Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

- Braley Auditorium, 01136 Pomerantz Family Pavilion

- Braley Auditorium, 01136 Pomerantz Family Pavilion

- 2126 Medical Education & Research Facility: Please see http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/biosciences/summer/events/ for more information

- 2189, Medical Education & Research Facility: Come learn about aging of the eye and eyelid, including discussion of some of the most common vision and eyelid conditions impacting our aging population.Free community event, but registration is required. Register at http://www.uileap.org or call 319-384-4566 Presenters: Karen M. Gehrs, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Retina and Vitreous ClinicRichard Allen, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Oculoplastics, Orbit, and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic and Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic ServiceSponsored by the University of Iowa Lifetime Enrichment Adult Program and UI Department of Ophthalmology and Visual SciencesIndividuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Larry McGranahan in advance at (319)356-0357.

- 2114 Med Labs: PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE Please see http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/biosciences/summer/events/ for more information

- 2126 Medical Education & Research Facility: Please see http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/biosciences/summer/events/ for more information

- 2126 Medical Education & Research Facility: Please see http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/biosciences/summer/events/ for more information

- 2126 Medical Education & Research Facility: Please see http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/biosciences/summer/events/ for more information

- 2126 Medical Education & Research Facility: Please see http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/biosciences/summer/events/ for more information

- Medical Education & Research Facility

- Braley Aud. Rm 01136, Pomerantz Family Pavilion: The series of clinical conferences sponsored by the Department of Ophthalmology presents updated information on a broad spectrum of clinical issues and approaches that are of value and interest to the practicing ophthalmologist.The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this live activity for up to a maximum 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.A $50 fee will be charged for continuing education credit to those physicians who are not members of the Iowa Eye Association.Please make checks payable to Iowa Eye Association.send to Jill House, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1091.

- 1110 Medical Education & Research Facility: Charles Esmon, PhD, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and Lloyd Noble Chair in Cardiovascular Biology at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, will give a presentation (title TBD) on September 19, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Prem Sahai Auditorium (1110 MERF). This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Pharmacology and the Michael J. Brody Endowed Lecture. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Carver College of Medicine Office of Scientific Affairs in advance at (319) 335-8587

- Braley Aud. Rm 01136, Pomerantz Family Pavilion: The series of clinical conferences sponsored by the Department of Ophthalmology presents updated information on a broad spectrum of clinical issues and approaches that are of value and interest to the practicing ophthalmologist.The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this live activity for up to a maximum 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.A $50 fee will be charged for continuing education credit to those physicians who are not members of the Iowa Eye Association.Please make checks payable to Iowa Eye Association.send to Jill House, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1091.

- 1110 Medical Education & Research Facility: 12th Annual Distinguished Mentor Award Celebration3:00 PM, Wednesday, October 16, 2013, Prem Sahai Auditorium in MERF This celebration has become an annual highlight. Each year, the Distinguished Mentor Award has recognized one of our most important mentors, and the Distinguished Mentor Lecturer has given one of the best lectures of the year. This year promises to follow that exciting tradition. This celebration was envisioned and is supported by Daryl and Nancy Granner. 2013 Distinguished Mentor Awardee: Dr. Allyn L. Mark Dr. Mark is a Professor In the Cardiovascular Medicine Division of Internal Medicine and co-directs the UI Obesity Research and Education Initiative. Dr. Mark has an exceptional record of mentoring trainees, faculty and staff at all levels. His positive influence on the careers and lives of many people at Iowa is truly remarkable. 2013 Distinguished Mentor's Lecturer: Dr. Bruce Spiegelman Dr. Spiegelman is a Professor of Cell Biology at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Spiegelman and his laboratory discovered key steps in the transcriptional regulation of energy metabolism in mammals. He elucidated processes that control fat cell differentiation, insulin sensitivity and pathways of glucose and lipid metabolism. His work has applications to diabetes, obesity, neurodegeneration and cancer. A reception will follow in the MERF Atrium.

- 1110 Medical Education & Research Facility: Kristi Anseth, PhD, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, will give a presentation (title TBD) on October 17, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Prem Sahai Auditorium (1110 MERF). This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Internal Medicine. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Carver College of Medicine Office of Scientific Affairs in advance at (319) 335-8587

- 1110 Medical Education & Research Facility: Beth Levine, MD, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator and Charles Cameron Sprague Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Science at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, will give a presentation (title TBD) on November 21, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Prem Sahai Auditorium (1110 MERF). This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Carver College of Medicine Office of Scientific Affairs in advance at (319) 335-8587