e-Update
August 2, 2005
Weekly News Briefs
e-Update is distributed
weekly to keep faculty and staff at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller 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
-- Conversations About Cancer Series
-- Conflict Resolution Workshop
-- CaneExchange Launched
-- Telephone System Upgraded At Applebaum Diagnostic Imaging Center
-- Websites to Know
-- Upcoming Calendar Events
-- Human Subjects Research Opportunities
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CANCER SERIES
Arnold M. Markoe, M.D., Sc.D., chairman and professor, department of Radiation Oncology, will discuss “Affects and Effects of Radiation Therapy” as part of the Conversations about Cancer series on Friday at UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, 1192 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, from 1 to 3 p.m. A snack will be served. The series is free and open to the public. Please call 1-800-545-2292 to register. Seating is limited.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION WORKSHOP
This course was developed by the EAP as part of the Leadership Academy offered through the Professional Development and Training Office. It is one way for frontline supervisors to improve their conflict resolution and negotiation skills. All University faculty, staff and administrators are welcome to attend since these skills apply to more than just the supervisory role. This course is one of the new generation of training models, because it has a "blended format." Blended means that the first part of the course is completed on line and that the second part of the course, offered for the first time on August 10, is an interactive face-to-face skills practice workshop. Participants will learn to identify why conflicts occur, recognize the levels of conflict development, and how to use basic conflict resolution skills. The workshop will be held on the medical campus Wednesday, August 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. in room 155 of the Dominion Parking Garage. For more information about content, contact Bonita Cales at the EAP at 305-284-6604. To register, visit http://netlearning.miami.edu. For questions about registration, call the Professional Development and Training Office at 305-243-3090.
CANEEXCHANGE LAUNCHED
The University of Miami Student Government recently launched CaneExchange, a website where University students, faculty, staff, administrators, and faculty can post items to trade with each other online. CaneExchange can be accessed at http://caneexchange.miami.edu/. There, members of the University community can sign up on the website for free. All that is required is an e-mail address within the University of Miami domain, including @miami.edu and @umiami.edu e-mail addresses. Once logged in CaneExchange, members can post and find an array of items, such as artwork, textbooks, clothing, and concert tickets. All exchanges are arranged between the buyer and seller, and the seller can choose to keep an item up for as long as needed. For more information, contact John Constantinide at j.constantinide@umiami.edu, or call 305-284-3082.
TELEPHONE SYSTEM UPGRADED AT APPLEBAUM DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING CENTER
The Applebaum Diagnostic Center (formerly the Joseph Applebaum MRI Center) has upgraded its telephone system. The main telephone line, 305-243-5520, is now automated and provides three selections: press 1 for transcriptions, 2 to schedule an appointment, press 3 for all other matters. The direct telephone number for scheduling is 305-243-5512. Please note that the old telephone number, 305-243-5511, has been disconnected.
SPANISH FOR MEDICAL & DENTAL PROFESSIONALS
The Intensive Language Institute is offering a new Saturday class beginning in August. "Spanish for Medical and Dental Professionals" is designed for medical and dental personnel with a basic understanding of Spanish. This class takes place on the medical campus, and the tuition and registration fee is $680. Focus is placed on realistic situations and specialized vocabulary that a health professional needs to effectively communicate with patients. You will receive an extensive vocabulary list that will be used in role-plays, dialogues, and exercises. There is a grammar component and a cultural component to the course, too. Classes meet 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for six Saturdays at the medical campus. Register online at: www.miami.edu/alc.
DENTAL IMPLANTS AT A DISCOUNT
The Miller School of Medicine's Division of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and General Dentistry now offers state-of-the-art dental implants at special discounts for employees and family members of the University. Single dental implants with crown are only $1,500 each, less than half of the typical price in a private practice. Whether you have a full or a partial denture or lost a single tooth, an implant may be the perfect professional and aesthetic solution for your needs. The UM/JMH Dental Implant Center is Miami's only dental practice that is staffed by expert academic surgical dentistry professionals. Express appointments for free evaluations are available by calling 305-585-6407 (ask for Tara). The center is located on the second floor of the ACC East building on the medical campus and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MIAMI PROJECT WRISTBAND CAMPAIGN
Power. Knowledge. Awareness. Education. Research. Philanthropy. These are the keys to unlocking the mystery of the human body and finding a cure for paralysis. In order to increase the public’s understanding of spinal cord injury and to raise much-needed funds, The Miami Project is launching its “cure paralysis” wristband campaign. Please visit: http://www.themiamiproject.org/x866.xml to purchase your wristbands.
