Reunion ’07 Faculty Presentations
Friday, October 26
8 – 11:15 a.m.
Four Points Sheraton
3200 Boardwalk Drive
We invite you to enjoy this opportunity to learn from leading members of our faculty about their recent medical research. Be sure to bring your questions for the Q & A sessions.
Each session will last approximately 45 minutes, with a 15-minute break between sessions.
8 a.m.
The Future Looks Bright for Our Sight
Paul R. Lichter, M.D.
F. Bruce Fralick Professor and Chair of the
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and Director of the W.K.
Kellogg Eye Center
How will we maintain our vision-related quality of life as long as we need it? In this presentation, Dr. Lichter, who is one of the country's leading ophthalmologists, puts the future of eye care into sharp focus.
9:10 a.m.
Zeroing
in on the Cause of Prostate Cancer
Arul Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.D.
S.P. Hicks
Endowed Professor of Pathology and Urology, Director of Pathology Informatics,
Director of Cancer Bioinformatics
Dr. Chinnaiyan has quickly established himself as an extraordinary researcher and leader in the fight against prostate cancer. Find out how he and his colleagues are making major strides in understanding cancer biology.
10:20 a.m.
My Aching Back: What New Research
Is Telling Us
Andrew J. Haig, M.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Surgery
In the clinic, Dr. Haig treats spinal disorders. As a researcher, he is at the leading edge of electrodiagnostic medicine. Attend this presentation to learn what he has to say about the latest developments in spinal treatment.