Newswise — Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science invites members of the media to attend all or part of the Third Annual Mini Medical School Series beginning on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at 6:45 p.m.
"¢The Mini Medical School Series is a free, community health education event. "¢The Series will take place on four consecutive Tuesdays: May 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 7:00 " 9:00 p.m. Each evening will be devoted to a specific health issue(s):
---May 1 "Your Designer Genes—Three Feet Long and Tailor-Made Just for You."
---May 8: "CSI—North Chicago Myths and Realities of Forensic Pathology," and "The Under-Active Thyroid: Frequently Accused, Occasionally Guilty."
---May 15 "The Most Dangerous Room in Your House: The Nasty Microbes Lurking in Your Kitchen," and "Where's the Bone? New Thoughts and Advances in Osteoporosis."
---May 22 "Diabetes and the Amputation Epidemic: How Common Sense Married with High Technology Can Stem the Tide."
"¢Expert faculty from Rosalind Franklin University will teach classes and answer questions on a variety of timely medical topics chosen by the community.
"¢"Behind the Scenes of a Medical University" tours will be offered at 5:45 p.m. on May 8 and 22, visiting several of the University's state-of-the-art educational and research facilities. Contact us at 847-578-3223 to arrange special media access.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science educates medical doctors, health professionals and biomedical scientists in a personalized atmosphere. The University is located at 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064. Visit us at http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu and http://www.lifeindiscovery.com.
Special lab tours are available for the media.
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