e-Update
March 22, 2005
Weekly News Briefs
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THIS WEEK’S NEWS
--Social Work Grand Rounds Honors Dr. Robert Morgan
--Alpha Omega Alpha Visiting Professor to Speak at Medical Grand Rounds
--Medical Liability Workshop
--Town Hall Meetings on Health Care Plan
--Commencement is Approaching—Don’t Forget to Order Your Regalia
--Medical Faculty Association’s 51st Annual Fundraiser
--Upcoming Calendar Events
--Human Subjects Research Opportunities
SOCIAL WORK GRAND ROUNDS HONORS DR. ROBERT MORGAN
On March 22, a special grand rounds presentation will honor Dr. Robert H. Morgan, LCSW, as the 2005 recipient of the Heart of Social Work Award by the Council of Social Work Education. Dr. Morgan is director of the Social Work Division at the Mailman Center. The presentation will take place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Lois Pope LIFE Center seventh floor auditorium. Presenting will be Dolores Perdomo, LCSW, research associate at our University-wide Center on Aging, on “Tele-Reach: A Telephone Intervention for Caregivers.” The Tele-Reach study allows caregivers to participate in a psycho-educational support group at flexible times and from the convenience of their home through the use of a customized Computer-Telephone Intervention System (CTIS). The objectives of the study are to evaluate:
- the efficacy of the Tele-Reach intervention for sole caregivers;
- ethnic differences in response to the Tele-Reach intervention; and
- the feasibility of delivering psycho-educational and supportive group sessions via the CTIS.
CEUs for mental health professionals will be offered. For more information, please contact Cvasquez-Fraga@med.miami.edu, or call 305-243-1016.
ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA VISITING PROFESSOR TO SPEAK AT MEDICAL GRAND ROUNDS
John Bartlett, M.D., Stanhope Baynes Jones Professor of Medicine, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and this year's Alpha Omega Alpha Visiting Professor, will speak at the Department of Medicine Grand Rounds tomorrow (Wednesday) at noon in the Rosenstiel fifth floor auditorium. Dr. Bartlett will be presenting a "Bioterrorism Update." For more information, please contact Alex Mechaber, M.D., AOA Councillor for the UM Alpha Chapter, at 305-243-6499.
MEDICAL LIABILITY WORKSHOP
The School of Medicine and the School of Law jointly present a workshop entitled "Enterprise Liability --
Alternatives to Litigation." on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Mailman Center eighth floor auditorium.
The key speaker will be Jay Wolfson of the University of South Florida, and the responders will be Steven Stark,
director of the Office of Patient Protection and Risk Prevention, and Mary I. Coombs, professor of law.
Refreshments will be provided. For more information and reservations, contact Shirley Brown at
sbrown7@med.miami.edu or 305-585-8364.
TOWN HALL MEETINGS ON HEALTH PLANS
Faculty and staff are invited to the upcoming Town Hall meetings hosted by Benefits Administration and Humana. You'll have the opportunity to review the general health plan benefits, get answers to frequently asked questions about the six different plans, and learn more about the specific plan you selected. The Town Hall meetings for the medical campus are scheduled as follows:
Monday, March 28, noon, eighth floor of the Mailman Center
Monday, March 28, 2 p.m., conference room 1301 of the UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Tuesday, March 29, 7 a.m., Retter Auditorium
DIALOGUES IN RESEARCH ETHICS
Dialogue 6 of the Dialogues in Research Ethics series focuses on “Ethics Review of Outbreak Research: A System Doomed to Fail?” by Raphael Saginur, M.D., of the University of Ottawa, Friday at noon in room 3109 (the microbiology conference room) of the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building. Lunch will be provided. No RSVP is required to attend. Outbreak research – as our experience with SARS demonstrates – confounds established mechanisms for international research, multi-center trials and IRB review. More work is required to have timely, rigorous systems to review international outbreak research working with local populations and authorities. Dr. Saginur chairs the Ottawa Hospital Research Ethics Board and has been actively involved in public policy regarding infectious diseases and clinical trials. He spearheaded a central IRB for cancer, the Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board, and led the development of the Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards. For more information, please call 305-243-5723 or send e-mail to ethics@miami.edu.
EDUCATION FOR PHYSICIANS ON END-OF-LIFE CARE
Pat V. Caralis, M.D., J.D., professor of medicine and chief of general medicine at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, will discuss "Gaps in End of Life Care," as part of the Education for Physicians on End-of-Life Care Lecture Series, on Friday from noon to 1 p.m. in UM/Sylvester conference room 1301. Lunch will be served; RSVP to https://netlearning.miami.edu. For more information contact Diane Dames at 305-243-2287.
HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH SEMINAR
The Human Subjects Research Seminar for March will feature Jay M. Sosenko, M.D., speaking on “Ethical Principles of Human Subjects Research.” The seminar will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, at the Mailman Center, room 3023. Advance registration is required as room capacity is limited.
To Register:
1) Log on to NetLearning using your UM ID # (C-Number) at https://netlearning.miami.edu.
2) Search for class: Human Subjects Research Seminars by changing the dates at the top to reflect classes offered in March.
3) Scroll to locate the March 29 class and click on Enroll located on the left.
For more information about this seminar, e-mail Maira Abraham at Mabraham@med.miami.edu.
RAFFLE TO BENEFIT THE MIAMI PROJECT
Take a chance to win a new 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350--chances are $100 each with a limit of 1,500. All proceeds to benefit The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. The drawing will be held at the NASDAQ-100 Open Men's Semi-Finals, the Village of Merrick Park Fashion Show and Cocktail Reception Friday, April 1, at 5 p.m. in the Mercedes-Benz Lifestyle Center at the NASDAQ-100 Open in Miami. For more information, go to http://www.miamiproject.miami.edu/x856.xml, or call 305-243-4656.
ETHICS, LAW, AND MEDICAL LIABILITY
This special series, hosted by the University's Ethics Programs, presents "Patient Safety and Legal Liability: Ethics at the Brink" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, in the Rosemarin Café at the Law School (next to Subway). The speaker is Steven Stark, JD, director, Office of Patient Protection and Risk Prevention. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Stephanie L. Anderson at 305-243-5723.
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CANCER SERIES
Karon Rzad, R.D., L.D.N., C.D.E., clinical nutrition manager and complementary medicine practitioner, UM/Sylvester, will discuss “Nutritional Healing – Reaching Your Optimum Health” today (Tuesday), from noon to 1 p.m., at UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, 1192 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 100. This presentation will give the audience the tools to identify functional foods, discover the role of nutrition in wellness, and understand the size of food portions that are needed daily. A light lunch will be served. Please call 1-800-545-2292 to register. Seating is limited.
Fariba Ostovary, psychiatric nurse practitioner at the Courtelis Center for Psycho-social Oncology, will present issues related to sexuality and cancer for women only on Monday, April 4, from noon to 1 p.m., in UM/Sylvester conference room 1301. Come with your questions and with issues you would like to hear addressed but were afraid to ask. There will be a presentation for men only scheduled at a later date. Call 800-545-2292 to RSVP.
The UM/Sylvester Miami education series will focus on head and neck cancer awareness in April. On Wednesday, April 13, Dr. Donald T. Weed will discuss head and neck cancers, screening, detection, and prevention in recognition of the 7th Annual Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Screening week, from noon to 1 p.m. in UM/Sylvester conference room 1301. A light lunch will be served, and you must RSVP to 800-545-2292.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE COMMENCEMENT IS APPROACHING—DON’T FORGET YOUR REGALIA
The 2005 University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine commencement will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Convocation Center, 1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables. Faculty members who participate in commencement are invited to attend the Dean’s Graduation Brunch, hosted by Dean Clarkson, at 11:30 a.m. in the Hurricane 100 Room located in the Convocation Center. Special faculty awards will be presented again this year. Please remember to fill out your regalia forms and return them to the Office of Community Relations by Friday, April 1. For more information, contact Community Relations at 305-243-3453.
MEDICAL FACULTY ASSOCIATION’S 51ST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
The Medical Faculty Association will hold its 51st annual fundraiser to benefit the students of the Miller School of Medicine on Friday, April 1. We will celebrate our fellowship and support our mission with a "Dinner at the Ritz" in Coconut Grove. If you would like to receive an invitation, please contact Kristin Podack at 305-285-1477 (kpodack@hotmail.com) or Linda Fitzpatrick at 305-774-9207 (lindafitz46@hotmail.com).
MARCH MEDITATION CLASSES
School of Medicine, Department of Wellness, will be offering free meditation classes on Friday, March 25, April 1 and 22, and May 13, 20 and 27, from 1 to 1:40 p.m. in the Dominion Tower 10th Floor Conference Room. For more information, please call 305-243-3209.
