2008 Schedule

The UI Alumni Association and the UI Center on Aging present an
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute event
Stem Cells: Hope for the Future

Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Program: 7 p.m.

Center for Active Seniors, Inc., (CASI) Library
1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA

In the 2006 election season, Iowans ranked the topic of stem cells as their second most important issue, after minimum wage. Why is there so much hope in stem cells? Because, say medical experts, they have the potential to treat otherwise incurable diseases. In this presentation, Dr. Nicholas Zavazava will reference specific medical conditions in a discussion of stem cell research, its problems and difficulties, and advances at the University of Iowa.

Presented by Dr. Nicholas Zavazava
Nicholas Zavazava, a professor of medicine in the UI Department of Internal Medicine’s Allergy/Immunology Division, studies the immunological properties of embryonic stem cells. Currently director of transplantation research at the UI and chair of the university’s stem cell advisory committee, he has received many honors for his work, including the Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Transplantation.

RSVP Deadline: Please RSVP by March 28th to attend this informative event. Register online or call 800/469-2586.*Event Fee:
UI Alumni Association members — fee waived
Non-members — $5
(collected at event)

*The event fee helps defray facility and reception costs.

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