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• Clinical Cancer Genetics and PreventionThe lecture is the NCI 2009 Annual Advances in Cancer Prevention Lecture which is held at the end of our Summer Curriculum. The curriculum consists of two courses, Principles and Practice of Cancer Prevention, which runs from July 6 through July 31; and the Molecular Prevention Course which runs from August 3 through August 7. The lecture is given by a prominent researcher in the area of cancer prevention. This year the lecture will be given by Dr. Olufunmilayo I. Olopade. Dr. Olopade is Prof...
• HIT and the Transformation of Clinical Research
The ARRA provides for a significant investment in health information technology (HIT) for the US. One of the required features of this investment is the ability for meaningful health information exchange between providers. While many have postulated the potential benefits of HIT over the last several years, there is still controversy about the use of this technology. However, with ARRA, the commitment to transformation of this sector is clear. In assessing the benefits of HIT, one of the ex...
• NIH State-of-the-Science Conference: Family History and Improving Health - Day 3
Many common diseases have genetic, environmental, and lifestyle causes that family members may share. An individual?s family health history captures information about shared factors that contribute to that individual?s risk for developing diseases such as diabetes, stroke, cancer, and heart disease. Family health history information collected from patients has long been used as a risk assessment tool by health care providers in the United States. Family history is also critical to determining wh...
• NIH State-of-the-Science Conference: Family History and Improving Health - Day 1
Many common diseases have genetic, environmental, and lifestyle causes that family members may share. An individual?s family health history captures information about shared factors that contribute to that individual?s risk for developing diseases such as diabetes, stroke, cancer, and heart disease. Family health history information collected from patients has long been used as a risk assessment tool by health care providers in the United States. Family history is also critical to determining wh...
• NIH State-of-the-Science Conference: Family History and Improving Health - Day 2
Many common diseases have genetic, environmental, and lifestyle causes that family members may share. An individual?s family health history captures information about shared factors that contribute to that individual?s risk for developing diseases such as diabetes, stroke, cancer, and heart disease. Family health history information collected from patients has long been used as a risk assessment tool by health care providers in the United States. Family history is also critical to determining wh...
Past Events
• The Intrauterine Environment: Effects of Maternal Obesity and Hyperglycemia D...The Intrauterine Environment: Effects of Maternal Obesity and Hyperglycemia During Pregnancy on Offspring's Risk for Obesity and Other Metabolic Conditions (NIH-Only)
Presented by: Dr. Kjersti M. Aagaard-Tillery and Dr. Boyd Metzger
Category: NIH Only
Aired date: 07/01/2009
• Who Gets Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
Who Gets Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
Presented by: Karestan C. Koenen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Harvard School of Public Health, Departments of Society, Human Development, and Health & Epidemiology
Category: Special
Aired date: 06/25/2009
• CC Grand Rounds: (1) Risks of Anesthesia and Sedation in Children, (2) Recent...
CC Grand Rounds: (1) Risks of Anesthesia and Sedation in Children, (2) Recent Innovations in Pain Management
Presented by: Zenaide Quezado, MD and Andrew J. Mannes, MD
Category: Clinical Center Grand Rounds
Aired date: 06/24/2009
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