individuals with Huntington's Disease (HD) and their families. The Center also provides outreach to communities and nursing homes engaged in caring for late-stage HD patients.

For further information or to request an invitation, please contact Joanne Sullivan, Event Coordinator, at (858) 450-0389.

New Insight Into the Cause and Treatment of Asthma - October 17, 2001

Dr. David Broide, department of Medicine, will present a free public lecture, “New Insight Into the Cause and Treatment of Asthma" at 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2001. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. This lecture is part of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) 2001 Public Lecture Series.

For information, call (858) 534-6299.

UCSD Healthcare Urology Division Offers Free Prostate Cancer Screening - Sept. 29, 2001

Each year in the United States, more than 150,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Because there are few or no early signs, the cancer may be advanced by the time it is diagnosed. The only way to detect prostate cancer in its earliest and most curable stage is by getting screened.

In conjunction with National Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, the physicians and staff of UCSD Healthcare’s Division of Urology will hold a free prostate screening on Saturday, September 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest. The screening includes a digital rectal examination and a blood test to determine Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels.

The free screening is being offered to men ages 50 to 75; or starting at age 35 for African-American and Hispanic men, or for anyone with a family history of the disease. Appointments are required. To make an appointment, call 619/543-5579.

Sexuality, Aging and Dementia - September 19, 2001

Daniel D. Sewell, M.D., UCSD department of Psychiatry, will present a free public lecture, “Sexuality, Aging and Dementia” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2001. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. This lecture is part of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) 2001 Public Lecture Series.

For information, call (858) 534-6299.

UCSD Cardiovascular Center Faculty Ambassador Series Presents Dr. Michael Criqui - September 13, 2001

Michael Criqui, M.D., UCSD School of Medicine professor and vice chair of the department of family and preventive medicine, will present the next UCSD Cardiovascular Center Faculty Ambassador Series lecture entitled “Heart Disease Prevention in 2001.” The presentation, along with a reception, will be held Thursday, September 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Center for Molecular Genetics on the UCSD campus in La Jolla.

Dr. Criqui has a long-standing interest in investigating the risk factors associated with coronary heart disease, from cholesterol levels and physical activity to alcohol consumption, diabetes and high blood pressure.

The UCSD Cardiovascular Center is co-directed by Anthony Demaria, M.D., Stuart Jamieson, M.B., and Kirk Knowlton, M.D. Together, the physicians develop new preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for heart disease, especially focusing on new methods for the early recognition and treatment of heart failure, which is the final result in almost all forms of heart disease.

Admission to the presentation is free. For reservations and information, call 619/543-3499

Hormone Problems of Later Life - August 15, 2001

Gordon Gill, M.D., UCSD department of Medicine, will present a free public lecture, “Hormone Problems of Later Life” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2001. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. This lecture is part of the Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) 2001 Public Lecture Series.

For information, call (858) 534-6299.

Calling All UCSD Neonatal Graduates - July 21, 2001

Spread the word….UCSD Medical Center Infant Special Care Unit (ISCC) is inviting all ISCC graduates to a reunion on Saturday, July 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Balboa Park Activity Center. The party is an opportunity for people, who had spent their first days of life in the NICU, to reunite with the doctors, nurses and staff who took care of them.

Aside from seeing old friends, the reunion will include food, fun and lots of activities. For information and to RSVP, call 619/543-3772.

The Search for the Trigger Mechanism of Heart Attacks or Strokes - July 18, 2001

Geert Schmid-Schoenbein, M.D., department of Bioengineering, UCSD School of Medicine, will present a free public lecture, "The Search for the Trigger Mechanism of Heart Attacks or Strokes" at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2001. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) 2001 Public Lecture Series.

For information, call 858-534-6299

MS Symposium - "Taking Control of MS".. A Guide to Managing Your Health - July 14, 2001

Join us for a half day seminar filled with information on managing your MS. Led by UCSD MS Center Director, Dr. Jody Corey-Bloom, this day is sure to inspire you to take control of your MS and manage your health. The messages of the day look at all aspects of health: mental, physical and, of course, alternative and complementary therapies.

Guest speakers include Jody Corey-Bloom, M.D., Ph.D., Marc Norman, Ph.D., Jan Copeland, P.T. Ci.E., Mike Stevens and Tom Mellor. The special Guest Speaker will be Allen C. Bowling, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Medical Director at the Rocky Mountain MS Center. He is also the Director of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program based at the center and is Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

This MS Symposium, sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Sand Diego Area Chapter and the UCSD MS Center, will be held on Saturday, July 14 at the UCSD Medical Center at Hillcrest, 200 West Arbor Drive in the Main Auditorium. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes Continental Breakfast, exhibits and the MS Library. There is a $5 registration fee.

