UC Irvine Libraries Speaker Series Presents:
Susan V. Bryant
Regeneration, Rejuvenation, Stem Cells
The UC Irvine Libraries’ Speaker Series presents Susan
V. Bryant, a leading researcher in limb regeneration and dean
of the UCI School of Biological Sciences. Bryant will lecture
on her research and the potential use of stem cells for regenerative
medicine. She also will discuss her recent appointment to the
Independent Citizens Oversight Committee, which was established
by Proposition 71 to govern the activities of the California
Institute of Regenerative Medicine.
Date: Thursday, March 17, 2005
Lecture: 5:30 p.m.
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Langson Library, UCI
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Information:
Free and open to the public.
Limited seating; reservations required. Call (949) 824-5300
or email partners@lib.uci.edu.
Susan Bryant, dean of biological sciences at UCI, gained
international repute when she pioneered the development of
molecular techniques for studying regeneration. For nearly
four decades, she has studied the axolotl salamander by analyzing
how it perfectly reproduces a missing limb in about four weeks.
Bryant’s discoveries may ultimately lead to new approaches
and therapies for replacing and repairing lost, damaged or
diseased parts of the human body.
In November 2004, Bryant was appointed to the Independent
Citizens Oversight Committee, established by Proposition 71
to govern activities of the California Institute of Regenerative
Medicine. Passage of the ballot measure authorized an average
of $295 million per year for 10 years to fund stem cell research
and facilities in the state. While serving on the commission,
Bryant continues as biological sciences dean, a post she has
held since 2000. Prior to serving as dean, she held several
administrative positions at UCI, including assistant vice
chancellor for plans and programs, and chair of the Department
of Developmental and Cell Biology, and she was program director
of the National Science Foundation Developmental Biology Review
Panel.
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