| 7:30-8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast Provided in the Atrium of Leadership Hall |
| 8:30-8:35 a.m. |
Welcome E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA |
| 8:35-8:40 a.m. |
Introduction of Keynote Speaker Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH |
| 8:40-9:30 a.m. |
Keynote Address Samba Sow, MD, MSc |
| 9:30-10:00 a.m. |
Overview: Global Health Research at the UMSOM Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH |
Moderator:
Zeljko Vujaskovic, MD, PhD
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology
Director, Division of Translational Radiation Sciences
Chair, Research Affairs Advisory Committee
| 10:00-10:25 a.m. |
Measuring the HIV Epidemic and Research to Achieve Epidemic Control Man E. Charurat, PhD, MHS |
| 10:25-10:50 a.m. |
Developing a HIV Vaccine, and its Role in Global HIV Control Mohammad Sajadi, MD |
| 10:50-11:15 a.m. |
Impact of Prenatal Exposure to Pathogens of Global Health Interest on Infant Immunity Cristiana Cairo, PhD |
| 11:15-11:35 a.m. |
Research and Implementation for Global Cervical Cancer Eradication Clement Adebamowo, BM, ChB, ScD |
| 11:35-11:50 a.m. | Q&A with Scientific Advisory Council |
| 12-1:15 p.m. |
Lunch Lunch for attendees will be provided in the Atrium of Leadership Hall. |
Moderator:
Mary-Claire Roghmann, MD, MS
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Public Health
Associate Dean for Physician-Scientist Training and Transdisciplinary Research
| 1:20-1:45 p.m. |
Typhoid Control Efforts in Samoa Myron Levine, MD, DTPH |
| 1:45-2:10 p.m. |
Reducing Malaria Mortality in Children Mark Travassos, MD, MSc |
| 2:10-2:35 p.m. | Q&A with Scientific Advisory Council |
Moderator:
Curt Civin, MD
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Director, Center for Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine
Associate Dean for Research
| 2:35-3:05 p.m. |
Uncovering Disease Burden Karen Kotloff, MD |
| 3:05-3:30 p.m. |
Developing Vaccines for Public Health Need: The Example of Shigella-ETEC Eileen Barry, PhD |
| 3:30-3:55 p.m. |
Innovative Clinical Testing of Vaccines Wilbur Chen, MD, MS |
| 3:55-4:15 p.m. | Q&A with Scientific Advisory Council |
| 4:15 p.m. |
Closing Remarks E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA |
A reception will be held in the Atrium of Leadership Hall immediately following the Festival.
For more information, please contact:
Kevin J. Enright
Executive Director for Administration
Dean’s Office
University of Maryland School of Medicine
410-706-6866
The annual Festival of Science is a daylong celebration of innovative research by University of Maryland School of Medicine scientists and researchers. UMSOM's Festival of Science is the cornerstone of the school's special research initiative, which aims to significantly increase the pace and scope of innovation and discovery, with the ultimate goal of improving human health and well-being.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Maryland School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their presentation in the activity.
Credit Designation:
The UMSOM designates this Live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For questions regarding CME and registration contact
Chanise Reese-Queen
Program Director
Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development
cme@som.umaryland.edu
These internationally acclaimed and distinguished scientists and council members include:
Rita Colwell, PhD
Distinguished Professor, University of Maryland College Park; Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins University
Former Director, National Science Foundation
2006 National Medal of Science
Member, National Academy of Sciences
Dr. Rita Colwell is Distinguished University Professor both at the University of Maryland at College Park and at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Senior Advisor and Chairman Emeritus, Canon US Life Sciences, Inc., and President and Chairman of CosmosID, Inc. Her interests focus on global infectious diseases, water, and health, and she is currently developing an international network to address emerging infectious diseases and water issues, including safe drinking water for both the developed and developing world, in collaboration with Safe Water Network, headquartered in New York City.
Diane E. Griffin, MD, PhD
Professor & Chair, W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology,
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Founding Director, Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute
Member, National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Diane Griffin is University Distinguished Service Professor and Alfred and Jill Sommer Chair of the W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Griffin is a virologist recognized for her work on the pathogenesis of viral infections. She is known particularly for her studies on measles and alphavirus encephalomyelitis that have delineated the role of the immune response in virus clearance, vaccine-induced protection from infection, tissue damage and immune suppression.
George C. Hill, PhD
Past Levi Watkins, Jr. M.D. Professor for Diversity in Medical Education; Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology and of Medical Education & Administration; Former Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Vanderbilt University
Past President, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
Member, National Academy of Medicine
Dr. George Hill is currently the Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Emeritus and the Levi Watkins, Jr. Professor in Medical Education Emeritus at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He also served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Multicultural Affairs and Special Assistant to the Provost for Health Affairs for Vanderbilt University (2011-2012). From 2002-2011, he served as Associate Dean for Diversity in Medical Education and successfully initiated and led the increase in diversity at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He also served as the President of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases from 2009-2011 and received the John P. Utz Leadership Award from this organization.
Gilbert Omenn, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics; Human Genetics; Molecular Medicine & Genetics; Public Health, School of Public Health; and Harold T. Shapiro Distinguished University Professor, University of Michigan
Member, National Academy of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences
Dr. Gilbert Omenn served as Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and as Chief Executive Officer of the University of Michigan Health System from 1997-2002. He is the director of the UM Center for Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics. He is a past president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Omenn's research focuses on cancer proteomics and informatics. He is especially interested in the role of differential expression of alternative splice isoforms of proteins and transcripts in specific cancer-related pathways.
Past Members include: