Lectures + Events
Join Us. Hear Stanford doctors and researchers speaking on a variety of health topics.
Enjoy our Community Lectures Series online and live via Zoom. Because of our live webinar format, you will be able to submit a question via the “chat” function during the presentation. And as always, our talks will be made available on the Stanford Health Care YouTube channel in case you miss it or want to share it with a friend. All lectures are free and open to the public. Please register below.
LECTURES + EVENTS 2024
The Basics of Kidney Health
Brian Brady, MD, will give an overview of how your kidneys work, what is important for kidney health, and what we can do to treat patients with kidney disease.
Brian Brady, MD, is a fellowship-trained nephrologist with board certification in nephrology and in internal medicine. He is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, at Stanford University School of Medicine. He provides care at the Stanford Health Care Boswell Kidney Clinic as well as the Stanford Health Care Kidney Clinic in Emeryville.
Thursday, March 21
7:00 pm Pacific Time
Online
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Lunch and Learn with Stanford Dietitians
Join Stanford Health Care's clinical dietitians for a talk about meals, snacks, gut health, and sustainable change. You will leave with tangible goals on how to maximize your health and energy.
Elaine Hon, MS, RD, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). She works in Stanford’s Emeryville Clinic where she sees patients one-on-one and teaches group classes.
Gina Milano, RD, CSOWM, a registered dietitian and certified specialist in obesity and weight management, works within the Stanford Lifestyle and Weight Management Clinic. She helps people enhance their nutritional knowledge and skills, particularly in the areas of weight management and bariatric surgery.
Stephani Joseph, MS, RD, completed her dietetic internship through Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. She worked in home enteral nutrition and inpatient acute care before joining the Stanford Clinical Nutrition team in 2022.
Leah Groppo, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDCES, is a registered dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management with a masters in nutrition. She works with patients to achieve their health goals and focuses on a sustainable lifestyle approach.
Tuesday, March 26
Noon
Online
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Book Reading & Reception with Michael Marmor, MD
Author, The Artistic Eye
The Artistic Eye features 250 examples of fine art with fascinating analysis that illustrates how knowledge about the eye can deepen the way one understands and appreciates visual art. Join us for an evening with the author, Michael Marmor, MD. He will share a brief reading followed by Q&A.
Light appetizers and refreshments will be served following the talk.
Michael Marmor, MD, is a professor of ophthalmology emeritus whose clinical focus is treating and studying retinal disease. The Artistic Eye is his third book on the subject of art and vision. He is also the author of The Eye of the Artist and The Artist’s Eyes: Vision and the History of Art.
Thursday, March 28
5:30 - 7pm Pacific Time
In-Person
Stanford Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, 2nd floor
211 Quarry Road
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Vaccinations for Adults: One Shot at a Time
Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, will talk about general recommendations for adult vaccinations, benefits and risks, new technologies like MRNA vs traditional vaccines, and considerations for travel and those living with chronic disease.
Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, is director of the Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices in the Stanford Preventive Research Center. His training includes internal medicine and epidemiology. His research emphasizes clinical issues and health behaviors related to chronic disease.
Thursday, March 28
7:00 pm Pacific Time
Online
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Updates in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Jamie McDonald, MD, MS, will talk about current and emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS).
Jamie McDonald, MD, MS, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified neurologist and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Stanford University School of Medicine. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases, including neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOGAD).
Thursday, April 4
7:00 pm Pacific Time
Online