e-Update
January 21,
2003
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
--Anniversary Symposium to Feature Commentary from School’s Distinguished
Leaders
--Security Department Implements New Access Card System for Campus Buildings
--Christine Morris to Direct Medical School Communications
--Therapy Manual Cites Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse
--Research Leadership Office Announces Core Facilities for Transgenic Research
--Upcoming Calendar Events
HISTORICAL SYMPOSIUM TO PRESENT HIGHLIGHTS
FROM SCHOOL OF MEDICINE’S FIRST FIVE DECADES
Witness history revisited as the School of Medicine looks back at its beginnings
at the historical symposium, “50 Years and Beyond,” Friday, January
31, 1:15 to 6 p.m. Presentations from former Dean Bernard J. Fogel, along with
former UM Presidents Henry King Stanford and Edward T. Foote II will highlight
the event. President Donna E. Shalala will join Dean John G. Clarkson for a
unique session on the school’s next 50 years. The event will be broadcast
on the University’s Web site at http://www.med.miami.edu/50thanniversary/events.asp.
USE GRAY ACCESS CARDS FOR CAMPUS BUILDINGS;
OLD PHOTO IDS MUST BE UPDATED BY MARCH 1
The Security Department has completed the conversion of the access card system
at the School of Medicine. Your photo ID badge and gray access card are sufficient
for entry into most medical campus buildings. This access card should be already
attached to your photo ID, imprinted with a code that begins with the numbers “1740.” All
other access cards (black and/or beige in color) can be discarded either by
cutting them off your ID badge clip or cutting the clip itself. If this is
necessary, a new ID badge clip can be obtained at any campus security desk.
If you have a Jackson parking card attached to your photo ID as well, it should
remain unchanged. Beginning March 1, security officers will only accept the
new photo ID badge that has been implemented in recent years. If your badge
features a yellow background, you must have it updated by March 1. Contact
the Security Department at 305-243-6280 to arrange for a new badge or if you
have any further questions.
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AT SCHOOL
OF MEDICINE WELCOMES NEW LEADERSHIP
Christine Morris, formerly executive director of media relations, has been
named associate vice president for communications. She will direct all media
relations, publications, and other communications efforts for the School of
Medicine. Before joining the medical school in 2001, she served as medical
writer for The Miami Herald. In her new post, Morris fills the leadership role
formerly held by Jerry Lewis, who has been appointed vice president of communications
for the University. A veteran at UM with 14 years of service, Lewis most recently
served as assistant vice president for medical communications. To learn more
about the Office of Communications at the School of Medicine, visit http://www.med.miami.edu/admin/communication.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE THERAPY PROGRAM FOR
TEEN DRUG ABUSERS GAINS NATIONAL HONORS
The Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) program of the Center for Treatment
Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse was listed as one of seven programs detailed
in-depth in a new publication called “Treating Teens: A Guide to Adolescent
Drug Programs.” The guide was released by Drug Strategies, a non-profit
research institute that promotes effective approaches to the nation’s
drug problems while supporting initiatives to reduce the demand for drugs through
prevention, education, treatment and law enforcement. MDFT is an outpatient
family-based drug abuse treatment for teenage substance abusers, developed
by Howard Liddle, Ph.D., director of the School of Medicine center, and has
received numerous national honors.
LABORATORIES SUPPORTED BY NEW CENTER FOR
TRANSGENIC AND GENE TARGETING RESEARCH
The Executive Office of Research Leadership, along with funding from the UM/Sylvester
Comprehensive Cancer Center, is providing significant support to help establish
a Center for Transgenic and Gene Targeting Research at the School of Medicine.
This support aims to expand shared core resources for developing technical
capabilities related to transgenic and gene knockout research. A molecular
genetics core and embryonic stem cell culture core are also being developed.
Thomas Malek, Ph.D., vice chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology,
will direct these efforts. Wayne Balkan, Ph.D., research assistant professor
of medicine, will oversee development of the embryonic cell culture core, and
Roland Jurecic, Ph.D., assistant professor of microbiology and immunology,
will organize the molecular genetics core. For more information, visit http://www.sylvester.org/Research/home.cfm?s=28&e=255&comp=19.
