Longwood Seminars
Thank you for your interest in the Longwood Seminars at Harvard Medical School. The 2012 seminar series has ended. Information about the 2013 series will be posted in the fall.
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2012 Schedule:
Tuesday, March 6, 6:00–7:30 pm
Patience and Patients: Understanding the spectrum of Alzheimer’s disease
Watch the video or listen to the podcast of this event.
Click here for March 6th reading packet.
As human life expectancy increases, so does the possibility that a family member or friend will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, researchers are continually learning more about what causes this debilitating condition and discovering new ways to help patients cope with symptoms. At this seminar, you will hear from faculty members who will share insight about the disease and tips for caring for a loved one.
Tuesday, March 20, 6:00–7:30 pm
Singing in the Shower to Shaking in Your Boots: The science of emotion
Watch the video or listen to the podcast of this event.
Click here for March 20th reading packet.
As the childhood song goes, “If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it,” but do you ever truly wonder why you’re happy? Have you thought about where our emotions come from and why they make us feel the way we do? A panel of Harvard faculty members whose research sheds light on the range of human emotion will explore the science behind the smiles and tears.
Tuesday, April 3, 6:00–7:30 pm
Panning for Therapeutic Gold: Cancer genetics
Watch the video or listen to the podcast of this event.
Click here for April 3rd reading packet.
The end of 2011 marked the 40-year anniversary of President Nixon declaring the War on Cancer. Though a cure has not yet been discovered, the understanding of genetics is revolutionizing cancer research and improving the ways in which we can battle one of medicine’s most challenging diseases. At this seminar, Harvard researchers will discuss how far we have come and where the field is heading in revealing the causes of cancer and our potential to develop transformative therapies.
Tuesday, April 24, 6:00–7:30 pm
Haute Culture: Tailoring stem cells to make us well
Click here for April 24th reading packet.
Harnessing the body’s ability to repair itself, regenerative biology is advancing medicine each day. Our bodies contain stem cells that have the remarkable ability to transform into many different kinds of cells and act as tiny “handymen” to repair damaged tissues. Faculty members will share their expertise and explain how this field of study may dramatically shape the future of medicine.
All seminars take place at:
Harvard Medical School
The Joseph B. Martin Conference Center
The New Research Building
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
Harvard Medical School is a short walk from the Longwood stops on both the Green D and E lines and the #39 bus. Parking is available at public garages in the Longwood Medical area.
