The Omaha Science Cafe featuring UNMC’s William Lydiatt, M.D., and a discussion on a link between risky behavior and head and neck cancer has been rescheduled for Wednesday (Feb. 16).
In his presentation — titled “Do Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll Contribute to Head and Neck Cancer?” — Dr. Lydiatt will discuss an emerging epidemic of head and neck cancer and the possible contributions of risky behavior to the rise in the diseases.
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William Lydiatt, M.D. |
Where: The Slowdown
Who: Dr. Lydiatt is a professor in the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
What: Science Cafe is a free educational event sponsored by UNMC and other groups to increase science literacy. Hosted by UNMC, Bio Nebraska and the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, Science Cafes are held the first Tuesday of each month in Omaha and one Thursday every other month in Lincoln.
Cost: The event is free and open to the public and free pizza, provided by the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, will be available for the first 50 attendees.