For information, please call 858-974-9640.

Pulmonary Hypertension: From Bench to Bedside - June 20, 2001

Lewis Rubin, M.D., department of Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine, will present a free public lecture, "Pulmonary Hypertension: From Bench to Bedside" at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2001. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) 2001 Public Lecture Series.

For information, call 858-534-6299.

UCSD – VA Wellness Conference and Fair Open to Public - May 20, 2001

UCSD School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System are offering a free, one-day conference on wellness for adults of all ages entitled “Plan for Wellness II: Self, Family and Community”. The conference, which is open to the public, will be held at the Town & Country Hotel in Mission Valley on Sunday, May 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Speakers will address a variety of topics pertaining to preventive medicine, including mental health, Alzheimer’s disease, exercise, management of diabetes and cholesterol, and the healing power of humor. Morning presentations will be followed by an afternoon health fair, which will offer a variety of free health screenings, and booths where information can be obtained for healthcare needs and resources. For information or to register, call the UCSD Academic Geriatric Resource Center at 858/822-2437.

Nicholas Halasz Memorial Lecture Slated For May 19TH

"Surgical Anatomy of the Liver and Advances in Hepatobiliary Surgery" is the topic of the 2nd annual Nicholas Halasz Memorial Lecture on Saturday, May 19 at 8 a.m. at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Multipurpose Room 1396, sponsored y the UCSD Department of Surgery.

Professor Henri Bismuth, Chirurgien es Hopitaux de Paris, Chef du Service de Chirurgie, Hopital Paul Brousse, Paris France. The lecture is in honor of Nicholas Halasz, M.D., a beloved professor of surgery and founding father of UCSD School of Medicine.

For information, CALL 619-543-6889. REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED.

New Insights into Causes and Treatment of High Blood Pressure – May 16, 2001

Daniel T. O’Connor, M.D., department of Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine, will present a free public lecture, “New Insight into Causes and Treatment of High Blood Pressure” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 16^th. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of The Sam and Rose Stein Institute Research on Aging (SIRA) 2001 Public Lecture Series.

For information, call (858) 534-6299.

Problems and Solutions for Liver Diseases – April 18, 2001

Mario Chojkier, M.D., department of Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine, will present a free public lecture, "Problems and Solutions for Liver Diseases" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18th. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) 2001 Public Lecture Series.

For information, call (858) 534-6299.

Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer - March 21, 2001

The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on AGin, (SIRA) will host a lecture by Barbara Parker, M.D., UCSD Professor of Clinical Medicine, on advances in the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer on March 21 at 6 p.m. in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine, La Jolla. For addition information, call 858-534-6299.

Shingles and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia Lecture - March 6, 2001

The UCSD Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) will host a free, public health forum about Shingles and Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at UCSD School of Medicine, Basic Science Building in Garren Auditorium. Refreshments will be served. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions to a panel of medical experts led by Michael Oxman, M.D., UCSD professor of Medicine and Pathology, and Karin Lottrup Petersen, M.D., post-doctoral fellow, Pain Clinical Research Center, UCSF. J.Adam Milgram, executive director, SIRA, will present an introduction.

Shingles, which is caused by a reactivation of the chicken pox virus, is a painful outbreak of blisters occurring in a band on one side of the body or clustered on one side of the face. If left untreated it can lead to complications such as PHN, which is nerve damage that can cause stabbing pain lasting for years. Shingles strikes nearly one million Americans annually, particularly individuals who are 50 years and older.

The lecture is being co-sponsored by The VZV Research Foundation, the world’s only non-profit organization solely fostering research and education on the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and VZV infections (chicken pox, shingles and PHN).

Established in 1983 at the UCSD School of Medicine, SIRA's purpose is to advance lifelong health and independence for people in their later years through programs in education, research and patient care. It's one of the few centers in the country studying the genetics and biology of aging. For information, call (858)534-4405. Visit the SIRA Web site, www.medschool.ucsd.edu/sira, and the VZV Research Foundation Web site.

Compression Fractures of the Spine Lecture - February 21, 2001

Steven Garfin, M.D., professor and chair, department of Orthopaedics, UCSD School of Medicine, will present a free public lecture, "New Approach to Correction of Compression Fractures of the Spine" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging's (SIRA) 2001 Public Lecture Series.

