Micheil Cannistra. Winner of the 2008/2009 Sparks Essay Contest, will speak on: Indian Giver: Lynch Syndrome, The Navajo, and the Genetic Revolution. Thursday, February 24, 2011, 5:30-6:30 For decades Dr. Henry Lynch of Creighton University performed research among farm families in Nebraska and beyond in an effort to prove that cancer, particularly colon cancer,Continue reading “Micheil Cannistra speaks on “Indian Giver: Lynch Syndrome, The Navajo and the Genetic Revolution””
Category Archives: Lectures and Discussions
Axel Ruprecht speaks on History of Oral & Maxillofacical Radiology
The U of I History of Medicine Society invites you to hear: Axel Ruprecht, D.D.S. speak on “The History of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Then and Now,” Thursday, Jan 27, 2011, 5:30-6:30. Room 401, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences. Professor Roentgen discovered the x ray in Nov. 1895. The first radiology office was hisContinue reading “Axel Ruprecht speaks on History of Oral & Maxillofacical Radiology”
Viper’s Flesh and Unicorn’s Horn
History of Medicine Society talk by Mark Waddell. Friday, November 19, 2010 5:30-6:30 Room 401, Hardin Library “For centuries, physicians, alchemists, and astrologers sought the universal panacea, a cure-all that would eradicate disease and prolong life. In their efforts to unlock the hidden secrets of nature, explorers scoured the farthest reaches of the known worldContinue reading “Viper’s Flesh and Unicorn’s Horn”
George Beran speaks on One Health: Human and Animal Rabies
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear George W. Beran speak on One Health: Human and Animal Rabies, an issue in human and animal relations. Thursday, Oct. 28, 5:30-6:30, Room 401, Hardin Library.
Iowa City Book Festival July 16-18
The 2010 Iowa City Book Festival (ICBF), presented by the University of Iowa Libraries, has announced its schedule for the three-day celebration of reading, writing and books July 16-18. The Festival offers activities for the entire family: best-selling authors, hands-on book arts, kids’ activities, music and festival food. For its second year, the ICBF hasContinue reading “Iowa City Book Festival July 16-18”
Examined Life Conference this week
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine will host a three-day conference focusing on the links between the science of medicine and the art of writing from April 28-30, 2010. Some events are free and open to the public. Schedule and details available online.
“Comrades in the Labor Room” lecture for Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the University’s Council on the Status of Women, History of Medicine Society and Iowa Women’s Archives will sponsor a reception and a public lecture by University of Iowa History Professor Paula Michaels. Wednesday, March 10 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Iowa Women’s Archives on the third floor of the MainContinue reading ““Comrades in the Labor Room” lecture for Women’s History Month”
Presentation on Disability and American Immigration Policy
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear Douglas Baynton, PhD, Associate Professor of History, University of Iowa speak on Defectives in the Land: Disability and American Immigration Policy, 1882-1924 on Tuesday, February 23rd, 5:30 to 6:30, room 2032 Main Library. Professor Baynton notes: The chief goal of early immigration law inContinue reading “Presentation on Disability and American Immigration Policy”
Presentation on the History of Malaria and DDT
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear Patrick T. O’Shaughnessy, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Iowa, speak on “Malaria and DDT: the History of a Controversial Association” on Tuesday, January 19th, 5:30 to 6:30, room 2032 Main Library. Dr. O’Shaughnessy observes: “Although it helped prevent millionsContinue reading “Presentation on the History of Malaria and DDT”
“Comrades in the Labor Room” History of Medicine Presentation
On Wednesday, December 9, Paula Michaels, PhD, UI Department of History will present: “Comrades in the Labor Room: The International Story of the Lamaze Method.” Time: 5:30 to 6:30, December 9 Place: Room 2032, Main Library Light Refreshments will be served Free and open to the public For additional information, contact Ed Holtum; edwin-holtum@uiowa.edu; 335-9154Continue reading ““Comrades in the Labor Room” History of Medicine Presentation”