CHILD CAR SEAT INSTALLATION CHECK
Did you know that most child car seats are not installed correctly? To ensure that your child car seat is installed correctly, a certified child passenger safety technician will be available on the following Wednesdays: March 23; April 6 and 20; May 4, 11 and 25; and June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 in front of the Mailman Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service is available to everyone who transports children under the age of 12 in their vehicle. For more information, e-mail gstepanian@um-jmh.org, or call 305-243-3928 to set up an appointment. Priority will be given to those with appointments.
SOUTH FLORIDA MODEL SPINAL CORD INJURY SYSTEM INFORMATIONAL TOUR
The South Florida Model Spinal Cord Injury System will present an informational tour for participants to learn more about the Spinal Cord Injury Out-Patient Clinic at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine on Tuesday, March 29. Tour participants will also meet investigators at the Miami VA SCI Center of Excellence, attend a formal presentation on the latest research at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, and learn more about community outreach programs for individuals with spinal cord injuries. The tour will meet at the Jackson Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center lobby at 1:15 p.m. For reservations, please contact Mayra M. Miró, Psy.D., at 305-585-1339, or e-mail mmiro@med.miami.edu.
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE – ROVING SYMPOSIUM
A Roving Symposium, sponsored by the South Florida Model Spinal Cord Injury System, will be held on Tuesday, March 29 from noon to 1 p.m. at the JMH Rehabilitation Center third floor auditorium. Marca L. Sipski, M.D., associate professor of clinical rehabilitation medicine, project director, V.A. R & D Center of Excellence in Spinal Cord Injury, and project director, South Florida Model SCI System, will present “Sexuality Issues and Spinal Cord Injury: Your Questions Answered,” part two of a series of presentations on SCI Issues. For more information, please contact Mayra M. Miró, Psy.D., at 305-585-1339, or at mmiro@med.miami.edu.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, FLORIDA DIVISION
2005 SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
American Cancer Society, Florida Division, is inviting applications
from qualified medical or undergraduate students, who are residents of Florida or attend a degree-granting Florida institution full-time, to work in a UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center laboratory from June 1 to August 31, 2005. Eligible applicants must have completed their sophomore year of college by June 1. Awardees cannot be otherwise employed by the University of Miami during this summer fellowship, and students must identify a sponsor and work on a cancer-related project in the research laboratory of a UM/Sylvester investigator. For more information and an application, please contact Kathy Salce at ksalce@med.miami.edu, phone: 305-243-2287. Applications are due by April 1. A total of six fellowships are available at $2,500 each for the three-month period.
BASCOM PALMER CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PRESENTATION
“New Horizons in Ophthalmology” will take place in The Little Nell Hotel, Aspen, Colorado, March 31 through April 2. The registration fee is $595. For more information on this or other Bascom Palmer courses, please contact the Continuing Medical Education office at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, 900 NW 17th St., or by calling 305-326-6110, fax 305-326-6518, or e-mail bpeicme@med.miami.edu. Visit the Bascom Palmer Web site at www.bascompalmer.org.
10TH ANNUAL CANCER SURVIVORS' DAY
The courage and determination of cancer survivors is an inspiration to all. UM/Sylvester will honor cancer survivors who are living with and beyond cancer and will also recognize those professionals who are helping to fight the battle against cancer at the 10th Annual Cancer Survivors' Day, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 2, at CB Smith Park in Pembroke Pines, 900 North Flamingo Road. Over 400 guests will join in this fun-filled event, themed "Live, Laugh, and Love.” If you are or were a UM/Sylvester patient, parent of a Jackson pediatric oncology patient, or a Bascom Palmer Eye Institute patient, please call 800-545-2292 or 305-243-1000 to register for Survivors' Day. You must be registered to attend. If you are interested in volunteering at this year's event, please call Carthy Thomas, at 305-243-4071, or e-mail at cthomas2@med.miami.edu.
MAGEC ADVANCES IN GERIATRICS XIV CONFERENCE
The Miami Area Geriatric Education Center will be hosting the “Advances in Geriatrics XIV-- Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Early Detection and Interventions” conference on Wednesday and Thursday at the West Palm Beach Marriott. Alzheimer's disease is the most commonly diagnosed cause of cognitive decline among people over age 65, affecting an estimated 4.5 million people, their families, the health care system, and society as a whole. This educational conference will focus on the options for early intervention and proactive treatment currently available to health professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in those affected with dementias. This course has been approved for tuition remission of a limited number of UM employees. Registration information is available at 305-243-6270, or on the Web at www.miami.edu/magec.
