Ramsey Lecture

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Date/Time:Monday, 21 Sep 2009 at 12:00 pm
Location:2226 College of Veterinary Medicine
Cost:free
Phone:515-294-4257
Channel:College of Veterinary Medicine
Categories:Lectures
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"The Blind Leading the Obese: The Molecular Biology of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome," Val Sheffield, University of Iowa. A research poster session will precede the seminar, beginning at 11:15 a.m. in the west (Fish Tank) lobby at the college.

Dr. Sheffield's lab is interested in the study of human Mendelian disorders that provide clues to the pathophysiology of common complex disorders. His seminar will focus on the description of a genetically heterogeneous, pleiotropic human eye disorder, Bardet-Biedl syndrome that has provided significant insight into human obesity and hypertension