Average human lifespan has increased remarkably in the last century and continues to rise, albeit more slowly. Much of this rise is due to medical advances that postpone, treat or prevent certain age-related pathologies. Nonetheless, many older people face years of disability, with enormous human and economic costs. What are ...
Where: Palo AltoCost: Free
Life After Diagnosis! How to Live Well with Serious IllnessDr. Steven Pantilat is a renowned international expert in palliative care. He will discuss the cultural myths that get in the way of our receiving good care and living life fully with serious illness. When you or someone you love receives a diagnosis of a serious illness, it can be ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $20 General, $8 Members, $7 Students
Go big this week as NightLife gets really, really small to discover the wonderful world of microbiology. Learn about the latest cutting-edge advances in exploring and explaining the science of small.------> Join some of the Bay Area’s cutting-edge labs in checking out teeny-tiny things, including Stanford University’s innovative Foldscope, a ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: $15 General, $12 Members
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Current Treatments and Future Therapies rescheduled to 6.22.17Rescheduled to 6.22.17Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects millions of people and can lead to vision loss. Prompt treatment for the “wet form†of AMD is important to prevent permanent vision changes. An update on current treatments and future therapeutic areas will be discussed.Speaker: Diana V. Do, MD
A century ago, herons and egrets were rare in the San Francisco Bay area. Now, after a long recovery from intensive hunting and habitat loss, these elegant birds have become symbols of wetland health and conservation. We’ll take a fascinating look into the lives of herons and egrets, with insights ...
7:00-7:25: Fyodor Urnov(UC Berkeley/ Genomics) on "Genetics and Society"Gene therapy for single-gene disorders is already here...Read more7:25-7:50: Fred Turner(Stanford) on "Technology, Counterculture and The Dream of a World Without Politics"The dream of a world without politics...Read more7:50-8:10: BREAK. Before or after the break, anyone in the audience currently ...
As part of a discussion series on controversial science topics, I would like to present gene editing with CRISPR as a good candidate for conversation, as well as the Nobel prize. I will have a 10 minute presentation summarizing the matter, and then, open it up for discussion. I hope ...
Where: OaklandCost:
Everything Matters: VanadiumCome be in your elements with Exploratorium host and scientific raconteur Ron Hipschman. Follow tales of intrigue and invention, join in dynamic demonstrations, and uncover fascinating connections between individual elements and our collective human experience.
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission to After Dark
San Francisco City Star PartyCome join us for our monthly San Francisco City Star Party. SFAA members provide telescopes for your viewing pleasure. Be sure to check the SFAA website for the latest updates…bad weather or overcast skies will cancel!
