The series honors Dr. Edward James Lefeber and his daughter, Dr. Nancy Lefeber Hughes. Edward Lefeber was a UTMB professor of Medicine who was a strong proponent of eldercare and the study
of aging at a time when few doctors were prepared to care for older patients. His daughter Nancy began her career as a nurse, and after more than a decade, decided to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a physician. She was well-known
in the Galveston area for her compassionate care and dedication to her patients.
The community is invited each Tuesday for five weekly lectures. Each speaker will present a lecture on an important aspect of aging research and consult with students, faculty, and staff on research topics, grant applications, and articles being written for publication while they are at UTMB.
The lecture series is open to the general public and attracts a number of older adults and healthcare providers from the Galveston community, in addition to UTMB scientists and providers.