SAME GREAT MEDICAL CARE – DIFFERENT LOCATION
Did you know that the University of Miami Medical Group has a multi-specialty practice in the Kendall area? The Kendall Medical Center provides the same excellent medical care found on the medical campus. Specialties are constantly being added, but currently the Kendall center has internal medicine, family medicine, neurology, ENT, obstetrics, gynecology, gynecological oncology and ultrasound services, pediatrics and pediatric specialties, and pulmonology. The center is located at 8932 SW 97 Ave., next to the CVS Pharmacy. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and evening and weekend hours are coming soon. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 305-270-3400.
CHILD CAR SEAT INSTALLATION CHECK
To ensure that your child car seat is installed correctly, a certified child passenger safety technician will be available on Wednesdays 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. The Injury Free Coalition for Kids is a division of Holtz Children's Hospital/ Miller School of Medicine.
AIG VALIC, LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS AND TIAA-CREF VISIT THE MEDICAL CAMPUS
A representative from Lincoln Financial Group will be on the medical campus to conduct individual financial counseling sessions on August 23 and September 20. To schedule an appointment, contact Aimee Hugdahl toll-free at 866-524-2443, e-mail ahugdahl@lnc.com, or Theresa Yong at 866-772-4163, e-mail tmyong@lnc.com.
A representative from AIG VALIC will be on the medical campus to conduct individual financial counseling sessions on September 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A representative from Fidelity Investments will be on the medical campus to conduct individual counseling sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 24 and 25 and September 21 and 22. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-642-7131.
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be at the medical campus on September 12 and 13, October 12 and 13, November 9 and 10, and December 14 and 15 to conduct individual counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment, click here http://www.tiaa-cref/moc, or call 1-800-842-2003 ext. 3522.
All counseling sessions from these organizations will take place in the Human Resources Benefits Office, 901 NW 17th St., suite D.
WEBSITES TO KNOW
http://webmail.med.miami.edu -- quick and easy access to your medical
domain e-mail account
http://newssun.med.miami.edu -- quick and easy access to your Newssun
POP e-mail account
http://citrix.med.miami.edu -- a remote desktop, including a full
version of Outlook and Office
http://www.med.miami.edu -- our main portal
http://it.med.miami.edu -- IT's website
http://help.med.miami.edu -- our help desk website
http://calder.med.miami.edu -- the Calder Library website
http://easy.miami.edu -- access to UM's EASY system, including your
employment details
https://careers.med.miami.edu/ -- job opportunities at Miller School of
Medicine
http://voicemail.miami.edu -- access and control of the Communite
voicemail system
http://sg.med.miami.edu -- Secure Gateway VPN
http://wifidoc.med.miami.edu -- Medical Center Wireless Documentation
http://vpndoc.med.miami.edu -- Medical Center Remote Access
Documentation
http://vpninstall.med.miami.edu -- VPN installation site
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 Argelia Miro at 305-243-5842.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
SPONSORED PROGRAMS ROUNDTABLE SERIES
The goal of these monthly one-hour roundtable discussion groups is to provide a forum for administrators/staff to discuss topics related to sponsored programs with their colleagues. On Thursday, September 1, Gay Lapinski, research compliance officer, will present “Research Compliance Assessment Audits.” This presentation will be a description of the research compliance audit process--what we do, how we do it, and what to expect as an investigator regarding the conduct of an audit. These presentations will take place at noon in the Batchelor Building, first-floor conference room.
On Thursday, September 15, Sandy G. Blanco, director, Coral Gables Office of Research Administration, will present “Completing the Proposal Transmittal:
It’s Not As Easy As You Think.” The presentation will explore why the proposal transmittal form is an important part of the grant/contract submission process as well as address what the many fields mean and why they need to be completed. This discussion group will take place at noon in the Flipse Building, fifth-floor conference room (Room 502), on the Coral Gables campus.
Registration is required for all of the sessions:
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.
3) Scroll to locate the September 1 or September 15 class, and click on Enroll located on the left.
For more information, please e-mail Maria Valero-Martinez at mvalero@med.miami.edu.
CERVICAL CANCER TOWN HALL MEETING
Jackson Memorial Hospital and UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center cancer committee is hosting a seminar, “Cervical Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment,” on Wednesday, September 14 in Jackson’s Diagnostic Treatment Center (DTC) room 259, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presenters will include gynecologists, gynecological and radiation oncologists, and psychosocial support service representatives from Jackson and UM/Sylvester. A full day of education on risk factors, prevention, diagnostic techniques, treatment, survival, and new discoveries will be discussed. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Reservations are encouraged by contacting Alice Moody at 305-585-6038 or e-mail AMoody@UM-JMH.org. This meeting is free and open to the public, cancer services organizations, and medical center staff.
