Past Speaking Engagements

2009 • 2008 • 2007

SF Bay PSR members have spoken on a broad array of topics to a variety of audiences, including:

2009

Coming soon.

January 2008

UCSF Focus the Nation Conference. "Achieving sustainability: Top down AND bottom up." UCSF Medical Center. Tom Newman, MD, MPH
UCSF Focus the Nation Conference. “Adaptation: Planning for Global Warming.” UCSF Medical Center. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
UCSF Focus the Nation Conference. “Fuel Wars: Promotion of Nuclear Power as `Greenhouse’ Solution.” UCSF Medical Center. Robert Gould, MD

February 2008

UCSF Health and the Environment Course. “Nuclear and Carbon Free” in “Global Warming and Health.” UCSF. Robert Gould, MD
KGO Channel 7 News, “Contaminants in airplane water.” Bay Area, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
Hospitals for Healthy Environment conference on sustainable healthcare practices. “Health Impacts of Current Healthcare Practices.” UCSF. Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH
AAAS meeting, Boston. Moderator, “Measuring Human Exposures to Hormone Disruptors: Scientific Tools for Global Health." Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH

March 2008

Meeting with Indian President Patil, IPPNW Delegation, IPPNW 18th World Congress, New Delhi, India. Robert Gould, MD
IPPNW 18th World Congress. “U.S. Foreign and Military Policy in an Era of Geopolitical Decline.” New Delhi, India. Robert Gould, MD
Meeting with Indian Prime Minister Singh, IPPNW Delegation, IPPNW 18th World Congress, New Delhi, India. Robert Gould, MD
DOE PEIS Public Hearings. Comments on DOE PEIS Report for Complex Transformation 2030 Program. Tracy, CA. Robert Gould, MD
DOE PEIS Public Hearings. Comments on DOE PEIS Report for Complex Transformation 2030 Program. Livermore, CA. Michael Geschwind, MD, PhD
American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Leadership Forum. “Urging a ‘Yes’ vote on resolution opposing new nuclear weapons and supporting the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.” Schaumburg, IL Tom Newman, MD, MPH
Commonwealth Club, “Health Effects of Pesticides.” San Francisco, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
Technical Advisory Implementation Group, CA Dept of Health Services Tracking Program. “Heat Wave Preparedness: Lessons from the 2006 CA Heat Wave.” Oakland, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
Northern California Cancer Center, “Cancer and the Environment.” San Francisco, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
CA Public Health Association North Annual Conference, “Climate Change and Waterborne Disease.” Davis, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
UC Berkeley Course, “Biomonitoring for Health Surveillance.” Berkeley, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
Northern California Cancer Center, “Cancer and the Environment.” Atherton, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH

April 2008

Academic Senate Task Force on Sustainability. "Sustainability at UCSF." Tom Newman, MD, MPH
UC Berkeley. “Public Health Issues Related to Biological Weapons and Terrorism.” Berkeley, CA. Robert Gould, MD
Film Premiere: “Iran Is Not the Problem.” “PSR’s Opposition to War in Iran.” Victoria Theater, SF, CA. Robert Gould, MD
Greening Fair at John Muir Medical Center. “Health Impacts of Current Healthcare Practices.” Walnut Creek, CA. Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH
Community seminar series sponsored by Reproductive Health Technologies Project, Acterra and Planned Parenthood Mar Monte. “Challenged Conceptions: The Impact of Environmental Chemicals on Fertility and the Developing Fetus.” Palo Alto, CA. Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH

May 2008

Advances in Internal Medicine course, “Climate Change and Health.” UCSF. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
Medicine 180: Occupational Toxicology, “Male Reproductive Health and the Environment.” UCSF Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
UCSF Integrative Medicine Course, “Environmental Health for the Clinician.” UCSF Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Nuclear Weapons and Public Health.” San Jose State University. San Jose, CA. Robert Gould, MD
“Public and Environmental Health Impacts of Global Climate Change. Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA. Robert Gould, MD
Keynote Address, 2008 Forum on Civilization and Peace. “Generations at Risk.” Academy of Korean Studies. Bundang, South Korea. Robert Gould, MD
Interview, Yonhap News Agency. “PSR Global Security Issues.” South Korea. Robert Gould, MD
Interview, “Heart to Heart.” Korean International TV. “The Work of PSR and IPPNW.” Seoul, South Korea. Robert Gould, MD
Littlefield Women’s Health Medical Forum, Stanford University Department of Ob/Gyn. “Environmental Exposures and Human Health: What’s the evidence and what can we tell our patients?” Palo Alto, CA. Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH
Medicine 180, Occupational Toxicology, UCSF School of Medicine course for nursing students. “Male Reproductive Toxicology.” Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH

