PROMISE Community Lecture Series
Science minded individuals in our community can learn about the science research being performed in their own backyard! The PROMISE Community Lecture Series is a free, monthly seminar hosted on the second Thursday of each month of the Sanford Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Invited speakers are leaders in their respective fields of research representing academic institutions and industry in our region. Each scientist will share their recent research and discuss the implications of their work on society. Lectures are held from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Student attendees may request a signature card for documentation of their attendance. Lectures held the second Thursday of each month at the Sanford Center (2301 E 60th St N, Sioux Falls) starting at 5:30pm. Videocast of the seminars is available upon request.
2015 Lecture Series ScheduleFebruary 26, 2015 (Special Edition included with the Sanford Rare Disease Symposium) March 5, 2015 March 12, 2015
Steven Powell, MD Physician, Sanford Hematology Oncology Using Genetics to Fight Cancer April 9, 2015
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December 11, 2014
Jessica Hanson, PhD
Associate Scientist, Center for Health Outcomes and Prevention Research, Sanford Research
Title: Use of Motivational Interviewing to Address Risky Health Behaviors
November 13, 2014
Kelly Sweet, BA
Producer and Wildlife Consultant
Title: The Science of the Urban Jungle
October 16, 2014 ~ Special Lecture in partnership with the Washington Pavilion
Barbara Szczerbinska, PhD
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Dakota State University
Julie Dahl, Science Education Specialist
Center for the Advancement of Mathematics & Science Education, Black Hills State University
Education and Outreach, Sanford Underground Research Facility
Title: Dark Matter
Location: Washington Pavilion Belbus Theater
October 9, 2014
Michelle Baack, MD
Physician/Associate Scientist with Children’s Health Research Center, Sanford Research
Title: "Diabesity and the Developmental Origin of Disease"
September 11, 2014
Todd Wyatt, PhD
Professor, Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health, UNMC College of Public Health, Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Deputy Director, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
Title: Does my steak have a drinking problem? - A bovine model of alcohol-induced ciliary dysfunction
April 10, 2014
Kevin Kephart, PhD, Vice President of Research at South Dakota State University Title: Edgar S. McFadden and the Beginnings of the Green Revolution March 13, 2014 Megan Landsverk, PhD Director, Clinical Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Sanford Health Title: When your powerhouse goes bad: Mitochondrial Disease and Disorders February 27, 2014 – Special Rare Disease Day Lecture
Michael Kruer, PhD Associate Scientist, Sanford Research Title: A Day in the Life of a Physician-Scientist February 13, 2014
Peter Vitiello, PhD Associate Scientist, Children’s Health Research Center, Sanford Research Title: Back to Basics: The Role of Basic Research in a Clinical World January 9, 2014
Jay Trobec, Ph.D. Chief Meteorologist, KELO-TV Title: Meterorological Science in South Dakota December 12, 2013
Ben Sayler, PhD Director, Education & Outreach at Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake and Professor, Physical Science & Mathematics at Black Hills State University Title: Exploring the Universe from Deep Underground in the Black Hills November 14, 2013
Nathan Kasselder Director of Marketing and Development, SD Lion’s Eye and Tissue Bank Title: Giving the Gifts of Sight & Health September 12, 2013
Thayne Munce, PhD
Associate Director of the National Institute for Athletic Health & Performance
Title: Concussions and Youth Football - hard-Hitting Research
October 10, 2013 – Special Breast Cancer Awareness Month Lecture
Kristi Egland, PhD
Associate Scientist, Cancer Biology Research Center, Sanford Research
Title: A Molecular Perspective of Breast Cancer from a Scientist who is a Survivor
March 14, 2013
Sam Kean
Author and SD Native
Title: The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code
February 28, 2013
Quinn Stein, MS, CGC
Senior Genetic Counselor, Sanford Health
Title: "A Day in the Life of a (Sanford) Genetic Counselor"
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November 8, 2012 | |
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August 9, 2012 | |
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July 12, 2012 | |
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June 14, 2012
Kyle Roux, PhD Associate Science, Children's Health Research Center, Sanford Research Title: Following Protein Footprints Towards the Path of Discovery | |
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May 10, 2012
Liz Donohue Research Development Coordinator, Sanford Research Title: Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford (CoRDS) | |
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April 12, 2012
Dr. Eddie Sullivan
President/CEO
Hematech, Inc. Title: Commercializing a Biomedical Product Produced in Genetically Engineered Animals | |
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March 8, 2012
Worthington Regional Economic Development Corporation Title: “Education” the Foundation for Economic Development | |
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February 9, 2012
Dr. Subhash Chauhan
Scientist, Cancer Biology Research Center, Sanford Research Title: Nano-radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment
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January 12, 2012
Patricia L. Crotwell, PhD Director, Sanford Clinic USD Genetics Laboratory Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota Title: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: From “Will I Get Alzheimer’s Disease” to “Wet vs. Dry Earwax” | |
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December 8, 2011
Jane Christopher-Hennings, PhD
Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Science, College of Agriculture and Biological Science, South Dakota State University
Title: Optimizing the Intersections of Veterinary and Human Health: Past and Present Successes and Future Possibilities. | |
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November 10, 2011
Troy Arends
Director, Business Development Exemplar Genetics Title: Exemplar Genetics: Models of human disease | |
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October 13, 2011
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September 8, 2011
Ben Sayler, PhD
Director of Education & Outreach, DUSEL / Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake Professor, Physical Science & Mathematics; Black Hills State University Title: Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake: Science, Engineering, and Education | |
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August 11, 2011 Amy Elliott, PhD Director of the Health Disparities Research Center, Sanford Research Vice Chair of Research, Department of Pediatrics, Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota Title: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: From Epidemiology to Mechanism to Public Health | |
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July 14, 2011
William S. Harris, PhD
Founder and President, Omega Quant
Adjunct Senior Scientist, Cardiovascular Health Research Center, Sanford Research
Title: Fish Oil or Snake Oil: What's the Real Story?
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June 9, 2011 Paul Kuhlman 2009 South Dakota Teacher of the Year Science Teacher at Avon High School Title: Our children are waiting for Superman! Are you ready to answer the call? | |
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May 12, 2011
David Pearce, PhD Vice President of Research, Sanford HealthDirector, Children’s Health Research Center, Sanford Research Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota Title: Sanford Research: Past, Present, and Future | |
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