BioMedTech 2011 Speaker Series Schedule

Great Lakes Science Center’s BioMedTech Speaker Series features interactive presentations from leading experts in the field of biomedical technology and engineering. A different topic is presented each month. Friday group presentations require reservations. Saturday presentations are free to Great Lakes Science Center visitors with paid admission to the Science Center. Space is limited. No reservations required.


DNA Days Celebration
Friday, April 15 at 11:00 am (school groups session)
Saturday, April 16 at 1:30 pm (public session)

Presented by Shulin Zhang, MD, PhD, Scientific Director, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Assem Ziady, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology at Case Western Reserve University, Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) Researcher

Dr. Zhang, Scientific Director, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, will describe his role in DNA testing and investigation, and Dr. Ziady, a cutting-edge Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) scientist will share how his DNA research leads aims to stimulate advancements in medical treatments and cures for cystic fibrosis.

Extract your own DNA and engage in games, workshops and interactives to learn more about genetics and genomics!

Artificial Limbs: Moving Ahead in Leaps and Bounds
Friday, May 6 (school groups)- rescheduled from Friday, February 25
Saturday, February 26 at 1:30 pm (public session)

Presented by David Garcia, LP, Lped, Manuel Garcia Prosthetic and Orthotic Centers

Celebrate National Engineers Week with a local prosthetist and explore how science, technology and art integrate to enable people with prosthetic limbs to participate in high-performance sports.

Measuring Your Health: What Your Lab Tests Really Mean
Friday, May 20 (school groups session)
Saturday, May 21 at 1:30 pm (public session)

Presented by Hollie Reeves, DO, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Resident, University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Christine Schmotzer, MD, Medical Director of the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Pathology, Case Western Reserve University

Join our celebration of the Healthy Ohio and Healthy Cleveland Initiatives! Discover how pathologists and clinical laboratory scientists use biology and chemistry to help you understand more about your body. Look into a microscope, perform tests, investigate results and recognize potential outcomes.


Stem Cell Research: Advancing Treatments and Finding Cures
Saturday, August 6 at 1:00 pm (public session)

Presented by Michael Gilkey, Acting Director, National Center for Regenerative Medicine at Case Western Reserve University; Kelli Watson, Biomedical Engineering Student, Case Western Reserve University; Lewis Yuan, Research Assistant, Case Center for Imaging Research, affiliated with the University Hospitals Department of Radiology and Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine.

Student researchers from the Cleveland Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) and National Center for Regenerative Medicine at Case Western Reserve University will discuss stem cells and will describe how stem cell research will contribute to advancing treatments and finding cures for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.

This presentation is funded by a Science Education Partnership Award from the National Center for Research Resources, a part of the National Institutes of Health.



Healthy Choices for Children
Saturday, September 24 at 1:00 pm (public session)

Presented by Dr. Naveen Uli, Medical Director of University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Healthy Kids, Healthy Weight Program

In recognition of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Dr. Naveen Uli, a co-investigator on a National Institutes of Health program targeting obesity in middle school youth, will present new information on childhood obesity. Learn how to help children maintain a healthy weight in order to prevent diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.

Find out more about the Healthy Kids, Healthy Weight Program at University Hospitals.

Ask the Expert about ResearchMatch and NetWellness
Saturday, November 5 at 1 pm (public session)
Saturday, November 12 at 1 pm (public session)

Have you wondered about who participates in research studies about diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity or other diseases? Do you want to contribute to advancing treatments and cures? ResearchMatch is a national volunteer research registry that brings together researchers and willing volunteers who wish to get involved in research studies. The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) is part of the national campaign to build awareness and encourage individuals to join this volunteer registry. NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of CTSC partner universities.

Local ResearchMatch and NetWellness volunteers will be in the BioMedTech gallery to answer your general questions about research studies and possible opportunities for participation. The November 5 program is presented in recognition of Clinical Research Day. The November 12 program is presented in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Day. To learn more about ResearchMatch, visit casemed.case.edu/ctsc/researchers/toolkit.cfm. To learn more about NetWellness, visit www.netwellness.org/aboutnw/.