WINNIPEG, MB – Please run the following public service announcement until Wednesday, September 10, 2008:
“Global Issues for people over 55: Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases” Lecture Series
Public health is very much in the news with the current listeriosis outbreak, and seniors can be particularly vulnerable. This lecture series is presented by a group of renowned researchers and educators who will encompass global questions and answers regarding:
Infections in Healthcare Facilities
A Primer on Listeriosis
How Canada’s “DNA Detectives” Find and Solve Outbreaks through PulseNet
Rift Valley Fever-from Outbreak to Benchtop and Back
Influenza and pandemics
Ethical Issues in a Global world; and International Justice Issues
An historical perspective of Infectious diseases
Presenters include:
Dr. C.P.W. Warren Dr∙ Coulthart Dr∙ Kitching
Dr∙.Robbin Lindsay Dr. John Embil Dr. Bryan Magwood
Dr∙ Peter Markestyn Dr∙ F∙ Plummer Dr. Brian Postl
Dr∙ Tim Booth Dr. Pam Orr
Dr. Jim Strong Dr. Celine Nadon
The lecture series runs every Thursday from September 11 to November 27
at 12:30 – 2:30 in Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall (UWinnipeg main campus, 515 Portage Ave.)
The fee is $75.00 for the entire series of lectures.
To register call 982-6633
