By UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH
Health care professionals will meet to discuss clinical and research breakthroughs that are revolutionizing medicine at the upcoming second annual Medical World Americas Conference and Expo April 27-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
The speaker roster includes more than 60 professionals from health care providers and research institutions. Speakers representing UTMB include Elizabeth Protas, vice president and dean of the School of Health Professions, Dr. Ben G. Raimer, senior vice president for the Office of Health Policy and Legislative Affairs, and Alexander Vo, vice president of telemedicine and health services technology
Earth Day
Earth Day is scheduled to be celebrated at 10 a.m. May 1 on the Moody Medical Library Plaza. This year’s theme is “Plug into the Power of Green” and will focus on conservation efforts. This is the 23rd year that UTMB has marked Earth Day.
Callender, Geisbert featured at Chancellor’s Council in Austin
Dr. David Callender, president of UTMB, and Thomas Geisbert, a world-renowned expert on the Ebola virus, will be featured speakers at the 48th Chancellor’s Council annual meeting.
Development Board
Members of the UTMB Development Board met last week and heard presentations from executives, physicians and researchers. The Development Board play a key role in UTMB’s efforts to broaden its base of philanthropic support by serving as local, regional, national and international ambassadors.