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!
UM RESEARCH CENTER WORKS TO "SHARE"
KNOWLEDGE WITH HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY
The UM Drug Abuse and AIDS Research Center and the Miami-Dade County Health
Department, Office of HIV/AIDS, have joined forces to bring research innovations
to community providers through a campaign called Project SHARE -- Sharing HIV/AIDS
Research Efforts. This bimonthly seminar series brings HIV intervention programs
to public health clinics, grassroots providers, and social service agencies.
An expert panel will discuss how these interventions can be adopted in South
Florida. The next speaker in the series is Gina Wingwood, Sc.D., co-director
of the Behavioral and Social Science Core at Emory University’s Center
for AIDS Research. She will discuss HIV prevention intervention for African-American
women. The seminar will be held January 24, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Founders’ Hall
(former location of the Faculty Club) on the Coral Gables campus. Space is
limited. Contact Tamy Kuper at 305-243-6430 or tkuper@med.miami.edu to
reserve a space and to inquire about details on future installments.
SAVE ON EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
WITH MEDICAL PURCHASING PROGRAM
Has your department saved money with the Asset Managed Maintenance Program
offered by the Medical Purchasing Department and Fisher Consulting Services?
In appreciation of the departments enrolled in the program, Medical Purchasing
will hold the Asset Managed Maintenance Program Presentation and Luncheon on
January 28, 10 a.m., in the Mailman Center, eighth floor auditorium. If your
department is not currently participating in the program, you are invited to
attend to learn more about the benefits it can offer in equipment maintenance
and service. RSVP is required by January 17. Contact Derek Lawrence at dlawrence2@med.miami.edu or
305-243-3666.
MONTHLY SEMINARS ADDRESS ISSUES
IN HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH
Monthly seminars on human subjects research begin January 28, with "Vulnerable
Subjects," presented by Jay Sosenko, M.D., assistant provost for research
standards, noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center, Room 3023. A new installment
in this series will be held on the last Tuesday of each month throughout the
year, with the exception of December. For more information or to register,
contact Jackie Binns at jbinns@miami.edu.
TIAA-CREF VISITS THE MEDICAL CAMPUS
TO ANSWER YOUR FINANCIAL QUESTIONS
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be at the School of Medicine on January
29 to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment,
visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or
call toll-free 1-877-267-4510. Sessions will be held at the Dominion Parking
Garage, Suite 155.
DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER KICKS OFF
DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT LECTURE SERIES
William Miller, distinguished professor of psychology and psychiatry at the
University of New Mexico, will visit the School of Medicine to discuss the
latest findings on innovative and effective treatments for substance abusers. Miller
will present “Wrong for the Right Reason: How and Why Motivational
Interviewing Failed in a NIDA Clinical Trial,” on January 29, 1 to 2
p.m., at Bascom Palmer’s Retter Auditorium. Future lectures by
drug abuse treatment scientists from across the country will be presented as
part of the 2003 Drug Abuse Treatment Lecture Series, sponsored by the National
Institute on Drug Abuse and organized by the University of Miami Center for
Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse. Contact Joanna de Velasco
at 305-243-6434 for more information.
NEUROLOGICAL UPDATE 2003
SCHEDULED FOR LATE JANUARY
Learn about advances in neurology as the Division of Continuing Medical Education
presents Neurological Update 2003, January 29 – February 1, at the Roney
Palace Resort in Miami Beach. For more information or to register, call 305-243-5613
or e-mail crobinson@med.miami.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA OPHTHALMOLOGIST
TO DISCUSS MOLECULAR RETINAL THERAPIES
William W. Hauswirth, Ph.D., of the University of Florida, will visit the School
of Medicine to discuss “Molecular Strategies to Save the Retina,” on
January 30, 5:30 p.m., at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s Retter Auditorium.
For more information about the lecture, call 305-326-6046.
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