--Doctoral Student’s Research on Spinal Cord Injury Garners NIH Recognition
--Blood Drive Held at Various Campus Locations this Tuesday and Wednesday
--Applications Now Accepted for UM/Sylvester and American Cancer Society Grants
--UM/Jackson Employees Save Big at Bascom Palmer’s Contact Lens Clinic
--A Point to Consider: Acupuncture Treatments Available for Stress Relief
--Enjoy Special Offers on Reserved Seats in New Home for Canes Basketball
--Upcoming Calendar Events

DOCTORAL STUDENT RECEIVES TOP HONOR
FROM NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
The National Institutes of Health recently honored Monica Perez, doctoral student in the Division of Physical Therapy, with the Outstanding Summer Student Award for her research entitled “Approaches To Promote Plasticity of Reciprocal Ia Inhibition.” Perez has been conducting studies focused on determining what forms of stimulation enhance transmission in spinal reflex pathways. Ultimately, her work aims to help develop therapeutic interventions that will one day improve movement in spinal cord injury patients. Perez, whose clinical background is as a physical therapist, performs her research in the lab of Edelle Field-Fote, Ph.D., at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND SOUTH FLORIDA
BLOOD BANKS CALL FOR DONATIONS
Give blood and give life at the School of Medicine blood drive, to be held September 24 and 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stations will be set up at the Rosenstiel Building second floor student lounge on both days, and additionally at the UM/Sylvester courtyard and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute on September 24 only. Remember that you can count on safety when you donate. According to Gordon Dickinson, M.D., chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, although publicity about West Nile Virus transmission by blood transfusion has raised questions, there is zero risk for acquiring West Nile Virus, HIV, or any other pathogen linked to blood transfusions through the act of donating blood.

CALDER LIBRARY INTRODUCES
FEES FOR PRINTING SERVICES
In response to excessive use of public access printing on the first floor of the Calder Library, as evidenced by an increase of uncollected copies, printing fees will be imposed, effective October 1. These costs will offset the purchase of paper and toner cartridges associated with the high volume of printed pages. UM/Jackson faculty and staff will be charged 10 cents per page; students will be charged 5 cents per page.

UM/SYLVESTER AND AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
CALL FOR RESEARCH GRANT APPLICANTS
The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is accepting applications for developmental research grants and support of pilot projects in cancer research. Awards will be made for a period of up to one year at a maximum of $30,000 each. Applications are available from the Office of Research Administration, Fox Building, Room 403, or via e-mail at dmills@med.miami.edu. Applicants also are called for the American Cancer Society (ACS) Institutional Research Grant, providing seed funds for initiation of promising new projects or novel ideas by junior faculty members. Awards of $20,000 are available for a one year period. For guidelines and application forms to the ACS Institutional Research Grants, contact Michelle Lin at 305-243-6292 or via e-mail at mlin@med.miami.edu. The application deadline for both the UM/Sylvester and ACS grants is October 15.

HALF-OFF ON EXAMS, LENSES, AND CARE
PRODUCTS AT BASCOM PALMER CLINIC
UM/Jackson employees receive a 50 percent discount at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s Hospital Contact Lens Service, good on professional fees and a wide array of lenses and related products. Family members also can take advantage of the savings. To make an appointment, call 305-326-6095.

REDUCE STRESS AND INCREASE ENERGY
WITH ACUPUNCTURE ON MEDICAL CAMPUS
Are the summer blues leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Relax with a stress-reducing treatment at the Acupuncture Clinic of the Division of Complementary Medicine. Therapy with acupuncture can increase your energy and restore your full working potential. The service is offered in conjunction with University of Miami Behavioral Health, and a $15 co-payment is required. To schedule an appointment, call 305-243-4751.

RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY IN NEW
HOME FOR HURRICANES BASKETBALL
The new Convocation Center will provide a true home court advantage for men's and women's basketball, and University of Miami employees and staff can purchase seats for all of the action. Two special sections have been discounted by 50 percent for UM employees. To purchase your seats today, call Dick Sapara at 305-284-4475 or e-mail rsapara@miami.edu. Special seating is limited, so act now. To view the seats in the Convocation Center log on to http://hurricanesports.ocsn.com/ot/convocation-flash.html.

QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPLIANCE?
TWO UM HELPLINES CAN ASSIST YOU
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. 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 compliance hotline at 866-YOURCALL.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

HUMAN RESEARCH SUBJECTS
ARE TOPIC OF WEEKLY SEMINARS
A program of weekly small-group seminars on topics that pertain to the protection of human subjects in research continues September 24, with "Children as Subjects," presented by Daniel Armstrong, Ph.D., director of the Mailman Center for Child Development, noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center, Room 3023. For more information or to register, call Katherine Morales at 305-243-2311 or e-mail kmorales@med.miami.edu. RSVP is required.

MIAMI PROJECT AND OTHERS ADDRESS
QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER SPINAL CORD INJURY
The South Florida Spinal Cord Injury Model System, a joint endeavor between the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, the School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and the Miami VA Medical Center, will host its annual conference, “Quality of Life - Issues Following Spinal Cord Injury,” on September 25 at the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh floor Apex Auditorium. Call 305-243-4739 to register.

CANES VOLLEYBALL PLAYS HOST TO
STETSON UNIVERSITY THIS WEEK
Be sure to catch the Hurricanes volleyball team as they host Stetson University on September 25, 7 p.m., at the Knight Sports Complex. The 'Canes will then hit the road, returning home on October 11 to host the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers University. For information on Hurricane Volleyball call 800-GO-CANES or visit http://hurricanesports.ocsn.com/sports/w-volley/mifl-w-volley-body.html

EDUCATION RESEARCH KICKS OFF 11TH
ANNUAL DIALOGUES IN RESEARCH ETHICS
The UM Ethics Programs presents the first installment of the 11th annual Dialogues in Research Ethics series on September 27, noon, in the Merrick Building, Room 316 (Coral Gables campus). “Ethics and Education Research: Challenges to the Biomedical Model” will feature a discussion of research challenges that inform practice and theory in education. Paul G. Braunschweiger, Ph.D., director of research education, and Kenneth W. Goodman, Ph.D., co-director of the Ethics Programs, will present. Lunch will be provided. For more information call 305-243-5723 or e-mail ethics@miami.edu.

TECHNOLOGIES IN GENOMICS AND PROTEOMICS
ON TAP FOR APPLIED SCIENCE PRESENTATION
The Roche Applied Science Seminar Series will visit the School of Medicine to present “Emerging Technologies for Genomics and Proteomics.” The seminar will be held on October 1, 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Diabetes Research Institute, Room 1000. Presentations will include discussion of new products like the MatriXarray Chip System for DNA microarray, the Rapid Translation System/Proteomic Tools for cell-free protein expression, and more. For more information, call 800-845-7355, ext. 8013, or e-mail charles.hardwick@roche.com.

TIAA-CREF OFFERS OPTIONS AND
STRATEGIES FOR RETIREMENT PLANNING
TIAA-CREF will conduct “Retirement Distribution Flexibilities,” October 2, 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. This course is appropriate for those within 15 to 20 years of retirement and will address security and income options to consider when you retire. A second presentation will be held at 2 to 3:30 p.m. for your convenience.. To register, call 305-284-5110 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.

EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR PATIENTS
ON COMBINING HERBS WITH MEDICATION
With the rising prevalence of patients using herbal supplements, responsibility falls to their physicians to offer expertise and guidance on safely using these products and avoiding adverse reactions when they are taken along with medications. Registration is now being accepted for “Medications and Herbal Supplements: Dangerous Liaisons?” a seminar presented by the Division of Complementary Medicine, October 5, 8:30 a.m. at the Sieron Building on the medical campus. Participants will learn the effects of over-the-counter supplements taken in combination with specific medications. Tuition remission is available on a limited basis, and six hours of CME credit have been approved. For more information, call 305-243-4751.