"Grand Rounds" in Leprosy Research

The National Hansen's Disease Program sponsors ongoing lectures and training programs for medical professionals and informed laymen.  Interpretive summaries of some of these presentations can be indexed through this site.  Persons desiring more information are encouraged to contact the presenters directly, or follow the other links listed in this site.

"Clinical Branch Overview"

An interpretive summary of the activities of the Clinical Branch of The National Hansen's Disease Programs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and discussion of clinical disease trends.  Kirk H. Webster (retired), MD, Chief, Clinical Branch, DHHS/HRSA/BPHC, National Hansen's Disease Programs, Baton Rouge, La. (2002)

"The Laboratory Research Branch"

An overview of the activities and research projects on-going in the Laboratory Research Branch of the National Hansen's Disease Program research laboratories at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  James L. Krahenbuhl, Ph.D., Chief, Laboratory Research Branch, DHHS/HRSA/BPHC, Division of National Hansen's Disease Program @ Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. (2002)

"Origins and Risks of Armadillo Leprosy"

A review of the epidemiology and significance of sylvan leprosy infections among wild armadillos in the south central United States.  Capt. Richard Truman Ph.D., U.S. Public Health Service, Chief, Microbiology Research Department, DHHS/HRSA/BPHC,  Division of National Hansen's Disease Programs @ Louisiana State University,  Baton Rouge, La. (2002)

"Pathology Referral Service, National Hansen’s Disease Program"

An overview of the diagnostic support offered through the NHDP and a discussion of issues in the histopathological classification of Hansen's Disease.  David M. Scollard, MD, Chief, Pathologist and Pathology Research Department, DHHS/HRSA/BPHC, Division of National Hansen's Disease Programs @ Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. (2002)

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A review of the Physical Therapy services ...  LCDR Denise Brasseaux, RPT, C. Ped., U.S. Public Health Service, Chief, Physical Therapy Department, DHHS/HRSA/BPHC, National Hansen's Disease Programs, Baton Rouge, La. (2002)

"Hansen's Disease: Vaccine Development"

An interpretive summary of the vaccine development in Hansen's disease.  Thomas P. Gillis, Ph. D., Chief, Molecular Biology Research Department, DHHS/HRSA/BPHC, Division of National Hansen's Disease Programs @ Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. (2002)

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An overview of the sensibility studies related to Hansen's disease. CAPT Judith Bell-Krotoski (retired), U.S. Public Health Service, OTR, CHT, Chief, Physical Therapy Department,  DHHS/HRSA/BPHC,  National Hansen's Disease Programs, Baton Rouge, La..  (2002)

"Mechanisms of Nerve Damage in Leprosy" 

An overview of the patho-physiological events related to loss of sensation and neurological impairment in the progress of Hansen's disease.  V. P. Shetty, MD, Senior Neuropathologist, Foundation for Medical Research, Mumbai, India.  (2002)

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An interpretive summary of epidemiological data from the Hansen's disease registry of the National Hansen's Disease Programs.  CAPT Larry Pfeifer, R.Ph., M.Ap.St., U.S. Public Health Service, DHHS/HRSA/BPHC, Statistical and Epidemiological Services, National Hansen's Disease Programs, Baton Rouge, La. (2002)

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An overview of ... Hansen's Disease.  Dianna Hagge, Ph. D. ? fellow, DHHS/HRSA/BPHC, ?? or LSU , Division of National Hansen's Disease Programs @ Louisiana State University,  Baton Rouge, La. (2002)

"The National Hansen's Disease Museum"

The National Hansen's Disease Museum is a developing archive of historical artifacts related to Hansen's Disease in the United States.  It details the history of medical treatment for leprosy and of the patients, staff and volunteers at the National Hansen's Disease Center in Carville, Louisiana.  Elizabeth Schexnyder, Curator, National Hansen's Disease Museum, DHHS/HRSA/BPHC, National Hansen's Disease Programs, Baton Rouge, La. (2002)

"Use of Mycobacterium leprae-infected Gene Knockout Mice as Models for the Human Immunopathological Spectrum of Leprosy"

An  interpretive summary of ... Hansen's Disease.  Linda Adams, Ph. D., Senior Research Scientist, Immunology Research Department, DHHS/HRSA/BPHC, Division of National Hansen's Disease Programs @ Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. (2002)

"The Frustration of Working in a Diabetic Foot Clinic"

An overview of ... the current state of the art in diabetic foot care. William Coleman, D.P.M., Oschner Medical Center, New Orleans, La. (2002)

 

Revised: May 05, 2003 .