PSMG COVID-19 Series Tuesday, January 26, 2021 12:00–1:30 p.m. CT RSVP for event

Speakers

David Meltzer, Ph.D. The University of Chicago Robert Gibbons, Ph.D. The University of Chicago

Abstract

Vitamin D is a hormone that has well known roles in bone health and lesser appreciated and well understood roles in the immune system. This talk will review existing evidence on the role of vitamin D in affecting the immune system with a focus on its role in viral respiratory infections and COVID-19 in particular. The talk will review new findings from several observational analyses examining the association of vitamin D with COVID-19 risk and influenza risk. It will also describe early findings and rationale for 3 clinical studies of vitamin D and COVID-19 risk that are now in progress.

Monday, August 2, 2021
12–1 p.m.
Livestream Only
RSVP on Zoom required.

Dr. Alida Bouris is an Associate Professor in the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. Her research focuses on the relationship between social context and adolescent health, with a particular emphasis on understanding how parents and families can help prevent HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unplanned pregnancies among marginalized youth aged 10-24 years old. The overall goal of Dr. Bouris’ research agenda is to develop effective interventions that capitalize on the strengths of families and other supportive persons in the lives of young people.