Showing posts with label Cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cancer. Show all posts

Monday, February 4, 2013

TEDxCaltech - Mark E. Davis - Nanomedicines: Nanobiotech v. Cancer

TEDxCaltech - Mark E. Davis - Nanomedicines: Nanobiotech v. Cancer Tube. Duration : 10.50 Mins.


Mark E. Davis is the Warren and Katharine Schlinger Professor of Chemical Engineering at Caltech and a member of the Experimental Therapeutics Program of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at the City of Hope. He has over 350 scientific publications, two textbooks, and over 50 patents. He is the recipient of numerous awards, and was the first engineer to win the NSF Alan T. Waterman Award. He was elected in the National Academy of Engineering in 1997 and the National Academy of Sciences in 2006. Mark's research efforts involve materials synthesis in two general areas; namely, solids that can be used for molecular recognition and catalysis, and polymers for the delivery of a broad range of therapeutics. He is the founder of two biotech companies. Professor Davis has achieved All American Status for Masters Track and Field in both the 400 Meter and 200 Meter Dashes. About TEDx, x = independently organized event: In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.) On January 14, 2011, Caltech hosted TEDxCaltech, an ...

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day - Total Pancreatectomy, Dr. John Chabot (3)

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day - Total Pancreatectomy, Dr. John Chabot (3) Tube. Duration : 8.63 Mins.


Dr. Chabot's lecture, third in the series of speakers who participated in the November 3rd Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, explained how a total pancreatectomy is performed. For more information about the Pancreas Center visit pancreasmd.org, call 212-305-9467, or email info@columbiasurgery.org.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

TEDxOverlake - Dr. H. Jack West - Self-Educated Patients and The Future of Cancer Care

TEDxOverlake - Dr. H. Jack West - Self-Educated Patients and The Future of Cancer Care Tube. Duration : 10.33 Mins.


Dr. Jack West is a medical oncologist at Swedish Cancer Institute and serves as President/CEO of the Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education (GRACE), a nonprofit organization providing free, timely information on current and emerging optimal cancer treatments directly from experts to patients and caregivers. Prior to his current position, Dr. West attended Princeton University, then the University of Cambridge on a Fulbright Scholarship before returning to the US to attend Harvard Medical School. He completed his internship and residency at Boston's Brigham & Women's Hospital followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Introducing Cece that will be on display at Cancer Awareness Expo

Introducing Cece that will be on display at Cancer Awareness Expo Video Clips. Duration : 1.32 Mins.


Join Huntsman Cancer Institute at the first ever Cancer Awareness Expo, Saturday, September 29 from 9 am -- 5 pm, South Towne Expo Center, 9575 South State, Sandy, Utah. You'll learn about cancer prevention, treatment, and support services. All activities are free or at reduced cost and include free skin and oral cancer screenings, free clinical breast exams, informative speakers, exhibitor booths, and a giant colon exhibit. For more information, contact the Huntsman Cancer Learning Center, 1-888-424-2100, patient.education@hci.utah.edu or visit www.huntsmancancer.org/expo