e-Update
April 12, 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.
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THIS WEEK’S NEWS
--Sponsored Programs Roundtable Series
--Annual Travel Fair
--April Human Subjects Research Seminar
--Archival Quality Poster Printing Now Available
--Celebration of Life Cocktail Party
--New Bylaws for UMMG
--Upcoming Calendar Events
--Grant Proposal Writing Workshop
--Human Subjects Research Opportunities
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. Gill will repeat this presentation at the same time and location on May 5.
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.
3) Scroll to locate the April 21 or May 5 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.
ANNUAL TRAVEL FAIR
The Travel Management Department hosts its annual Travel Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, on the seventh floor of the Lois Pope LIFE Center at the medical campus. The fair will feature representatives from the University's authorized travel agencies, e-Canes Travel, preferred car rental companies, and many hotel and airline representatives. Exciting prizes will be raffled during the event, including airline tickets, hotel stays, and dinners at local restaurants. If you have any questions or require additional information, contact the Travel Management Department at 305-284-1087, travel@miami.edu, or visit www.miami.edu/travel.
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CANCER SERIES
W. Jarrard Goodwin, M.D., director of UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and professor of otolaryngology, will discuss “New Developments in the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers,” today (Tuesday), from noon to 1 p.m., at UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, 1192 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 100. A light lunch will be served. Please call 1-800-545-2292 to register. Seating is limited.
Aaron Wolfson, M.D., co-leader, Gynecologic Cancer Site Disease Group, and professor, department of Radiation Oncology, will discuss “The Value of DNA Analysis for Predicting Outcomes in Cervical Cancer,” Wednesday, April 20, from noon to 1 p.m., at UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, 1192 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 100. A light lunch will be served. Please call 1-800-545-2292 to register. Seating is limited.
Jan Domlesky, M.P.A., Coastal Partnership Program manager, National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service, will present “Accessing State-of-the-Science Cancer Information on the Web,” Friday, April 22, from noon to 1 p.m., at UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach. A light lunch will be served. Please call 1-800-545-2292 to register. Seating is limited.
The UM/Sylvester Miami education series will focus on head and neck cancer awareness in April. Tomorrow (Wednesday), 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.
ARCHIVAL QUALITY POSTER PRINTING NOW AVAILABLE
Biomedical Communications is offering a full range of archival quality poster printing services to the medical center community for the first time. A new Epson archival quality printer provides color fastness on prints up to 44 inches wide, and on virtually any media of your choice, for up to 100 years. You can now create high impact poster sessions, business presentations, indoor and outdoor signage, or fine art pieces easily and affordably. Please visit Biomedical Communications on the lower level of the Louis Calder Memorial Library building, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to discuss your next poster. The Biomedical Communications staff can assist with all aspects of design and production: photography and graphic design, scanning, enlargement and restoration, printing on matte, semi-gloss, luster matte, canvas, vinyl and other surfaces, storage tubes, mounting and lamination. Additional information is also available at calder.med.miami.edu/biomed/graphics.html, or by calling 305-243-6783.
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 Friday. For more information, please call 305-243-6292.
BILTMORE INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND WINE WEEKEND
The Biltmore International Food and Wine Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 29 and continues through Sunday, May 1, to benefit cancer research at UM/Sylvester. The event will celebrate the contributions of internationally acclaimed Spanish chefs, including Julian Serrano of the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas. Plus there will be a musical journey by South Beach DJ Pierre Zonzon, celebrity comedian Robert Klein, and Latin Jazz of Juan Areco & Las Brisas. For more information, contact UM/Sylvester’s Development Office at 305-243-9088 or visit www.sylvester.org.
HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH SEMINAR
The Human Subjects Research Seminar for April will feature Paul Braunschweiger, Ph.D., speaking on: “The CITI Program at UM.” The seminar will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at the Mailman Center, room 3023. Advance registration is required as room capacity is limited.
To Register:
1) Logon to NetLearning using your UM ID # (C-Number) https://netlearning.miami.edu.
2) Search for class by changing the dates at the top to reflect classes offered in April.
3) Scroll to locate the April 26 class and click on Enroll located on the left.
For more information about this seminar, e-mail Maira Abraham at Mabraham@med.miami.edu.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE COCKTAIL PARTY
Each year, thousands of lives are saved through the gift of organ donation. Join the University of Miami Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency in celebrating “National Donate Life Month” at Café Tu Tu Tango (3015 Grand Ave., #250, Coconut Grove) on Wednesday, April 27, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a drink and complimentary appetizers, and receive a Donate Life wristband with your donation of $13. You may purchase tickets at the door or in advance at the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency located at the Highland Professional Building, 1801 NW 9th Ave., Suite #150-A (cash and checks accepted). All proceeds will benefit organ donation awareness efforts and donor family services. For more information, please call 800-232-2892 or 305-243-7344.
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 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.
APRIL MEDITATION CLASSES
School of Medicine, Department of Wellness, will be offering free meditation classes on Friday, April 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: April 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. The Injury Free Coalition for Kids is a division of Holtz Children's Hospital/ Miller School of Medicine.
MIAMI GATORADE TRACK AND FIELD INVITATIONAL ON SATURDAY
Come support your University of Miami men’s and women’s track and field teams as they compete in their inaugural season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Hurricanes, led by Miami natives Kim Barrett, Charlette Greggs and Tim Harris will host the Miami Gatorade Invitational on Saturday at Cobb Stadium on the Coral Gables campus. Tickets for the track meet are $5 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. For more information, please visit www.hurricanesports.com.
