TOPIC: Vaccines Science, Development and Clinical Trial Applications SPEAKER: Courtney Labonge, Associate Director, Alkermes, Inc This presentation explores the fundamentals of vaccine science, the various types of vaccines, and their critical role in clinical trials. It covers the importance of vaccines in public health, mechanisms of immune response, safety and efficacy principles, phases of clinical…
TOPIC: Charlotte’s 1830’s Gold Rush Meets Deadly Gold Rush: Where Fact and Fiction Come Together SPEAKER: Landis Wade, Author Learn how the first US gold rush began, how it became centered in Charlotte, and how it changed Charlotte’s economy. Meet interesting characters who mined gold in Charlotte in the 1830s and see the location of…
GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Ukraine and the Future of European Security SPEAKER: Steven Sabol, Professor of HIstory, UNC Charlotte This presentation encompasses America’s strategic interest in Europe and its stake in NATO, Europe’s strategic interests in Ukraine and its response to this conflict, and the future of European security generally. BIOGRAPHY Dr. Steven Sabol is a…
GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: America and the World: Navigating Trump 2.0 SPEAKER: Dr. Harry I. Chernotsky, Professor Emeritus of Global Studies, UNC Charlotte Since assuming office for his second term, President Trump is charting a new course for U.S. foreign policy that is transforming America's overall position in the world and its relationships with both longstanding…
TOPIC: The New Science of Chaos and Complexity: Using It to Solve Really Big Problems SPEAKER: John Gaertner, Consultant, Energy and Environment The world is very complex, and our institutions struggle to manage important issues. This presentation explores the new science of chaos and complexity, and how it can positively affect the future by solving…
TOPIC: History of Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapies for the Treatment of Chronic Pain, Disease, and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System SPEAKER: Steven Spencer, Director of Community Relations for NeoGenix Stem Cell & Regenerative Therapies Steven will define regenerative medicine, encompassing stem cell therapy, and discuss an overview of tissue engineering, cellular therapies, and biologics,…
TOPIC: State of the Canopy SPEAKER: Krysten Reilly, Director of Programs, TreesCharlotte Charlotte is often called a “City of Trees,” with an urban tree canopy covering roughly about half of the city, making it one of the greenest large cities in the U.S. However, rapid growth and development along with an aging canopy and new…