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October 26, 2009
Understanding H1N1
Beginning with the most at-risk groups, health clinics have begun administering H1N1 flu shots today in what will likely be the largest mass vaccination in B.C. history. Coinciding with the historic unfolding of this program is Swine Flu—B.C.’s story—a free SFU Faculty of Health Sciences public lecture. It takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3:30-5:20 p.m. in the Mowafaghian Theatre, room 9660, Blusson Hall, Burnaby campus.
Martin Petric is a virologist at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. Lisa Zetes-Zanatta is the Fraser Health Authority’s coordinator for pandemic influenza and public health emergency management. The two experts will discuss the history of pandemics, the biology of influenza, the science behind the development of H1N1 diagnostics, the vaccine and the reality of vaccine delivery. SFU FHS assistant professor Ralph Pantophlet will moderate the discussion.
Ralph Pantophlet, 778.782.8648, rpantophlet@sfu.ca
Malcolm Steinberg, 604.916.3159, 604.707.5631, malcolm_steinberg@sfu.ca
Unger release threatens Mr. Big stings
Kyle Unger, who served 14 years in prison after being convicted in a teenage girl's gruesome murder, left a Winnipeg courtroom Oct. 23 with his freedom and name fully restored. Unger was convicted after a “Mr. Big” sting in which undercover police officers masquerading as criminals tricked him into confessing the crime to a fake mob boss. He was released last March after DNA cast doubt on his guilt. SFU criminology student Kouri Keenan, who recently completed a master's thesis on the Mr. Big strategy, says Unger's release "will have serious ramifications for all Mr. Big cases where only a confession led to a guilty conviction.”
Kouri Keenan, 604.505.0027 (currently in Fredericton, N.B. but can be reached at this number, + four hours); kkeenan@sfu.ca
Howling good time – photo op
Experience and learn about the spooky science behind a spectacular Halloween show at SFU’s Burnaby campus on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31. Phantom physicists and cackling chemists will be among many mad scientists brewing fiery lab cauldrons, smashing pumpkins with pendulums and much more from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in lecture hall B9200. If you dare, also see: http://i.sfu.ca/BFEbJk
Sarah Johnson aka witch, 778.782.3978, sjohnson@sfu.ca
Sophie Lavieri aka cackling chemist, 778.782.3035, slavieri@sfu.ca
Beginning with the most at-risk groups, health clinics have begun administering H1N1 flu shots today in what will likely be the largest mass vaccination in B.C. history. Coinciding with the historic unfolding of this program is Swine Flu—B.C.’s story—a free SFU Faculty of Health Sciences public lecture. It takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3:30-5:20 p.m. in the Mowafaghian Theatre, room 9660, Blusson Hall, Burnaby campus.
Martin Petric is a virologist at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control. Lisa Zetes-Zanatta is the Fraser Health Authority’s coordinator for pandemic influenza and public health emergency management. The two experts will discuss the history of pandemics, the biology of influenza, the science behind the development of H1N1 diagnostics, the vaccine and the reality of vaccine delivery. SFU FHS assistant professor Ralph Pantophlet will moderate the discussion.
Ralph Pantophlet, 778.782.8648, rpantophlet@sfu.ca
Malcolm Steinberg, 604.916.3159, 604.707.5631, malcolm_steinberg@sfu.ca
Unger release threatens Mr. Big stings
Kyle Unger, who served 14 years in prison after being convicted in a teenage girl's gruesome murder, left a Winnipeg courtroom Oct. 23 with his freedom and name fully restored. Unger was convicted after a “Mr. Big” sting in which undercover police officers masquerading as criminals tricked him into confessing the crime to a fake mob boss. He was released last March after DNA cast doubt on his guilt. SFU criminology student Kouri Keenan, who recently completed a master's thesis on the Mr. Big strategy, says Unger's release "will have serious ramifications for all Mr. Big cases where only a confession led to a guilty conviction.”
Kouri Keenan, 604.505.0027 (currently in Fredericton, N.B. but can be reached at this number, + four hours); kkeenan@sfu.ca
Howling good time – photo op
Experience and learn about the spooky science behind a spectacular Halloween show at SFU’s Burnaby campus on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31. Phantom physicists and cackling chemists will be among many mad scientists brewing fiery lab cauldrons, smashing pumpkins with pendulums and much more from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in lecture hall B9200. If you dare, also see: http://i.sfu.ca/BFEbJk
Sarah Johnson aka witch, 778.782.3978, sjohnson@sfu.ca
Sophie Lavieri aka cackling chemist, 778.782.3035, slavieri@sfu.ca