Prof. Harold Swartz Seminar

In the talk “Adapting Basic Spectroscopic Research to Commercial Medical Devices: Lessons Learned from EPR Measurements of Molecular Oxygen in Tissues,” Prof. Swartz and Prof. Flood will discuss the application of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) in measuring tissue oxygen levels. The talk will highlight the challenges and successes in developing EPR for human use, particularly in oxygen and radiation exposure measurements. The speaker’s unique approach to interdisciplinary collaborations and the transition of scientific advancements into practical tools for a broader market will also be discussed. This talk promises valuable insights for those at the intersection of academic research and commercial application.

Profile:

Professor Harold Swartz MD, PhD, M.S.P.H.: Has held the Alma Hass Milham Distinguished Chair in Clinical Medicine and has been the director of the Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Centers at Dartmouth, the University of Illinois and the Medical College of Wisconsin.  His current interests are focused especially on the measurement of oxygen in vivo to improve diagnosis and therapy in the wide range of pathophysiology for which tissue oxygen is a critical parameter. He has especially been involved in the development of EPR to make measurements in human subjects to facilitate measurements of oxygen and radiation exposure. He has authored/co-authored over 550 publications and six books. His honors include the International Zavoisky Award (2005); Fellow of International EPR (ESR) Society (2005); special gold medal as Founder of the International EPR Society (2005); Fellow of International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (1997); silver medal (Biomedicine) from International EPR Society (1994), and the silver medal from the Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (1993).  

His academic/teaching/mentoring efforts have especially focused on the preparation of physician-scholars for academic careers. He has organized and directed MD/PhD programs at the University of Illinois and Dartmouth. He has especially tried to facilitate the careers of physician-scholars engaged in unusual combinations with medicine such as engineering, humanities, and the Social Sciences. He has coordinated several books and articles in these areas.  

He also has focused on the steps needed to move progress in basic science to becoming a technique that can be a practical and effective tool in a more general market. 

Professor Ann Barry Flood PhD: Her research focusing on radiology, community and family medicine, and health policy. Her research examines how professional and organizational factors, including financial incentives and managed care, influence healthcare outcomes.

She contributed to "The Institutional Differences Study," linking higher surgical case volumes to better patient outcomes. Her recent work involves improving cancer screening among underserved populations and analyzing treatment choice disparities in knee arthroplasty. Prof. Flood has also developed clinical applications for Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) technology.

Programme: Talk by Prof. Swartz/Prof. Flood and Round Table Coffee Discussion.

Full programme to be announced.

Scientific Organiser: Prof. Akihiro Kusumi - Membrane Cooperativity Unit