Upcoming Events
Dr. Steven Monfort on March 25th at 5pm
Dr. Steven Monfort is the director of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, which works to conserve endangered species worldwide and train future generations of conservationists. Dr. Monfort has contributed to wildlife conservation in a huge variety of ways: as a veterinarian, research scientist, educator, conservationist, and administrator. One of Dr. Monfort's largest breakthroughs was the pioneering of a noninvasive endocrine monitoring technique, which is used to determine the health and reproductive status of zoo animals. Dr. Monfort has supported and helped found various conservation initiatives, such as the Global Tiger Initiative, and is a member of many groups such as the Asian Wild Horse Species Survival Plan. Dr. Monfort is a true leader for conservationists, and has dedicated his life to saving endangered wildlife around the world.
Dr. Monfort has generously agreed to come to campus on Wednesday, March 25th at 5pm in Walsh 495 to discuss his educational and career path with students. THERE WILL BE FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS!
Dr. Monfort has generously agreed to come to campus on Wednesday, March 25th at 5pm in Walsh 495 to discuss his educational and career path with students. THERE WILL BE FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS!
FISH and bioethics society film screening, february 25th
Save the date for a film screening in the Bioethics Library on Wednesday, February 25th from 7-9pm. We'll be showing Lucy, a film about a woman who ingests a drug that allows her to utilize 100% of her brain. Join us for an evening of food, film, and fun!
THERE WILL BE MAI THAI AND DESSERTS!
THERE WILL BE MAI THAI AND DESSERTS!
Present your research at the bioethics research showcase!
The Bioethics Research Showcase, which will take place April 14-16 this year, is a great opportunity to present your research! UBRS is a fantastic way to work with a faculty mentor, create your own research project, and have the final product viewed by experts in the field. Plus there is a $500 cash prize for the first place winner in each category! You can check out this video for more information or email [email protected]!
FISH and the Georgetown Pre-law society present Dr. Patrick koren
FISH and the Georgetown Pre-Law Society welcome Dr. Patrick Koren, a Ph.D. in theoretical chemical physics currently working as a patent attorney in DC. Dr. Koren will speak about his educational and career path, including how he went from engineer to lawyer. He’ll also discuss some of the most interesting inventions that have crossed his desk. There will be time for Q&A afterwards.
We will have cupcakes and coffee!
Join us on Wednesday, February 4 at 5pm, Walsh 398!
We will have cupcakes and coffee!
Join us on Wednesday, February 4 at 5pm, Walsh 398!
FISH, BGH, and END7 Present Dr. Peter Hotez
The Biology of Global Health Major, END7, and FISH are proud to welcome Dr. Peter Hotez, M.D., Ph.D., one of the world's leading experts on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)! NTDs are infections chronic in many poverty-stricken areas that affect over 1 billion people worldwide, yet receive disproportionately low research and treatment funding. Dr. Hotez is also president of the Sabin Vaccine Institute, and founding dean of the Baylor College of Medicine National School of Tropical Medicine. We hope you'll join us for the talk at 3:45pm on Monday, November 17th in White-Gravenor 311!
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FIGHTING EBOLA WITH SAM WORTHINGTON
Be sure to check out the College Democrats' amazing speaker, Sam Worthington, on Monday! Mr. Worthington is President and CEO of InterAction, the largest alliance of US-based NGO's! He will be discussing the Ebola epidemic and what NGO's can do to address this unprecedented global health crisis!
This event will take place on Monday, October 27th at 7pm in Maguire 102!
Be sure to check out the College Democrats' amazing speaker, Sam Worthington, on Monday! Mr. Worthington is President and CEO of InterAction, the largest alliance of US-based NGO's! He will be discussing the Ebola epidemic and what NGO's can do to address this unprecedented global health crisis!
This event will take place on Monday, October 27th at 7pm in Maguire 102!
MOVIE & MAI THAI
Join FISH and the Bioethics Society for a screening of "Awakenings"--a film based on the true story of neurologist Oliver Sacks, and his discovery of a drug capable of 'waking up' catatonic patients. We will hold a short discussion after the screening for those interested in delving into the scientific and ethical aspects of the film. There will also be delicious Mai Thai and desserts! Take a break from the stress of midterms and enjoy some food, film, and fun with FISH & the Bioethics Society!
