The next Distinguished Scientist Seminar at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine will feature Dr. Ann Richmond, professor of cancer biology, Ingram Professor of Cancer Research, and professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University.
The lecture will take place Nov. 13, 2014, at 4 p.m. in the first floor auditorium of the Medical Sciences Building on USA’s main campus.
Dr. Richmond’s lab investigates the role of the inflammatory response in tumor progression and are studying the role of proteins that promote the migration of inflammatory cells into tissues.
The lecture series is comprised of distinguished scientists from other academic institutions who are invited by the USA College of Medicine basic science departments to present a seminar showcasing their latest research findings. Faculty, staff and students are strongly encouraged to attend.
Dr. Richmond earned her master of natural science degree in zoology and physical sciences from Louisiana State University and her Ph.D. in developmental biology from Emory University.
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