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MEDIA ADVISORY

Chancellor to Discuss Health Care Policy and Challenges

EVENT:
Chancellor Michael V. Drake will discuss “The Health Status of Americans: Challenges and Opportunities” as part of the Allen Lecture Series organized by The Newkirk Center for Science and Society at UC Irvine. Drake will speak about health care challenges facing minorities and underrepresented groups, health policy and the latest developments in research on glaucoma and macular degeneration, fields in which he is an expert. He also will comment on UCI’s success in research, education and public service.

WHEN:
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18

WHERE:
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies of Science and Engineering, UCI Campus. Map: www.uci.edu/campusmap

INFORMATION:
The event is free and reservations are recommended. To make a reservation call 949-824-9336 or e-mail newkirk@uci.edu

BACKGROUND:
This is the third annual Allen Lecture, a series that focuses on topics such as diabetes, nutrition, delivery of new therapies to disadvantaged and underserved populations, stem cell therapies, Alzheimer’s disease and other cutting edge research. The series is funded by Dick and Mary Allen. For more information, visit www.newkirkcenter.uci.edu.

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