Professional
Archives: 2007 Events
December 12, 2007 | Environmental Leadership Days | Book signing by Dr. Davis
December 11, 2007 | Lunch and Learn Series | Lakshmanan Krishnamurti, MD discusses 'Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and the Environment'
December 3, 2007 | 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer' | Lecture by Dr. Devra Davis with Dr. Tyrone Hayes
November 30, 2007 | 'Obesity and Cancer' by Maryann Donovan, MPH, PhD | PRCST Environmental Health Initiative lecture
November 29, 2007 | 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer' | UCSF program and lecture open to the public by Dr. Davis | Mount Zion Hospital, Herbst Hall, 1600 Divisadero Street, 2nd Floor University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143
November 28, 2007 | 'Acute and Chronic Lead Exposure in Children' | Dr. Sylvia Choi | UPMC McKeesport
November 28, 2007 | 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer' | Stacey's Books hosts Dr. Davis as she discusses her new book. | Stacey's Books | 581 Market St., San Francisco
November 28, 2007 | 'Environmental Risks of Breast and Ovarian Cancer' | The Gilda's Club hosts a lecture by Maryann Donovan, MPH, PhD | Gilda's Club Western Pennsylvania | 2816 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, PA
November 27, 2007 | 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer' | Book Passage hosts Dr. Davis as she discusses her new book. |Book Passage | 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA
November 16, 2007 | 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer' | The New York Academy of Sciences hosts Dr. Davis as she discusses her new book. | The New York Academy of Sciences, 7 World Trade Center 40th fl., 250 Greenwich St. at Barclay St., New York City. | For more information, contact the Academy at nymeetings@nyas.org.
November 15, 2007 | 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer' | NYU Cancer Institute hosts Dr. Davis as she discusses her new book.
November 15, 2007 | 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer' | New York University professor hosts Dr. Devra Davis as she discusses her new book
November 15, 2007 | Lunch and Learn Series - Pittsburgh | Jonathan Weinkle, MD: 'E is for Environment: Working an Environmental History into the Adolescent "HEADSS" Interview'
November 14, 2007 | Lunch and Learn Series - Pittsburgh | Jonathan Weinkle, MD: 'Being Green: How and Why to Take an Environmental Health History' | UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh PA
November 13, 2007 | Yale University Grand Rounds | New Haven, CT | Presentation by Dr Devra Davis
November 12, 2007 | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lecture - Postponed: This talk will be rescheduled in the spring of 2008 | Atlanta, GA | Details TBA
November 10, 2007 | Health for Her and Living With Cancer | Maryann Donovan, MPH, PhD presents 'Understanding the impact of environment on incidence of breast cancer, infertility & early puberty'
November 8, 2007 | Lunch and Learn Series | Jonathan Weinkle, MD: 'Being Green: How and Why to Take an Environmental Health History'
November 8, 2007 | Ladies Hospital Aid Society Luncheon | Dr. Devra Davis - Keynote
November 4-7, 2007 | APHA Annual Meeting & Public Health Expo in Washington, D.C. | Check out work by researchers from the Center | Click here for more information.
November 3, 2007 | Gateway Health Plan Lecture 'Environmental Risks of Breast Cancer' | Stephen G Grant, PhD | Magee-Womens Hospital | 2131 Conference Room, Pittsburgh, PA
October 25-28, 2007 | Ramazzini Days 2007 | 25th Anniversary of the Collegium Ramazzini | Carpi, Italy.
Collegium Ramazzini is an international community of 180 scholars in honor of Bernardino Ramazzini, brought together to advance the study of occupational and environmental health issues around the world. Ramazzini Days are held annually in Bernardino Ramazzi's birthplace, Carpi, Italy.
October 19, 2007 | The 11th Heinz Conference on Women's Health and the Environment | Morning Keynote Address: The Secret History of Cancer and Women | Hynes Convention Center | 900 Boylston Street | Boston, MA
October 21, 2007 | Environmental Mutagen Society's 38th Annual Meeting 'Mutational and Epigenetic Mechanisms of Susceptibility and Risks for Genetic Diseases' Devra Davis, PhD, MPH 'Protecting Communities from Environmental Hazards' Atlanta, Georgia | Click here for more information.
October 18, 2007 | Brown University seminar | Dr. Davis discusses her new book, 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer'. | 4 PM, Signing to follow | Smith-Buonanno 106 | Meeting St. | Pembroke Campus, Providence RI | Followed by light refreshments. View Flyer (PDF)
October 17, 2007 | Harvard University Lecture | 7:30-8:30 PM | Devra Davis, PhD, MPH discusses her new book, 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer'. | Watch video of her presentation and see the slideshow.
