e-Update
October 8, 2002
Weekly News Briefs
e-Update is distributed
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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.
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ANNIVERSARY ALBUM
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Learn fun facts about the School of Medicine’s history every
two weeks, as e-Update presents the latest in a special series commemorating
our 50th anniversary.
Established in 1969 under the direction of Dr. Arthur Weiland, Miami’s
first orthopaedic surgeon, the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
has grown to become a primary referral center for tertiary care throughout the
Southeastern U.S. and Latin America. The discipline had its beginnings at the
School of Medicine within the Department of Surgery as early as 1957, with Dr.
Wallace F. Miller leading the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery. Today the department
offers clinical services in children’s orthopaedics, hand and microsurgery,
joint replacement, orthopaedic oncology, rehabilitation, spine surgery, sports
medicine, and trauma. It is led by Dr. Mark D. Brown, who has served as chairman
since 1986.
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
--School of Medicine
Web Site Gets New, User-friendly Look
--Cancer Control Calls for Researchers Studying Hispanics and Cancer
--Expand Your Mind for a Good Cause at Calder United Way Book Sale
--Headed to Weekend Matchup Against Seminoles? Go On-line for Updates
--Upcoming Calendar Events
WEB DEVELOPMENT BRINGS FRESH
LOOK TO MEDICAL SCHOOL WEB PAGE
Go on-line to view the new look of the School of Medicine’s web site at
http://www.med.miami.edu. The Web Development
Group has launched the new site, and its visual enhancements are best viewed
with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. The site also has been tested
on Mac and PC browsers, including Netscape 4 & 6, Internet Explorer 4 &
5, and Opera 5. The opening page contains Macromedia flash animation. Users
who do not have this program installed should click the Web Technology link
on the lower right of the page and download the free plug-in for optimum viewing.
Links to sites that are not hosted on the School of Medicine web server will
open in a new browser window.
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR RESEARCH ON
CANCER ISSUES FACED BY HISPANICS
Redes en Accion (Networks in Action: National Hispanic/Latino Cancer Network),
a National Cancer Institute-funded Special Populations Network in the Division
of Cancer Control and Prevention, is accepting applications for developmental
awards to support new investigator research on cancer-related issues facing
Hispanics. Funds will be provided for up to 12 consecutive months of research
and are meant to support efforts that will lead to National Institutes of Health
funding. Full-time regular, research, and clinical faculty members who have
not previously received RO1 or equivalent awards in the field are eligible to
apply. Up to four projects will be awarded funding, with a maximum award of
$50,000 for an individual project. A two-page concept paper delineating aims,
significance, and methods should be submitted to Frank J. Penedo, Ph.D., Fox
Building #308, locator code D4-11, or sent to aloor@med.miami.edu
before 5 p.m. on Friday, November 15. For an application, visit http://redesenaccion.org/research/PilotProjGuidelines.PDF.
For questions and application procedures, contact Angel Loor at 305-243-3981.
CHECK OUT YOUR FAVORITE BOOKS FOR
GOOD AT CALDER LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
Stop by the Calder Library for special savings through the month of October
for a book sale to benefit the United Way. Both medical and non-medical books
are marked from $1 to $5. Select art work also is available. For more information,
call 305-243-6901.
FILL THE ORANGE BOWL WITH ORANGE
AS CANES TAKE ON RIVAL SEMINOLES
If you’re among the lucky ticket holders to this weekend’s sold-out
matchup that pits the Hurricanes against rival Florida State University, head
out early to the Orange Bowl to avoid traffic. Parking lots will open at 8 a.m.,
and parking policies will be strictly enforced. Wear team gear to help fill
up the stadium with Hurricane orange and show your school spirit to the national
audience watching the game live on ABC. Visit www.hurricanesports.com to get
your game gear. For more important game day information, visit http://hurricanesports.ocsn.com/sports/m-footbl/mifl-footbl-central-02.html.
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!
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 October 8, with "Adverse Event
Reporting," presented by Kathryn Roach, , noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman
Center, Room 3023. Future seminars continue through December. For more
information or to register, call Katherine Morales at 305-243-2311 or e-mail
kmorales@med.miami.edu. RSVP is
required.
UM RESEARCH CENTER WORKS TO "SHARE"
KNOWLEDGE WITH HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY
The UM Drug Abuse and AIDS Research Center and the Miami-Dade County Health
Department, Office of HIV/AIDS, have joined forces to bring research innovations
to community providers through a campaign called Project SHARE -- Sharing HIV/AIDS
Research Efforts. This bimonthly seminar series brings HIV intervention programs
to public health clinics, grassroots providers, and social service agencies.
An expert panel will discuss how these interventions can be adopted in South
Florida. The next speaker in the series is Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus, Ph.D.,
director of UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute, Center for Community Health.
The seminar will be held October 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Cal Kovens
Conference Center on the Florida International University Biscayne Bay campus.
Space is limited. Contact Laurel Hall at 305-243-6405 or lhall2@med.miami.edu
by October 9 to reserve a space.
ANNUAL ETHICS CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON
IRB REVIEW, HUMAN SUBJECTS, AND MORE
Register now for “Extreme Ethics,” scheduled for October 24 –
26 at the Sheraton Biscayne Bay Hotel in Miami. This NIH-supported research
ethics conference, now in its third year, has two tracks. One emphasizes “Foundations:
Elements of High Quality IRB Review,” while the second addresses exceptionally
difficult challenges in research on human subjects and in public health. Topics
will include genetics, HIPAA, biostatistics, and bioinformatics. A conference
brochure and program are available on-line at http://www.miami.edu/ethics.
For more information, call the UM Ethics Programs at 305-243-5723.
WOMEN’S CANCER ISSUES AND MORE
ADDRESSED AT ASK THE EXPERTS WORKSHOP
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Courtelis Center for Psychosocial
Oncology presents a one-day workshop on “Breast and Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
and Treatment Issues: A Partial Focus on Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy”
on October 29, in Sylvester Conference Room 1301. School of Medicine experts
will address a broad range of topics, including psychosocial issues of women
with cancer, genetic research, early detection, treatment advances, and more.
Six contact hours will be provided for nurses, LCSW, LMHC, and LMFT. The cost
to attend is $10, and pre-registration is required. Breakfast and lunch will
be provided. For more information or to register, contact Fariba Ostovary at
305-243-4274 or fostovar@med.miami.edu.
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