UB’s Mini-Medical School Sets Five-Part Fall Session

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The latest advances in genetics, surgery and chemotherapy will be among the topics presented in the next session of the University at Buffalo's Mini-Medical School that will begin Sept. 12.

Designed for the general public, the course will be held in Butler Auditorium in 150 Farber Hall on the UB South (Main Street) Campus.

The new five-session course taught by UB faculty members will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 12 through Oct. 10.

Topics and speakers will be:

o Sept. 12: "Infection, Inflammation and Heart Disease," Robert J. Genco, D.D.S., Ph.D., SUNY Distinguished Professor and chair in the Department of Oral Biology, UB School of Dental Medicine, and "New Concepts Challenging the Lipid Hypothesis," Sebastian G. Ciancio, D.D.S., professor and chair in the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics in the dental school

o Sept. 19: "Vaccines in the 21st Century," Timothy F. Murphy, M.D., professor of medicine and microbiology, and "New Advances in Gene Therapy," John Hay, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Microbiology and UB associate provost for research.

o Sept. 26: "Assuring the Breaths of Life: New Treatment for Lung Disease," Bruce A. Holm, Ph.D., senior associate dean of the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and associate professor of pharmaceutics and pediatrics

o Oct. 3: "History and Recent Advances in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis," Lawrence D. Jacobs, M.D., professor of neurology

o Oct. 10: "The Latest in Research and Treatment of Digestive Disorders," Peter Lance, M.D., associate professor of medicine.

The cost of the course is $30 for individuals, $45 for couples, $25 for senior citizens, $40 for senior couples and $20 for students.

A mini-graduation and certificate ceremony will be held at the final session.

The registration deadline is Sept. 8.

For more information or to register, call 829-2196.