Dr. Garfin specializes in spinal disorders. His research interest has included studying the anatomy of the spinal cord, the mechanisms of pain leading to sciatica, studying and redesigning the hale vest for cervical (neck) immobilization, evaluating instrumentation in fusion techniques for the treatment of spinal disorders, and the treatment of pain from osteoporotic fractures.

Established in 1983 at the UCSD School of Medicine, SIRA's purpose is to advance lifelong health and independence for people in their later years through programs in education, research and patient care. It's one of the few centers in the country studying the genetics and biology of aging. For information, call (858) 534-6299.

"Improving the Chemotherapy Experience" Open Forum - Jan. 30, 2001

UCSD Cancer Center oncology experts Joy Sutera, R.N., O.C.N., Vicky Jones, M.D., and Pam Gardner, M.S.W., will present a free open forum for people with cancer, medical professionals, and other caregivers. The event is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. January 30 at the UTC Westfield Shoppingtown Forum Hall, located at 4545 La Jolla Village Drive. Registration will start at 5:30 p.m. with light refreshments served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Joy Sutera, R.N., O.C.N., a certified oncology nurse who cares for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy, will discuss how to prepare for chemotherapy. Vicky Jones, M.D., a medical oncologist and breast cancer specialist at UCSD Cancer Center, will discuss strategies for ensuring an effective and manageable chemotherapy experience. Pam Gardner, M.S.W., a social worker with the blood and marrow transplant (BMT) team will discuss the emotional and psychological side effects of chemotherapy, and strategies that can be used to help the patient feel as good as possible before, during and after chemotherapy.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the program.

The open forum is sponsored by the UCSD Cancer Center, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Oncology Nursing Society, and the biotechnology company, Amgen.

For easiest access to Forum Hall, participants should park in the shopping center lot adjacent to the Wells Fargo bank. Parking is free.

For more information, contact the UCSD Cancer Center at (858) 657-8735.

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Alternative Medicine Seminar - Jan. 30, 2001-

UCSD School of Medicine is hosting a free seminar about alternative therapies on Tuesday, Jan 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Liebow Auditorium in the Basic Science Building on the School of Medicine's La Jolla campus. George DeVries, President and CEO of American Specialty Health, will speak on "Complementary Healthcare in America." Mr. DeVries serves on the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. The seminar also will include two short presentations on recent research conducted at UCSD. Please call Gail Thornton at 619-543-3121 for reservations.

Surgical Treatment of Morbid Obesity - January 17, 2001

Marshall Orloff, M.D.,department of Surgery, UCSD School of Medicine, will present a free public lecture, "Surgical Treatment of Morbid Obesity" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging's (SIRA) 2001 Public Lecture Series.

Established in 1983 at the UCSD School of Medicine, SIRA's purpose is to advance lifelong health and independence for people in their later years through programs in education, research and patient care. It's one of the few centers in the country studying the genetics and biology of aging. For
information, call (858) 534-6299.

UCSD Cardiovascular Center Faculty Ambassador Series Presents Dr. Abraham Rothman - January 11, 2001 –

Abraham Rothman, M.D., UCSD School of Medicine Professor of Pediatrics and chief of the division of pediatric cardiology, will present the next UCSD Cardiovascular Center Faculty Ambassador Series lecture entitled “Children and Heart Disease.” The presentation, along with a reception, will be held Thursday, January 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Center for Molecular Genetics on the UCSD campus in La Jolla.

Dr. Rothman is chief of UCSD’s division of pediatric cardiology and a member of the UCSD Cardiovascular Center. The purpose of the UCSD Cardiovascular Center is to combine the expertise of faculty leaders in basic, clinical and cardiosurgical investigation. The Center is co-directed by Anthony Demaria, M.D., Stuart Jamieson, M.B., and Kirk Knowlton, M.D. Together, the physicians develop new preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for heart disease, especially focusing on new methods for the early recognition and treatment of heart failure, which is the final result in almost all forms of heart disease.

Admission to the presentation is free. For reservations and information, call 619/543-3499

Stress and the Immune System Lecture - December 6, 2000

Michael Irwin, M.D., UCSD Department of Psychiatry, will present a free public lecture, "The Effect
of Psychological Stress on Your Immune System" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging's (SIRA) 2000 Public Lecture Series.

For information, call (858) 534-6299.

