Fred Hutch offers “Science for Life” lecture series

Starting January 29, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center will be offering a series of four free evening lectures on the fundamentals of cancer and cancer research for the general public by top scientists.

The  ”Science for Life” series will break down the concepts, skip the homework and offer a chance to interact with world-class researchers in a fun, informal and hands-on atmosphere,” the Center says.

The lectures are free but registration is required.

Here is the announcement from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center about the “Science for Life” series.

Science for Life – 2009

Join us to learn the basics of the cutting-edge research conducted at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Our “Science for Life” series will break down the concepts, skip the homework and offer a chance to interact with world-class researchers in a fun, informal and hands-on atmosphere.

Cancer Fundamentals

Cancer touches nearly all our lives in one way or another. In order to fight cancer, we must first understand it better. What is cancer? Is it just one disease, or more than one? Why does it cause such problems in our bodies? Can there be a cure for all cancer? Join Dr. Julie Randolph-Habecker as she shares the basics of cancer.

A Model for Laboratory Research

In laboratories here at the Hutchinson Center, we conduct research that is beneficial to people, both with cancer diagnoses and without. Dr. Hilary Kemp will introduce several model organisms such as fruit flies, yeast and bacteria, and share how, with the help of these tiny creatures, scientists can answer many questions about human disease development.

DNA Mutations and Cancer

Our DNA is the set of instructions for our entire body, and most of the time those instructions get copied and carried out correctly. But what happens when there’s a change, or mutation, in those instructions? Dr. Karen Peterson will help us understand how these changes come about, and why they are important in cancer.

When Function Follows Form-Molecular Science

How does a scientist figure out what a newly discovered protein does in the body? Sometimes shape and structure can provide the necessary clues. Dr. Roland Strong will explain how cutting-edge technology and a bit of luck uncovered the story of Siderocalin, the crux of a previously unrecognized immune defense against bacterial invaders.

When:

Thursdays
Jan. 29 – Feb. 19
7-8:30 pm

Where:

Fred Hutchinson
Cancer Research Center
1100 Fairview Ave. N., Seattle
Thomas Building
Pelton Auditorium

Registration:

Questions:

For questions about the program please call Sarah Tribolet at (206) 667-4211.

Tags: Cancer, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Lectures

Category: Cancer, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center