Kenneth W. Goodman, professor of medicine and philosophy, director of the University of Miami Bioethics Program, co-director the UM Ethics Programs, will present “Pandemic Research: When Everyone’s a Human Subject” on Tuesday, May 26 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Mailman Center for Child Development, Room 3023.

The ongoing debate about the distinction between surveillance and research is especially important in the context of pandemic preparedness and response. Systematic data collection meets the federal definition of “research,” even as it is unintelligible to require standard human subjects protection for such data collection. This seminar will explore the tension between the duties of public health and the protection of research participants.

Register through ULearn. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call 305-243-5092.

Alan W. Heldman, professor of medicine and vice chief for new programs and translational medicine for the Cardiovascular Division at the Miller School of Medicine, will present “Interventional Cardiology in 2009 and the Future” on Tuesday, May 26 from 12 to 1 p.m. at University of Miami Hospital, South Building, First-Floor Seminar Center A and B. For more information, call Yanay Tabraue at 305-243-1998 or e-mail [email protected].

Spring has returned and nature beckons discovery and exploration—even in art form. The annual two-part UM Student/Master of Fine Arts Exhibitions are viewable at the Lowe Art Museum. Also on view: UM’s Faculty Exhibition, featuring Carsten Meier’s Naturell. A preview and reception for the juried student exhibition and Naturell will be held Friday, April 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening will be highlighted with a special lecture by Meier. A preview reception for the MFA exhibition, on view from May 14-June 14, will be held Wednesday, May 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Both receptions are free and open to the public. Regular admission to the Lowe (not including special events) is $10; $5 for seniors and non-UM students; and free for Lowe Art Museum members, UM students, faculty and staff, and children under 12 years of age. For more information, call 305-284-3535 or visit www.lowemuseum.org.