COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The goal is to promote the dissemination of scientifically-sound information about natural products use to lay audiences.

Programs usually last for one hour and are comprised of an informal discussion that is organized to foster interactions and facilitate the exchange of information between the lay public and basic and clinical scientists.  The first half of each program consists of a short presentation, who may be a scientist, clinician, and/or member of a relevant community group.  Following the presentation, the second half of each program is a question-and-answer session that allows the audience to interact with the speaker to further explore the implications of the topic being discussed.

May 11, 2009 – Christopher McCurdy, Ph.D.   will give a presentation entitled “ Utilization of Natural Products for Treatment of Drug Abuse/Addiction ” at The Inn at Ole Miss in Ballroom A.      Program Announcement

June 16, 2009 – David Wedge, Ph.D.   will give a presentation entitled “Phytochemicals, Medicinal Herbs, Nutritional Supplements, and Cardiovascular Health” at The Inn at Ole Miss in Ballroom D.      Program Announcement

August 13, 2009 – Zia Shariat-Madar, Ph.D.   will give a presentation entitled “Alternative Medicine” at The Inn at Ole Miss in Ballroom A.  Program Announcement

November 16, 2009 - Randy Wadkins, Ph.D. will give a presentation entitled "Understanding Side-Effects of Cancer Chemotherapy at the Molecular Level" at The Inn at Ole Miss in Ballroom A. Program Announcement