When: Wednesday, October 22nd at 7pm
Where: Bioethics Library, Healy Hall
Join FISH and the Bioethics Society for a screening of "Awakenings"--a film based on the true story of neurologist Oliver Sacks, and his discovery of a drug capable of 'waking up' catatonic patients. We will hold a short discussion after the screening for those interested in delving into the scientific and ethical aspects of the film. There will also be delicious Mai Thai and desserts! Take a break from the stress of midterms and enjoy some food, film, and fun with FISH & the Bioethics Society!
When: Wednesday, October 22nd at 7pm
Where: Bioethics Library, Healy Hall
TEDMED 2014
Every year, the world's most renowned scientists, doctors, artists, policymakers, and world leaders convene for a series of talks, known as TEDMED, to discuss future innovations in public health and medicine. For the second time, FISH is bringing TEDMED to Georgetown! We will be broadcasting one 90-minute session LIVE on campus, with cupcakes to accompany the fascinating talks. Additionally, our audience for the TEDMED LIVE session will receive a password, which will allow them to access ALL of the TEDMED talks for several days after the event!
Come for the full session, or just part of it--either way, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow students interested in science, eat some delicious food, and gain a new perspective on health and medicine.
We will be holding this event on September 11 at 7:30pm, in White Gravenor 201B.
For more information about TEDMED, please visit http://tedmed.com.
Come for the full session, or just part of it--either way, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow students interested in science, eat some delicious food, and gain a new perspective on health and medicine.
We will be holding this event on September 11 at 7:30pm, in White Gravenor 201B.
For more information about TEDMED, please visit http://tedmed.com.
Past Events
Dr. Drew Richardson: FBI agent and forensic scientist
The most interesting man in the world doesn't have anything on Dr. Drew Richardson. Dr. Richardson is a former Special Agent for the FBI as well as a forensic scientist. He has been involved in countless major criminal and terrorist investigations, examined evidence in over 2000 cases, conducted, published, and/or orally presented research relating to chemistry, toxicology, polygraphs, and more, and testified as an expert witness ~300 times in federal, state, local, and international courts.
Dr. Richardson also headed the FBI Laboratory's chemical/biological response team, served as the coordinator for NBC scientific assets at the Atlanta Olympic Games, and was involved in counter-terrorism activities for the FBI. His work with brain fingerprinting, a revolutionary alternative to the traditional polygraph test, has made him the go-to expert to provide courtroom testimony regarding polygraph matters. He is currently a consultant to multiple companies as well as a professor at James Madison University.
Please join us, as well as the Biology Department and the Center for Security Studies, in warmly welcoming Dr. Drew Richardson to campus. His talk will take place at 4pm on Friday, November 8th in White-Gravenor 208. A short reception (with cupcakes!) will follow.
This event is cosponsored by the Biology Department, the Center for Security Studies, and Georgetown University Science and Human Rights Organization (GUSHRO).
Dr. Richardson also headed the FBI Laboratory's chemical/biological response team, served as the coordinator for NBC scientific assets at the Atlanta Olympic Games, and was involved in counter-terrorism activities for the FBI. His work with brain fingerprinting, a revolutionary alternative to the traditional polygraph test, has made him the go-to expert to provide courtroom testimony regarding polygraph matters. He is currently a consultant to multiple companies as well as a professor at James Madison University.
Please join us, as well as the Biology Department and the Center for Security Studies, in warmly welcoming Dr. Drew Richardson to campus. His talk will take place at 4pm on Friday, November 8th in White-Gravenor 208. A short reception (with cupcakes!) will follow.
This event is cosponsored by the Biology Department, the Center for Security Studies, and Georgetown University Science and Human Rights Organization (GUSHRO).
Announcing: Science Sac fair
Join FISH and the Pre-Medical Society for a night of science and fun! At the Science SAC Fair, you will have the opportunity to hear one of the pre-medical deans speak about the importance of balance and extracurriculars, get to know the various science-loving clubs on campus, and sign up for what interests you. There will be plenty of time for questions!
