Department of Surgery - University Rounds George Armstrong-Peters & Lister Prize Lectures

The U of T Department of Surgery invites you to its October University Rounds:

George Armstrong-Peters and Lister Prize Lectures

• Friday, October 6
• 7:30 - 8:30 AM
• In-Person: WCH Auditorium
• Online - Registration Link: https://ejsestudio.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WInqiH7uTzmvVhJy2QiQQQ#/registration
• Speakers

Peter Dirks MD, PhD

"Tracing the origins of primary brain tumours: A career perspective"

Learning objectives:

1. To understand methods and approaches of studying cancer in human and mouse models
2. To understand that cancer is heterogeneous in cellular composition, but that this heterogeneity mimics tissue developmental and regenerative processes.
3. To understand the therapeutic implications of defining cancer origins and roots of tumour growth.

David Gomez MD, PhD

"Resumption of elective surgery after the COVID-19 pandemic:  Evaluation and recommendations using population-based data"

Learning objective: Review magnitude and drivers of the COVID-19 surgical backlog and subsequent recovery.

* Light breakfast and coffee/tea will be available at the venue