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7/27/2019 Debakey Job Training Advisory
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Ann Fabens-Lassen
(504) 558-1785
BIODISTRICT AND N.O. FILM SOCIETY HOST FREE FILM SCREENING AND NETWORKING EVENT TO HIGHLIGHT
LOUISIANA-BORN MEDICAL INNOVATOR DR. MICHAEL DEBAKEY
NEW ORLEANS Jan. 14, 2013 BioDistrict New Orleans, the New Orleans Film Society and The McDonnel Group will
host a networking event and film screening to honor famed cardiac surgeon, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, whose work has
touched the lives of millions of people in New Orleans. DeBakey helped lay the foundations for both the Veterans
Administration Hospital system and the National Library of Medicine in New Orleans. After leaving Louisiana, DeBakey
was fundamental in the development of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world.
BioDistrict New Orleans invites the public to this free event, especially the New Orleans bioscience and medical
professionals interested in building a community for better health outcomes and economic opportunities. Following thescreening of the documentary, patrons can enjoy a Q&A segment with the producer of the film, Dr. Tony Herring and
award winning documentary filmmaker, Mr. Ken Mandel.
WHO: DeBakeyDirector Ken Mandel
Caldwell Visiting Professor and Filmmaker Dr. Tony Herring
BioDistrict New Orleans
New Orleans Film Society
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 22
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Screening starts at 6:45 p.m.
Q&A session immediately following screening
WHERE: Joy Theatre
1200 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA
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About BioDistrict New Orleans
The BioDistrict is focused on the development of a biosciences industry in New Orleans that will provide world-class biosciences
research and development; local, regional, and global healthcare delivery; and stable, high-paying jobs for professionals, managers
and workers representing a wide range of skills. Through partnerships among major educational and research institutions, private
companies, government agencies, and independent foundations, BioDistrict New Orleans will create opportunities for workforcetraining and research needed to build a successful biosciences industry. More information can be found at
www.biodistrictneworleans.orgor by [email protected].
About New Orleans Film Society
The New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1989. NOFS hosts the annual New Orleans Film Festival,
which has grown into a major showcase of local, regional, national, and international films. In addition to the annual Film Festival
each fall, the NOFS hosts special events throughout the year: the French Film Festival, Film-o-Rama, the New Orleans International
Childrens Film Festival, and other events designed to benefit local film audiences, artists, and professionals. The NOFS also partners
with local organizations to present monthly film seriesat the Contemporary Arts Center, Chalmette Movies, the New Orleans
Museum of Art, and Ash Cultural Arts Center. Throughout the year, the NOFS reaches approximately 20,000 people through its
programming. Moe information can be found by visitingwww.neworleansfilmsociety.org.
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