Women in Technology and Science Event

TechColumbus invites you to network and share information and ideas with other women whose business and/or careers are in the fields of technology and science.

Our featured speaker, Dr. Caroline Whitacre serves as the Vice President of Research at The Ohio State University. Participants can expect a lively and interactive discussion where Dr. Whitacre will share both her personal and professional experiences.

Agenda:

7:30 am  Registration and Networking (a continental breakfast will be available)
8:00 am  Presentation
9:00 am  Networking and optional tour of the TechColumbus facility

Speakers Bio:

Caroline C. Whitacre, Ph.D. serves as the Vice President for Research at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.  She is a Professor of Microbial Infection & Immunity and holds joint appointments in the Departments of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics, Pathology, Internal Medicine and Veterinary Biosciences.  She served as Associate Vice President for Health Sciences Research and Vice Dean for Research in the College of Medicine from 2001-2008. Dr. Whitacre received her BA and PhD degrees at Ohio State University and did postdoctoral training at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago.  She returned to Ohio State in 1981 where she has been on the faculty since that time.  She served for 12 years as the Chair of the Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics in the College of Medicine.

Dr. Whitacre’s research is in the area of the immunology of multiple sclerosis (MS).  Her laboratory examines the treatment of MS and its animal model using oral tolerance. This research has led to clinical trials in MS, rheumatoid arthritis, uveoretinitis, and diabetes. She has also worked in the area of hormonal regulation of autoimmunity, and more recently focused on sex differences and the effects of pregnancy on autoimmune disease. Dr. Whitacre has served as chair of an NIH study section, as well as Chair of the Task Force on Gender, MS and Autoimmunity for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  She also chaired the Presidential Commission on University Governance at Ohio State.  In recognition of her University activities, she was awarded the OSU Faculty Award for Distinguished University Service in 2001 and the Distinguished Scholar Award in 2008. In 2004, she was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event.  If you have questions, please contact Laura Coffee at lcoffee@techcolumbus.org