PLASTIC SURGERY OPEN HOUSE
Seth R. Thaller, M.D., professor and chief of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, will provide complimentary cosmetic consultations at the department’s Open House on Friday, April 8, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Jackson South Medical Plaza, suite 260. For more information, please call 305-256-5057.
ANNUAL BIOETHICS CONFERENCE
The University’s 13th annual spring bioethics conference is scheduled for April 8 at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort. The program, "Clinical Ethics: Debates, Decisions, Solutions," in conjunction with the Florida Bioethics Network, is in special collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, Nova Southeastern University, Barry University and The Children's Trust. The program is approved for continuing education credits for nurses, physicians, social workers, psychologists, guardians and lawyers. UM faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission but must pre-register.
For a program and registration form, please visit http://www.ethics.miami.edu/ and follow links to the clinical ethics conference. Please print, complete and return the form. For more information, e-mail ethics@miami.edu.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Are Your Children Safe? What Every Parent Should Know
Children are the most vulnerable segment of the population, and the most victimized. Child sexual exploitation is one of the most unrecognized and underreported crimes in our society. Statistics indicate that 1 in 5 females and 1 in 10 males is sexually exploited, yet only 35% of incidents are reported to authorities. Child abduction is another form of child exploitation. Usually, in a one-year period, 800,000 children are missing, abducted, run away or are kicked out of their homes. Because children are inherently vulnerable, keeping children safe is a fundamental responsibility of parents. This seminar, presented on Thursday, March 31, from noon to 1 p.m. in Medical Campus Professional Development & Training Office, 155 Dominion Parking Garage, will provide parents the tools they need to reduce their children’s risk of being abducted and sexually exploited.
Time Management
The EAP is pleased to bring you a lunchtime seminar on time management. Participants will be able to review time management strategies to help manage their workload, understand the importance of keeping a healthy work/life balance, and clarify values and prioritize time in order to reach personal and professional goals. The seminar will take place on Friday, April 1, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Medical Campus Professional Development & Training Office, 155 Dominion Parking Garage.
To enroll in any of these courses, go to http://netlearning.miami.edu. If you have any questions about the online registration system, please call 305-243-3090. For questions about content, call the EAP at 305- 284-6604. Supervisors are encouraged to post this notice for employees who do not have electronic access.
AIG VALIC PRESENTS “RETIREMENT STRATEGIES IN A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT”
This seminar focuses on the challenges of retiring today, understanding retirement income sources and expenses, Social Security, healthcare and inflation. It takes place from noon to 1:15 p.m. in the Medical Campus Professional Development & Training Office, 155 Dominion Parking Garage, on Friday, April 15. Bring your lunch. To register, call 305-284-5110.
PHASE TWO OF THE HOSPITAL KRONOS UPGRADE GOES LIVE THIS WEEK
On March 11, the pilot groups at University of Miami Hospital and Clinics and Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital / Bascom Palmer Eye Institute went live on Workforce Central. Schedules, enrollment, biometric clock installation, testing and training have been completed for Phase Two implementation, which will commence on Friday. This will include all nursing departments at both hospitals. The department of Radiation Oncology will also be part of phase two implementation at UMHC. The phased in approach will allow for just-in-time training and an opportunity to maximize system capabilities. The upgrade will provide employees and managers with self-service options as well as real time information. We expect to have full implementation completed at both hospitals by May 31. If you would like more information on the hospital Kronos upgrade and implementation, please visit the HR website at http://www.med.miami.edu/hr/kronos.asp.
TIAA-CREF VISITS THE MEDICAL CAMPUS
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be on the medical campus on April 5 and 6, May 11, and June 8 in the Human Resources Benefits Office, 901 NW 17th St., suite D, to conduct individual counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment, go to http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc, or call toll-free 1-800-842-2003 ext. 3522.
ORDERING DELL COMPUTERS FOR YOUR DEPARTMENT
Medical Information Technology is offering Dell computers, hardware and peripherals to the medical community at University of Miami negotiated contract price. This computer store is devoted to faculty, staff, and administrator purchases for departmental use. If you would like to put a quote together with all of your desired components, you may visit us at www.med.miami.edu/informationTechnology.asp and look for us under procurement staff, or click on the link Dell's University of Miami Premiere and select the configuration that meets your needs. Submit an IDR along with your saved quote to IT Procurement for immediate processing. For additional information, please send your request to computerstore@med.miami.edu or call us at 305-243-5999 opt. 4.
