NASHVILLE, Tenn. Once again, the Department of Internal Medicine presents Medical Grand Rounds, this time with Janet H. Southerland, D.D.S., MPH, Ph.D. discussing "Salivary Proteomics: Implications for Oral and Overall Health."
Southerland is a Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. She will speak Wednesday, May 11, at 12:15 p.m. in the S.S. Kresge Learning Resource Center, Lecture Hall 1.
Objectives
- Define salivary proteomics
- Discuss the role of salivary proteomics in health disparities research
- Explain the utilization of salivary proteomics as a diagnostic tool for risk assessment
- Identify practical applications for use of the technology in improving oral and overall health outcomes
ACCREDITATION: Meharry Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION: Meharry Medical College designates this live activity for a maximum 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University and the communities they serve.