October 15, 2007 | 2 PM | University of Washington lecture & book signing | Devra Davis, PhD, MPH | Health Science Center | Turner Auditorium, Room D 209, Seattle, WA
October 15, 2007 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Devra Davis, PhD, MPH: ‘Secret History of the War on Cancer’ | Presented by the Town Hall Center for Civic Life with University Book Store. | Town Hall Center, 1119 Eighth Avenue, Seattle
October 16, 2007 | CME-Accredited Lunch & Learn: 'The Environment & Birth Defects' | Speaker: Jennifer Kloesz, MD, Neonatology & Developmental Biology Division, Magee-Womens Hospital
Location: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh [Directions]
October 13, 2007 | Gilda’s Club lecture & book signing | Devra Davis, PhD, MPH | [Book Information - Book Website] 1400 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
October 10, 2007 | Georgetown University lecture & book signing | Devra Davis, PhD, MPH | [Book Information - Book Website] Law School | 600 New Jersey Ave., | McDonough Hall, Room 205 | Washington, DC
October 9, 2007 | The Climate Institute | 12--2 PM | Devra Davis, PhD, MPH discusses her new book: 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer'. Signing to follow | 1785 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
October 6, 2007 | Pittsburgh Pink Ribbon Luncheon | Devra Davis, PhD, MPH - Keynote Speaker: 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer' | Pittsburgh Marriott City Center | Email us for more information [Book Information - Book Website]
October 5, 2007 | Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Pittsburgh Affiliate Conference | 6:00 PM | Conrad Daniel Volz, DrPH, MPH: 'Environmental Links to Cancer: Western PA Waterways' | Elk County, PA Email us for more information or Click here.
October 5, 2007 | 32nd Annual Magee Alumni Day | 1:30 PM | Devra Davis, PhD, MPH: 'Environment Risks in Breast Cancer: Stories from the Secret History of the War on Cancer' | Magee-Womens Hospital Conference Center & Biomedical Science Tower, Pittsburgh PA | Contact Tricina Cash for more information.
October 4, 2007 | UPCI Gala w/ Dr. Davis video
October 3, 2007 | The Pittsburgh Foundation Lecture | 5:30 - 7 PM Devra Davis, PhD, MPH 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer' | Details TBA. Email us for more information.
October 2, 2007 | 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer' Book reading and launch | Carnegie Mellon University | 7:30-9:30 PM | Reading, with reception and signing to follow | University Center, McConomy Auditorium, 5032 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh | [Book Information - Book Website]
October 1, 2007 | 'The Secret History of the War on Cancer' Book Launch! by Devra Davis, PhD, MPH | 7 PM - 9 PM | Launch, with reception and signing to follow | University of Pittsburgh, Scaife Hall, Auditorium 5 & 6, 3500 Terrace St (across from the Peterson Event Center) [Book Information - Book Website]
September 26, 2007 | Mary Jackson Scroggins, Co-founder & President, In My Sister's Care: 'Knocking on the Door: Medical Equity and Social Equity' | Shadyside Medical Building, West Wing Auditorium
August 23, 2007 | Jonathan Weinkle, MD: 'Taking a Pediatric Environmental History' (CME-Accredited), Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
August 16, 2007 | Maryann Donovan, MPH, PhD: 'Breast Cancer and the Environment' | In collaboration with The Komen Foundation, Indiana, PA
July 16, 2007 | Terrence J. Collins, PhD, Carnegie Mellon University's Thomas Lord Professor of Chemistry, Director of the Institute for Green Oxidation Chemistry | CME-accredited lecture: 'Green Chemistry: Sustaining a High Technology Civilization'
June 28, 2007 | FoodMed 2007, The Second International Conference on Healthy Food & Healthcare, Lunch Keynote Address: Devra Davis, PhD, MPH | 'Protecting Communities from Environmental Hazards: The Secret History of the War on Cancer'
June 26-29, 2007 | Air & Waste Management Association's 100th Annual Conference & Exhibition | Talal El-Hefnawy, MD, PhD: 'Health Impacts of Hazardous Waste Materials'
June 27, 2007 | Environmental Health at the Movies: 'Exposure: Environmental Links to Breast Cancer', narrated by Olivia Newton John
July 25, 2007 | Hampton University Fellows Breakfast - View Program | Panel Members: Talal El-Hefnawy, MD, PhD, Dwight Heron, MD, Camille Rose Ragin, PhD, MPH, Allison Robinson, PhD, JW Wallace, RODC
June 20, 2007 | CME-accredited lecture, Dr. Talal El-Hefnawy, CEO Researcher: 'Endocrine Disruptors in Common Pediatric Conditions' (with a focus on genital malformations & precocious puberty)
June 11, 2007 | Marcia Barr, BSCE, BBEC: 'Greening Your Life' | In collaboration with Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) | Mt. Lebanon Library, PA
June 6-9, 2007 | 2007 Clinical and Scientific Conference: 'Environmental Awareness and Health Care:Tools for Patients and the Planet' | American Holistic Medical Association (AHMA) | Devra L. Davis, PhD, MPH: 'The Environment and Cancer – What We Know, What We Suspect, and What We Can Do in the Meantime'
June 6, 2007 | Jean Latimer, PhD: 'Cancer and the Environment' | National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Pittsburgh Chapter
May 31, 2007 | Environmental Health at the Movies: Strange Days on Planet Earth: Troubled Waters, Hillman Cancer Center
May 24-27, 2007 | Prevent Cancer Now Conference: Cancer: It's About Prevention. It's about time!, Keynote Speaker: Devra L. Davis, PhD, MPH | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Click here for more information.
