e-Update
June 17, 2002
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.
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ANNIVERSARY ALBUM
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Learn fun facts about your second home and its history every two weeks, as e-Update
presents the latest in a special series commemorating the School of Medicine’s
50th anniversary.
The Sewell Building found
its place at the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1965, when this historic
building was incorporated into the growing medical center complex. The building
was constructed in 1912 as the family home for pioneer John Sewell, who was
the third mayor of Miami and responsible for the planning and construction of
Henry Flagler’s railroad in South Florida. Now serving as administrative
offices for the medical school, the historic building was dubbed Halissee Hall
by its owner for the Seminole word meaning “new moon.” The home
was restored most recently by the school’s Medical Faculty Association
in 1997.
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
--American Diabetes Association Selects Dr. Camillo Ricordi for Distinguished
Award
--Distinguished Service Award Presented to Dr. Clyde McCoy from UM Citizens
Board
--Architectural Firm Chooses Medical Center Neighborhood for Strategic Planning
--UM Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Recognized by Annie E. Casey Foundation
--Poster and Paper Submissions Now Accepted for February Biotech Conference
--Kick Back with a Book and Lively Discussion at Wellness Center Book Club
--Bascom Palmer Offers Savings to UM/Jackson Employees with 20/20 Vision Club
--Employee Discount Puts You on the Sidelines as Canes Defend Championship
--Upcoming Calendar Events
DR. CAMILLO RICORDI
HONORED FOR
OUTSTANDING SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT
Recognizing accomplishments that have revolutionized the field of islet cell
transplantation to treat diabetes, the American Diabetes Association granted
the 2002 Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award to Camillo Ricordi, M.D.,
Stacey Joy Goodman Professor of Surgery and Medicine and scientific director
of the Diabetes Research Institute. The award honors originality and independence
of thought in research aimed at finding a cure for diabetes. As recipient of
the award, Ricordi is delivering the distinguished Lilly Lecture to colleagues
at the annual ADA Scientific Sessions this week, titled “Islet Transplantation
and Beyond: A Brave New World.” Through his work researching the transplantation
of islet cells to treat diabetes, Ricordi has achieved insulin independence
in patients with Type 1 diabetes, bringing hope to the one million Americans
who suffer from the disease. Ricordi also recently received the 2001 Nessim
Habif World Prize of Surgery from the University of Geneva and delivered the
2002 Carl-Gustav lecture from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.
UM CITIZENS BOARD
HONORS
DR. CLYDE McCOY FOR SERVICE
The UM Citizens Board has honored Clyde McCoy, Ph.D., professor and chairman
of the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, with its sixth annual Distinguished
Service Award. The award honors individuals and organizations that have demonstrated
exemplary service to the University. McCoy also serves as director of the UM
Comprehensive Drug Research Center and Health Services Research Center. Recently
appointed director of the School of Medicine's Executive Office of Research
Leadership, he has served UM for more than a quarter of a century. One of his
current roles is faculty athletic representative, in which he is responsible
for ensuring academic integrity, facilitating institutional control of intercollegiate
athletics, and enhancing the student-athlete experience, as well as representing
the University to the NCAA. As faculty representative, McCoy has established
drug education, testing and treatment that serves as a model for colleges and
universities throughout the U.S.
STUDENT PROGRAM
CREATES VISION TO
REVITALIZE MEDICAL CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD
Leaders, students, and elected officials, are teaming together this week to
create a vision for the medical center’s neighborhood, which includes
the School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, the Civic Center, Highland
Park, and Allapattah. The project falls within the Summer Student Program of
sponsored by EDAW, an internationally-acclaimed architectural firm, and will
look for solutions to issues involving walkability, urban revitalization, and
more. Gary Hack, dean of the Graduate School of Fine Arts at the University
of Pennsylvania, will discuss the role of a university in an urban neighborhood
on June 24, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh floor auditorium,
and faculty and staff are invited to attend . Come see the vision unfold for
developing a neighborhood that feels like home to residents, employees, and
visitors alike. The final presentation of the planning group’s comprehensive
proposal for revamping the neighborhood will be held June 28, 4 p.m., same location.
As the project progresses, visit EDAW’s Web site at http://www.edaw.com
to view daily updates and photos from walking tours around the community.
FOUNDATION MAGAZINE
FEATURES ARTICLE
ON UM TEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
Two programs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences are highlighted
in the current issue of AdvoCasey, the magazine of the Annie E. Casey Foundation,
which supports initiatives to improve the lives of disadvantaged children. In
an article titled, “A Family Affair,” the magazine discusses the
methodologies and success of treating adolescents who abuse drugs and/or alcohol
through Brief Structural Family Therapy, developed by Jose Szapocznik, Ph.D.,
professor and director of the Center for Family Studies; and Multidimensional
Family Therapy, a treatment model created by Howard Liddle, Ph.D., professor
and director of the Center for Treatment on Adolescent Drug Abuse. To read the
full article, visit http://www.aecf.org/publications/advocasey/spring2002/familyaffair.htm.
