‘Cancer Wars’ lecture presented tomorrow night
Don’t forget to join us for the university’s Fall Faculty Lecture, “Cancer Wars: A New Hope,†presented by Dr. John Schmitt from our biology department, at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday), in Hoover 105.
Cancer claims the lives of nearly 8 million people worldwide annually, with breast and prostate cancer deaths totaling more that 500,000 each year. To borrow a metaphor from his favorite movie, Star Wars, Dr. Schmitt has joined the scientific fight against cancer, a.k.a. the “evil Death Star.†His research focuses on the cell, biochemical and molecular events that control, regulate or participate in cancer.
In his lecture, Dr. Schmitt will highlight recent discoveries from his laboratory. Among the questions he will address are “Which hormones promote breast and prostate cancer growth and metastasis?,†“What are CaM Kinases and why are they important?,†What role might Vitamin D play in blocking cancer growth?†and “How do we generate hope for people who are battling cancer?â€
Prior to the lecture, George Fox Richter Scholars will present their work in a Richter Scholar Symposium at 4:30 p.m. (please note new time) in the Hoover lobby. The Richter Scholars program enables undergraduate and graduate students to receive funding for independent research projects conducted with a faculty mentor.
For more information on the event or Dr. Schmitt, contact Jane Sweet at 503-554-2710 or visit this page.