RIT Distinguished Speaker Will Tell Story Behind Vaccine for Cervical Cancer
University of Rochester Medical Center’s Robert Rose gives an insider’s perspective April 8
Robert Rose
A scientist who was involved in the development of the vaccine for cervical cancer will share the story behind the breakthrough.
Robert Rose, associate professor of medicine, and of microbiology and immunology at University of Rochester Medical Center, will present “Development of an effective, licensed vaccine for cervical cancer…the rest of the story….” at 4 p.m. April 8 in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science auditorium on the Rochester Institute of Technology campus. Rose’s talk is part of the Distinguished Speaker Series sponsored by RIT’s College of Science.
“To the general public, the sudden appearance in 2006 of a vaccine capable of preventing uterine cervical cancer came with little warning. In reality, concerted efforts by several groups, including our own, over a roughly 20 year period had preceded FDA approval,” Rose says.
Rose will discuss the pre-approval period of the vaccines and the controversy that arose in response to “governmental efforts to mandate universal vaccination of pre-adolescent females.”
For more information, contact Susan Tontarski, marketing specialist in the College of Science, at 475-5772.
Recommended News
-
November 21, 2024
![two men sit at a table looking at a laptop. A third man leans over the table to look at the laptops screen.]()
In and out of Africa
Africa is rich in natural resources and contains one of the most diverse ecosystems across the globe. The Sahara Desert itself is larger than the continental United States. With all the unique landscapes, wildlife, and growing urban areas, more than 30 RIT faculty have recognized the importance of traveling to the continent, all backed by RIT Global.
-
November 19, 2024
![Imaging science Ph.D. student Mohammad Saif prepares a drone for data collection atop a 90-foot tower.]()
Student spotlight: Outside opportunities provide academic growth
A research project during Mohammad Saif's undergraduate career drew his attention to imaging, and now he has focused his academic career in remote sensing. Opportunities outside of the lab and the field have helped him learn how to better communicate and discuss the impact of his work.
-
November 1, 2024
![the words AI Cluster Hire Initiative appear ona black background with an orange arrow pointing down to the lower left.]()
Upcoming cluster hires in artificial intelligence solidify RIT as a leader in the field
As RIT continues its drive to become a leader in the higher education artificial intelligence space, more than 40 positions spanning multiple disciplines are expected to be filled as part of the university’s commitment to expand its AI expertise.
-
October 30, 2024
![two students in orange tshirts are shown at a table with paper and a pencil in front of them. One student is actively showing the other how to do a math problem.]()
Saturday Math Academy offers extra help
The program is a supplemental instruction session offered to all RIT students looking for one-on-one help for introductory math courses. The program aims to boost mathematics understanding across campus since all students must take a math course to complete their degrees.
