Small Game Hunting: Microbial Diagnostics, Surveillance and Discovery in Acute and Chronic Diseases

The Center for Genetic Medicine of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine welcomes you to attend the Silverstein Lecture Series on October 10 (Evanston) and October 11 (Chicago), featuring W. Ian Lipkin, MD, John Snow Professor of Epidemiology and Director, Center for Infection and Immunity, Mailman School of Public Health; and Professor of Pathology and Neurology, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University.

How do we track the emergence or re-emergence of an infectious disease? Recent advances in molecular and computational methods have greatly increased the global capacity for effective surveillance of infectious diseases in humans, wildlife, and domestic animals. These technological breakthroughs have also accelerated the pace of discovery in studies of microbial communities that live in our bodies and their roles in chronic illness and health. Professor Lipkin, who served as chief scientific consultant for the Hollywood film, “Contagion,” will describe the promises and pitfalls facing a 21st century microbe hunter, drawing from his experience performing basic research, responding to emerging infectious threats and communicating science to the public.

Evanston Event
Tuesday, October 10, 6:00 pm
Northwestern University
Abbott Auditorium, Pancoe Life Sciences Pavilion (map)
2200 Campus Drive, Evanston
Parking is available at the new North Parking Garage (map) - parking is free and does not require a permit after 4:00pm. View walking route from garage to venue

Chicago Event
Wednesday, October 11, 6:00 pm
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Feinberg Pavilion (map)                                                                                  
Pritzker Auditorium – Third Floor
251 E. Huron Street, Chicago

The events are free and open to the public. A reception with the speaker follows. Please note: general seating is first come, first served; please plan to arrive early.

Click here to visit the Silverstein Lecture Series web page.