e-Update
November 18,
2003
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. To submit news for publication, e-mail items to update@med.miami.edu.
THIS WEEK'S
NEWS
--Free Trade Summit Security
--Blood Drive on Campus
--Web Resource Gets a New Name
--Bookstore Holiday Hours
--Rehabilitation Medicine Moves
--Cancer Research Grants Available
--Human Subjects Research Seminar
--Cancer Research Lecture
--Neural Repair Lecture
--Rehabilitation Grand Rounds
--Medical Education Grand Rounds
--Financial Advisors on Campus
--‘Canes Football/Basketball News
--United Way Events
--Upcoming Calendar Events
FTAA SUMMIT
As you know, an international summit to discuss the proposed Free Trade Area
of the Americas is being held in downtown Miami this week. Thousands of people
are expected to participate in demonstrations, mostly on Thursday and Friday,
and School of Medicine security officers are monitoring the situation to
ensure the safety of employees and patients. Plan to avoid downtown Miami
during the conference, and be aware of any street closings that might affect
your route to work. The School of Medicine will be operating normally. Jackson
has been designated as the care site in case of any protest-related injuries,
but that should not affect our clinical operations. There may be extra security
officers around our campus, and we ask that you have your employee ID badge
with you at all times. The School of Medicine’s Rumor Control Hotline – 305-243-6079 – will
provide emergency updates if needed.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE TODAY
The need for blood always increases during the holidays and today you can help.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow, you’ll be able to donate
blood in the student lounge, second floor, RMSB. Tomorrow you will also be
able to give in the mobile unit in the UM/Sylvester courtyard. All medical
employees are encouraged to donate – besides, you get free cookies
and juice!
WEB SERVICES HAS NEW NAME, SAME GREAT SERVICE
In order to better align our service offerings with our name, the Web Development
Group is becoming Medical Web Services. This expands the name to include
programming of web-based applications, connecting databases to the web, web
software evaluation, other Internet and/or Intranet systems, basic consultation
and web site development. Please contact Steve Teitelbaum at 305-243-2367
or steitelbaum@med.miami.edu for
more information.
MEDICAL BOOKSTORE HOLIDAY HOURS
Through the holiday season, the University of Miami Medical Bookstore will
be closed or will have modified hours on the following dates: Closed November
27-30; open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 22-23; closed December 24-28; open
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 29-30; closed December 31-January 4. Customers
can still order books anytime online at medicalbookstore.com.
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE MOVING
Starting this week, the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine will be located
in the Rehab Basement at Jackson Memorial Hospital, locator code D461. The
new main phone number is 305-585-1320. The appointment number is 305-243-6605.
UM/SYVLESTER CANCER DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH GRANTS
UM/Sylvester will be accepting applications for Developmental Research Grants
in support of pilot projects in cancer research. Awards will be made for
up to one year for a maximum of $30,000 each. Applications are available
from the UM/Sylvester Office of Research Administration in Fox 403, or via
e-mail from dmills@med.miami.edu.
The deadline to apply is December 15.
HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH SEMINAR
The Human Subjects Research Seminar for November will feature Jay
M. Sosenko, M.D., speaking on “Research in Children.” The
seminar will be held on Tuesday, November 25 in the Mailman Center,
room 3023, from noon to 1 p.m. Advance registration is required as
room capacity is limited. Please e-mail MAbraham@med.miami.edu to
reserve your space.
UM/SYLVESTER DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
Please join us this Friday to hear Harold Moses, M.D., of the Vanderbilt University
Medical Center, discuss “Stromal and Epithelial TGF-B Signaling in
Carcinoma Initiation and Progression,” from noon to 1 p.m. in the UM/Sylvester
conference room 1301. This didactic lecture series provides a forum for outstanding
clinical and translational researchers to interact with UM/Sylvester faculty.
The focus of the series is to bring basic science and clinical researchers
together to discuss recent advances in the understanding and treatment of
human cancer. Lunch will be served. For more information please call 305-243-2287.
NEURAL REPAIR LECTURE
The Gail F. Beach Memorial 2003-04 Visiting Lectureship Series resumes
this Wednesday with Saburo Kawaguchi, M.D., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of the
Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine. He will present "Neural
Repair of Spinal Injury in Adult Rats: From Complete Paraplegia to Coordinated
Walking,” in the Lois Pope LIFE Center seventh-floor auditorium at noon. For
more information, please call 305-243-7108. A complete listing of upcoming
lectures may be found at miamiproject.miami.edu.
