The WSU School of Medicine is planning several thought-provoking events. Here's a round-up of some of what's coming up.

• The Research in Epidemiology and Clinical Hypertension Seminar, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, in Suite 2E, University Health Center: John M. Flack, M.D., M.P.H., professor and interim chair of the WSU Department of Internal Medicine, will lecture on "Sodium, Blood Pressure and the Renin Angiotensin System." Dinner will be provided.
• Hot Topics in Molecular Medicine, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, Jaffar Auditorium, Scott Hall: Jeffrey Loeb, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor in the WSU Department of Neurology and the Center for Molecular Medicine & Genetics, will discuss "How to make a New Drug: Using Brains to Treat Breast Cancer." The lecture is part of a provocative, new seminar series on controversial issues in molecular medicine that apply to everyday living.
• The Center for Urban & African-American Health Black History Month Celebration Event, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the African-American History Museum: Join the Center of Urban & African-American Health for a celebration of black history and health. Speakers will discuss topics of interest, and cooking demonstrations will teach participants how to make healthy and delicious soul food. For more information, please contact Donna Ford at (313) 745-5774 or dford@med.wayne.edu.
• Future Docs, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 1, Scott Hall: Children and parents are invited to participate in a variety of hands-on medical and science workshops. The day promises to be fun and educational and will feature pizza, clowns, facepainting, balloons and complimentary "Future Docs" T-shirt. For more information, please contact (313) 577-1474 or lherma@med.wayne.edu.
• Simulation Technology and Its Emerging Role in Medical Education, Saturday, May 6, Troy Management Center, Troy, Mich.: This one-day symposium will look at the emerging role of simulation technology in medical education. Plenary sessions by national faculty, specialty specific workshops and hands-on demonstrations will combine to engage participants to learn more about this expanding new technology. Program directors, DMEs, faculty, technology specialists, clinicians, fellows and residents are encouraged to attend. This event is presented in conjunction with the Southeast Michigan Center for Medical Education. For more information, please call (313) 577-1297.