Dr. MaryFran Sowers Memorial Symposium
SPH II AUDITORIUM • October 12, 2011 1:30 - 4:30 pm followed by reception
The Gudakunst Memorial Lecture honors Dr. MaryFran Sowers, the John G. Searle Professor of Public Health and Director of the Center for Integrated Approaches to Complex Diseases (CIACD). Dr. Sowers was a pioneer of women’s health issues in epidemiology and public health, a renowned scholar, inspiring mentor and accomplished researcher. Please join us in this celebration of the life and work of our esteemed colleague, as we reflect on Dr. Sower’s research on issues of ovarian aging, bone health, osteoarthritis and genetics.
Schedule
- 1:30 Welcome
Martin A. Philbert, Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Toxicology, University of Michigan School of Public Health - 1:35 Introductory Remarks
Sharon L.R. Kardia, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Epidemiology; Director, Public Health Genetics Program; Director, Life Sciences and Society Program; Co-Director, Michigan Center for Genomics and Public Health, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Siobán D. Harlow, Ph.D., Professor, Epidemiology; Interim Director, Center for Integrated Approaches to Complex Diseases (CIACD), University of Michigan School of Public Health - 2:00 presentation: Ovarian Aging
John F. Randolph Jr., M.D., Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Michigan School of Medicine - 2:30 presentation: Bone Health
Jane A. Cauley, Dr.P.H., Professor, Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health - 3:00 presentation: Osteoarthritis
Joanne M. Jordan, M.D., M.P.H., Herman & Louise Smith Distinguished Professor of Medicine; Director, Thurston Arthritis Research Center; Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology; University of North Carolina School of Medicine - 3:30 presentation: Genetics
Sharon L.R. Kardia, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Epidemiology; Director, Public Health Genetics Program; Director, Life Sciences and Society Program; Co-Director, Michigan Center for Genomics and Public Health, University of Michigan School of Public Health - 4:00 Reflections
- 4:30 Closing Remarks
Siobàn D. Harlow, Ph.D., Professor, Epidemiology; Interim Director, Center for Integrated Approaches to Complex Diseases (CIACD), University of Michigan School of Public Health - 4:35 Reception (SPH I Crossroads Community Room)
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In Memoriam
“It is with the greatest sadness to let you know that MaryFran passed away after a vigorous battle with cancer. She applied the same drive and determination as we have all seen these many years, but the final outcome was inevitable and came all too quickly. Her enormous work ethic and intellect will be sorely missed. We have lost one of the original stalwarts of SWAN, and will feel the loss deeply.”
-- Dr. John F. Randolph
Ann Arbor, MI – MaryFrances (Roy) Sowers, 64, passed away July 17, 2011 in her Ann Arbor home. MaryFran was a distinguished Professor of Epidemiology for the School of Public Health, University of Michigan with extensive research work for Women‘s Health as the Director of the Center for Integrated Approaches to Complex Diseases. MaryFran was the daughter of the late Robert and Edwina (Cooper) Roy and proceeded in death by her sister Alice Roy, and the family dog Murphy. She is survived by her spouse Ray Sowers, son Paul, sister Betty Ann Roy, brother, John A. Roy (Dana), brother/sister-in-law FW (Juanita) Sowers, sister-in-law Peggy Brock; and several nieces and nephews.
The family requests donations as a memorial gift to the Foundation for Women‘s Cancer specialization in education, prevention, and cure of reproductive cancer in lieu of flowers. If you prefer, you may mail your deductible contribution to: Foundation for Women‘s Cancer, 230 W. Monroe, Suite 2528, Chicago, Il. 60606-4703.