Sonoran Speaker Series: Medicine or Madness?
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Modern medicine has made great strides, but some researchers are now using nature's deadliest compounds - venom - to develop new treatments for human diseases. Presented by Dr. Ken Sweat of ASU.
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Modern medical science has made incredible strides, from organ transplants to gene therapy. Yet some researchers are turning to the very compounds that evolved to harm us to develop new medical interventions. Led by Dr. Ken Sweat of ASU, we explore the uses of venom from different creatures to treat and cure various conditions and sicknesses found in humans. Event Details Date: Tuesday, March 10th, 6 pm Location: Valley of the Sun J, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Registration: This event is free, but registration is required. Register at dflt.org/speakerseries
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Desert Foothills Land Trust, Sidewinder Road, Carefree, AZ, USA
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03/10/2026
Time:
6pm
Price:
FREE
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