REGISTER TODAY AND
SUBMIT MATERIALS
FOR EXHIBIT AT BIOTECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM
Save the date for the Miami Nature Biotechnology Winter Symposium, “50
Years On: From the Double Helix to Molecular Medicine ,” to be held at
the Miami Beach Radisson Deauville Resort, February 1 - 5, 2003. Register now
for UM tuition remission and workshops. You also can submit posters for presentation,
and abstracts will be published on-line. Exhibit space also is available. The
event will honor James Watson and Francis Crick, in recognition of the 50th
anniversary of the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. Dr. Watson
will give the conference’s opening address, “Finding the Double
Helix.” The School of Medicine's 50th anniversary will be celebrated at
the conference, as well. For more information and a complete program, visit
http://www.med.miami.edu/mnbws.
WELLNESS DEPARTMENT
BRINGS YOU
ESCAPE AND ADVENTURE WITH BOOK CLUB
Take a break from reading memos and e-mails to indulge in a book. The Department
of Wellness and Recreation invites you to join their book club for lively discussion
of novels ranging from mystery and drama to romance and comedy. The next book
discussed will be “While I Was Gone,” by Sue Miller, with a meeting
scheduled for June 27, 1 to 1:45 p.m., in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite
155. Drinks and a snack will be served. You must sign up by June 26 to attend,
so call 305-243-3209 to join in.
EYEWEAR SAVINGS
CAN BE YOURS WITH
BASCOM PALMER’S 20/20 VISION CLUB
Optical Services at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute offers exclusive membership
to the new 20/20 Vision Club for UM/Jackson employees, students, and immediate
family members. All club members pay only $20 for lenses (single-vision
or bifocal) and $20 for frames. In addition, club members enjoy 50 percent
discounts on specialty lenses and designer frames. For more information at 305-326-6092,
stop by for a visit Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first
floor of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
BE THERE AS THE
'CANES
MAKE A RUN FOR TEMPE
Tickets for the 2002 football season are on sale, and UM employees receive a
50 percent discount. As a special perk, season ticket holders hold the power
of purchasing additional seats before the general public. Be sure to join coach
Larry Coker and quarterback Ken Dorsey as they lead the Hurricanes toward another
National Championship. The Orange Bowl will be rocking with home games that
include Florida State, Virginia Tech, Boston College, and Pittsburgh. Secure
your seats to see the National Champs in action by calling 1-800-GO-CANES for
the best seat selection.
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!
FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVES
VISIT CAMPUS
TO OFFER INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be on the medical campus to conduct individual
interviews and address your financial and investment questions. The sessions
will be held June 20 at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. To schedule
an appointment, call 877-267-4510 or visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc. Fidelity
Investments also will be on hand for individual financial interviews on June
25, same location. To schedule a session with a Fidelity representative, call
800-642-7131.
BASCOM PALMER SYMPOSIUM
PRESENTS
ADVANCES IN EYE TREATMENT AND RESEARCH
Ophthalmologists and other health care practitioners will discover the latest
advances in the field at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s Residents’
Day on June 21, 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., in the Retter Auditorium. Specialties in
ophthalmology will be covered, including cornea and external diseases, oculoplastics,
neuro-ophthalmology, retina-vitreous, pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, and
immunology. This conference will provide a maximum of 5.75 hours in category
1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. For more information
or to register, contact Rosa Bondar at 305-326-6110 or rbondar@med.miami.edu.
MEDICAL SCHOOL FACULTY
COUNCIL TO CONVENE NEXT WEEK
The School of Medicine Faculty Council will hold its next meeting June 26, 5
to 6:30 p.m., at the UM/Sylvester Conference Room, Suite 1301. All faculty members
are invited to attend; meetings are held on the second and last Tuesday of each
month. To review the minutes of previous council meetings, visit http://medicalcouncil.med.miami.edu/minutes.html.
WORKSHOP AT JACKSON
WILL ADDRESS
GYNECOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES
The HIM/Oncology Data Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital presents “FCRA
Oncology Workshop on GYN Malignancies,” June 28, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
in the Diagnostic Treatment Center, Room 270. AHIMA, NCRA, nursing, and radiology
continuing education (CE) credits have been applied for. You must RSVP by June
21 to reserve your space. Contact Lizette Acosta at 305-585-6533, extension
2, or lacosta2@um-jmh.org.
SEND THE KIDS TO
HURRICANE
AQUATIC CAMPS FOR SUMMER FUN
UM brings you Summer Aquatics Sports Camp for kids ages 5 to 12m featuring swimming,
diving, trampoline, water games, field games, and arts and crafts. One-week
sessions run through July 26, 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The cost is $160 per week,
and discounts are available. A registration fee is required. A Summer Diving
Camp also runs through July 26, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and costs $160 per week.
Call 305-284-4713 or visit http://www.caneaquatics.com
for more information on both camps.
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