For
eighteen years, Nixon has become increasingly involved in international
trade projects aimed at increasing exports from the United States.
Researchers presenting the Roy Lee Wiley lectures are Dr. Marion
R. Wofford, Dr. Deborah S. King, and Dr. Jonathan F. Head. Delta
State senior pre-med student Mark T. Barron will also share his
experiences as an Elliott Intern.
"Each year this event brings professionals who offer an incredible
insight into their disciplines," said Dr. Ed Williams, event
chair. "These individuals inspire and challenge our students
as they begin their own medical careers."
The keynote address focuses on hypertension and diabetes.
Wofford is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. Research in the field
of hypertension and diabetes is an active endeavor of Wofford.
She has published numerous articles and abstracts through various
professional society symposia and authored many technical presentations.
She has been lead or co-investigator on numerous research projects
including the well-known Jackson Heart Study. Wofford is an Associate
Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hypertension at the University
of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
King is Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice in the Department
of Pharmacy Practice and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the
Division of Hypertension at the University of Mississippi Medical
Center in Jackson. She is Clinical Instructor in the Department
of Family Medicine and Co-Director of the Clinical Research Program
in the Department of Medicine. Additionally, King serves as Director
of the ASHP Accredited Primary Care Specialty Residency and as
Preceptor of the ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency at
UMMC.
Head will discuss the advancements in Breast and Prostate Cancer
Vaccinations. Head is the director of research at the Mastology
Research Institute at the Elliott-Hailey-Head Breast Cancer Research
and Treatment Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His research focuses
on breast cancer immunotherapy, innovative chemotherapy, and infrared
imaging. In addition to his research, Head holds appointments
in the Department of Biochemistry at Tulane University School
of Medicine and in the Departments of Biological and Physical
Sciences at Delta State University. Dr. Head directs the research
activities of DSU students during their summer internships at
the Center.
The Elliott -Nowell- White Science Symposium was founded by Dr.
Robert Elliott, "I want to help perpetuate the legacy of
Delta State as a school that helps the individual student grow
personally as well as academically and professionally," Elliott
said. "I want to be involved in a program to stimulate young
minds, just as my mind was stimulated by teachers and administrators
at Delta State who genuinely cared about me."
In addition to sponsoring the symposium, the Elliotts offer scholarships
to Delta State upperclassmen maintaining a 3.5 GPA while majoring
in the sciences. Those students along with other science majors
have the opportunity to compete for a summer internship at the
Elliot-Hailey-Head Mastology Research Institute. In all, twenty-two
students have been named Elliott Scholars, fifteen Research Fellows.
The Symposium Schedule Follows:
Thursday October 9, Bologna Performing Arts Center
7:30 p.m. Breast Cancer Update/ Dr. Robert L. Elliott
8:00 p.m. Johnny Ouzts Memorial Lecture/Ed. Nixon
Friday October 10, 205 Caylor Hall
8:15-8:45 a.m. Elliott Intern Experience/Mark T. Barron
9:00-9:50 a.m. Evolution of Breast and Prostate Vaccines/Jonathon
F.
Head, Ph.D
9:50-10:10 a.m. Break
10:10-11:00 a.m. Keynote Address/Hypertension/Dr. Deborah S. King,
Pharm.D. and Marion R. Wofford, M.D., M.P.H.
11:10-Noon Keynote Address/Diabetes/ Dr. Deborah S. King, Pharm.
D. and
Marion R. Wofford, M.D., M.P.H.
The Elliott-Nowell-White Symposium is the result of one of Dr.
Elliott's
goals to introduce Delta State students to scientists of international
stature who can serve as role models. The symposium is one of
many
initiatives undertaken by Drs Robert and Mary Elliott to benefit
Delta
State students through "The Elliott Program of Excellence".
The Elliott-Nowell-White Science Symposium is free and open to
the
public. For more information contact, Dr. Ed Williams at 662-846-4242.