Later Today

Phenylketonura Scientific Review Conference: State of the Science and Future Research Needs (Day 2)

PKU Meeting in the Natcher Auditorium, February 22-23, 2012. Sponsored by: NICHD, the Office of Rare Diseases Research and the Office of Dietary Supplements.

Thursday, February 23, 2012 8:30:00 AM EST (-0500)

ORDR

Runtime 540 minutes

Later Today

5th Annual Biospecimen Research Network (BRN) Symposium (Day 2)

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Human biospecimens are the foundation of the translational research that will transform patient care. The primary goal of the symposium is to address the following:

• Impact of preanalytical variations in collecting, handling, processing, and storing biospecimens on cancer research and molecular medicine
• Advances in biospecimen science aimed at minimizing the impact of these variations The meeting will feature expert presentations, interactive discussions, and poster presentations from a broad range of stakeholders whose work involves biospecimens, including researchers, clinicians, industry representatives, and patient advocates.

Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:00:00 AM EST (-0500)

The National Cancer Institute Office of Biorepositories and Biospecimen Research (OBBR)

Runtime 470 minutes

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STEP - Disaster Strikes: Responses from NIH and Beyond (HHS Only)

Hurricanes, tsunamis, quakes and tornadoes - who is there to pick up the pieces? From Katrina to Haiti, NIH first responders and their humanitarian partners have been on the ground providing relief, acute care, and long term follow-up. Come to this forum to learn what your colleagues and others do and how you can help when the next disaster strikes.

For more information go to http://nih-extramural-intranet.od.nih.gov/nih/training/step/step_training_20120223.htm

Thursday, February 23, 2012 9:00:00 AM EST (-0500)

Victoria Bishton

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Runtime 120 minutes

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Save Your Heart: How to Lower Your Chance of Getting Heart Disease

Focus on You Wellness Lecture

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Office of Research Services, NIH Health and Wellness Council and the R&W Fitness and Wellness Program are proud to present a series of seminars and lectures celebrating February Heart Health Month.

Our series will continue with a lecture on "Save Your Heart: How to Lower Your Chance of Getting Heart Disease" with Dr. Denise Simons-Morton.

Dr. Simons-Morton, a preventive medicine physician and clinical researcher, is also certified as a group exercise instructor by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:00:00 PM EST (-0500)

Dr. Denise Simons-Morton

Runtime 60 minutes