Science on Tap

Tuesday, 2 December 2008 - 7:30pm

7:30 p.m.
T.S. McHughs
21 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98104

KCTS 9, the Pacific Science Center and Science on Tap present monthly discussions from the world of science in a laid back, social way at T.S. McHughs. Grab a beverage and pull up a stool, no science background required.

This month's topic: "The HPV Vaccine"

Dr. Laura Koutsky, Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Washington, will speak about the Human Papillomavirus and its connection with cervical cancer, other cancers, and genital warts.  Dr. Koutsky was the principle investigator in studies demonstrating the effectiveness of the vaccine, Gardasil, in preventing contraction of this devastating virus and its subsequent disease.

This event is free.