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER FINANCIAL QUESTIONS
A representative from Fidelity Investments will be on the medical campus on March 31, April 20, May 19, and June 29, in the Human Resources Benefits Office, 901 NW 17th St., suite D, to conduct individual counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-642-7131.
HIPAA SECURITY AWARENESS REMINDER: TREAT PAPER RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC DATA EQUALLY
Sensitive information on paper is the same as sensitive information on a computer. Both need to be protected from unauthorized access and should be treated with caution and discretion. In particular, Protected Health Information (PHI) in all forms is covered by the HIPAA privacy regulations. Sometimes it may be necessary to print out sensitive electronic information on paper and make copies. Do not leave these copies lying around in open areas within your workspace, as this information may be seen or even taken by unauthorized parties. Keep printouts of sensitive information, such as medical records, in a secure location. Avoid leaving sensitive documents unattended, especially in high-traffic areas. Always shred copies of sensitive information when disposing -- do not simply toss them in the trash. Cross-cut shredders are very useful in making printed sensitive information both unreadable and unusable. Remember to shred any printouts containing any information that would be useful to identity thieves, including documents containing personal, financial, or protected health information. The Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine has a contract to provide centralized shredding services. This service is available to all school departments. If you need recycling bins for your area, call 305-243-1052. For more information and to identify your areas, contact Frances Kaniewski via e-mail at FKaniews@med.miami.edu.
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. Billing concerns? Address questions to the Office of Billing Compliance at 305-243-HELP or 877-415-HELP. For information regarding training programs offered by the Office of Billing Compliance, contact Gemma Romillo or Nancy Rivero at 305-243-5842.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
2005 UM/SYLVESTER CANCER CENTER DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH GRANTS
UM/Sylvester Cancer Center will be accepting applications for developmental cancer research grants and support for pilot projects in cancer research. UM/Sylvester will consider applications in all cancer research areas from all faculty at the University of Miami. Awards will be made for a period of up to one year for a maximum of $50,000 each. Applications are available from the UM/Sylvester Office of Research Administration, Fox Building, room 403, or via e-mail (dmills@med.miami.edu). Deadline for receipt of applications is April 15. For more information, please call 305-243-6292.
SPONSORED PROGRAMS ROUNDTABLE SERIES
The goal of this monthly one-hour roundtable discussion group is to provide a forum for administrators/staff to discuss topics of interest related to sponsored programs with their colleagues. Presenters deliver a 20-minute talk followed by discussion and/or questions. Topics are announced in advance and registration is required because of space limitations. On Thursday, April 21, Tom Gill, director, research administration, will discuss “Completing the Proposal Transmittal Form… It’s Not As Easy As You Think.” Gill will talk about why the proposal transmittal form is a necessary part of the grant/contract submission process as well as address what the many fields mean and why they need to be completed. This presentation will take place at noon in the Batchelor Building, first floor conference room.
To Register:
1) Logon to NetLearning using your UM ID # (C-Number) at https://netlearning.miami.edu.
2) Search for class by changing the dates at the top to reflect classes offered in March.
3) Scroll to locate the April 21 class and click on Enroll located on the left.
For more information about this, please e-mail Maria Valero-Martinez at mvalero@med.miami.edu.
ZUBROD MEMORIAL LECTURE
2005 UM/SYLVESTER CANCER RESEARCH POSTER SESSION/COMPETITION
The annual Zubrod Memorial Lecture will be held on Thursday, May 19. The event, hosted by the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, will include the Zubrod Memorial Lecture and the 2005 UM/Sylvester Cancer Research Poster Session/Competition, as well as the announcement of the winner of the Sylvester Award for Outstanding Cancer Research for 2005. The poster session for cancer research projects will take place at the Jackson Health System Diagnostic Treatment Center, second floor, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 19.
Rainer F. Storb, M.D., is the 2005 Zubrod Distinguished Guest Lecturer. He will present a lecture on “Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation 1965-2005: Advancing Knowledge, Saving Lives,” from noon to 1 p.m. at DTC, second floor. Dr. Storb is program head of transplantation biology at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle.
The deadline for submission of poster abstracts is Friday, April 29. You are encouraged to submit early, due to limited space and the overwhelming response from participants last year. Please submit all abstracts to Kathy Salce, ksalce@med.miami.edu, or call 305-243-2287 with questions.