SERIES EE SAVINGS BONDS ISSUED IN MAY TO EARN FIXED RATES
The Treasury Department announced in April that Series EE Savings Bonds issued on and after May 1, 2005 will earn fixed rates of interest, which will apply for the 30-year life of each bond. At a minimum, Treasury guarantees that a bond's value will double after 20 years, its original maturity. If a bond does not double in value as the result of applying the fixed rate for 20 years, the Treasury will make a one-time adjustment at the original maturity to make up the difference. Series EE bonds issued prior to May 1 will continue to be governed by the terms in effect when they were issued. For more information on the fixed rate for EE Bonds, go to http://www.publicdebt.treas.gov/com/comeefixedrate.htm. For information on how to invest in the University’s Savings Bond program via payroll deduction, contact Lucy Warner at 305-284-6835 or via e-mail at lwarner@miami.edu.
NEW BYLAWS FOR UMMG
The UMMG bylaws revisions have been approved by the voting members with overwhelming support. More than half of the members participated, with 95 percent approval. The new bylaws give us an improved practice governance structure, allowing the UMMG to be more focused, responsive and competitive. For any questions regarding the changes, please contact Jorge Guerra, Jr., M.D., chairman of the UMMG, at JGuerra@med.miami.edu, or Eduardo De Marchena, M.D., vice chairman of the UMMG, at EMarchen@med.miami.edu.
NEUROSCIENCE CENTER SEMINAR SERIES
Doron Lancet, Ph.D. will present "Human Olfaction: From Molecular Recognition to Genomic Diversity," today (Tuesday), at 1 p.m. in the Lois Pope LIFE Center seventh floor auditorium. Dr. Lancet is The Ralph D. and Lois R. Silver Chair of Human Genomics and the head of the Crown Human Genome Center in the Department of Molecular Genetics at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. This lecture series is sponsored by the Neuroscience Center, the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and the Office of the Provost. An informal reception will be held at 5 p.m. For more information, call 305-243-6793.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Introduction to Assertiveness
The Employee Assistance Program is conducting this workshop on Monday, April 18, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., in UM/Sylvester conference room 1301. This workshop will explore how assertiveness is different from, and often more effective than, other communication styles. This will be an interactive experience including videotape scenarios, discussion, and role playing. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Menopause Seminar
Menopause is considered one of the most important life transitions for a woman. Silvina Levis, M.D., professor of medicine at the Miller School of Medicine, will conduct a menopause seminar entitled “Tackling Menopause” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in room 6012 of the Diabetes Research Institute. The seminar aims to educate both men and women about the changes experienced during menopause, traditional treatments, and new alternative approaches to the management of the symptoms.
To enroll in EAP 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.
INITIATING REQUESTS FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT VIA E-MAIL
Did you know that you can initiate a request for technical support via e-mail? End users experiencing technical problems may submit an e-mail to help@med.miami.edu with their questions and service requests. Send us an e-mail describing the technical issue and include your contact information. Please remember that Medical Information Technology no longer requires interdepartmental requisition (IDR) forms for IT technical support services to the Medical Center. You may also reach us at 305-243-5999.
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. Bring your lunch. To register, visit http://www.miami.edu/netlearning. For questions about registration, call 305-284-5110 or 305-243-3090. For questions about content, call 305-284-6834.
TIAA-CREF, LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP, AND FIDELITY INVESTMENTS VISIT THE MEDICAL CAMPUS
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be on the medical campus May 11 and June 8 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.
A representative from Lincoln Financial Group will be on the medical campus to conduct individual financial counseling sessions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 26, May 24 and June 21. 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 Fidelity Investments will be on the medical campus to conduct individual counseling sessions on April 20, May 19, and June 29. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-642-7131.
All counseling sessions from these organizations will take place in the Human Resources Benefits Office, 901 NW 17th St., suite D.
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!
THE GRANT INSTITUTE’S GRANTS 101: A PROFESSIONAL GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOP
The Grant Institute's Grants 101 will be presented in the Ibis Room of the Hyatt Regency-James L. Knight Center Monday through Wednesday, May 9 through 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course is an intensive and detailed introduction to the process, structure, and skill of professional proposal writing, containing a thorough overview, introduction, and refresher at the same time. In this course, participants will learn the entire proposal writing process and complete the course with a solid understanding of not only the ideal proposal structure, but an understanding of the essential factors that determine whether or not a program gets funded. Through the completion of interactive exercises and activities, participants will complement expert lectures by putting proven techniques into practice. This course is designed for both the beginner looking for a thorough introduction and the intermediate looking for a refresher course that will strengthen their grant acquisition skills. Grants 101 consists of three courses that will be completed during the three-day workshop: Fundamentals of Program Planning, Professional Grant Writing, and Grant Research. Registration is $597, which includes all materials and certificates. Each student will receive:
- The Grant Institute Certificate in Professional Grant Writing
- The Grant Institute's Guide to Successful Grant Writing
- A to Z Grant Writing
- The Grant Institute Grant Writer's Workbook with sample proposals, forms, and outlines
To Register:
- On-Line -Visit www.thegrantinstitute.com and click on the registration area. Fill out the online registration form completely. We'll send your confirmation by e-mail.
- By Phone - Call toll free 888-824-4424 to register by phone. Our program coordinators will be happy to assist you and answer your questions.
- By E-mail - Send an e-mail with your name, organization, and basic contact information to info@thegrantinstitute.com and we will reserve your slot and send your confirmation packet.
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.
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
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.
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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