A lectureship at East Tennessee State University’s James H. Quillen College of Medicine, which was established in memory of a 6-year-old boy who died because of E. coli poisoning, is helping health care professionals learn about new advances in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
Dr. Phillip I. Tarr will be the keynote speaker for the Jacob Francisco Memorial Lectureship on Wednesday, Nov. 15. His address, “Escherichia coli 0157:H7: Pathophysiology of Human Infection,” will be presented at noon in the lower level auditorium of Stanton-Gerber Hall. Lunch will be provided.
The program is open to all pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, pediatric nurses, health professions students and others with an interest in this topic.
Tarr will also speak for the Pediatric Grand Rounds at Johnson City Medical Center at 7:30 a.m.
Jacob Francisco died on June 29, 2004, as a result of hemolytic uremic syndrome. As a tribute to Francisco, this lectureship was established to help medical professionals and parents recognize the symptoms of this illness and to communicate new advancements in the diagnosis and treatment within the field.
Fundraising for the Francisco Memorial Lectureship is ongoing so that the work in Francisco’s memory may continue. Future plans include supporting research at ETSU in the area of diagnosing and treating E. coli. Tax-deductible checks can be made payable to the ETSU Foundation, Box 70721, Johnson City, TN 37614.There is no fee to attend the lectures, but pre-registration is asked. For more information call 439-8027.

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