e-Update
June 24, 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.
To submit news for publication, e-mail items to update@med.miami.edu.
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
--UM President Donna E. Shalala Recognized for Commitment to Student-Athletes
--What Role Does the School of Medicine Play in Revitalizing Our Urban Neighborhood?
--Apply Now to Be Considered for UM’s Bid to Rockefeller/Culpeper Scholarships
--Next School of Medicine Faculty Council Meeting is this Wednesday, June 26
--Dr. Arlette Perry Adds to ABCNEWS.com Article on Herbal Menopause Treatments
--UM AIDS Program Calls for Proposals to Apply for Funding of HIV/AIDS Research
--No Extra Co-Payment Fees When Your MRI Scan is Performed at UM MR Center
--CanesFest 2002 Hits Broward and Palm Beach for Day of Family Fun
--Upcoming Calendar Events
ACADEMIC HALL OF
FAME HONORS
UM PRESIDENT DONNA E. SHALALA
University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala has been named winner of the
Dick Enberg Award and will be honored at the Verizon Academic All-America Hall
of Fame induction ceremonies at the Hilton New York on June 27. The award was
established five years ago in honor of CBS sportscaster Dick Enberg, who will
present this year's award to President Shalala. The award is given annually
to "a person whose actions and commitments have furthered the meaning and
reach of the Academic All-America programs and/or the student-athlete while
promoting the values of education and academics." President Shalala is
the first female to win the award.
STUDENT PROGRAM
CREATES VISION TO
REVITALIZE MEDICAL CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD
Get the inside scoop on how the School of Medicine plays a role in the vitality
of its surrounding community when the Summer Student Program sponsored by EDAW,
an internationally-acclaimed architectural firm, presents “Successful
Town-Gown Planning” on June 24, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Lois Pope LIFE
Center, seventh floor auditorium. Gary Hack, dean of the Graduate School of
Fine Arts at the University of Pennsylvania, will discuss the role of a university
in revitalizing an urban neighborhood. This presentation is the latest installment
of the EDAW program, which ties leaders, students, and expert architects together
in creating a vision for the medical center’s neighborhood, including
the School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, the Civic Center, Highland
Park, and Allapattah. 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. Visit EDAW’s
Web site at http://www.edaw.com/ssp02/
to view daily updates and photos from walking tours around the community.
RESEARCH LEADERSHIP
OFFICE CALLS FOR
APPLICANTS TO MEDICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has announced a call for proposals to the Charles
E. Culpeper Scholarships in Medical Science. Applicants for these awards must
have completed at least one year of post-doctoral clinical training, cannot
be ranked higher than assistant professor, and should be conducting scientific
research relevant to human health. Instructions and forms for application can
be found on-line at www.rbf.org. The University of Miami may only submit one
application and will accept nominations through August 15. For pre-application
instructions from the University, contact Tony M. Izquierdo in the Executive
Office of Research Leadership at 305-243-5792 or tizquierdo@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.
ABCNEWS.COM FEATURES
DR. ARLETTE PERRY
ON HERBAL TREATMENTS FOR MENOPAUSE
A recent article on ABCNEWS.com examines the use of herbal treatments as an
alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for relief of menopause symptoms
and cites a UM doctor among its expert sources. Traditional hormone treatments
can sometimes cause bleeding, bloating, or even increase the risk of breast
cancer, leaving many women looking for other options. Arlette Perry, Ph.D.,
professor and chair of exercise and sports sciences, is lead investigator on
a UM study that looks at the benefits of some of those options, namely herbal
supplements kava kava and black kohosh, in easing mood swings and hot flashes
associated with menopause. She contributed to the abc.com article, which can
be found at http://www.abcnews.go.com/sections/living/DailyNews/menopause_herb020619.html.
HIV/AIDS RESEARCHERS
CALLED TO APPLY FOR
FUNDING FROM COMPREHENSIVE AIDS PROGRAM
In continued support of HIV/AIDS care and treatment, education, and research,
the Comprehensive AIDS Program (CAP) is calling for proposals seeking funding
for HIV-related research. Awards of up to $25,000 will be available by September.
The deadline for submission of proposals is July 26. For a copy of the request
for proposal application, contact CAP at 305-243-6535 or stop by the administrative
office in the Elliot Building, Room 2016.
MRI SCAN PERFORMED
WITHOUT
$50 COPAYMENT AT UM CENTER
The $50 co-payment incurred by University of Miami United Healthcare plan members
for diagnostic tests performed in a hospital setting does not apply to the University
of Miami MR Center. The center is a freestanding imaging facility, so you can
have your MRI performed on state-of-the-art equipment and read by an expert
radiologist without the headache of an extra fee. The UM MR Center offers extended
hours for your convenience: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary parking is located directly in front
of the building. To make an appointment, call 305-243-5520.
HURRICANES BRING
YOU FOOTBALL
AND FAMILY FUN AT CANESFEST 2002
The NCAA Football Champion Hurricanes and several other UM athletic teams are
heading to Broward and Palm Beach Counties for Canes Fest 2002. The team will
visit the Broward County Convention Center for CanesFest 2002 on August 3, 3
to 7 p.m. Next, they will head to the South Florida Fairgrounds in Palm Beach
on August 4, 1 to 5 p.m. Fans will have the chance to get to know their favorite
players and get the scoop on the upcoming seasons. This free event will feature
other fun activities, including an interactive Kids’ Zone, Hurricane merchandise,
a silent auction, and performances by the UM Sunsations and Cheerleaders. For
more details, visit http://www.hurricanesports.com
or call 800-GO-CANES.
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!
**NOTE** CANCELLATION
OF JACKSON
WORKSHOP ON GYNECOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES
The HIM/Oncology Data Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital has postponed its
“FCRA Oncology Workshop on GYN Malignancies,” originally scheduled
for June 28, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Diagnostic Treatment Center. No new
date for the workshop has been scheduled. Stay tuned to e-Update for an announcement
of the re-scheduled date, time, and location.
HUMAN RESEARCH SUBJECTS
ARE TOPIC OF WEEKLY SEMINARS
A program of weekly small-group seminars on topics that pertain to the protection
of human subjects in research continues June 25 with “Coercion,"
presented by Jay Sosenko, M.D., noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center, Room
3023. More topics will be scheduled in coming weeks and posted at http://www.miami.edu/research/lectureseries.
For more inform kmorales@med.miami.eduation
or to register for any weekly seminars, call 305-243-2311 or e-mail . RSVP is
required.
UM/SYLVESTER PRESENTS
EDUCATION ON END-OF-LIFE CARE
The EPEC series at UM/Sylvester is designed to educate physicians, psychologists,
nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals on the essential
clinical competencies required to provide end-of-life care. This series is held
once each month, with the next session, “Whole Patient Assessment,”
scheduled for June 25, noon, in Sylvester Conference Room 1301. For more information
and a complete program schedule, contact Abby Walker at 305-243-2287 or abby@miami.edu.
SEND THE KIDS TO
HURRICANE
AQUATIC CAMPS FOR SUMMER FUN
UM brings you Summer Aquatics Sports Camp for kids ages 5 to 12, 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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