Please join us on Thursday, September 26^th, from noon to 1 pm in the Yosemite Classroom (1st floor of the Library) for “What’s My Research?” featuring Dr. Atefeh Rabiee (Physiology/Pharmacology) and Mike Wurtz (Head of Special Collections). 

Dr. Rabiee’s research is centered on uncovering the mechanisms behind lipedema fat resistance. Lipedema is a chronic condition where fat accumulates abnormally in the legs, hips, and arms, causing pain, swelling, and bruising. Unlike typical fat, it doesn't respond to diet or exercise. Identifying the causes of lipedema is crucial for developing effective treatments, as the condition is often misdiagnosed as obesity. Understanding its root causes could lead to better management options, reducing the physical and emotional burden on those affected. Early recognition and targeted research into the causes of lipedema are essential steps toward improving outcomes and preventing the condition from worsening.

Mr. Wurtz is the Head of the University of the Pacific Holt-Atherton Special Collections and Archives. He oversees the use and preservation of the historical archives of nearly 1000 collections such as the John Muir Papers, the George Moscone Collection, and Japanese American Internment during WWII collections. He holds Master’s degrees in History and Library Science. Nineteenth-century naturalist John Muir made hundreds of drawings of Yosemite between 1869 and his death in 1914. Find out where Muir drew them and hear some stories about him and Yosemite from the Muir drawings guidebook author and curator of Muir’s largest archival collection.

A light lunch will be served.