e-Update
February 17, 2004
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
--Construction Detour
--DNA Microarray Workshop
--Biomedical Engineering Guest Lecturer
--Aging and the Immune System
--Center on Aging Lecture
--Rehabilitation Medicine Roving Symposium
--Spinal Cord Injury Educational Videos
--Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds
--Masters of Psychiatry Conference
--Identity Theft Seminar
--Herbal Nutrition and Longevity
--Miami Project Shopping Event
--Diabetes Weight Loss Program
--Leadership Skills Development Program
--Upcoming Calendar Events
CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC NOTICE
Two lanes of Northwest 14th Street are closed because of construction. Faculty
and staff are urged to avoid 14th Street in front of the Professional Arts Center.
Alternate routes should be considered:
To I-95 North or South ... Take Bob Hope Road and continue south to Northwest
11th Street. Turn right on 11th Street to 12th Avenue. Turn right on 12th Avenue
and enter the ramp to eastbound 836, which leads to I-95 north and south.
To 836 West ... Take Northwest 16th Street west by the VA Medical Center to
14th Avenue, then turn left (south) to Northwest 14th Street where you can turn
right and follow signs to 836 … OR take Northwest 20th Street west to
17th or 27th Avenue. Turn left (south) on either avenue to the 836 westbound
ramp.
A map is available online at http://ummcsd.med.miami.edu/SECURITY/StreetClosure.htm
DNA MICROARRAY WORKSHOP
The DNA Microarray Facility is pleased to sponsor a free one day workshop entitled
"Introduction to Microarray Informatics," Monday, March 1, from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. in the computer classroom at Calder Medical Library. This is
a hands-on workshop during which participants will be introduced to image analysis,
data filtering, normalization, and clustering. This workshop is appropriate
for students, postdocs, faculty and research staff who use or plan to use DNA
microarrays. Please review the syllabus at: http://www.biomed.miami.edu/arrays.
Seating is limited. Please RSVP to lnathanson@med.miami.edu
no later than Monday, February 23.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING LECTURE
The Department of Biomedical Engineering is honored to present Robin Poole,
Ph.D., director of the Joint Diseases Laboratory at Montreal's Shriner’s
Hospital for Children, professor at McGill University's department of surgery
and an adjunct associate professor at the University of Montreal, in the Kroc
Foundation Distinguished Lecturer Series. Dr. Poole is an internationally recognized
researcher in the area of cartilage development and arthritis. He will
present "Articular Cartilage Injury: Role of Cellular Response in the Injury,"
this Friday at 11 a.m. in the McArthur Engineering Annex, MCA 202, on the Coral
Gables Campus. For more information, please e-mail gounis@miami.edu.
AGING AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology and The Center on Aging are co-sponsoring
a special seminar relevant to aging and the immune system. Jan Cerny, M.D.,
Ph.D., professor and chairman, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University
of Maryland School of Medicine, will discuss "Functional heterogeneity
of mature splenic B cells." Dr. Cerny is a leader in the field of immune
function and its alteration during aging. All faculty and staff are invited
to attend the seminar on February 26 at noon in RMSB Room 3109, Department of
Microbiology and Immunology. For more information, please call 305-243-2644.
CENTER ON AGING DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
The Center on Aging invites all faculty and staff to its Distinguished Lecture
Series. Richard Schulz, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and Director of the University
Center on Social and Urban Research at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss
issues of chronic stress in the elderly, at 4 p.m. February 27 in the Randy
Johnson Lecture Hall, on the fifth floor of the Flipse Building, 5665 Ponce
de Leon Boulevard. Dr. Schulz is one of the country's leading experts on social-psychological
aspects of aging. A reception will follow. For more information, please call
305-355-9096.
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM
A Roving Symposium sponsored by the South Florida Spinal Cord Injury Model System
will be held on Thursday, February 26, from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Jackson
Rehabilitation Center, third-floor auditorium. Lornette Patrick, A.R.N.P., will
discuss “Health Care Update for the Spinal Cord Injured.” Lunch
will be provided to registered participants. For more information, please contact
Mayra M. Miró, Psy.D., at 305-585-1339.
SCI EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine in conjunction with the South Florida
Spinal Cord Injury Model System is proud to announce the availability of two
new educational videos; “Women’s Sexuality After SCI: Understanding
the Changes and Finding Ways to Respond,” hosted by Marca L. Sipski, M.D.,
and a taping of the 2003 ASIA Pre-Course, “From the Bench to the Body
- Translational Research and SCI: Avoiding Potential Pitfalls,” with co-Directors
Marca L. Sipski, M.D. and W. Dalton Dietrich, Ph.D. The “Bench to the
Body” video costs $50, the “Women’s Sexuality” video
costs $10, plus shipping and handling. For more information or to purchase a
video, please call 305-585-1342 or visit http://www.sci.med.miami.edu.
REHABILITATION MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine presents “Methylprednisolone
and Acute Spinal Cord Injury,” presented by Tie Qian, M.D., voluntary
professor of clinical rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Qian will review the history
of the National Acute Spinal Cord Injury Studies and usage of methylprednisolone,
including the controversies surrounding use of the drug. This will be held on
Friday, February 27, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Jackson Rehabilitation Center,
third-floor auditorium. No RSVP is necessary. Call Michelle at 305-585-1327
for more information.
MASTERS OF PSYCHIATRY CONFERENCE
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, in conjunction with
the Florida Psychiatric Society, is sponsoring its sixth annual Masters of Psychiatry
Conference this Friday and Saturday, at the Royal Palm Crowne Plaza Resort in
Miami Beach. This year's theme is "Psychopharmacology Update: Comorbid
and Complex Conditions," and features several distinguished University
of Miami and other nationally acclaimed faculty. Physicians who are full-time
faculty members are eligible for tuition remission. For more information please
contact Christine Poole at 800-521-7465 or visit http://www.mastersofpsychiatry.com/default.asp.
