NOTE: The details below pertain to the event as it occurred in 2007. Stay tuned for details about the 2008 event.
Science has come a long way since high school biology class, and it impacts every facet of our lives. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's "Science for Life" series will skip the homework and frog dissection biology class and offer a chance to interact with world-class researchers in a fun, informal and hands-on atmosphere.
Thursdays evenings
Sept. 20 - Oct. 11, 2007
7-8:30 p.m.
Fred Hutchinson
Cancer Research Center
1100 Fairview Ave. N.
Seattle
Thomas Building
Pelton Auditorium
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A Tale of Two Vaccines:
HPV/Cervical Cancer and HIV/AIDS
Vaccine development is an area of robust research-millions of dollars and countless hours are dedicated to this life-saving work. So why is it that some vaccines are developed more easily than others? Join Drs. Denise Galloway and Larry Corey as they explore some of the challenges of and differences in creating vaccines for HPV/Cervical Cancer and HIV/AIDS.
A Dialogue on Stem Cell Research: Facts and Friction
Join Drs. Beverly Torok-Storb, Tony Blau, Chuck Murry and Carol Ware in a discussion of stem-cell research. Learn about the different types of stem cells, what can and can't be done with each, the common misunderstandings about stem-cell work and what these researchers envision for the future of stem-cell research.
Age, the Greatest Carcinogen
Why do older adults get cancer more often than young people? Our bodies last many years, and our cells divide countless times, but sometimes this process breaks down. Dr. Dan Gottschling explores how our natural aging process may cause problems that lead to cancer.
Genetics and Behavior: Discoveries
Can genetics determine behavior? What do we understand about the traits of animal models, and how might this apply to people? Join geneticist Joe Ross and Dr. Jim Olson as they share what they have learned from stickleback fish and "daredevil" mice about the role genetics may play in behavior.
For questions about the program please call Sarah Tribolet at (206) 667-4211.
