SHERMAN, TEXAS—Austin College will host Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, professor at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in a lecture, “The Value of Integrative Medicine in a Shifting Health Care Environment,” Thursday, October 2 at 11 a.m. in IDEA Center, Room 127. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Cohen is a professor in general oncology and director of the Integrative Medicine Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Distinguished Clinical Professor at Fudan University Cancer Hospital of Shanghai, China. A founding member and past president of the international Society for Integrative Oncology, Cohen conducts large-scale National Institute of Health-funded clinical trials examining the bio-behavioral effects of integrative medicine practices aimed at reducing the negative aspects of cancer treatment and improving quality of life and clinical outcomes, including studies of meditation, yoga, tai chi/qigong, and other strategies such as stress management, emotional writing, neuro-feedback, and acupuncture.
The physician is interested in examining different types of complementary programs that can be easily incorporated into conventional treatment to decrease the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments and improve outcomes. He also conducts research to demonstrate that lifestyle changes can influence cancer outcomes, with ongoing studies examining areas of diet/nutrition, physical activity, and stress management/social network.
Cohen earned a Ph.D. in medical psychology at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, international study, pre-professional foundations, leadership development, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 36 percent of students representing ethnic minorities. A residential student body of 1,250 students and a faculty of more than 100 allow a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. The College is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA) and cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. Founded in 1849, the College is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.