2005 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH GRANT
The American Cancer Society Institutional Grant is providing funds for meritorious cancer research that cannot be readily supported through other funding mechanisms. The primary purpose of the ACS grant is to provide seed funds for the initiation of promising new projects or novel ideas by junior faculty members. Applicants must not have had any peer reviewed funding. An award of $20,000 is available for a one-year period. For guidelines and application forms for the ACS Institutional Research Grant, contact Dorothy Mills at 305-243-6292 or via e-mail at dmills@med.miami.edu. The deadline for applications is October 3.
THIRD ANNUAL JAY BON SALLE MEMORIAL GOLF & TENNIS OUTING
The Third Annual Jay Bon Salle Memorial Golf and Tennis Outing will be held on November 10 this year. All proceeds from this year’s outing will benefit the University of Miami Cardiovascular Center. For more information, please contact Milen Gonzalez at 305-243-2721 or via e-mail at mileng@miami.edu, or visit the Jay Bon Salle Foundation Web site at http://www.thejbsfoundation.org.
HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
The Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse (CTRADA) is recruiting adolescents ages 12-17 for participation in a substance abuse treatment-research study. To be eligible, the adolescent’s parents must be willing to participate in treatment and assessments, adolescents must have moderate to severe substance use, and no more than three lifetime arrests. For more information, please call 305-243-5020 or write to jcooley@med.miami.edu. More information is also available on our website at www.miami.edu/CTRADA.
The University of Miami School of Medicine-Miami Heart Research Institute Cardiovascular DNA Diagnostic Laboratory is recruiting both pediatric and adult individuals and/or families with any of the following: QT interval greater than 0.5 at any time; lethal ventricular arrhythmias, especially in the setting of a first myocardial infarction; sudden cardiac death; drug-induced ventricular arrhythmias or long QT syndrome, or congenital long QT syndrome. These samples will be used for research studies of genes that may be associated with these conditions. To make a referral of a patient or family, or to obtain more information about our work, contact Nanette H. Bishopric, M.D., at n.bishopric@miami.edu, Todd Miller, Ph.D., at t.miller@miami.edu, Lisa Baumbach, Ph.D., at lbaumbac@med.miami.edu, or Shauntelle Elliott, RN, at selliott2@um-jmh.org.
The NIH-sponsored SARA Study (Study of Acid Reflux and Asthma) is recruiting asthmatic subjects between 18-60 years of age to determine if adding a drug that treats gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) to usual asthma treatment reduces the number of asthma flare-ups. The study will be conducted on the medical school campus. Participants will be given a physical exam, a test to diagnose GERD and a pulmonary function test at study entry. They will then be asked to come to the laboratory for eight study visits over a six-month period to complete questionnaires about asthma symptoms and to perform a pulmonary function test. For more information about the study and compensation for participation, please call Eliana Mendes, M.D., at 305-243-2568.
Have you or one of your relatives been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? Are you in regular contact with this person? If so, you and your family member(s) may be eligible to participate in a free schizophrenia intervention study. In this study, you and your relatives will participate in four assessment sessions of approximately one and one-half to two hours each as well as a weekly family treatment of several 75-minute sessions. To enroll or learn more about the study, please contact Amy G. Weisman, Ph.D., at 305-284-5455.
Anique Bryan, M.D., and the clinical faculty of the Department of Family Medicine are recruiting type 2 diabetes patients for a one-year pharmacological study involving inhaled insulin. This study will focus on patients with uncontrolled diabetes despite being treated with two oral medications for at least two months prior to randomization. Study subjects must be over 18. Please contact Fulton Velez, senior research associate, at 305-243-2766 for details.
More than 5.5 million women in North America are affected by endometriosis and its symptoms, including pelvic pain. If you have endometriosis, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study evaluating a new investigational medication for pelvic pain due to endometriosis. To qualify, you must be a woman between 18 and 45 with regular menstrual periods, have endometriosis diagnosed by a surgical procedure (laparoscopy or laparotomy) within the past three years, have moderate to severe pelvic pain due to endometriosis for at least three months, not be using oral contraceptives for the past 30 days, be sexually active, and have not had a surgical treatment for endometriosis in the past six months. For more information, please call 305-243-1613.
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 Frank Penedo, Ph.D., 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 scross@med.miami.edu.
The SPARE Study (Soy Phytoestrogens As Replacement Estrogen) is currently recruiting women between 45-60 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 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 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, hypertrophic scars, and atopic dermatitis (eczema). If you are interested in participating please contact us at 305-243-5519 or visit our website at http://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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