e-Update
November 11,
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
--Flu Shots Available
--Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Lecture
--Radiation Oncology Discussion
--Lung Cancer Lecture in Deerfield Beach
--Assisted Dying Ethics Lecture
--Book Sale at Calder Library
--Basketball Season Ticket Deal
--UM/Sylvester Live on Lincoln Event
--Upcoming Calendar Events
PREPARING FOR FTAA SUMMIT
An international summit to discuss the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas
will be held in downtown Miami next week, November 17-21. Thousands of people
are expected to participate in demonstrations, mostly on Thursday and Friday
of that week, and School of Medicine security officers are prepared to monitor
the situation and 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. Please have your employee ID badge
with you at all times, and be patient with security as officers meet additional
demands. Special e-Update messages will be sent out as warranted before and
during the event.
FLU SHOTS FREE TO EMPLOYEES
All School of Medicine employees are encouraged to get a free flu shot. The
shots will be administered in the UM/Sylvester conference room 1301 this
week, on Tuesday from 7 to 10 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Thursday
from 2 to 4 p.m. Please bring your UM I.D. badge and if you have United Healthcare
insurance, please bring your membership card or I.D. number, which is usually
your Social Security number.
OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH LECTURE
The Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology presents “Matrix
Metalloproteinases in Epithelial Regeneration: Surprising New Roles and Novel
Gene Regulatory Mechanisms,” with Elizabeth Fini, Ph.D., scientific director,
Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Vision Research Center, Bascom Palmer Eye
Institute. Join us this Thursday at noon in the Pharmacology conference room,
RMSB 6018.
UM/SYLVESTER DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
Please join us this Friday to hear Katherine Vallis, M.D., Ph.D., of the Ontario
Cancer Institute at the University of Toronto, discuss “Functional
Radiogenomics and the Prospect of Improving Radiation Therapy Outcomes” 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.
LUNG CANCER LECTURE IN DEERFIELD BEACH
Luis Raez, M.D., F.A.C.P., and Afonso Ribeiro, M.D., will present “Lung
Cancer, Diagnosis and Treatment” at UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach,
from noon to 1:30 p.m. this Friday. The presentation is part of the “Conversations
about Cancer” series. For more information call 305-243-1000.
ETHICS SEMINAR ON ASSISTED DYING
Faye Girsh, Ed.D., from End-of-Life Choices in Denver Colorado, will lead “Research
on Assisted Dying” this Friday at noon in the VA Medical Center, room
207. Lunch will be provided and it is not necessary to RSVP. “Dialogues
in Research Ethics” is a monthly series of discussions on ethics. For
more information call 305-243-5723 or e-mail ethics@miami.edu.
UNITED WAY BOOK SALE
The Louis Calder Memorial Library is having a book sale from now through November
19, or until all books sell out. Books are priced from $1 to $5 with proceeds
going to United Way. For more information, please call 305-243-6901.
BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS HALF OFF FOR UM EMPLOYEES
Full-time UM employees can purchase Hurricane basketball season tickets for
as little as $88 per seat for men’s hoops and $38 per seat for women’s
hoops. See the ‘Canes play in their final year in the Big East, then
be first in line for season tickets for the inaugural ACC season next year.
Sales associates will be on the medical campus this Thursday and next Thursday
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 305-284-CANES.
TONY DANZA LIVE ON LINCOLN 2003
The star of “Who’s the Boss?” and “Taxi” will
perform a song and dance show this Thursday at the historic Lincoln Theatre
in an important event to benefit cancer research at UM/Sylvester. Master of
ceremonies will be actress Mindy Sterling, best known for her characterization
of “Frau Farbissina” in the Austin Powers movies. The performance
begins at 8 p.m. with a pre-show VIP party at 6:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $200.
For tickets or more information please call 305-273-6015 or 305-243-9088.
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!
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 next Thursday, November
20, 2003 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Lois Pope LIFE Center seventh-floor
auditorium. No RSVP necessary.
FINANCIAL ADVISORS SCHEDULING INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS
Representatives from Fidelity Investments will visit the medical campus next
Friday, November 21, 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.
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, November 21, 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.
PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING
The Drive against Prostate Cancer, part of the National Prostate Cancer Coalition,
will have a mobile screening unit at three South Florida Wal-Mart stores
this month. The hours will be the same at each location, 8 a.m. to noon and
2 to 6 p.m. On November 17, screeners will be at 8651 NW 13 Terrace in Miami;
November 18, at 9300 NW 77 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens; and November 19, at 2300
Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach. For more information, visit pcacoalition.org.
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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