TechHui

Hawaiʻi's Technology Community

West Hawaii Tech Pau Hana: Rat Lungworm Disease Isn't Just for Rats

Event Details

West Hawaii Tech Pau Hana: Rat Lungworm Disease Isn't Just for Rats

Time: April 27, 2015 from 5pm to 7:30pm
Location: NELHA Gateway Energy Center
Street: 73-4485 Kahilihili St.
City/Town: Kailua Kona
Website or Map: http://friendsofnelha.org/abo…
Phone: 808-989-0977
Event Type: meetup, networking, pau, hana
Organized By: Rod Hinman
Latest Activity: Apr 11, 2015

Export to Outlook or iCal (.ics)

Event Description

At least 60 cases of rat lungworm disease (RLWD) have been documented in humans in Hawaii, most of them originating from the Puna district of Hawaii Island. While symptoms can be mild and flu-like, there have been many severe cases that have resulted in long-term disability and even death.  Dr. Jarvi's group has been researching the life cycle and transmission of the Angiostrongylus cantonensis parasite responsible for the disease.  Projects have included evaluating whether a DNA test could detect parasites in rat blood, in hopes of developing an early test for human infection. 

Dr. Jarvi is Professor and Director of the Pre-Pharmacy Program Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Daniel K Inouye College of Pharmacy.  She has been conducting genetic studies of infectious diseases in native Hawaiian birds for over 15 years and founded the Hawaii Island RLWD Working Group in 2011. The Working Group has developed a curriculum including an activity book for second grade students incorporating DOE science standards and has distributed over 8,000 books to the public.

This pau hana is BYOB/potluck, so please bring a pupu and beverage to share.  Reusable plates and cups are encouraged, as is taking home your own trash.  Contact Rod Hinman (rod@auroraresearch.com).

Agenda:
5:00-5:15 p.m. Gather and Networking
5:15-6:15 p.m. Presentation and Q&A
6:15-7:30 p.m. More Networking

Comment Wall

Comment

RSVP for West Hawaii Tech Pau Hana: Rat Lungworm Disease Isn't Just for Rats to add comments!

Join TechHui

Attending (1)

Sponsors

web design, web development, localization

© 2024   Created by Daniel Leuck.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service