Historical failure to include women in research studies has led to inadequate attention to gender differences in health and disease. UCSF is a nationally designated Center of Excellence in Women’s Health designed to help address this and other inequities in patient care. Course chair: Jeanette S. Brown, MD, UCSF professor and director of the UCSF [...]
Archive | June, 2009
Art, Architecture, and Healing (MLL04023)
In recent years, architects, landscape designers and artists have grown to recognize the power of design in creating healing environments. Course chair: Laura J. Esserman, MD, professor of surgery and director, UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center. The History and Future of Healing Environments April 29 Stephen Verderber, ArchD, Architect, NCARB, professor of architecture [...]
Brain and Mind: A Remarkable Universe (MLL04022)
Take a look into our current understanding of the function of the human brain and some of the important diseases that cause nervous system dysfunction. Course chair: Daniel Lowenstein, MD, professor of neurology and director, UCSF epilepsy program. Epilepsy April 28 A Window into the Very Nature of Brain Function: Dan Lowenstein, MD, UCSF professor [...]
The Science of Extreme Makeover (MLL04021)
“Extreme Makeover” has been one of this year’s most successful new reality television shows. For those wondering what happens behind the scenes, here’s a chance to hear from experts who help set the standards for others. Course Chairs: Carol Fox, assistant vice chancellor, public affairs and Lorie Rice, associate dean, external affairs, School of Pharmacy. [...]
Expecting the Unexpected: Caring for Aging Relatives
Nearly every family, at some point, faces the need to care for a loved one who is aging. Course Chair: Joan B. Wood, PhD, director, Northern California Geriatric Education Center, associate director, UCSF Mount Zion Center on Aging. Jan. 21: What to Expect as Your Relative Ages, Bree Johnston, MD, MPH, UCSF associate clinical professor [...]
Conversations with UCSF Authors
KQED’s Michael Krasny, host of the award-winning “Forum,” interviews UCSF authors about their latest books. Course Chair: Carol Fox, assistant vice chancellor, public affairs. Jan. 21: Taking the History; Making; Blessing, and other books of poetry by David Watts, MD, UCSF clinical professor of medicine. A musician, poet, and physician, Watts is a regular commentator [...]
