MINI MED Are you planning a career in Medicine?

	Monday, September 16, 2013 Unsubscribe | Printable Version | Send this to a friend
	In this issue: • Mini Med School XIV • Registration Mini Med School XIV The Child & Family Research Institute is pleased to present Mini Med School XIV, a 6 part series on Diabetes: Mythology and Modern Research. This series takes place on Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00pm beginning October 9 in the Chan Centre for Family Health Education at the Child & Family Research Institute (938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver). Interesting Things You Didn't Know About Type 2 DiabetesWednesday, October 9. 7:00 - 9:00pm Presented by Dan Metzger, David Meyre, Tim Kieffer Our introductory series of talks, including how our bodies handle sugar and why,as well as emerging topics in diabetes such as the genetics behind diabetes risk, and how other hormones from your intestines affect how well your insulin works to lower blood sugar. Where Does My Pancreas Come From?Wednesday, October 16. 7:00 - 9:00pm Presented by Brad Hoffman, Bill Gibson, Peter Hurley How your pancreas developed while you were in the womb, how rare pancreas genes contribute to diabetes and what it is like to be a young scientist who also has diabetes. Debate: Is Insulin Working Hard or Hardly Working? Wednesday, October 23. 7:00 - 9:00pm Presented by Scott Covey, Jim Johnson You will get diabetes if your body stops making insulin. You will also get diabetes if your body becomes resistant to insulin's effects, and in that case your body will make lot of insulin to try to overcome this "insulin resistance." But which came first - high insulin levels or tissues failing to listen to insulin? Join us for a gentlemanly debate on this chicken-and-egg problem. Beta Cell Suicide and What to Do About It Wednesday, October 30. 7:00 - 9:00pm Presented by Dan Luciani, Francis Lynn, Bruce Verchere Beta cells are the workhorses that make and secrete insulin. We used to believe that you were born with as many beta cells as you were ever going to have - but that may not be the whole truth. Find out how stem cells can help replenish lost beta cells, and how sick beta cells can be brought back from the brink. Interesting Things You Didn't Know About Inflammation Wednesday, November 6. 7:00 - 9:00pm Presented by Rusung Tan, Megan Levings, Clara Westwell-Roper In this session two of Canada's top immunologists weigh in on how the immune system can help or harm your beta cells. You'll also hear from a talented young scientist on why she chose a career in medicine and diabetes research. Brand New Concepts in Diabetes Wednesday, November 20. 7:00 - 9:00pm Presented by Jonathan Schertzer A special session on how microbes can influence diabetes risk, followed by our closing discussion and sponsor booths! Registration Admission is free but space is limited. Registration covers all 6 sessions. For those that are only interested in select presentations all sessions will be recorded and viewable at www.cfri-training.ca within 72-hours. For students in grades 10-12 interested in attending. Students must be nominated by a teacher to attend this event, students cannot register themselves. Teachers can click on the button to nominate students. Once a nomination has been confirmed both the student and teacher will receive notification via. email. Further details are available on our website at www.minimedschool.ca. If you have any questions or concerns please email minimed@cfri.ca or call 604 875-2000 x5397.	Did you know? CFRI fosters research awareness by engaging the public in leading edge research. Educational events on various topics in children and family health research are held throughout the year. >2000+ high school students & members of the general public have participated in Mini Med School since 2003. Mini Med Archives Video recordings of past educational events, including Mini Med School, are available online. These may be useful for classes, or of interest to those who are unable to attend the CFRI educational events. Mini Med School Summer Studentship Each year CFRI provides up to 4 Mini Med School Summer Studentships to senior high school students whose enthusiasm and performance in science show great promise. Congratulations to Michelle, Ellia and Valerie. As 2012-2013 Studentship recipients they spent 6 weeks working in the labs of Dr. Verchere, Dr. Schultz & Dr. Reid. Student Opportunities CFRI offers high school students the opportunity to participate in educational events throughout the year. Upcoming events include - Mini Med School International Gairdner Symposium TD Discovery Days in Health Sciences
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