The lecture scheduled for December 3 has been cancelled.
REHABILITATION GRAND ROUNDS
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine presents “Rehabilitation of
Patients with Altered Levels of Consciousness,” designed to help health
care professionals differentiate among patients with low levels of consciousness
and carry out an appropriate evaluation of impairments and disabilities, delineate
the rehabilitation goals and propose a reasonable plan of care, and discuss
pitfalls inherent to the rehabilitation of patients with low levels of consciousness
and potential areas of research. This will take place this Thursday from 12:30
to 1:30 p.m. in the Lois Pope LIFE Center seventh-floor auditorium. No RSVP
necessary.
MEDICAL EDUCATION GRAND ROUNDS
“ Mastering Teaching: UM School of Medicine Teachers Share Ideas and Strategies” is
the last Medical Education Grand Rounds scheduled for the fall series. Join us
Friday at noon in the RMSB fifth-floor auditorium to hear Ellen Barrett, Ph.D.,
Professor of Physiology and Biophysics; David Gordon, M.D., Director of Neurology
Training, Assistant Director of the Center for Research in Medical Education
and Associate Professor of Neurology; and Donald Temple, M.D., Associate Professor
of Hematology-Oncology and Director, Office of Professional Development and Career
Guidance, with an introduction by Richard Tiberius, Ph.D., Director, Educational
Development Office. Lunch will be served. Please call 305-243-6538 to learn more.
FINANCIAL ADVISORS SCHEDULING INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS
Representatives from Fidelity Investments will visit the medical campus this
Friday to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. All meetings
will be held at the Human Resources Benefits Office, 901 N.W. 17th St., Suite
D. To schedule an appointment with Fidelity, call 800-642-7131.
HURRICANES FOOTBALL SEASON WINDS DOWN
The 2003 Miami Hurricanes football team is still in the hunt for the Big East
Conference title this Saturday at noon against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Join us as we bid farewell to Jonathan Vilma, Jarrett Payton, D.J. Williams
and the rest of the senior class in their final home game at the Orange Bowl.
For ticket information call 305-284-CANES.
BASKETBALL SEASON READY TO TIP OFF
UM opens the 2003-04 campaign on November 21 against Lubbock Christian beginning
at 7:30 p.m. in the Convocation Center. Season ticket packages for all 18
home games are available for as little as $175 and single-game tickets start
at $15. Season tickets for women’s basketball start at $75 for a reserved
seat and $150 for courtside seats, with single game tickets going for just
$5 for adults, $3 for children. For more information, call 305-284-CANES
or visit hurricanesports.com.
UNITED WAY COSMETIC BAGS
The Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery is offering bags containing
moisturizers, soaps, lotions and shampoo with the donation of $1 to United
Way. Also, the department is raffling off trips to a variety of vacation
spots, restaurant specials and deals on campus on flowers and uniforms. Raffle
tickets are $1 each, six for $5. Just drop by RMSB 2023A or call 305-243-4472
to reserve a bag.
UNITED WAY BOOK SALE
The Louis Calder Memorial Library is having a book sale through tomorrow. Books
are priced from $1 to $5 with proceeds going to United Way. For more information,
please call 305-243-6901.
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!
DEERFIELD BEACH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
Joseph A. Lucci, III, M.D., will present “Hormones and Cancer” at
UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 2.
Victoria Bustamante, Psy.D., of the Courtelis Center will present “Handling
Holiday Stress” from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9. The presentations
are part of the ongoing “Conversations about Cancer” series. For
more information call 305-243-1000.
SAVE THE DATE - FRESHMAN PINNING CEREMONY
Join the School of Medicine student body, Department of Medical Education and
the Office of Medical Development and Alumni Affairs in passing the torch
to the newest generation of future physicians at the fourth annual Freshman
Pinning Ceremony. This tradition at the medical school was created by a group
of students to establish a link between classes at the School of Medicine.
This year’s event will be held Friday, January 16, at 2 p.m. in the
Schoninger Research Quadrangle. All students, faculty, and alumni are invited
to participate. For more information, contact Rachel Dawkins RachelLDawkins@aol.com.
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