IDENTITY THEFT SEMINAR
The Employee Assistance Program is offering “Identity Theft: Prevention
and Recovery.” The seminar will provide useful information and resources
on what is the fastest-growing white collar crime. It will also help participants
understand how to reduce their risk of becoming a victim and what to do in the
event of an identity theft. The seminar will be held on February 23 from 1 to
2 p.m. in the Professional Development and Training Office, Dominion Parking
Garage, room 155. Register online at http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
For more information call 305-284-6604.
SEMINAR ON HERBAL NUTRITION FOR LONGEVITY
AND HEALTHFUL AGING
Learn the basic principles and practice of herbal medicine and herbal nutrition
for cardiovascular health, vitality and energy, weight management, diabetes,
digestive disorders, cognitive function and memory, Alzheimer's disease, osteoarthritis
and more. Get expertise from keynote speaker Carl Eisdorfer, Ph.D., M.D., chairman,
Department of Psychiatry and Director of the Center on Aging, Kerry Bone, Director
of Research and Development, Australian College of Phytotherapy and founder
of Medi-Herb, and Michael Dobbins, D.C., nutrition lecturer, February 27 to
29 at the Hyatt Regency, Miami. Call 305-243-4751 or e-mail ejowaisas@med.miami.edu
to register. Cost is $195 and some tuition remission spots are available.
MIAMI PROJECT’S DESTINATION: FASHION
Join Honorary Chair Gloria Estefan and other celebrities on Friday, February
27, for a progressive celebration of the world’s fashion capitals. Experience
the Bal Harbour Shops for this fundraiser to benefit The Miami Project to Cure
Paralysis. The evening climaxes with a “Rockin’ U.S.A.” concert
by Kool & The Gang. Tickets are still available at $250, which includes
access to all stores/destinations, elegant dining and spirits, live entertainment
and a limited edition silent auction. For tickets or more information please
call 305-243-4656 or e-mail saagaard@miami.edu.
“MIAMI LITE” WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
The Diabetes Research Institute is starting a new session of “Miami Lite,”
a weight loss program for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. This program is
open to the public. It is designed to help participants with weight loss, nutrition,
controlling portion sizes, diabetes education, weight management techniques
and guidelines for exercise. Participants will meet every Thursday from 8 to
10 a.m. on the first floor of the DRI beginning this Thursday. The program lasts
for 12 weeks. If you would like more information, please contact Anna P. Fraker
at aperez4@med.miami.edu or call
305-243-3455.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This program is limited to 30 participants, but those who enroll will be guided
to a greater understanding of leadership, quality, continuous improvement, strategic
planning, the team concept, managing change, diversity, creativity, and ethics
and values. The program features self-directed, participant-centered activities
and participants practice using these concepts. The program consists of seven
sessions, all from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on March 12, 19, 26, and April 2, 7, 16
and 30. The deadline to apply is this Friday. The ideal candidate is a research
professional (A06), administrative/professional (A01), or faculty member, has
worked at the University of Miami for at least one year and received an above-average
total rating on each performance appraisal, has demonstrated a potential for
leadership through volunteer service to the community or the University of Miami
and through continued study for professional development, and has his or her
supervisor's endorsement. If you meet the criteria for application, please print
and complete the form at https://www.miami.edu/development-training/LeadershipApplicationSpring2004.doc.
Return it to the Professional Development and Training Office, Medical Campus,
M-852. You may fax the application to 305-243-3093. For more information, please
call 305-243-3090.
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!
LEARN TO WRITE WINNING GRANTS
The Office of Research is sponsoring “Write Winning Grants” on Thursday
and Friday, March 4 and 5, at the JMH Diagnostic Treatment Center room 259.
Stephen W. Russell, founding and managing member of Grant Writers' Seminars
and Workshops, L.L.C., will conduct the sessions. Russell has received grant
support from the National Institutes of Health as a principal investigator since
the early 1970s including individual, group, center, and training grants. Attendance
at the seminar is limited and participants will be selected through an application
process. The cost to attend is $125 and payment by check, IDR, or credit card
must accompany your application. For more information, contact the Division
of Continuing Medical Education at 305-243-6716.
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY SEMINAR
Come to the 31st Annual Pediatric Nephrology Seminar, from March 5 to 9 at the
Fontainebleau Hilton Resort and Towers. The program includes discussion of congenital
anomalies, transplantation, diabetes, anemia, and more. CME credits are available.
To register please go to http://www.med.miami.edu/med/education/cme/symposia
and scroll down for a link to this conference. For more information, e-mail
oreyes@med.miami.edu.
SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM
S.A.F.E. (Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange) is a two-hour
program that uses simple strategies to help participants reduce their risk and
avoid dangerous situations, Thursday, March 25, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the
UM/Sylvester conference room 1301. The fee is $5 and the deadline to register
is March 23. For more information call 305-243-3209, or e-mail jpinto@miami.edu.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE
“Integrative Medicine: Collaboration, Co-Management and Advanced Protocols,”
will be held April 1 to 4 at the Fontainebleau Hilton Resort in Miami Beach.
This innovative conference is a series of workshops provided by paired M.D.
and C.A.M. (complementary and alternative medicine) professionals who work together
to provide fully integrated healthcare for their patients. This timely and informative
event will help clinicians learn to better address patient desires for both
conventional and complementary medicine. Sponsored by InnoVision Communications,
LLC, and the Division of Complementary & Integrative Medicine. Call 1-866-828-2962
to register.
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