June 2008

Medicine 180: Occupational Toxicology, “Female Reproductive Health and the Environment.” Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
School of Pharmacy Quarterly Faculty Meeting, "Sustainability at UCSF." Tom Newman, MD, MPH
Medicine 180, Occupational Toxicology, UCSF School of Medicine course for nursing students. “Female Reproductive Toxicology.” Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH

July 2008

“Public and Environmental Health Impacts of Nuclear Weapons” --- National Youth Leadership Forum, Berkeley, CA. Robert Gould, MD

August 2008

UCSF Occupational and Environmental Medicine Fellows and UCB STEER students, “Reproductive Hazards Occupational and Environmental Exposures.” Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH

September 2008

“Public and Environmental Health Impacts of Global Climate Change” Santa Clara County Medical Association, SJ, CA. Robert Gould, MD
“Iran is Not the Problem”—Film Screening, Artist TV Access, SF, CA-- Robert Gould, MD
Stanford PSR med students noon time lecture series – “Endocrine disrupting effects of widely used substances”-- Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH

October 2008

“Addressing Climate Change in the Health Care Setting: Opportunities for Action” Healthy Silicon Valley Conference, SJ, CA. Robert Gould, MD
“Cancer and the Environment” Northern California Cancer Center Menlo Park, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Air Toxics Regulations and Scientific Conflicts of Interest” ISEE/ISEA Conference Pasadena, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Research Directions in Environmental Health” ISEE/ISEA Conference Pasadena, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Health Impacts of War and U.S. Foreign and Military Policy” Older Women’s League, SJ, CA. Robert Gould, MD
“PSR and Public Health-Remembering Al Leonard” Memorial for Al Leonard, Berkeley, CA. Robert Gould, MD
“Preparing for Climate Change in California” Public Health Law and Policy Conf. Sacramento, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
UCB course, Current Topics in Environmental Medicine. “Hormonal Effects of Chemical Pollutants Endocrine Disruptors and Human Health” Sarah Janssen, MD, PhD, MPH
“The Expansion of Biodefense Labs and Implications for Biological Weapons Convention” American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA. Robert Gould, MD
Occupational Health Threats to Day Laborers SFSU San Francisco, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“If You Like War in Iraq, You’ll Love War on Iran” American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA. Robert Gould, MD
“Public Health Impacts of U.S. Foreign and Military Policy” Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, UCSF Medical School, SF, CA. Robert Gould, MD

November 2008

“Environmental and Public Health Impacts of New Nuclear Weapons Programs” Terra Verde, KPFA Radio. Robert Gould, MD
“Arming the Planet: U.S. Policies Threaten Global Health and Security” Grandparents for Peace and Justice, Rossmoor, CA. Robert Gould, MD
“The Work of PSR” Mount Diablo Peace Center Quarterly Mtg, Walnut Creek, CA. Robert Gould, MD

December 2008

“Endocrine Disruptors” U.C. Berkeley Environmental Health Class Berkeley, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Climate Change and Health in California” Public Policy Institute of California Sacramento, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Addressing Climate Change in the Health Care Setting: Opportunities for Action” Kaiser Green Team, San Jose Kaiser Hospital, SJ, CA. Robert Gould, MD
“Health Hazards to Day Laborers” UCSF FCM 184, San Francisco, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Taking an Environmental History: Part 1” UCSF Family and Community Medicine Residents San Francisco, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Taking an Environmental History: Part 2” UCSF Family and Community Medicine Residents San Francisco, CA. Gina Solomon, MD, MPH

January 2007

“Environmental Health,” Physicians in Society Class, SF General Health, San Francisco, by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
"How Physicians Can Talk to their Patients About Endocrine Disruptors,” UCSF Fertility Summit, San Francisco, by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Collaborative on Health and the Environment’s (CHE) Toxicant and Disease Database, and Online Abstracts and News Libraries,” at the UCSF-CHE Summit on Environmental Challenges to Reproductive Health and Fertility, San Francisco. discussion led by Sarah Janssen, MD, MPH, PhD
“Helping Children Avoid Environmental Hazards,” UC Davis Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Davis, CA, by Mark Miller, MD, MPH

February 2007

“Iran, Preventing the next war now,” Kaiser, Richmond, CA, by Jeff Ritterman, MD
“Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Nuclear Weapons,” PSR National Student Conference on “War and Health,” Stanford, CA, by Robert Gould, MD
“Physician Activism,” workshop, PSR National Student Conference on “War and Health,” Stanford, CA, by Robert Gould, MD and Michael Fischetti, MD
”Iraq War Veterans Panel,” PSR National Student Conference on “War and Health,” Stanford, CA, moderated by Jeff Ritterman, MD
“Health Risks to Children and Communities From Recent EPA Proposals and Decisions on Air and Water Quality,” Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Hearing, Washington, DC, by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Helping Children Avoid Environmental Hazards,” by Mark Miller, MD, MPH
- Kaiser Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Oakland
- UCSF OB/GYN Grand Rounds, San Francisco

