Every December the HSRLCE showcases one of its own for its Distinguished Professor Lecture Series. This year we have the pleasure of highlighting Dr. Vivek Rao, Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery, and Munk Professor in Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics at Peter Munk Cardiac Centre.
Please join us on Monday, December 1st from 5-6 pm for Dr. Rao’s lecture: “Translational Concepts in Regenerative Medicine: Pitfalls with Innovation”. The talk will be held at the Imperial Oil Lecture Theatre located in the basement level of the Tanz Neuroscience Building, University of Toronto. Click here for details or see below.
Date:
Monday, December 1, 2014
Time:
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (followed by reception – refreshments will be served)
Speaker:
Dr. Vivek Rao, MD, PhD, FRCS(C), F.A.H.A
Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery, Munk Professor in Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics at Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, and Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto
Talk Title:
“Translational Concepts in Regenerative Medicine: Pitfalls with Innovation”
Objectives:
1. To understand the role of the Extracellular Matrix (ECM) in myocardial regeneration
2. To understand the clinical application of ECM technology
3. To appreciate the shortcomings of ECM therapy in clinical practice
Location:
Tanz Neuroscience Building
Imperial Oil Lecture Theatre (Room 6&7)
6 Queen’s Park Crescent West, University of Toronto