University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Everyone knows the story of Frankenstein. Or do they? One of the most enduring stories of the Western world — Mary Shelley's Frankenstein — is the focus of an exciting traveling exhibit from the National Library of MedicineŽ. The exhibit, hosted by the Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center, is on display March 10-May 31, 2008, in the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education. The exhibit is open to the public: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Building upon the themes raised in the exhibit, the companion lecture series will examine the role of the individual in society through the bioethical implications of such topics as scientific discovery, genetic information ownership, extending life, neurosystems engineering, and organ donation.
(available for CME credit) [pdf]
The Modern Prometheus, Opening Reception and Lecture, April 4, 2008, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Domenici Center Lobby and Room 2112.
| Speaker: | David Bennahum, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Scholar in Residence for the HSC Institute for Ethics |
Ethics of Organ Transplantation: Personal and Professional Experiences, April 9, 2008, 11:30-12:30 p.m., Domenici Center Room B116.
| Speakers: |
Alan Brenner, transplant patient Carrie Martinek, MPH, UNM Transplant Services |
Genetic Information Ownership, April 16, 2008, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Domenici Center Room 2112.
| Speaker: | Marianne Berwick, Ph.D., Head of the Epidemiology and Cancer Prevention Program |
Boundary between Life and Death, April 23, 2008, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Domenici Center Room 2112.
| Speakers: |
Leigh Anne Chavez, J.D., Attorney at Law and Instructor, Paralegal Studies, Central New Mexico Community College Erika Ketteler, M.D., M.A., Assistant Professor, UNM Department of Surgery Anne Simpson, M.D., C.M.D., Rust Professor and Director of the HSC Institute for Ethics Howard Yonas, M.D., Professor and Chair, UNM Department of Neurosurgery |
Ethics of Neurosystems Engineering, April 29, 2008, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Domenici Center Room 2112.
| Speakers: |
Rex E. Jung, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor, UNM Department of Neurology John Phillips, M.D., Medical Director, Mind Research Network Gerry Yonas, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Sandia National Laboratories and Director of Neurosystems Engineering, Mind Research Network |
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Anyone from UNM or the community who has an interest in bioethics including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, educators, researchers, faculty, staff, and students.
Laura J. Hall, MFA
Special Collections, Manager
Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center
MSC09-5100
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
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"At the heart of the Frankenstein exhibition is the question of what it means to be human and to be a part of the
human community."
Susan E. Lederer,
Curator
