Click on a topic to view a sample of previous presentations:
Addictions
Part
I
Part
II
Q&A
Allergies
Part
I
Part
II
Q&A
NECN interview
Autoimmunity
Part
I
Part
II
Part
III
Q&A
Children & the Media
Part I
Part II
Drug Consumption
Video
Drug Development
Part I
Part II
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Part
I
Part
II
Genetic
Testing
Part
I
Part
II
Part
III
NECN-TV
interview
Global Health
Part
I
Part
II
Part
III, Q&A
The Gut
Video
Health Care Access
Part
I
Part
II
Part
III, Q&A
Heart Health
Part
I
Part
II
Part
III, Q&A
The Human Genome
Video
Memory & Mental Agility
Part
I
Part
II
Part
III, Q&A
Mood Disorders
Video
Nutrition & Preventive Medicine
Video
NECN-TV interview
Body
Mass Index
Your
BMI
Sexual Health
Part I
Part II
Q&A
(audio only)
Sleep Dynamics
Part I
Part II
Stem Cells
Handout
Video
NECN interview
Consumer
Information
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The Longwood Seminars 2009
The Longwood Seminars at Harvard Medical School is a
series of four free "Mini Med
School" classes for the general public in the heart of Boston's
Longwood Medical Area.
2009 Longwood Seminar Schedule:
March 18, 2009, 6–7:30 p.m.
The Human Genome: Where is the Map Taking Us?
We may see a day when having our genes sequenced and “read” by
our doctors will be as commonplace as having our blood pressure taken. But
what does that mean for you and your health? What can the gene
reveal about you, and what can it predict about your risk for disease? How
might that information be used (and by whom)? Some of the nation’s
top geneticists will discuss these questions and address your concerns
about these emerging issues.
View the VIDEO of this seminar!
April 1, 2009, 6–7:30 p.m.
From Molecules to Medicine: Bringing Science to You
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes
to bring the drugs and medical devices we need safely to the bedside? Harvard-affiliated
faculty will describe the long journey these discoveries take before
they make their way to the public—from the basic science conducted
in the lab to the clinical trials required to gain approval for new
discoveries.
View the VIDEO (Part
I and Part
II) of
this seminar!
April 15, 2009, 6–7:30 p.m.
Your Brain on Ads: How Modern Media is Shaping Young Minds
Children and adolescents today are exposed to more mass
media than ever before, whether through television, video games, or
the internet. There’s little doubt that these virtual distractions
are influencing impressionable minds, but how exactly and to what extent? We’ve
asked three experts in the field to explain how modern media, consumer
advertising, and the information age are shaping child and adolescent
development.
View the VIDEO (Part
I and Part
II) of this seminar!
April 22, 2009, 6–7:30 p.m.
Eating Lean: Healthy Food for Body and Budget
We all want to eat a healthy diet, but it can
often seem cheaper, easier, and (sometimes) tastier to choose less nutritious
alternatives. As our speakers will tell you, that doesn’t have
to be the case. They’ll give you the latest on diet, nutrition,
and good health, and offer tips on how to eat well without breaking
the bank.
View the VIDEO (Part
I and Part
II) of this seminar!
What do Mini Med School students and real Harvard Medical
students have in common?
- the same faculty
- the same lecture halls
How is Mini Med School different?
- NO SCIENCE BACKGROUND needed
- NO EXAMS
- NO TUITION -- all classes are FREE!
What happens at a Longwood Seminars Mini Med School class?
- Harvard Medical faculty present an overview of a medical topic – basic
physiology, state-of-the-art clinical treatments, and relevant research.
- During the Q&A session, students have a chance to pose their
questions to the experts.
- Students receive a class-specific packet of educational resource
materials.
- Students earn a Mini Med School certificate of completion if
they attend three or more classes
- Public school teachers can earn 10 PDPs if they
attend all four classes and complete the assessment form for each session
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.
Maps & Directions
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