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When a problem arises, people turn to scientists for answers. Scientists are at the forefront of research into the world’s most vexing problems. For instance, why do some people get cancer while others don't? Will we develop a cancer vaccine? Scientists at the University of Washington are at the forefront of developing new research, technologies and bioengineering materials that could improve the quality of our lives. They are also examining the so-called fisheries crisis that would have major impacts on an industry – fishing – that calls the state of Washington home.
Join us in April and May for the 2006 UW Science Forum, where you will get an insider's view of the latest research into science and technology at the University of Washington. The series is free and open to the public.
Where: Kane Hall 130, UW Seattle campus - View map
When: Each lecture is scheduled for 7 - 8:15 p.m.
Cost: All lectures are free and open to the public, but space is limited and you must register to attend.
Registration is now closed for all lectures.
April 11
Vaccines Targeting Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Mary L. Disis—Associate Professor, Medicine, University of Washington and Associate Member, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Lecture Summary and Speaker Bio
April 18
Why me, Doc? What Scientists Know – and Don't Know – About the Causes of Cancer
David L. Eaton, Ph.D.—Associate Vice Provost for Research, University of Washington; Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences; Director, Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health
Lecture Summary and Speaker Bio
April 25
For Making Genetic Networks Operate Robustly, Unintelligent Non-design Suffices
Garrett M. Odell—Professor, Biology, University of Washington and Center for Cell Dynamics, Friday Harbor Labs
Lecture Summary and Speaker Bio
May 2
Repair, Rebuild, Enhance People: The Tissue Engineering Nexus of Medicine, Biology, Bioengineering, Entrepreneurship and Ethics
Buddy Ratner—Professor of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, UW and Director, University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials
Lecture Summary and Speaker Bio
May 9
Re-interpreting the Fisheries Crisis
Ray Hilborn—Richard C. and Lois M. Worthington Professor of Fisheries Management, UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
Lecture Summary and Speaker Bio
Location & Directions
Kane Hall is located on the north side of Red Square on the UW Seattle campus. View a map showing the location. Paid parking is available in the Central Plaza Garage below Kane Hall.
Driving Directions: From I-5, take the NE 45th Street exit (#169). Turn east onto NE 45th Street. Continue east about one quarter mile to 15th Avenue NE and turn right. Head south on 15th Avenue three blocks to NE 41st Street. Turn left at Gate #1 into the Central Plaza Garage. Stop at the gatehouse inside the garage to purchase a parking permit. If you purchased a parking pass with your ticket purchase, park in the designated areas, and if you have questions, stop at the gatehouse for further assistance.
Special thanks to our corporate sponsors for their generous contributions:
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