Nov. 20, 2000

UCSD Clinical Trial Offers
Light Treatment for Depression in Seniors

Senior citizens age 60 to 79 years old who suffer from depression are eligible for a new UCSD School of Medicine clinical trial that utilizes artificial light therapy.

In their own homes, individuals selected for the five-week trial will spend one hour a day seated in front of a light box the size of an attaché case. With their eyes open, but not staring directly into the light, the individuals can sit and relax, read, write, eat a meal, listen to music, etc. The box and a journal for recording mood changes are provided by UCSD researchers, and study participants are compensated with $400.

Assistant project scientist Richard Loving, D.N.Sc., notes that light therapy has been shown to be beneficial for mood variations due to changing seasons. In addition, the exposure to light has been affective in treating depression in people younger than 60. This is the first clinical trial for a new and somewhat different light therapy for depression in senior citizens.

“Although the exact mechanism by which light helps is still not precisely determined, it is known that there are nerve centers in the brain which influence our daily rhythms and moods,” Loving said. “These nerve centers are stimulated by the light which reaches the retina at the back of the eyes.”

For more information about the clinical trial, call UCSD’s Circadian Pacemaker Laboratory at (858) 622-5795.

Aging Heart Lecture -November 15, 2000

Leda Felicio, M.D., UCSD Department of Medicine, will present a free public lecture, "The Aging Heart: What Women Can Teach Men About Survival" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. The lecture
will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging's (SIRA) 2000 Public Lecture Series.

Established in 1983 at the UCSD School of Medicine, SIRA's purpose is to advance lifelong health and independence for people in their later years through programs in education, research and patient care. It's one of the few centers in the country studying the genetics and biology of aging. For
information, call (858) 534-6299.

UCSD Cardiovascular Center Faculty Ambassador Series Presents Dr. Gregory K. Feld - November 9, 2000

Gregory K. Feld, M.D., UCSD School of Medicine Professor of Medicine and Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Program, will present the next UCSD Cardiovascular Center Faculty Ambassador Series lecture entitled “Cardiac Arrhythmias: Their Health Consequences and Recent Advances in Treatment.” The presentation, along with a reception, will be held Thursday, November, 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Institute of the Americas auditorium on the UCSD campus in La Jolla.

Dr. Feld is an internationally-recognized expert in the field of cardiac electrophysiology, with particular emphasis on the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias by catheter ablation techniques. He is also a member of the UCSD Cardiovascular Center. The Center is co-directed by Anthony Demaria, M.D., Stuart Jamieson, M.B., Kenneth Chien, M.D., Ph.D., and Kirk Knowlton, M.D. Together, the physicians develop new preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for heart disease, especially focusing on new methods for the early recognition and treatment of heart failure, which is the final result in almost all forms of heart disease.

Admission to the presentation is free. For reservations and information, call 619/543-3499

SIRA Annual Dinner in Honor of Bill Gibbs, Jr. 90th Birthday -November 9, 2000

The UCSD Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) will hold its annual dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 9, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Community members, faculty members and student investigators are cordially invited to attend. Tickets are $70 per person. Longtime board member and SIRA friend, Bill Gibbs, Jr., will be honored at the dinner for his 90th birthday. The new student investigators and faculty start-up grantees for 2000-2001 will be introduced and Dennis Carson, M.D., director of SIRA, will speak about SIRA's future. For information, call the SIRA office at (858) 534-6299.

"MEET THE DEAN" LECTURE SERIES, Oct. 24 -

Neil Finer, M.D., UCSD School of Medicine professor of Pediatrics and chief of the division of Neonatology, will present "You've Come a Long Way Baby: The State of the Art in Newborn Special Care," at the next Meet the Dean lecture series. The lecture will be from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Center for Molecular
Genetics Auditorium, on the UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. A reception will precede the lecture at 4 p.m. and will include refreshments.

The Meet the Dean lecture series is a free, open to the public informal gathering that updates guests on research, projects and activities at the UCSD School of Medicine. The lecture will be broadcast on a future date on UCSD-TV. For information, call Pam Pallas at 619-543-3347.

HIV/AIDS Community Forum: What is Available at UCSD? - October 20, 2000

UCSD will host an informative free public program featuring prominent HIV treatment specialists and researchers at 6-8 p.m., in Garren Auditorium, UCSD School of Medicine, Basic Science Building. Speakers will discuss research, treatment, clinical trials, education and outreach programs available at UCSD for HIV/AIDS patients and interested others. Free parking and shuttle service available. For more information, call (858) 534-5545.

