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2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2013-2014 Events Dr. Lisa Coussens, Director of Basic Research, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, discussed new targets for anti-cancer therapy
In October, ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter kicked off 10th Anniversary celebrations during the National Board Meeting in Portland
The Scholar Awards Luncheon at the Portland Art Museum features Dr. Mark Abbott, Dean of College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University, addressing a sold out audience
Dr. John Purnell, OHSU Center for Study of Weight Regulaton, explained the risks and ramifications of central obesity and the build up of cortisol in the body's mid-section, particularly as it relates to the epidemic of diabetes and other weight-related health issues
Oregon State University invited ARCS members to the Food Innovation Center in northwest Portland, where participants study product development, quality, safety and nutrition
February program featuring Oregon State University's Sarina Saturn speaking about "The Biology Underlying Emotions" was canceled due to snowstorm
Dr. Tarvez Tucker, OHSU Brain Institute Neurologist, discussed traumatic brain injury from football to war
Members and guests traveled to the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon
2012-2013 Events Dr, John Bolte, OSU professor of Biological and Ecological Engineering, presents water and climate issues in the Willamete Valley
Dr. Kenton Gregory, director, OHSU Center for Regenerative medicine, discusses a new field that will change our lives
Scholar Awards Luncheon with keynote speaker Kent Thornburg - "Nutrition Therapy: the Next Generation Medicine"
Dr. Michael Klein discusses new developments in age-related macular degeneration
Dr. Steven Shea explores sleep disorders and circadian rhythms
Dr. David Clarke discusses hidden stresses and your health
Dr. Bob McGorrin presents a story of fermentation and the yeast that launched a thousand industries
2011 - 2012 Events Dr. Lisbeth Goddik, OSU Department of Food Science & Technology spoke on the art and science of cheese making Scholar Awards Luncheon with keynote speaker Craig Barrett, retired chairman and CEO of Intel Corporation: US Competitiveness in the 21st Century Dr. David Dilts, director of clinical research for the Knight Cancer Institute, explains the importance of clinical research trials Million Dollar Celebration Luncheon hosted by OHSU Foundation for all Portland ARCS members Dr. Andrew Ahmann, endocrinologist at the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center, presents the latest findings Dr. Peter Gillespie and Dr. Frank Warren explore the science of hearing and discuss cochlear implants and adaptive devices Panel discussion of stem cell research Dr. Balz Frei, director of the Linus Pauling Institute at OSU, discusses research on living a long, healthy life 2010 - 2011 Events Lunch and tour of the new environmentally engineered, LEED-certified Port of Portland building Scholar Awards Luncheon with keynote speaker William Gates Sr.: “Making a Difference: The Value of Philanthropy in Education Dr. Amy Dreves, OSU’s “Bug Lady” entomologist, presented “The Invasion of the Asian Fruit Fly” Dr. Kim Burchiel, chair of the OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery, spoke about Parkinson’s disease Dr. Susan Hayflick spoke about steps for finding cures for genetic diseases Dr. Mark Richardson, dean of the OHSU Medical School, moderated a panel discussion on health care reform Dr. Kelly Benoit-Bird, professor at OSU, presented “From Zooplankton to Great Whales: How Animals Feed in the Ocean.” 2009 - 2010 Events Dr. Ramesh Sagili talked on honey bee colony collapse disorder: possible causes and clues to the mystery Scholar Awards Luncheon. Keynote speaker: John Morgan, president and CEO HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. Dr. John Horne spoke about public infrastructure including information on the underbelly of Portland — tunnels, sewers, and light rail — and the future of this complex technology Dr. Anne Nedrow presented “The Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Six Weeks to Better Health?” Dr. Sanjiv Kaul, division head of cardiovascular medicine at OHSU, spoke about the newest research on women’s heart health Dr. Tom Beer had the latest news about vitamin D and prostate health Visit to OSU nuclear engineering building, nuclear reactor and Dr. Jose Reyes, who discussed radiation health physics 2008 - 2009 Events “Make friends with robots.” Bill Reiersgaard discussed the science of robotics. Dr. Albert Starr allowed us to view open-heart surgery Scholar Awards Luncheon. Keynote speaker Terri Fiez, PhD, director of School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the College of Engineering at OSU “Fetal Fat Syndrome: The Effects of Maternal Diet and Health.” Juvenile obesity and diabetes took center stage under the tutelage of expert Dr. Kevin Grove “Retirement Rx: A Prescription for the Rest of Your Life.” Dr. Fritz Fraunfelder, founder of the Casey Eye Institute and director emeritus, presented a talk on how the retirement years can be healthy, productive, and rewarding How Your Body Clock Affects Your Sleep and Mood.” Dr. Al Lewy, an internationally recognized specialist in sleep disorders, depression and jet leg gave an eye-opening talk Visit to OSU wave lab, Kelley Engineering Building and Linus Pauling special collections 2007 - 2008 Events Field trip to the Oregon Garden to hear about threatened oak habitats from Dr. Paige Fischer, daughter of a Portland Chapter member Scholar Awards Luncheon featured Dr. Judy Cameron of the Oregon Primate Center Dr. Thomas Wang, facial plastic surgeon, spoke about his work internationally and at home Visit OGI to hear Dr. Antonio Baptista, director of the Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction Dr. Charles Thomas talked about the emerging technology in clinical radiotherapy HemCon’s Simon McCarthy, PhD, spoke about the development of bandages made from shrimp exoskeletons Dr. Aaron Janowsky helped members understand methamphetamines, methadone, and schizophrenia and other mental illness 2006 -2007 Events Dr. Joanna Cain, chair of ob-gyn and director of the Center for Women’s Health at OHSU, spoke about the history and current state of women’s health research Scholar Awards Luncheon featured Dr. Brian Druker, JELD WEN chair for leukemia research at OHSU Cancer Institute, who spoke about his development of the drug Gleevec, an effective treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia Dr. Elizabeth Le spoke about women and heart disease Dr. Charles Springer spoke about magnetic resonance imaging Dr. Marcus Grompe presented new developments in stem cell research Dale Purcell spoke on “DNA — Chain of Evidence” Tour of the new OHSU Center for Health and Healing at the waterfront. Speaker Chris Cunningham, chair of the Scholar Selection Committee 2005 - 2006 Events Chris Cunningham, PhD, associate dean of graduate studies at OHSU, spoke about the scholar selection process First Annual Scholar Awards Luncheon. Speaker Dr. Susan Tolle, director of the OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care Field trip to the OHSU lab of Teresa Nicholson, PhD. Zebra fish, genetics and human hearing loss Dr. John Hunter, OHSU chief of surgery, preformed surgery via live monitor Hard-hat tour of the new OHSU Biomedical Research Building Jeri Janowsky, MD, spoke about memory function for “Brain Awareness Month” 2004 - 2005 Events Vistied the OHSU Simulation Center to see computerized manikins Visited the OHSU Simulation Center to see computerized manikins inform the instruction of health care professionals Dr. Dan Dorsa, OHSU vice president for research Visited the Oregon Graduate Institute School of Engineering and Dr. Mischa Pavel to learn about new technology to enable seniors to remain living independently