e-Update
March 9,
2004
Weekly News Briefs
e-Update is distributed
weekly to keep faculty and staff at the University of Miami School of Medicine
up-to-date on news at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
To submit news for publication, e-mail items to update@med.miami.edu.
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
--Lois Pope LIFE Awards Honor Three UM Faculty Members
--Blood Drive This Week
--Patient Safety Workshop
--Inter-Campus Genetics Forum
--Multiple Myeloma Lecture
--Bascom Palmer Hosts Vision Science Lecture
--Identity Theft Seminar
--Colorectal Cancer Lectures
--Required IDX Training
--MRI Center Seeks Research Subjects
--Upcoming Calendar Events
LOIS POPE LIFE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED
Three of the nation's top physician-scientists - all faculty members of the
School of Medicine - are the recipients of this year's Lois Pope LIFE International
Research Awards. They will hold a scientific presentation this Thursday from
4 to 5 p.m. in the Lois Pope LIFE Center seventh-floor auditorium. Margaret
Ann Fischl, M.D., Mary J. O'Sullivan, M.D., and Gwendolyn B. Scott, M.D., will
be honored for and discuss their research, which significantly reduced the
transmission of HIV/AIDS between mothers and their newborns.
BLOOD DRIVE
There is a blood drive this Thursday and Friday in the Rosenstiel Building,
second-floor student lounge, and Thursday only in a mobile unit in the UM/Sylvester
Courtyard. You can donate both days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PATIENT SAFETY WORKSHOP
The Dean's Patient Safety Colloquium Workshop presents Caroline G.L. Cao, Ph.D.,
of Tufts University, on "Human Factors Research in Surgery: Adapting to Technology." Dr.
Cao will lecture in the JMH Diagnostic Treatment Center room 270 this Thursday
from noon to 1 p.m. and lunch will be provided. For more information please
call 305-585-8364.
INTER-CAMPUS GENETICS FORUM
The Miami Gene Team presents the Inter-Campus Genetics Forum in the physics
auditorium of the Knight Physics Building on the Coral Gables campus, tomorrow
from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., hosted by the Departments of Biology, Biochemistry,
and Marine Biology and Fisheries. Please RSVP to pluykx@bio.miami.edu or wandy@miami.edu.
UM/SYLVESTER DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
P. Leif Bergsagel, M.D., F.R.C.P.(c), associate professor of medicine, Weill
Medical College of Cornell University, will present "Molecular Pathogenesis
of Multiple Myeloma: The Rationale for Targeted Therapy," in the UM/Sylvester
conference room 1301 this Friday from noon to 1 p.m. This didactic lecture
series provides a forum for outstanding clinical and translational researchers
to interact with UM/Sylvester faculty. The focus of the series is to bring
basic science and clinical researchers together to discuss recent advances
in the understanding and treatment of human cancer. Lunch will be served. For
more information please call 305-243-2287 or e-mail ksalce@med.miami.edu.
VISION SCIENCE LECTURE
The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute hosts Ronald Harwerth, O.D., Ph.D., from the
University of Houston, presenting "Defective Vision from Glaucoma: Structure-Function
Relationships," in the Fro ntiers in Vision Science series,
Thursday, April 15, in the Retter Auditorium, second-floor, BPEI. The lecture
is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with a reception downstairs in the cafeteria beginning
at 5. For more information please call 305-326-6046 or e-mail mperez@bpei.med.miami.edu.
IDENTITY THEFT SEMINAR
Due to especially high interest, the Employee Assistance Program has added
another session of the seminar, "Identity Theft: Prevention and Recovery." The
seminar will provide useful information and resources on what is the fastest-growing
white collar crime. Learn how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim and
what to do in the event of an identity theft. The seminar will be Monday,
March 15, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Professional Development and Training
Office, Dominion Parking Garage, room 155. Register online at http://www.miami.edu/development-training .
For more information call 305-284-6604.
COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS LECTURE SERIES
In recognition of March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, UM/Sylvester
is offering three lectures on subsequent Tuesdays at noon in the UM/Sylvester
conference room 1301. Today, Laurence R. Sands, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S.,
will present "Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer." On March 16, Michael
Hellinger, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.C.R.S., will present "Screening and Detection
of Colorectal Cancer." On March 23, Mayra Lima, R.N., M.S.N., F.N.P.C., will
present "Medical Treatment of Colorectal Cancer." Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP by calling 305-243-9192.
IDX OPEN REFERRALS TRAINING
The Office of Business Information Management Systems announces IDX open referral
training sessions, designed to train employees who enter appointments or
referrals into the IDX system. Training is mandatory for all employees who
schedule appointments and/or enter referrals. This training will allow the
employee to understand, create, and edit referrals, and link referrals to
the appointment scheduling section. There are multiple dates and sessions
available. Please print out the registration form at http://www.miami.edu/forms/idx/trainreg.pdf and
fax it to the number at the bottom of the page, 305-243-7355, with your training
date preferences. For more information please call 305-243-3665.
HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
A variety of ongoing research studies on the medical campus are seeking participants.
Researchers at the MRI Center are currently seeking healthy subjects to participate
in a magnetic resonance imaging study. For more information please visit http://midas.med.miami.edu/Research/MRStudies.htm.
QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPLIANCE?
TWO UM HELPLINES CAN ASSIST YOU
Research integrity concerns? Report concerns regarding research integrity and
adherence to federal or University regulations directly to the Office of the
Vice Provost for Research at 305-243-6415, or you can call the University's
toll-free, anonymous compliance hotline at 866-YOURCALL. Medicare and billing
concerns? Address questions to Third Party Reimbursement/Office of Compliance
at 305-243-HELP or 877-415-HELP. For information about this helpline or training
programs offered by the compliance office, contact Gemma Romillo at 305-243-5842.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
FINANCIAL ADVISORS VISIT CAMPUS THIS MONTH
FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS
Representatives from TIAA-CREF will visit the medical campus next week to conduct
individual financial counseling sessions. Appointments are available March
16 and 17 at the Human Resources Benefits Office, 901 NW 17th St., Suite D.
To schedule an appointment, call 877-267-4510 or visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc and
follow the online instructions.
CANCER SURVIVORS' DAY
UM/Sylvester presents "A Celebration of Life," honoring South Florida cancer
survivors, Saturday, March 20. This year's event promises to be an inspiring
celebration for the entire family as we enjoy a picnic and the flora and fauna
of picturesque Flamingo Gardens in Davie. The event runs from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. and cancer survivor and musician David M. Bailey will perform. To
RSVP, please call 305-243-1000 or 800-545-2292. For more information call 305-243-4071
or e-mail cthomas2@med.miami.edu.
FACULTY PROMOTION AND TENURE WORKSHOP
All faculty and others interested in the appointment, promotion and tenure
process are invited to join Dean John Clarkson, faculty senate chair Mary
Coombs, and leaders of the School of Medicine Appointment, Promotion and
Tenure Committee for "Policies and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure." This
will be an opportunity to learn about the process and to interact with individuals
involved in promotion decisions. The workshop will be held in the second-floor
Retter Auditorium of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute on Thursday, March 25,
at 4 p.m. For more information please e-mail egould@miami.edu.
SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM
S.A.F.E. (Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange) is a two-hour
program that uses simple strategies to help participants reduce their risk
and avoid dangerous situations, Thursday, March 25, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
in the UM/Sylvester conference room 1301. The fee is $5 and the deadline
to register is March 23. For more information call 305-243-3209, or e-mail jpinto@miami.edu.
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS CONFERENCE
UM, Florida Atlantic University, the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public
Trust and the Florida Bioethics Network present the third annual South Florida
Environmental Ethics Conference on Friday, March 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on the Rosenstiel Marine Campus. Topics include ecological integrity, human
rights, international law, environmental consciousness, land use planning
and zoning, conflict resolution in environmental disputes, and more. Tuition
is $30 in advance, $40 at the door, and students and members of the Florida
Bioethics Network attend for free. For more information call 305-243-5723
or e-mail ethics@med.miami.edu .
SPINAL CORD INJURY LECTURE
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine presents "Promoting Neurogeneration
Following SCI: Moving the Approach to Humans," Friday, March 26, from 8 to
9 a.m. at the Jackson Rehabilitation Center, third-floor auditorium, presented
by Irene M. Estores, M.D., assistant professor in clinical rehabilitation medicine.
Dr. Estores will review the current neuroregeneration approaches in animal
models and provide information on ongoing human clinical trials. She will also
discuss the role of rehabilitation in enhancing function after these interventions.
No RSVP is necessary. Call Michelle at 305-585-1327 for more information.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE
"Integrative Medicine: Collaboration, Co-Management and Advanced Protocols," will
be held April 1 to 4 at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resort in Miami Beach. This
innovative conference is a series of workshops provided by paired M.D. and C.A.M.
(complementary and alternative medicine) professionals who work together to provide
fully integrated healthcare for their patients. This timely and informative event
will help clinicians learn to better address patient desires for both conventional
and complementary medicine. Sponsored by InnoVision Communications, LLC, and
the Division of Complementary & Integrative Medicine. C all 1-866-828-2962
to register.
LEARN TO BE A BETTER LISTENER
Your Employee Assistance Program will offer "Listening: The Active Ingredient," on
Friday, April 2, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Professional Training and Development
Office, 155 Dominion Parking Garage. Participants will practice labeling the
speaker's emotions, using voice tone to convey meaning, allowing pauses, prompting
open-ended questions and paraphrasing. Register online at http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2421-1,00.html and
click on "Register Here!" or for more information please call 305-284-5110.
NIH REGIONAL SEMINAR ON PROGRAM FUNDING AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
The Office of Extramural Research sponsors semi-annual regional seminars on
program funding and grants, May 5 to 7 at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort.
These seminars are intended to help demystify the application and review
process, clarify federal regulations and policies, and highlight current
areas of special interest or concern. The seminars are appropriate for grant
administrators, researchers new to NIH, and graduate students. Computer labs
will be offered in conjunction with the 2004 regional seminars; however,
space is limited. Before April 5, tuition for the NIH conference is $250,
and $50 more for the computer lab. For more information contact the Division
of Continuing Medical Education at 305-243-6716 or visit http://cme.med.miami.edu.
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