Columbia Researchers Explore The Latest Advances In Medical Technology In "Revolutionizing Medicine 2003" Lecture Series

Columbia University Health Sciences event - ANNOUNCEMENT

TO: Health Sciences Faculty, Staff and Students FROM: Gerald Fischbach, M.D., Executive Vice President for Health and Biomedical Sciences and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine DATE: April 29, 2003 SUBJECT: Revolutionizing Medicine 2003 - Advances in Medical Technology I cordially invite all staff to attend the following:

Revolutionizing Medicine in the 21st Century: Advances in Medical Technology Four-part lecture series features three speakers from P&S

WHAT: Beginning April 29, the fourth annual “Revolutionizing Medicine in the 21st Century” lecture series will explore how modern technology is expanding our understanding of medical science and opening up the frontiers of medicine. Columbia doctors Mary D’Alton (chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, P&S), Michael Argenziano (assistant professor of surgery, P&S), and Gerald Fischbach (P&S dean and executive vice president for health sciences)—along with Dr. Zev Rosenwaks, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University—will speak on four consecutive Tuesdays about the impact of new technologies on medical specialties ranging from infertility and fetal diagnosis to surgery and stem cell research. The series is co-sponsored by Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, and the American Museum of Natural History.

WHEN and WHERE: Four consecutive Tuesdays (April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20), 7-8:30 p.m. – American Museum of Natural History – Central Park West at 77th Street, 1st Floor.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 212-769-5200 for tickets or other inquiries.

NOTE: Admission is free with Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons or NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital ID card.

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LECTURE SCHEDULE

APRIL 29 IVF: Present Aspects and Future Promise DR. ZEV ROSENWAKS, director, Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center; professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University

MAY 6 Prenatal Screening: Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment DR. MARY D'ALTON, chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons; director, Obstetrical and Gynecological Service, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

MAY 13 When Computer Meets Scalpel: Robotically Assisted Cardiothoracic Surgery DR. MICHAEL ARGENZIANO, director of cardiac robotics and arrhythmia surgery, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; assistant professor of surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

MAY 20 Stem Cells: Research, Therapy, Ethics and Regulation DR. GERALD FISCHBACH, executive vice president for health and biomedical sciences and dean of the Faculties of Health Sciences and Medicine, Columbia University