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Katherine Luzuriaga, MD |
Katherine Luzuriaga, MD, the UMass Memorial Health Care Chair in Biomedical Research, professor of molecular medicine, pediatrics and medicine, vice provost for clinical and translational science and global health, and director of the UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science, will present the Tenth Fairman Cowan Collegiate Lecture, sponsored by the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Albert Sherman Center Cube.
Dr. Luzuriaga will discuss advances and challenges in eradicating pediatric HIV infection, based on her nearly three decades of research in the field of HIV and pediatric immunology.
The Research Bureau serves the public interest of Greater Worcester by conducting independent, non-partisan research and analysis of public policy issues to promote informed public debate and decision-making. For 30 years, the Research Bureau has worked to protect the public interest in by identifying issues, investigating impacts, and educating the public and government officials about opportunities and best practices.
The Fairman Cowan Lectures are a yearlong series at Worcester’s colleges designed to be an accessible and timely introduction to interesting topics taught or researched on local campuses. Cowan was the former general counsel for the Norton Co. who founded a number of Worcester civic institutions, including what was then called the Worcester Municipal Research Bureau.
The lecture will be followed by a reception. Seating is limited. RSVP to info@wrrb.org.
