The Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics invites you to an event to celebrate one of our heroes, Dr. Kenneth Melville (1902–1975) during Black History Month. Born in Jamaica, he graduated at the top of his class in medicine in 1926 and went on to become Chair of Pharmacology from 1953 to 1967. Dr. Melville was an accomplished scientist and was deeply involved in the community.

A panel moderated by Shanice Yarde, Equity Education Advisor will discuss his legacy and what it should mean for the future.

Panelist:

Frank Baylis (President of Baylis Medical and Canadian MP)

Christopher Wright, MMSc, M.D., Ph.D. (Senior Vice President, Global Development, and Chief Development Officer, Ironwood Pharma)

Bastien Castagner, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Pharmacology & Therapeutics)
Maame Yaa Brako (McGill Pharmacology B.Sc. 18’, former President of Pharmacology Integrative League of Students (PILS)

When: Monday, February 18, 2019, 6-9PM
Where: Strathcona Anatomy & Dentistry Building (Room M-1), McGill University

Light refreshments and Jamaican food will be served

The event is free of charge but tickets are required

Family Friendly

The event is organized by:
The Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
the Faculty of Medicine Social Accountability and Community Engagement Office,
and the Jamaica Association of Montreal

Visit https://www.mcgill.ca/pharma/melville-legacy for more information and to donate to the Melville Bursary for underrepresented equity groups