"Why Pink Matters: Women and the Global Cancer Movement" by Dr. Judith Salerno, M.D., President and CEO of the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Dr. Salerno will speak about the role of organizations like Susan G. Komen® in the mission to put an end to breast cancer; the importance of leveraging local, domestic and global partnerships to educate and support women and men around the world; and the critical research that will ultimately put an end to the disease.
Dr. Salerno brings extensive experience in research, public health policy and community health to the role. Before joining Komen, she was the Leonard D. Schaeffer Executive Officer of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies, serving as executive director and chief operating officer of the Institute.
Guest are invited to bring a brown bag lunch. Tea, water and cookies provided.
Sponsored by Texas Tech University, Women's Studies Program, the Office of International Affairs, the Office of the President, and the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health at Texas Tech.
CONTACT: Charlotte Dunham, Director, Women's Studies Program T (806) 742-4335
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Posted:
3/24/2015
Originator:
Patricia Earl
Email:
patricia.a.earl@ttu.edu
Department:
Women's Studies Program
Event Information
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Event Date: 4/1/2015
Location:
International Cultural Center, Hall of Nations
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