e-Update
June 24, 2003
Weekly News Briefs
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS
--Rescheduled “Today” Show Feature on Miami Project to Air
Thursday Morning
--Research Listserv Provides Support for Collaborations and Shared Initiatives
--Watercolor and Monoprint Techniques Featured at Free Art Class on Saturday
--Upcoming Calendar Events
MIAMI PROJECT ON NBC’S “TODAY” SHOW
RESCHEDULED FOR THIS THURSDAY
Tune into the “Today” show on NBC Thursday morning, June 26, for
a feature segment on The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. The news report will
provide an overview of the center’s research on spinal cord injury, with
a focus on co-founder and Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti and
his son Marc, who became paralyzed after an injury sustained during a college
football game.
SIGN UP FOR RESEARCH LISTSERV TO
STAY UP-TO-DATE ON SHARED INITIATIVES
The Office of Research has established a listserv to foster research interactions,
collaborations, equipment sharing, and sharing of research initiatives. To
register for the listserv, send a request to listserv@listserv.miami.edu.
Leave the subject line of your e-mail blank and type only "SUBSCRIBE RESEARCH-L" in
the body of the message. If you have any questions or comments, contact Norman
Altman, V.M.D., senior associate dean for research, at naltman@miami.edu.
SEE YOUR CREATIVE TALENTS EMERGE
AT FREE ART CLASS THIS WEEKEND
Express your artistic side at a free course this weekend presented by artist
and nurse Sandra Walsh. Participants will create mono prints and a small watercolor
flower painting. The class will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 28,
at the Winn Dixie Hope Lodge. No prior art experience necessary. Space limited
to ten participants. Call 305-243-6778 to register.
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!
EXPERTS DISCUSS IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY
FIBROSIS AT MEDICAL SCHOOL SEMINAR
The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine presents “Living
with IPF,” a seminar featuring experts on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
(IPF), a progressive disease characterized by scarring and deterioration of
the lungs. The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis partners with the medical school
to host this lecture on June 28, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Lois Pope LIFE
Center. Complimentary breakfast will be served. To register, visit www.coalitionforpf.org or
call 888-222-8541.
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