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When
8 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 26
Where
Lecture Hall Commons
Details
The UT Health Toastmasters is holding this fundraiser to pay for contest awards, member achievements and supplies. Items for sale will include breakfast tacos and yogurt parfaits. Cash and Venmo accepted. For more information about the breakfast or Toastmasters, contact Margie Ytuarte at ytuarte@uthscsa.edu.
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Distinguished Senior Research Scholar
Tyler Curiel, M.D., M.P.H., professor, Daisy M. Skinner President’s Chair in Cancer Immunology, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine; professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Remarks by Dr. Henrich at the March 6 awards dinner:
Dr. Curiel is a physician-scientist with a wealth of clinical experience in phase 1 experimental therapeutics and gynecological cancers. His laboratory expertise is in human immunology with an emphasis on understanding the immunopathologic basis of human diseases, including cancer, infections and autoimmunity. He has been funded by NIH and other entities since 1987. Just last week, Dr. Curiel learned that he was funded by the NIH for the largest RO1 grant he has yet to receive, and the maximum of more than $3 million allowed by the NIH for a standard RO1. The work of the grant will help address perplexing issues facing cancer research today and is the latest achievement of Dr. Curiel’s lab that shakes up the existing paradigm regarding immunotherapy drugs and trials.
Dr. Curiel is an internationally respected immunologist who has been the leader of multiple major collaborative grants bringing together cancer researchers, cancer clinical investigators and aging experts together for major NIC, NCI and Aging awards. His contributions will continue to excel and accelerate the translation of discovery of new immunological science into new treatments for cancer and aging related disorders. We are very proud of you, Tyler.
From the nominating letter by W. Brian Reeves, M.D. FACP, FASN, Medicine, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Dr. Curiel is one of the most productive researchers in the Department of Medicine with a primary focus on immunology research with profound impact on cancer care and aging research. Exceptionally well-funded with national and international peer-reviewed grants and awards, his current research efforts are extremely important for the future success of our cancer center and its National Cancer Institute P30 grant renewal and quest for an NCI comprehensive cancer center designation.
He is an internationally respected immunologist whose team has made significant discoveries in autoimmunity and immune dysfunction in aging, leading to new grant funding and publications. This has made him one of the most highly cited scientists in immunology research. Dr. Curiel has been a leader of multiple major collaborative grants, bringing together cancer researchers, aging experts and cancer clinical investigators for major NIH, NCI and Aging grants and awards. His contributions will continue to excel and accelerate the translation of discovery of new immunological science into new treatments for cancer and aging-related disorders.
When
6 p.m., Thursday, April 20
Where
Briscoe Library, 5th floor, Howe Conference Room
Details
The History of Medicine Society presents readings from original and classic poetry. For information, contact Peg Seger at segerp@uthscsa.edu
When
5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 19
Where
Holly Auditorium foyer
Details
The Office of International Services invites you to join them to celebrate and experience the cultural heritage of the Middle East. Middle Eastern appetizers will be served.
When
6 to 8 p.m., third Wednesday of each month, beginning April 19
Where
Conference Room B, first floor, Medical Arts & Research Center, 8300 Floyd Curl Dr. (parking is free)
Details
UT Health San Antonio is initiating this monthly support group for women with gynecologic cancers. Called Purple Heals (purple is the ribbon color for gynecologic cancers), the group occasionally will have guest speakers, but will function primarily as a gathering in which women can discuss the issues they are experiencing as they receive treatment or become survivors of gynecologic cancers. Georgia McCann, M.D., a UT Health gynecologic oncologist who is leading Purple Heals.
For more information, visit uthealthcare.org/purple, or call (210) 450-9500.
View a KSAT 12 interview with Dr. McCann and one of her patients
When
4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 18
Where
ALTC 2.219
Details
Wendy Rigby, bioscience and medicine reporter for Texas Public Radio, is the presenter.
Register here