HURRICANE SOCCER HOSTS 1ST ANNUAL “KICKS AGAINST BREAST CANCER” TOURNAMENT
In an effort to raise money for cancer research, the UM women’s soccer team will host the first annual “Kicks Against Breast Cancer” tournament on Saturday, April 16, at the Sunrise Hilton. The five-team tournament featuring Miami, LSU, Marquette, Florida Atlantic and the Carmel United club team from Indiana, will showcase six games at the soccer fields adjacent to the Sunrise Hilton. Prior to the tournament, the Claudia Mayer Memorial Banquet featuring keynote speaker Jill Ellis, head UCLA women’s soccer coach, will be held at the Sunrise Hilton on Friday at 6 p.m. Tickets for the banquet and tournament are available to the public for $50 and $10, respectively. For ticket information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Hurricane Soccer Office at 305-284-3640.
COMPUTER HARDWARE REQUESTS DUE TO MEDICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BY MAY 2
May 2 is the cutoff date for information technology hardware/product purchases through the department of Medical IT. This will ensure that all requests are processed, invoiced and billed in a timely manner prior to the end of fiscal year 2005. Every effort will be made to acquire all requested products and process the associated IDRs before May 31. For more information, contact Medical IT at 305-243-6024.
HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Dr. Jorge Armenteros, in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, is taking part in an international clinical research program to investigate the efficacy and safety of risperidone in adolescents with schizophrenia. Risperidone has already proven effective and relatively well tolerated for treating adults with schizophrenia, but there are very few studies of risperidone or other atypical antipsychotics in adolescents. Patients must be between 13 and 17 years of age, otherwise physically healthy, and diagnosed with schizophrenia. For further information about the trial, please contact Dr. Jorge Armenteros at 305-355-7106, or Marisabel Davalos, M.S.Ed,, at 305-355-7273.
The Department of Psychology, Behavioral Medicine Research Center, is recruiting
participants for several studies investigating the impact of psychological factors
such as stress on quality of life and disease progression in several older adult
(> 50 yrs. old) populations. The studies are actively recruiting men and women recently
diagnosed with head and neck cancer, HIV-positive men, and men treated for advanced
prostate cancer. For more information about these studies, please call Dr. Frank Penedo
at 305-575-7122.
The Center for Family Studies, Healthy Families Program, is recruiting HIV-positive women over the age of 18 with a recent history of substance abuse treatment. Women who participate in the study should also be willing to have at least one family member participate in their treatment. The Healthy Families program is a family therapy based intervention for HIV-positive women addressing issues such as HIV risk behavior, drug abuse relapse and HIV medication adherence. Participants will be assigned to either the family therapy based intervention or a women's HIV education group, which will take place over four months. Participants will be interviewed at baseline and then at two month intervals over the course of the 12-month study. Interested women should contact the Healthy Families Program office at 305-243-8149, or via e-mail at ralvarez4@med.miami.edu.
Sara Czaja, Ph.D., is leading a study of spinal cord injury in an aging
population focusing on helping improve the quality of life of the patients
and their caregivers. As Americans live longer, more people are aging with
spinal cord injuries than ever before, presenting new challenges. This
NIH-funded study will examine the value of a home-based program that combines
psychological and social intervention, using technology to help patients
who have difficulty with mobility. For more information about the study,
please call 305-355-9200.
The HPV vaccine has been developed with the goal of decreasing HPV infection
and the persistence of HPV risk types responsible for cervical cancer. We are
looking for healthy women between the ages of 15 to 25 who have not had prior
abnormal pap smears, are not pregnant, are willing to receive the study vaccine,
and are able to commit to a four- year follow up period. For more information,
call Iliana Rivas at 305-243-5832.
The SPARE Study (Soy Phytoestrogens As Replacement Estrogen) is currently
recruiting women between 45-58 years of age to study the role of soy phytoestrogens
given in tablet form to prevent bone loss. Participants will be given a
physical exam at study entry, an annual mammogram and bone density test,
and will be asked to come for 10 study visits over a period of two years
for blood tests and to complete questionnaires about diet, exercise, and
well-being. Interested women should contact the SPARE Study Office at 305-243-4330
or via e-mail at aherrin@med.miami.edu.
The UM Skin Research Group directed by Brian Berman, M.D., Ph.D., professor of dermatology and internal medicine, is conducting several research studies on keloids and chronic idiopathic urticaria. If you are interested in participating please contact us at 305-243-5519 or visit our website at www.skininvestigation.com.
Researchers at the MRI Center need healthy subjects for a magnetic resonance imaging study. For more information please visit
http://midas.med.miami.edu/Research/MRStudies.htm.
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