The program is sponsored by UCSD’s AIDS Research Institute (ARI), an organized research unit that serves both the campus and the San Diego community as a centralized informational resource on all aspects of HIV and AIDS available at UCSD.

U.S. News and World Report ranks UCSD School of Medicine in the nation’s top ten AIDS programs in the United States.

Aging and Infections Lecture - Oct 18th

Joshua Fierer, M.D., UCSD department of Medicine, will present a free public lecture about Aging and Infections at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging's (SIRA) 2000 Public Lecture Series.

For information, call (858) 534-6299.

VISION EXHIBIT - July 13- Sept 24, 2000

The UCSD Shiley Eye Center will sponsor the National Eye Institute's VISION exhibit, to be displayed at the Ruben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park from July 13 to September 24. The VISION exhibit is a
2, 000 square foot interactive display showcasing the world's leading vision research, including discoveries made at the UCSD Shiley Eye Center.

The exhibit will highlight two themes: how the eye and the brain interface to create vision and how researchers are developing novel strategies to protect our eyesight from disease and developmental problems. For more information, call 619-238-1233.

Stroke Prevention Lecture- September 20, 2000

Christy M. Jackson, M.D., and Patrick Lyden, M.D., both Neurosciences, will present a free public lecture entitled, "New Options for Stroke Prevention and Treatment" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20. The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging's (SIRA) 2000 Public Lecture Series.

TEACHING SKILLS FOR HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS - August 18- 19, 2000

Sponsored by UCSD Extension. For more information call 858-534-3440 or visit us online at www.extension.ucsd.edu.

PALLIATIVE MEDICAL CARE LECTURE - August 16, 2000

Laurel Herbst, Vice President, San Diego Hospice, will present a free public lecture about Palliative Medical Care at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 16. The lecture will be held in the Center for Molecular Genetics Conference Room on the UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is a part of the The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging's (SIRA) 2000 Public Lecture Series.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS LECTURE/ STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS -"MEET THE DEAN SERIES", July 25, 2000 -

Gary Firestein, M.D., Executive Director, Center for Innovative Therapy, and Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, UCSD School of Medicine, will present "Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Ideas, New Treatment and New Hope," at the next "Meet the Dean" lecture series. The lecture will be from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the Center for Molecular Genetics Auditorium, on the UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. A reception will precede the lecture at 4 p.m. Additionally, David N. Bailey, M.D., Interim Vice Chancellor, Health Sciences, and Dean, UCSD School of Medicine, will give his "State of the School" address.

The Center for Innovative Therapy was created in 1999 and provides access for patients and physicians to cutting edge therapeutic technology for the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.

The "Meet the Dean" series is a free, informal afternoon update on research, projects and activities at the UCSD School of Medicine. The lecture will be broadcast on a future date on UCSD-TV. For information,
call Pam Pallas at 619-543-3347.

CALLING ALL UCSD NICU GRADUATES

Spread the word...UCSD Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is inviting all NICU graduates to a reunion on Saturday, July 15 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Balboa Park Activity Center. The party is an opportunity for people, who had spent their first days of life in the NICU, to reunite with the doctors, nurses and staff who took care of them.

Aside from seeing old friends, the reunion will include food, fun and lots of activities. For information and to RSVP, call 619/543-3772.

MACULAR DEGENERATION LECTURE - July 19, 2000

Barbara L. Brody, MPH, Director of Outreach and Education, UCSD Shiley Eye Center, and Clinical Professor, Voluntary, Department of Opthalmology, UCSD School of Medicine, will present a free public lecture, "Living with Macular Degeneration: New Views and Challenges," at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. The lecture will be held in the Center for Molecular Genetics Conference Room on the UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of The Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging's (SIRA) 2000 Public Lecture Series.

Established in 1983 at the UCSD School of Medicine, SIRA's purpose is to advance lifelong health and independence for people in their later years through programs in education, research and patient care. It's one of the few centers in the country studying the genetic and biology of aging. For more information, call (858)534-6299.

PARKINSON'S UPDATE AND ALZHEIMER'S UPDATE - June 8 and June 27

Join UCSD School of Medicine faculty members as they present free public lectures regarding updates on Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease.

Clifford Shults, M.D., professor of Neurosciences, and Deborah Fontaine of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, will present "Parkinson's Update," from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8.

Leon Thal, M.D., Douglas Galasko, M.D., and Larry Hansen, M.D., all Neurosciences, will present "Alzheimer's Update," from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 27.

