1996 Seminar Series

March 18, 1996

Cary N. Mariash, MD, and Robert W. Jeffery, PhD, University of Minnesota, presented a joint seminar entitled "The Genetic and Epidemiologic Aspects of Obesity" and lead the ensuing forum in which potential collaborative projects that would utilize core resources were discussed.


May 15, 1996

Jeffrey M. Friedman, MD, PhD, Rockefeller University, visited the University of Minnesota sponsored by the Minnesota Obesity Center. While here, Dr. Friedman participated in informal discussions with interested Center participants. Dr. Friedman presented seminars entitled "Genetic Approaches to the Study of Obesity" and "Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Body Weight."


July 8, 1996

Michael D. Jensen, MD, Mayo Foundation, hosted a seminar at the Mayo Clinic. Presentations by the Mayo research group and a tour of the Human Metabolic Studies Core Facilities were part of this event.


July 25, 1996

Bobby Sandage, Jr., Ph.D., of Interneuron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., presented a seminar on Redux (dexfenfluramine), the diet pill that received FDA approval in May, 1996.


October 16, 1996

Andrew A. Young, M.D., Ph.D., Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., presented a seminar entitled "Amylin and Fuel Homeostasis." This seminar was held in conjunction with the Veterinary PathoBiology/Food Animal Biotechnology Seminar Series.


October 17 & 18, 1996

Michael W. Schartz, M.D., Seattle VA Medical Center, was the recipient of the 26th Annual Research Recognition Award presented by the American Diabetes Association, Minnesota Affiliate, Inc. His keynote address was entitled "New Developments in Body Weight Control." Dr. Schwartz visited with many investigators and delivered several talks during his visit, including one entitled "Neuroendocrine Control of Energy Homeostasis: Implications for Disorders of Body Weight" at the VA Medical Center Grand Rounds.


October 21, 1996

Scott J. Crow, M.D., University of Minnesota, discussed his current research investigations in a seminar entitled "Binge Eating Disorder: Clinical Characteristics and Research Findings."