Diabetes Lectures, Seminars, Visiting Professorships
We hold special lectures and educational opportunities throughout the year
for diabetes researchers, clinicians, educators, and the general public.
These are presented in a variety of formats and venues across Oklahoma.
To view previous presentations, view our
Mediasite Channel.
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HHDC Lecture Series | Visiting experts from across the globe are invited to present talks on
the OU Health Sciences Center campus.
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HHDC Symposium | This day of lectures features distinguished members of the Selection Jury
for the Harold Hamm International Prize. Held biennially (odd-numbered
years) in the spring.
Watch the 2021 Symposium.
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Harold Hamm Diabetes Care SUMMIT | This event provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, pharmacists,
clinicians and diabetes educators. Held annually in the fall; registration
fee required.
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HHDC Research Symposium | A day of scientific talks and posters presented by members of the center
and a visiting keynote speaker. Held annually in October.
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Hamm Lecture in Diabetes Research | Established as part of the
Hamm Prize, the Hamm Lecture is given by the Prize laureate. Held biennially (odd-numbered
years) in October.
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HHDC Metabolic Research Conference | A series of lectures in the style of Grand Rounds; presenters include
invited guests from outside OU. Held twice monthly during the academic
year at the Bird Library Auditorium, OUHSC.
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Henry Turner Lecture | Established to honor Henry Turner, an OUHSC researcher. Turner became
known internationally for correctly identifying what is now known as Turner
Syndrome, a chromosomal condition that affects development in females
and, among other complications, increases the likelihood of developing
diabetes. Turner served as chief of endocrinology and as associate dean
of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.
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Kelly West Lecture | Named in honor of OUHSC researcher Kelly West, recognized internationally
as the "father of diabetes epidemiology."
Except where indicated, all the above opportunities are free to the public.
For questions or accommodations on the basis of disability, please call
405-271-2824. Click
here to view previous lectures.
Visiting Professorships
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Jack and Evelyn Trachtenberg Visiting Professorship | Established by a gift from the Larry and Mary Trachtenberg family
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Macy Nigh Whitener Visiting Professorship | Established through a gift from Oklahoma governor and first lady George
and Donna Nigh, named for their granddaughter who has diabetes
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Kenneth C. Copeland Visiting Professorship | Named to honor Kenneth Copeland, who served as the director of HHDC-Children's,
vice chair of OUHSC's Department of Pediatrics, and chief of the Section
of Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology
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