Scientist Donald Klepser, Ph.D., will be the featured speaker on Thursday, March 25, during the Lincoln Science Café, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the at the red9 at 9th and M streets. His talk, titled, “How much would you pay for a better future? The costs and benefits of scientific innovation,” will focus on the nature, challenges and rewards of scientific discovery.
Dr. Klepser is an assistant professor in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Practice.
Dr. Klepser received his doctoral degree in pharmaceutical socioeconomics from the University of Iowa and his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. His areas of interest include organizational theory, policy, pharmacoeconomics, and outcomes research. His current research is in the areas of rural pharmacy access, cost containment, and managed care benefit design.
Science Cafe is a free educational event sponsored by UNMC and other groups to increase the population’s science literacy. Hosted by UNMC, BioNebraska and the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures, the Lincoln Science Cafe is held on one Thursday every other month.
A more scientifically literate populace is a goal in UNMC’s strategic plan. The goal of the committee has been to introduce and get young adults interested in science by presenting it in a casual setting.
For more information about the Science Cafes, go to http://www.unmc.edu/sciencecafe/index.htm