May 14-24, 2007 | Urban Zen's First Initiative: Well Being Forum | Presented by: Donna Karan - Fashion Designer, International / Founder, Urban Zen, Panel Discussion: Devra L. Davis, PhD, MPH
May 19, 2007 | Venture Outdoors Festival, North Shore Riverfront Park
May 13, 2007 (Mother's Day!) | Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure | Visit the Komen Website for race details
May 12, 2007 | Mother's Day Celebration & Breast Cancer Awareness Event | Whole Foods, Pittsburgh
May 9, 2007 | Dr. Evelyn Talbott with Dr. Stephen Grant: ‘Benzene and Cancer’
May 2, 2007 | Dr. Stephen Grant, Associate Professor, Environmental & Occupational Health: 'Environmental Risks of Breast Cancer'
April 21, 2007 (Sat.) | Earth Day Celebration/Festival at Frick Environmental Center. | Visit The Frick Center's Website to learn more.
April 20, 2007 | Women's Health and the Environment Conference - New Science, New Solutions, Panel Discussion: Devra L. Davis, PhD, MPH | Click here for more information.
April 17, 2007 | Devra L. Davis, PhD, MPH: Grand Rounds, 'Environmental Risks of Breast Cancer'
April 11, 2007 | Dr. Joe Suyama, Department of Emergency Medicine: ‘First Responder Environmental Exposures: Acute and Long Term Health Effects’
April 6, 2007 | The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Presented by Venture Outdoors | Keynote speaker: Dr. Arlene Blum, Byham Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA
April 5, 2007 | Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Arlene Blum: ‘The Dilemma of Flame Retardants: Science, History, Politics’ Click here for information about current legislation and Dr. Blum's publications about the use of flame retardants!
March 14, 2007 | John Mallon, President of Radon Detection & Control, Director of American Radon Policy Coalition | 'Radon: Environmental Health Risks & Remediation Strategies'
March 13, 2007 | Dr. Stephano Bartoletti, Department of Radiology: 'Radiation in Medicine - Good or Bad?' Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
February 13, 2007 | Tyrone B. Hayes, PhD, Professor, The University of California, Berkeley: 'From Silent Spring to Silent Night: Hermaphroditic Frogs, Breast Cancer and Pesticides'
February 12, 2007 | Tyrone B. Hayes, PhD | Talk hosted by Carnegie Mellon University
February 8, 2007 | Pediatric Grand Rounds, Dr. Michael Shannon of Children’s Hospital of Boston, Depart. of Emergency Medicine: update on 'Mercury' | Dr. Shannon also spoke to the residents about Global Climate Change
February 8, 2007 | Environmental Health at the Movies: 'Blue Vinyl'
February 8, 2007 | National Press Club Press Conference: 'Carcinogen Found in Children's Bath Products' | Washington, D.C. - Speaker: Devra L. Davis, PhD, MPH
January 30, 2007 | Newsweek's Global Environment & Leadership Advisory Committee meeting, Newsweek World Headquarters, NYC
January 25, 2007 | Environmental Health at the Movies: 'Hormone Havoc' | Talal El-Hefnawy, MD, MPH panel speaker
January 10, 2007 | Dr. Kevin Gibson, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine: 'Occupational Lung Disease'
