honest truths about Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted: September 30, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease, DIAN, Dr. John Morris, OASIS Leave a commentThe world is blessed to have Dr. John Morris alive & well at Washington University in St. Louis, MO! Listening to him speak on behalf of Missouri Cures Education Foundation, OASIS, & the Alzheimer’s Association, generated all types of positive, learning emotions, including curiosity, frustration (regarding low Alzheimer’s Disease research funding), joy (learning how low my & my family’s risk is), determination, satisfaction (knowing worldwide Alzheimer’s research hub/DIAN is headquartered in St. Louis)…to name a few… What an exceptional speaker/doctor, who took the time after his presentation, to sincerely & simply answer questions from the audience! Surely everybody got the feeling they can trust John Morris & help to move his Alzheimer’s Disease/DIAN research forward!
MU facilitates translational – or bench to bedside – research
Posted: September 30, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Dr. Jerry Parker, MU Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin, MU Coulter Translational Partnership Program Leave a commentSometimes, do you catch yourself feeling really proud of your alma mater, especially outside of sports? The day the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation announced its Translational Partnership with the University of Missouri was such a day for me…This $5 million partnership continues to make me proud to be a Tiger! [Click to read more.]
Secret’s out: the Veteran’s Administration in Columbia conducts remarkable medical research
Posted: September 23, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Adam Whaley-Connell, First State Community Bank, Harry S. Truman Veterans Administration Leave a commentWhenever I get the pleasure of hearing a remarkable speaker, I learn so much more than I ever expected! Such was the case with Dr. Adam Whaley-Connell’s talk (on behalf of Missouri Cures Education Foundation). Who knew so much & so much good was going on at the Truman Veteran’s Administration in Columbia, MO! Dr. Adam Whaley-Connell was the right & real person to present & discuss the marvelous research being conducted at the VA!
WISE organizing committee meetings always memorable
Posted: September 17, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: WISE event, Women In Science & Entrepreneurship Conference Leave a commentSitting on the organizing committe for such an historic event continues to be memorable, as we work together in planning one of the most exciting events to happen in 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri! [Click logo below to register to attend this Nov. 14 event.]
MU’s Regenerative Medicine Symposium well worth attending
Posted: September 16, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Biomedical Innovations, MU Institute for Clinical & Translational Science, Regenerative Medicine Symposium, University of Missouri School of Medicine Leave a commentRemember the time when ‘pinch me’ was a common phrase used when witnessing an extraordinary happening?
The BIG event held at the University of Missouri-Columbia, organized by the MU Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, MU Biodesign and Innovation Program, MU Coulter Translational Partnership Program, MU Office of Technology Management and Industry Relations, & Mizzou Advantage, was a ‘pinch me’ presentation!
Dr. Lilianna Solnica-Krezel’s presentation, “Regenerative Medicine: Opportunities for Biomedical Innovation”
was so exciting, as she described the remarkable research in Regenerative Medicine happening at Washington University! Such a plesure to work with Dr. Jerry Parker & his staff! Bonus to meet Dr. Angela Bowman, Executive Director of the Washington University Center for Regenerative Medicine.
Hope MU does this again:-)
Always a pleasure to be & bring a guest on Paul Pepper’s show
Posted: September 16, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Adam Whaley-Connell, KBIA, Paul Pepper, Veterans Administration in Columbia Leave a commentThanks to Dr. Adam Whaley-Connell, Paul Pepper, his huge audience, & I learned that good continues to happen at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Columbia, specifically referring to the ongoing medical research being conducted!
Can’t wait to hear Dr. Whaley-Connell talk more about the amazing things the VA researchers are doing (especially with the nuclear reactor) next Tuesday morning! See you then!
Thankfully, Hannibal is, & will always be, Hannibal:-)
Posted: September 15, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Hannibal, Hannibal Evening Kiwanis, Margaret Tobin, William Lear Leave a commentJust as the people of Hannibal inspired Mark Twain’s characters, I found the members of Hannibal’s Evening Kiwanis Club to also be inspirational! Unlike many clubs that recruit new members from ‘young-uns’, Hannibal’s Evening Kiwanis welcomed their newest member, at age 82!
Thanks to Debbie G. for being such a wonderful host!
I suppose my enjoyment of Hannibal & its history is also influenced by another Margaret, who came from Hannibal, Margaret Tobin, the “Unsinkable” Molly Brown. Why was I not surprised to learn of another famous son of Hannibal, William Lear, the designer of the Lear jet!
Great people, great things continue to happen in Hannibal!
KCALSI Annual Dinner 2014 was the place to be on Sept. 9!
Posted: September 9, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: KCALSI Annual Dinner, Midland Theater Leave a commentThis year’s KCALSI Annual Dinner was very well attended! Was it because of this year’s location at the Midland Theater? Was it because this year’s program was over the top? Surely it was a combination of both – BRAVO Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute!
This year’s program included an exciting Silent Auction, with images curated by Sarah Hearn and Erin Olm-Shipman of the Collectors Fund. Proceeds from the silent auction will support STEAM education, an integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art.
It was great to work with such a talented group in such a legendary location!
Special to reconnect with Blue Valley Kiwanis
Posted: September 4, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Blue Valley Kiwanis, Blue Valley Salvation Army Leave a commentSome people & places are hard to forget. As I arrived at the Salvation Army building in Blue Valley, it became more & more familiar. Then, to greet & re-greet, & speak with the folks at Blue Valley Kiwanis was a special treat! The remarkable WW2 Veteran I met made this day even more memorable!
Taping a radio show with Paul Pepper always a pleasure
Posted: September 2, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Dr. Adam Whaley-Connell, Paul Pepper, research in Columbia MO, Veterans Administration Columbia Leave a commentThrilled to be allowed the entire time with my guest, Adam Whaley-Connell. Both Paul & I were spell-bound, listening to examples of the world-class research being conducted at Columbia’s VA Hospital! This was just the promo – can’t wait to hear Dr. Whaley-Connell’s entire talk later this month (Sept. 23rd)!
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