Take advantage of this great opportunity on Wednesday, October 16th, in White-Gravenor 208 at 7pm.
Take advantage of this great opportunity on Wednesday, October 16th, in White-Gravenor 208 at 7pm.
FISH is pleased to announce: TEDMED Live!
Every year, the world's most renowned scientists, doctors, artists, policymakers, and world leaders convene for a series of talks, known as TEDMED, to discuss future innovations in public health and medicine. This year, FISH is bringing TEDMED to Georgetown! We will be broadcasting one 90-minute session LIVE on campus, with light refreshments to accompany the fascinating talks. Additionally, our audience for the TEDMED LIVE session will receive a password, which will allow them to access ALL of the TEDMED talks for several days after the event!
FISH, The Triple Helix, Georgetown Biology Department, and the Georgetown Pre-Medical Society are very pleased to be hosting the TEDMED LIVE event, and we hope any and all interested Georgetown students and faculty will join us for what is sure to be an enthralling evening!
Our showing of the TEDMED LIVE event will be held in McNeir Auditorium on Thursday, April 18 from 7-9pm. We hope to see you there!
The TEDMED event will be held April 16-19, 2013.
For more information about TEDMED, please visit http://tedmed.com.
For an example of an excellent TEDMED talk about the healthcare system, please visit: http://tedmed.com/talks/show?id=7397.
FISH, The Triple Helix, Georgetown Biology Department, and the Georgetown Pre-Medical Society are very pleased to be hosting the TEDMED LIVE event, and we hope any and all interested Georgetown students and faculty will join us for what is sure to be an enthralling evening!
Our showing of the TEDMED LIVE event will be held in McNeir Auditorium on Thursday, April 18 from 7-9pm. We hope to see you there!
The TEDMED event will be held April 16-19, 2013.
For more information about TEDMED, please visit http://tedmed.com.
For an example of an excellent TEDMED talk about the healthcare system, please visit: http://tedmed.com/talks/show?id=7397.
ATTENTION: FISH is also pleased to welcome Dr. John Kheir!
ATTENTION: FISH, The Triple Helix, Georgetown Biology Department, and the Georgetown Pre-Medical Society are also pleased to welcome Dr. John Kheir, a TEDMED speaker, to campus for a talk about his educational and career path, as well as his technology for delivering intravenous oxygen.
This exciting event will be held in White-Gravenor 213 from 1-2pm on Friday, April 19. Light refreshments will be served.
About Dr. Kheir
IN A NUTSHELL:
Pediatric Critical Care Cardiologist John Kheir will make us all ‘breathe easier’ with his life-saving injectable oxygen-filled microbubbles.
BIO:
John Kheir, MD is a staff physician in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Boston Children’s Hospital and an Instructor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He has developed and tested methods for the intravenous administration of oxygen using gas-filled microparticles. He is now the principal investigator of a lab which is further developing this concept and testing it in a variety of animal models. John earned his BS in Chemistry and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Virginia. A residency in Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital was followed by fellowships in Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Information courtesy http://www.tedmed.com/speakers/show?id=62078&ref=talks.
This exciting event will be held in White-Gravenor 213 from 1-2pm on Friday, April 19. Light refreshments will be served.
About Dr. Kheir
IN A NUTSHELL:
Pediatric Critical Care Cardiologist John Kheir will make us all ‘breathe easier’ with his life-saving injectable oxygen-filled microbubbles.
BIO:
John Kheir, MD is a staff physician in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Boston Children’s Hospital and an Instructor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He has developed and tested methods for the intravenous administration of oxygen using gas-filled microparticles. He is now the principal investigator of a lab which is further developing this concept and testing it in a variety of animal models. John earned his BS in Chemistry and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Virginia. A residency in Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital was followed by fellowships in Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Information courtesy http://www.tedmed.com/speakers/show?id=62078&ref=talks.
The TEDMED events will be co-sponsored by The Triple Helix
Check out the Bioethics Society's undergraduate conference!
Georgetown's Undergraduate Bioethics Society will be hosting this year's 2013 National Undergraduate Bioethics Conference, April 5-7. The conference will feature amazing keynote speakers, student poster presentations, and a bioethics bowl competition, just to name a few. You can register for the event HERE.