March 2007

“Medical consequences of the war in Iraq,” Peace March and Rally, Walnut Creek, CA, by Jeff Ritterman, MD
“Why We Fight” film screening and discussion led by Thomas Newman, MD, MPH, joint program between PSR, San Mateo Peace Action and the Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
“Environmental Health Stories,” Screenwriters Guild, Los Angeles, by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Public and Environmental Health Impacts of Global Climate Change,” UC Berkeley, by Robert Gould, MD
"Cancer and the Environment,” UCLA Ted Mann Cancer Center, Los Angeles, by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Collateral Damage: Health and Environmental Impacts of U.S. Foreign and Military Policy,” at “Human Trauma: Examining Costs of War” Conference, Veterans for Peace, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, by Robert Gould, MD
“Health Impacts of War,” at “Human Trauma: Examining Costs of War” Conference, Veterans for Peace, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, by Robert Gould, MD
“Integrating Environment Health: Three Approaches to Promoting an Environmental Medicine,” Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference, San Francisco, by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Talking to Patients about Endocrine Disruption,” SEIU Local 790 health care worker environmental health conference, San Francisco, by Sarah Janssen, MD, MPH, PhD
“Exposure to and Health Effects of Halogenated Fire Retardants,” at “The Fire Retardant Dilemma: Part II” workshop, UC Berkeley, CA, by Sarah Janssen, MD, MPH, PhD
“Helping Children Avoid Environmental Hazards,” Kaiser Pleasanton Pediatrics Grand Rounds, by Mark Miller, MD, MPH

April 2007

“Hormones, Antibiotics, and GMOs: Is This a Healthy Way to Eat?” by Jeff Ritterman, MD
- Good Samaritan Hospital Grand Rounds, San Jose, CA
- Santa Clara Medical Society, San Jose, CA
Interview with KTVU broadcast on the evening news in support of menu labeling bill before the CA legislature, by Jeff Ritterman, MD
The Importance of the Social Environment in Determining Health,” Kaiser Grand Rounds, San Francisco, by Jeff Ritterman, MD
Public comment by Jeff Ritterman, MD, on Chevron flaring and the health consequences including asthma, at a public meeting convened by county supervisor John Gioia, Richmond, CA
“Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit,” by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
- O’Connor Hospital Combined Grand Rounds, San Jose, CA
- Stanford Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds, Palo Alto, CA
“New Tools for Identifying, Tracking, and Reducing Environmental Health Hazards in CA,” TV Interview, CA Toxic Substances Research and Teaching Program 20th Annual Research Symposium, Santa Cruz, CA, by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Household Products and Health,” WB20 TV interview, San Francisco, by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH

May 2007

“Iran: Preventing the Next War Now,” Gray Panthers, by Jeff Ritterman, MD
“Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes: The Importance of the Social Environment,” Richmond Rotary Club, Richmond, CA, by Jeff Ritterman, MD,
“Lifestyle Choices to Promote Health,” fundraiser for the Eco-Village, Richmond, CA, by Jeff Ritterman, MD
Seminar: “Is Saving the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty a Medical Issue?” UCSF Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, San Francisco, by Thomas Newman, MD, MPH
“World Focus with Blase Bonpane,” KPFK, Pacifica Radio for Southern California, by Thomas Newman, MD, MPH, and the two students who were fasting to protest the UC Nuclear Weapons Labs, Podcast available at www.kpfk.org
“Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit,” Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds, Oakland, CA, by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
Testimony in Opposition to UC contract managing nuclear weapons labs at Livermore and Los Alamos, UC Regents Meeting, San Francisco, by Robert Gould, MD
“Health Effects of Global Warming,” MarketWatch, San Francisco, by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Policy Implications of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals,” at “Endocrine Disrupters and Consumer Products: Possible Effects on Human Populations” workshop, Copenhagen, Denmark, by Sarah Janssen, MD, MPH, PhD
“Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit,” by Mark Miller, MD, MPH
- Portland, OR
- Seattle, WA

June 2007

“Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes: The Importance of the Social Environment,” Senior Center, Pinole, CA, by Jeff Ritterman, MD
“Preventing Gun Violence: The Role of the Medical Community,” Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds, Oakland, CA, by Jeff Ritterman, MD
“Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit,” Kaiser Santa Teresa Pediatrics Grand Rounds, San Jose, CA, by Gina Solomon, MD, MPH
“Resurgence of Nuclear Power: Health, Environmental and Security Issues,” Rossmoor, CA, by Robert Gould, MD