Personalized Medicine: One size does not fit all
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Investing in Science and Education: An Act of Faith; An Evening with John Rowe
John W. Rowe is Chairman Emeritus of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation, an electric utility serving Chicago, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
Rowe led Exelon from its formation in 2000 through the completion of its acquisition of Constellation Energy in 2012. Rowe previously held chief executive officer positions at the New England Electric System and Central Maine Power Company, served as general counsel of Consolidated Rail Corporation, and was a partner in the law firm of Isham, Lincoln & Beale. Continue reading “Investing in Science and Education: An Act of Faith; An Evening with John Rowe”
Personalized Medicine
One size does not fit all!
How can knowing your genetic code help you? Genetic conditions, ones you are born with or are predisposed to, affect people of all ages, race, and gender. The treatment for these conditions are not so universal and recent research shows that patient-specific treatment can produce a better response and reduce the risk of side effects. Knowing what diseases you’re predisposed to can even allow you to take preventive actions to drastically decrease your chances of getting the disease. Continue reading “Personalized Medicine”
Science Riot Presented by C2ST
Scientists – trying standup comedy?
Science Riot, presented by the Chicago Council on Science and Technology, will bring two science comedy storytelling shows to the city this spring. A lineup of real scientists will complete a crash course in comedy before presenting a short comedy talk about their expertise. Continue reading “Science Riot Presented by C2ST”
Challenges and Opportunities in an Emerging Solar Economy
Part of Illinois Institute of Technology’s Wanger Institute for Sustainability Energy Research (WISER) 2018 Distinguished Lectureship Series
For most of our existence, humans have been sustained by solar energy harnessed on the same timescale as its use. Only in the last two centuries have we become dependent on fossil resources. Continue reading “Challenges and Opportunities in an Emerging Solar Economy”
Science is a Verb. We Must Get Sciencing. The World Requires it!
C2ST and ARCS Foundation, Illinois Chapter are proud to present an evening with Bridget Coughlin, president and CEO of the Shedd Aquarium, as she discusses the need for science today:
“At Shedd Aquarium, our teams conduct science every day in big and small ways. Continue reading “Science is a Verb. We Must Get Sciencing. The World Requires it!”