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Events Highlights

Recent ARCS Events

  • ARCS Phoenix Speakers Series

    On November 16, 2014, the ARCS Phoenix Chapter held its inaugural Fall Speaker Series with a fascinating presentation on recent developments in the prevention, detection and treatment of concussions, especially in sports. Guest speakers included Dr. Javier Cardenas, director of the Barrow Concussion and Brain Injury Center as well as of the Barrow Concussion Network; Dr. Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, professor and director of the Arizona State University athletic training program; and Perry Edinger, PA and ATC, Phoenix Children's Hospital Orthopedics, and NFL and ASU concussion spotter. The presentation was followed by a sumptuous brunch buffet.

  • Speaker Panel
  • Social Hour
  • Brunch
  • ARCS Friends
  • ARCS Friends
  • Social Hour
  • Guest Speaker
  • Speaker Meet and Greet
  • Brunch Buffet
  • Brunch Buffet
  • Question and Answer
  • Speaker Panel
  • Sports Concussions Presentation
  • Sports Concussions Presentation
  • Concussion Presentation
  • Concussion Presentation
  • Concussion Presentation
  • Concussion Presentation
  • Social Hour
  • Social Hour
  • Social Hour
  • Social Hour
  • Social Hour
  • Social Hour
  • Social Hour
  • Social Hour
  • Social Hour
  • Social Hour
  • Chapter President Penny Papadopolous and the Speaker Panel

Shannon Fortin - UA Eller Scholar

Shannon received a B.S. in Biochemistry at Arizona State University.  Her research focuses on what causes the tumor cell invasion and resistance to chemotherapy that is descriptive of glioblasoma multiforme (GBM), a form of brain tumor.  She is studying the genetic signature of brain tumors and consequent molecular signaling responsible for tumor invasion.

What our ARCS Phoenix Scholars Are Saying...

"The ARCS events provided a support network with the members and among the ARCS Scholars at my university.  The ARCS members are a phenomenal group of women who I value for the encouragement and support."

Marina Cholanian - UA Steele Foundation Scholar

Marina received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. Her research involves the investigation of neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying the control of human reproduction. Specifically, her interest lies in the role of a subpopulation of neurons, called neurokinin B (NKB), in regulation the appropriate hormonal release manifesting the onset of puberty and of menopause.