FREE Grades 7-12: DNA and Your Health

Presenter: Medical Researcher from the University Hospitals

In recognition of National DNA Days, learn how medical researchers from University Hospitals (Cleveland) are using genetic techniques to diagnose and treat various cancers.

University Hospitals (Cleveland) is one of the nation’s leading health care systems providing high-quality, patient-centered medical care at locations throughout Northeast Ohio. Committed to advanced care and advanced caring, University Hospitals offers the region's largest network of primary care physicians, outpatient centers and hospitals. The System also includes a network of specialty care physicians, skilled nursing, elder health, rehabilitation and home care services, managed care and insurance programs, occupational health and wellness, and the most comprehensive behavioral health services in the region.

Date: Thursday, April 14, 2011

Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. (EST))

Audience: High School and Middle School

Recommended for learners in Grades 7-12, the BioMed Tech Distance Learning Series is designed to stimulate interest in biomedical technology and engineering careers and foster an appreciation and understanding of regionally developed medical advances. Aligned with the Ohio Department of Education Science, Mathematics, and Technology Content Standards and the National Science Education Standards, each program will emphasize biomedical technology and engineering careers, scientific processes, and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) content.

Transmission Modes: NOTA and State IP Network

Schools interested in participating in FREE this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by April 11th.

Thank you.