WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society TITLE: “The Great Plains IDeA-CTR: A Network to Further Develop Clinical and Translational Research Across the Region” SPEAKER / PRESENTER: Howard S. Fox, senior associate dean of research and development, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Professor and executive vice chair, Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience; Director of the Center for … [Read more...]
Science Café guest Nick Hobbs to discuss diet, hormones and sex
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society TITLE: Talking Sex With Tinbergen SPEAKER: Nick Hobbs, UNK assistant professor of biology, received his B.S. in organismal biology from the University of Kansas in 2004. He received his Ph.D. in 2012 from the University of Memphis, where he studied how food availability and food quality affected sexual behaviors in meadow voles (field mice). He then went on to a postdoctoral position in … [Read more...]
Science Café guest Patrick Kiser to discuss HIV drug delivery systems
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café and UNK Lecture HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society PRESENTER: Patrick Kiser, Northwestern University, is a professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Obstetrics and Gynecology, where his lab works on reproductive health technologies for women with a focus on drug delivery systems to prevent sexually transmitted infections. His technical expertise encompasses the areas of colloids, drug delivery technologies … [Read more...]
Science Café guests Biggs, Carlson to discuss Canaanites
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society TITLE: “Where are the Canaanites? A Historical and Genetic Investigation” PRESENTERS: Doug Biggs, UNK Professor of History; Kim Carlson, UNK Professor of Biology. TIME: 5:30 p.m. DATE: Monday, Sept. 18 PLACE: The Loft, Cunningham’s Journal, 15 W. 23rd St., Kearney TOPIC: The Canaanites were a group of ancient people who lived in the land of Canaan on the eastern shores of … [Read more...]
Science Café guest Laura Bilek to discuss cancer survivor exercising
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society TITLE: “Cancer Survivors Enhancing Health With Exercise, One Step at a Time” TOPIC: Research tells us that cancer survivors who maintain an active lifestyle are healthier, live longer and suffer fewer symptoms after cancer treatment. But survivors frequently ask, “How do I exercise if I don’t feel good?” Bilek will discuss the specific benefits of exercise for the cancer survivor and … [Read more...]
