Lecture Series

The objective of the Reynolds Historical Lecture Series is to review, assess, and discuss various historical aspects of the health care sciences. The Annual Reynolds Lecture is the foremost presentation in this series that brings speakers of prominence to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Click here to see a list of all previous Annual Reynolds Lecturers.

The University of Alabama School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Alabama School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity. UAB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

All lectures are held from noon to one* in the Ireland Room, 3rd floor, Lister Hill Library, 1700 University Blvd. These lectures are free and open to the public. Box lunches are served.

September 6: Joanna Ebenstein, Independent Design Artist, New York City – "Anatomical Theater: The Art & Science of Medical Museums in the Western World" – Reception and opening of photography exhibition, Anatomical Theatre, to follow the lecture.
*Note: This event will be held at 4:00pm.

October 11: Kirsten Gardner, PhD, University of Texas at San Antonio – "Women and Early Cancer Detection: A Historical View"

Abstract: Since the early decades of the twentieth century, women have taught each other about the warning signs of cancer. As one 1930s project explained, cancer education could be conducted “By Women, For Women, and With Women.” This talk traces the role of women’s clubs, philanthropists, and concerned females in promulgating the message that early detection offers the best means to cure cancer. Specifically, it highlights some of the historical markers in breast cancer awareness in the United States including: the creation of the Women’s Field Army, the evolution of breast self-examination films, and the role of public dialogue in cancer awareness efforts.

November 14: Phil Mackowiak, MD, MBA, MACP, University of Maryland School of Medicine & VA Maryland Health Care System – "Florence Nightingale’s 'Glimmering Gloom'" – Book signing of Dr. Mackowiak's Post Mortem: Solving History's Great Medical Mysteries to follow the lecture

December 14: Hughes Evans, MD, PhD, UAB – "'The Lady Doctor': Thoughts on How Femininity and Feminism Have Changed Medicine" – Opening of "Changing the Face of Medicine" exhibit – title TBA
*Note: This event will be held at 3:00pm.

January 9: Diann Jordan, PhD, Alabama State University – "Sisters in Science: Conversations With Black Women Scientists on Race, Gender and the Passion for Science" – Book signing to follow the lecture

February 8: Annual Reynolds Lecture / 50^th Anniversary Celebration: Stephen Greenberg, PhD, National Library of Medicine, History of Medicine Division – "Real Books: What They Are and Why We Still Need Them"
*Note: This event will be held at 4:00pm.

April 16: Dennis Worthen, PhD, Lloyd Scholar – “Health Care in the Camps: The Japanese-American Experience in World War II”