You can feel her excitement surge when Dr. Hengameh Raissy talks about asthma research in kids. After all, asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S. and NM has a prevalence rate of 8.6 percent with a profound regional disparity.   More Info

"Integrins: New Probes, Old Pathways, and New Discoveries" will be presented by Alexandre Chigaev, PhD, Assistant Professor with the Department of Pathology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, NM. Seminar slated for February 23, 8 a.m., in BMSB, room 303.

"Metabolism and Neurotoxicity of 3, 4-Methylenedioxy-Methamphetamine (Ecstasy),” presented by Terry Monks, Ph.D., professor and chair, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. February 27 presentation begins at 4 p.m. in the College of Pharmacy, room B-28 (basement).

An example of medical professionals from different disciplines never work togethercoming to life in some of the educational curriculums around the HSC is the Geriatric Education and Health Maintenance Clinics also known as GEHM.

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The College of Pharmacy and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity want to let you know about an upcoming blood drive at Domenici Center West on March 28. The blood drive will be located at Domenici Center West (next to the medical/legal bookstore) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   More Info

"Run to the East" documentary screening at Domenici Center Auditorium on Thursday, March 1. There will be a pre-film panel discussion and light refreshments will be provided. Event sponsored by Center for Native American Health and Wings of America. Event is free and open to the public.   More Info

Dr. Blue Spruce (Laguna/Ohkay-Owingeh) will discuss American Indians entering "Doctoral" health professions and its impact on addressing the true meaning of "Indian Self-Determination" Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 10:00am to 11:30am in the Domenici Center on the UNM HSC (North) campus. The lecture is open to the public. For more info visit: http://hsc.unm.edu/community/cnah/index.shtml   More Info

"Long-Term Effects of Cancer Survivorship: Exploring New Territory". History and direction of the cancer survivorship movement, late effects of diagnosis and treatment, and survivorship care plans. Speakers include Julia Rowland, Ph.D., National Cancer Institute; Melanie Royce, M.D., UNM Cancer Center; Jeffrey Lewine, Ph.D., Mind Research Network; and Susan Leigh, RN, of Tucson.

 

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Dr. Jamal Martín is faculty in UNM HSC Family & Community Medicine and Africana Studies at UNM. His background in health sciences, human services, and education has allowed him to work in public, international, and global studies. Dr. Martín will share his story as we unite in the celebration of African American History Month. Presentation is set for February 29, 10 a.m. - noon in Domenici Center, room 310.

Sponsored by the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Joint Sponsorship with W H Harland & Associates, Inc. Course Specifics: Friday and Saturday, March 30-31, 2012. Runs 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in Domenici Center, West Building.

"The Special Diabetes Program for Indians: Advances in Preventing Diabetes among Native People," presented by Spero Manson, professor of Public Health and Psychiatry; director of the Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Health, University of Colorado, Denver Anschutz Medical Center. Presentsation is slated Thursday, March 8, 12:30-2 p.m. in Domenici Center, room 2112.   More Info

"Embodied Inequality: Heart Disease and the Politics of Causation," presented by Janet K. Shim, Ph.D., MPP, assistant professor, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco. Presentation slated Thursday, March 29, 12:30-2 p.m. in the UNM SUB, Santa Ana rooms A&B. CME eligible.   More Info