Both lectures will be in the Center for Molecular Genetics on the UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla, and will be preceded by a reception at 5 p.m.

For information, call 858-822-1071

UCSD WOMEN’S HEALTH SEMINAR – June 15, 2000

“Sports Injuries in Women” is the topic of the next UCSD Healthcare Women’s Health Seminar to be presented by Robert A. Pedowitz, M.D., Ph.D., UCSD Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and chief of the division of sports medicine. The seminar will be on Thursday, June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Center for Molecular Genetics large conference room on the UCSD School of Medicine campus in La Jolla.

Dr. Pedowitz, a specialist in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of athletic injuries, will examine the nature of injuries that plague female athletes. He will review the diagnosis and treatment of serious athletic injuries, and give guidelines on treating minor injuries and identifying “red flags” that indicate immediate need of a physician’s attention.

The seminar will be preceded by refreshments at 5:30 p.m. For information and reservations, call 619/543-6960 or e-mail vtunnell@ucsd.edu.

UCSD CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER BENEFIT - June 15, 2000

The Grand Re-opening of El Portal in University Town Center will benefit the UCSD Cardiovascular Center. The event, to be held Thursday, June 15 at 6 p.m., will not only celebrate the re-opening of El Portal, but will also introduce The World of Abercrombie & Kent, an extraordinary travel company. The reception and silent auction starting at 6 p.m., followed by a presentation by Cory Marder, sales director of Abercrombie & Kent. Tickets are $20 and all proceeds benefit the UCSD Cardiovascular Center. The UCSD Cardiovascular Center combines expertise in basic, clinical and cardiac surgical investigation to develop new preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for heart disease. For information and reservations, call 619/543-3499.

PROSTATE TREATMENT LECTURE - June 7, 6 p.m.

William E. Bodenstab, M.D., UCSD School of Medicine associate clinical professor of Urology, will present a free public lecture, "Prostate Treatment: What's "In" and What's Not," at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.

The lecture will be held in Garren Auditorium, Basic Science Building, UCSD School of Medicine campus, La Jolla. It is part of the Same and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging's (SIRA) 2000 Public Lecture Series. For information, call Ext. 46299.

UCSD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO GRADUATE 130 NEW PHYSICIANS - June 4th, 2000

On Sunday, June 4th, 45 women and 85 men will be awarded Doctor of Medicine degrees at the UCSD School of Medicine commencement ceremony. Seven of the students will also receive doctorates (Ph.D.).

The graduation ceremony, to begin at 11 a.m. on the West Lawn of the UCSD School of Medicine in La Jolla, will be highlighted by the commencement speech given by Francis Sellers Collins, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Human Genome Research Institute. The speech is entitled, "The End of the Beginning."

The range of specialties chosen by the graduates is broad. Internal medicine, pediatrics and family medicine are the top three specialty choices respectively.

Seventy-four of the graduates will do their residencies in California; 16 will be at UCSD.

"Cancer of the Esophagus - Lessons Learned" is the topic of the inaugural Nicholas Halasz Memorial Lecture at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 3 at the Veterans Administrations Medical Center, Multipurpose Room 1396.

David Skinner, M.D., president emeritus of New York Presbyterian Hospital and professor of surgery at Weill Medical College of Cornell University will present the lecture in honor of Nicholas Halasz, M.D., a beloved professor of surgery and a founding member of the UCSD School of Medicine faculty, who died last July. The lecture is sponsored by the UCSD Department of Surgery.

For more information, call 619/543-6889. Refreshments will be served.

UCSD WOMEN’S HEALTH SEMINAR – May 18, 2000

“Early Pregnancy Assessment: 2000 – First Impressions Are Important” is the topic of the next UCSD Healthcare Women’s Health Seminar to be presented by Andrew Hull, M.D., UCSD School of Medicine Assistant Professor of Reproductive Medicine. The seminar will be Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m. at the Center for Molecular Genetics large conference room on the UCSD School of Medicine campus in La Jolla.

Dr. Hull, a specialist in the treatment of high-risk pregnancy, will discuss the innovative, non-invasive, diagnostic tools, such as 3-D ultrasound, that can be utilized very early in pregnancy. These tools can be detectors of chromosomal anomalies, structural abnormalities and predictors of early pregnancy loss.

The seminar will be preceded by refreshments at 5:30 p.m. For information and reservations, call 619/543-6960 or e-mail vtunnell@ucsd.edu.