When the Unforeseen Leads the Way

A dialogue on scientific discovery

with Dr. Andrea MARIANI Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mayo Clinic and Dr. Pedro RAMIREZ, Professor and the Director of Minimally Invasive Surgical Research and Education in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Presented by Crossroads Cultural Center

When unexpected research findings challenged a longstanding approach to cervical cancer treatment, Dr. Pedro Ramirez embarked on a journey of self-discovery that is reshaping his personal trajectory, and changing the landscape of cancer research. What happens when something new and unforeseen enters the horizon of one’s experience? What is the driving force that allows one to take a risk, to follow a glimpse of evidence that may require a radical change of course? When the stakes are high, is it possible to love the truth more than oneself?

The event is free and open to the public.

“Life is a hunger, thirst and passion for an ultimate object, which looms over the horizon, and yet always lies beyond. When this is recognized, man becomes a tireless searcher.” - Msgr. Luigi Giussani

About this Event

Date: Friday, October 18, 2019
Time: 6:30pm
Location: University of St. Thomas, Anderson 103
3800 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006
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About the Speaker

Dr. Andrea Mariani
Professor & Research Chair, Mayo Clinic

Dr. Pedro Ramirez
Professor & Director of Minimally Invasive Surgical Research & Education, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Video Part I

Video Part II

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