Presentation will be via ZOOM

Wednesday

10:00am - 11:00am

Guest Speaker: Dr. Greg Tranah:  Executive Director of Precision Medicine at Sutter Health; Scientific Director of California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute; Adjunct Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Univ. of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Tranah directs the Precision Medicine Center at Sutter Health, which is focused on the discovery of genomic predictors of disease progression and treatment. He has built a 100,000 patient bio-bank representing several disease areas, and is developing a research program to integrate electronic health records with genomic data in order to transform clinical practice and improve patient health and functioning. 

In his role as Director of Precision Medicine, Dr. Tranah oversees next-generation sequencing of primary tumors, tumor cell lines, circulating tumor DNA, and patient-derived tissues to identify genomic predictors of treatment response.

Topic: "Innovations in Technology and the Effects on Our Lives"

Ross Gerber was the BMG guest speaker for September. He discussed and outlined many expected changes in technology and society in the years to come. It should be an interesting and exciting program learning about the many developments likely to appear and affect our lives.

As the Covid-19 pandemic finally begins to subside and diminish, we can once more anticipate resuming our monthly meetings and breakfasts. In fact, had it not been for the late summer resurgence of the Covid Delta variant, then September was to have been the month when the BMG restarted its in-person breakfasts and speakers. Unfortunately, as all surely understand, there is still concern regarding the wisdom of large group gatherings and therefore out of an abundance of caution we will continue to gather virtually until it is safe to do otherwise.

The Special Interest Groups (SIG) have long been a way for members to meet and socialize outside of the monthly breakfast meetings. Several of the SIGs have been affected by the Covid-19 restrictions, but others are up and running and welcoming any and all BMG members.

Members desiring to join a SIG, or wishing for more information can contact Bernie Schiffer at 1-323-855-1789, or at email schiffer_b@yahoo.com

The History SIG is being hosted by Louis Bernstein. For more information, check with Louis at 1-310-275-7736, or email him at louislaw@icloud.com 

WESTSIDE WALKING GROUP

The Westside Walking Group is continuing its weekly perambulations which begin in Santa Monica at Palisades Park each Thursday morning at 9:30am, near the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Marguerita Avenue. Members stroll to the Fairmont-Miramar Hotel near Wilshire Boulevard for conversation and coffee (and sometimes cookies). The round-trip distance of these excursions is less than 1.75 miles. For additional information please contact Bernie Schiffer at phone 1-323-855-1789, or email schiffer_b@yahoo.com.

The Current Events Group has resumed meeting in person at 10:00am, on the third Tuesday of each month. Discussion is moderated by SIG chairman Louis Bernstein. For additional information please contact Louis at phone 1-310-275-7736, or email at louislaw@aol.com.

The Legal SIG is back in court and convening monthly.The next meeting will be on November 2nd, in the conference room at 818 North Doheny. The topic for discussion will be the 1965 case of Griswold vs Connecticut, involving the right of the state to restrict contraception to married couples. Any members wanting to join or needing more information, can contact SIG chairman Michael Goldberg at email: mlgoldberg@msn.com.

Members of the Chess SIG have been meeting and playing chess via ZOOM. Anyone interested in joining this group are encouraged to contact Howard Green at 1-310-429-7721, or email at howbetgren@aol.com.

The Sports Discussion SIG is hosted by John Harris. He may be contacted at phone 1-323-650-0664, or email jdhesq@sbcglobal.net.

The Brandeis Men's Group has a number of Special Interest Groups (SIG) which are either meeting in person, meeting via ZOOM, planning to meet via ZOOM, or anticipating an eventual return to normalcy. To find out more about the various groups, or to suggest adding new ones, contact Bernie Schiffer (1-323-855-1789), or the individual group chairman below.

BNC Mission - The Brandeis National Committee is dedicated to providing philanthropic support to Brandeis University, a distinguished liberal arts and research university founded by the American Jewish community. Its membership is connected to the university through fundraising and through activities that reflect the values on which the university was founded: Academic Excellence, Social Justice, Non-sectarianism, and Service to the Community.

Following a return to its pre-pandemic schedule, the BNC women will meet on the 4th Thursday of each month, 10:00am, in the Annex room of Temple Akiba in Culver City.

With ZOOM meetings, emails, and phone chats, members will stay connected as a chapter, and get through this challenging year.

All members are reminded that in order to belong to the Los Angeles Brandeis Men's Group (BMG - annual dues $50), one must first join the Brandeis National Committee (BNC - annual single dues $60).

1. Write a check made out to BNC for $60 (single membership) or $100 (couple) and send to Treasurer Bernie Schneier.

Your BMG annual dues in the amount of $50 are also expected for Los Angeles Brandeis Men's Group members, and can be mailed to our Treasurer. If there are any questions please contact Treasurer Bernie Schneier. 

Nota Bene: This year the BMG dues have been increased to $50 per annum. The additional amount allows a member to participate in as many SIG's as desired, without incurring additional fees. All funds support Brandeis University.