The lecture, titled "Islet Transplantation: What Have We Learned in the Past 10 Years," will take place Nov. 1, 2012, at 4 p.m. at the USAMC Conference Center.
On Nov. 2, 2012, Dr. Fernandez will present a second talk, titled "Evidence Based Practice in Kidney Transplantation," during Surgery Grand Rounds at the USAMC Conference Center at 7 a.m.
Dr. Fernandez’s research interests include pancreas, liver, islet cell, and renal transplantation.
Dr. Fernandez received his medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela, Jose Maria Vargas School of Medicine. He did a fellowship in transplant surgery at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Fernandez conducted his residency in general surgery and served as chief resident at University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at University of Miami Diabetes Research Institute.
For more information on Dr. Fernandez’s research, click here.
To learn more about the lectures, call Natalie Kent at (251) 461-1548.
