--Grants Available for Research on Tobacco-Related Diseases
--Filtration System to be Implemented for Campus Drinking Water
--Physicians and Alumni Called to Make Beautiful Music
--Celebrate Family Day at the Orange Bowl with Special Ticket Pack
--Upcoming Calendar Events

GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR BIOMEDICAL
RESEARCH ON TOBACCO-RELATED DISEASES
The Executive Office of Research Leadership announces the availability of grant funds through the Florida Biomedical Research Program. Research grants funded through this program must address the prevention, diagnosis, and/or treatment of tobacco-related diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and pulmonary disease. Beginning July 1, 2003, funding will support New Investigator Research (NIR) Projects and Small-business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs. To obtain application criteria, visit http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Disease_ctr/epi/biomed/index.html. Proposals are due November 13 and will be processed by each campus' Research Administration Office. If you have any additional questions, contact Catherine Hughes in the Florida Biomedical Research Program at Catherine_Hughes@doh.state.fl.us or Tony Izquierdo in the Executive Office of Research Leadership at 305-243-5792 or tizquierdo@med.miami.edu.

FACILITIES INTRODUCES A CLEAR
SOLUTION TO FILTERED WATER ON CAMPUS
After careful review of employees’ use of bottled drinking water on campus, Facilities Administration offers a solution to eliminate the headache of ordering, storing, and lifting large water jugs for individual dispensers in each office through the introduction of a point-of-use filtration system for drinking water at the School of Medicine. The Crystal Springs Water Company has been selected to provide this service, and Facilities Administration will soon be in contact with departments that meet criteria set to switch to the water filtration system. Crystal Springs also has offered to conduct a question-and-answer session for any interested employees. If you would like to participate, call Facilities Administration at 305-243-6375.

PHYSICIAN-MUSICIANS NEEDED FOR
SPECIAL ALUMNI WEEKEND EVENT
Do you have a hidden musical talent just waiting to express itself? Your chance has come, as the Office of Medical Development and Alumni Affairs calls for talented alumni and physicians of the School of Medicine to lend their musical gifts to the 50th Anniversary Alumni Weekend festivities. A classical music piece will be performed, as well as a choral music piece, on the evening of February 1, 2003. If you play an instrument or have vocal training, contact Alfred Rivera, president-elect of the Medical Alumni Association, at 305-666-8529 or arquix@mindspring.com by October 15.

ENJOY PIGSKIN AND PIZZA WITH THE
KIDS ON HURRICANES FAMILY DAY
Don’t miss Family Day at the Orange Bowl on October 5, as the Hurricanes take on the University of Connecticut at 7 p.m. Call 800-GO-CANES for the family pack and get four tickets to the game, along with a coupon for one large pizza from Papa John’s, a two-liter of Coke, and a game-day parking pass, all for only $50.

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!

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.

FALL LECTURE SERIES KICKS OFF WITH
PRESENTATIONS BY MEDICAL EXPERTS
The University’s Fall Lecture Series kicks off this month with the first of three installments that let you “Meet the Experts.” Seth Thaller, M.D., chief of the Plastic Surgery Division, will present “Latest Developments in Plastic Surgery: Laser Therapy, Computerized Imaging and Botox Update” on October 1, 7 p.m., at the Miami-Dade Public Library - Kendall Branch (9101 SW 97 Avenue). Other lectures include “Women and Heart Disease - Estrogen, the Latest Developments; Is Estrogen our Friend or Foe?” October 8, with Maureen Lowery, M.D., professor of cardiology; and “Acupuncture & Acupressure, Is it for You?” October 22, with Janet Konefal, Ph.D., director of the Division of Complementary Medicine, and Xue-Lan Wen, M.D., assistant professor of clinical psychiatry.

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.

ANNUAL ETHICS CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON
IRB REVIEW, HUMAN SUBJECTS, AND MORE
Register now for “Extreme Ethics,” scheduled for October 24 – 26 at the Sheraton Biscayne Bay Hotel in Miami. This NIH-supported research ethics conference, now in its third year, has two tracks. One emphasizes “Foundations: Elements of High Quality IRB Review,” while the second addresses exceptionally difficult challenges in research on human subjects and in public health. Topics will include genetics, HIPAA, biostatistics, and bioinformatics. A conference brochure and program are available on-line at http://www.miami.edu/ethics. For more information, call the UM Ethics Programs at 305-243-5723.

WOMEN’S CANCER ISSUES AND MORE
ADDRESSED AT ASK THE EXPERTS WORKSHOP
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Courtelis Center for Psychosocial Oncology presents a one-day workshop on “Breast and Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Issues: A Partial Focus on Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy” on October 29, in Sylvester Conference Room 1301. School of Medicine experts will address a broad range of topics, including psychosocial issues of women with cancer, genetic research, early detection, treatment advances, and more. Six contact hours will be provided for nurses, LCSW, LMHC, and LMFT. The cost to attend is $10, and pre-registration is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, contact Fariba Ostovary at 305-243-4274 or fostovar@med.miami.edu.