for the 2012 91探花Medicine Mini-Med School
The general public, including members of the 91探花community, are invited to participate in an exciting lecture series on the latest research, clinical advances and the training of new physicians at the 2012 91探花Medicine Mini-Med School.
Mini-Med School will be in session from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Tuesday from February 7 to March 13 at Hogness Auditorium in the 91探花Health Sciences Building.
Seating is limited for this popular series, and registration is filled first-come, first-served.
Register today by calling 206.685.9420 or online at
The registration deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Your hosts for the series will be Dr. Edith Y. Cheng and Dr. Teresa “Teri鈥� Brentnall.聽 Cheng is a 91探花professor of obstetrics-gynecology and a world expert in prenatal diagnosis and fetal therapy, and in high-risk pregnancy and newborn care. She is the medical director of the 91探花Medicine Prenatal Genetics and Treatment Program and the Prenatal and Infant Care Clinic at 91探花Medical Center, and is program director of the Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment Program at Seattle Childrens.
Brentnall is the Walters Endowed Chair in the Division of Gastroenterology (digestive diseases), 91探花Department of Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Pancreatic Cancer Surveillance Program at 91探花Medical Center. She is noted for her breakthrough discoveries in the genetics of inherited pancreatic cancer.
This years line-up of topics, activities and speakers are:
Feb. 7
Not the traditional path to learning and practicing medicine
After a warm welcome, enjoy an unusual, fun look at educating students by singing science songs. Later, hear about an inspiring career of treating emergency patients in the air from an Airlift Northwest flight nurse. The presenters will be Lawrence R. Robinson, vice dean for clinical affairs and graduate medical education and professor of rehabilitation medicine; Gregory Crowther, acting instructor of medicine, and Christine Martin, executive director, Airlift Northwest.
Feb. 14
Our future depends on improving the health of women and children
Some parts of the world have had incredible success in improving maternal, infant and child health, while others have many challenges to meet. Learn whats being done locally and globally to support the health of women and their young sons and daughters. Speakers are Edith Cheng, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and Dilys M. Walker, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology and of global health.
Feb. 21
The vaccine trail 鈥� whats down the road?
Why are childhood vaccines controversial?聽 Whats new in immunization delivery? Also, take a look behind laboratory doors while scientists push for new vaccines to treat cancer and other chronic diseases. Mary L. “Nora鈥� Disis, professor of medicine, Division of Oncology, associate dean for translational health sciences, a member of the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center, and an investigator with the 91探花Tumor Vaccine Group; and James A. Taylor, professor of pediatrics and director of the 91探花Medical Centers Newborn Nursery, will be speaking.
Feb. 28
The “state鈥� of the prostate
For men, protecting the prostate is essential. Learn why most guys experience prostate enlargement as they age. 聽Also, find out the latest in prostate cancer diagnosis, prognostics, and treatment strategies. The speakers are Daniel W. Lin, associate professor of urology; George E. Laramore, professor of radiation oncology, and Peter S. Nelson, professor of medicine, Division of Oncology, and member, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
March 6
Miraculous surgeries: From the microscopic to the massive
From birth defects to trauma, to tumors and other maladies, hear how delicate surgeries have a lasting effect on future function and quality of life. 聽Douglas P. Hanel, professor of orthopaedics and sports medicine, and Peter C. Neligan, professor of surgery, will highlight the best of reconstructive and plastic surgery.
March 13
Predicting and preventing disease 鈥� early diagnostics for all!
Evolving technologies are transforming early disease detection. Discover how researchers push the envelope with a range of innovations as they aim for rapid, accurate medical tests. Hear from Norman J. Beauchamp, professor and chair of radiology; Teri Brentnall, professor of medicine, Division of Gastroenterology; and Barry Lutz, research assistant professor of bioengineering.
The 2012 91探花Medicine Mini-Medical School series will be broadcast later this spring on UWTV.聽 Past years sessions can be viewed at the
Mini-Med School is sponsored by 91探花Medicine. The entities of 91探花Medicine are Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, 91探花Medical Center, 91探花Neighborhood Clinics, 91探花Physicians, 91探花School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.