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Fundamentals of Investigating Epidemics Robert W. Haley, M.D. Professor of Internal Medicine Chief, Epidemiology Division University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas Epidemic Curve of a Typical Common Source Outbreak: 1976 Outbreak of Fatal Pneumonia in Attendees at a Conference of American Legionnaires Steps in the Investigation of an Epidemic 1. Prepare for field work. 2. Establish the existence of an outbreak 3. Verify the diagnosis 4. Define and identify cases 5

2024 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium Forget Me Not: Innovative approaches to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Ihab M. Hajjar, M.D., M.S. Professor of Neurology and Medicine Section Head, Cognitive and Memory Disorders Pogue Family Distinguished Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Research And Care Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute 2024 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium The Growing Alzheimer’s Disease Burden 2 Annual Expenditure in 2020 2020-2025 Increase in

Unravelling Autism • Preston Wiles M.D. • Professor, UTSWMC • Senior Attending, Autism Center Learning Objectives • Describe essential features of autism spectrum disorders • Overview of genetic factors in the disorder • Understand brain function related to core features of autism • Review features of epidemiology-is there an epidemic or not • Role of science/education vs. Myth/meme Autism Spectrum Disorders • Autistic Disorder • Pervasive Developmental

Ellen E. Wilson, M.D., presents at the 2018 Carol P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

9/12/16   1   STARS Mini-Symposium 9/12/2016 DNA Sequencing: The Past, the Present and the Future Ralf Kittler, Ph.D. McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development ralf.kittler@utsouthwestern.edu Outline DNA sequencing is a biochemical method to determine the sequence of the nucleotide bases that make up the DNA 1.   The Past – Sanger Sequencing 2.   The Present – Illumina Sequencing 3. The Future – Single Molecule Sequencing 9/12/16   2   Part 1 The past

Stephanie Jones, M.D., presents at the 2018 Carol P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Better Living Through ChemistryBetter Living Through Chemistry Kurt C. Kleinschmidt, M.D.Kurt C. Kleinschmidt, M.D. Associate Professor of SurgeryAssociate Professor of Surgery Division of Emergency MedicineDivision of Emergency Medicine Faculty, Section of ToxicologyFaculty, Section of Toxicology University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Associate Medical Director, Emergency DepartmentAssociate Medical Director, Emergency Department

2024 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium Don’t Stop Believin’: Hope for treatment resistant mental illness Kala Bailey, M.D. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs 2024 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium § 25% of adults will experience a major depressive episode in their lifetimes § Over 30% of adults experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives § Antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S

Obesity A Review for Teachers Outline • The prevalence of obesity & associated medical problems has increased greatly in the US, both among adults & children. • The causes are complex. • Controlling obesity by exercise & diet is difficult. • Drug therapy is not very effective. Surgery may be necessary for severe obesity. How Do We Define Overweight & Obesity? • In adults, obesity is defined by the BMI (Body Mass Index), which is the weight in kilograms divided by height in

2025 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium The Scoop on Supplements Melissa Mauskar, M.D. Associate Professor of Dermatology and Obstetrics & Gynecology Director, Vulvar Health Program Arlene Betancourt, M.D., Dip. ABOIM Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Medical Director of Integrative Oncology Ann Marie Navar, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Division of Cardiology Supplements and Heart Health 2025 Carolyn P. Horchow Women’s Health Symposium