e-Update
July 17, 2000
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
--Apply Now for Technology Transfer Invention Grants
--Dr. Priscilla Potter Discusses Migraine Treatment in Herald Article
--Dr. Gwen Wurm Compares Genome Project and Dr. Seuss in Miami Herald
--Hurricane Update 2000 Now Available On-Line
--How Can You Increase Patient Satisfaction at the Medical Center?
--Upcoming Calendar Events
DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER'S GAP-FUND PROGRAM
The Office of Technology Transfer reminds faculty that the September 30 application
deadline for the Gap-Fund Program is rapidly approaching. This award supports
early-stage research with commercial potential. Three grants of $20,000 each
will be awarded, and one must come from either the Coral Gables or Rosenstiel
campuses. All Invention Disclosures submitted between December 1, 1998, and
September 30, 2000, are eligible. Interested parties must submit an Invention
Disclosure (unless they have already done so) together with a "Gap-Fund
Award Program Application" to the Office of Technology Transfer, Dominion
Tower, Suite 906 (M-811). Invention Disclosure forms are confidential in nature
and cannot be sent through the Internet. To obtain an Invention Disclosure form,
visit http://www.med.miami.edu/technology_transfer/invention_disclosure.html.
For a Gap-Fund application form, e-mail Silvia Arguelles at sarguell@miami.edu
or visit Technology Transfer on-line at http://www.med.miami.edu/technology_transfer.
Call 305-243-5689 with any questions.
DR. PRISCILLA POTTER CONTRIBUTES TO HERALD ARTICLE ON MIGRAINE HEADACHES
The Miami Herald addressed pain and treatment of migraine headaches in an article last week and cited Priscilla Potter, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and assistant dean of curriculum, as an expert on the topic. Dr. Potter specializes in treatment of headaches and migraines and discussed drugs used for treatment in the article, entitled "Hope for Migraines." In addition, the story included details about the source of migraines and focused on Dr. Potter's patient, Province Park, who has been taking aspirin and magnesium pills to avoid the painful headaches. To read the complete article, visit http://www.herald.com/content/thu/living/docs/089157.htm.
HUMAN GENOME PROJECT AND DR. SEUSS COME TOGETHER IN HERALD OPINION ARTICLE BY DR. GWEN WURM
Children's author Dr. Seuss serves as inspiration for one pediatrician at the medical center, with regards to the ethics of genetics research and its impact on the future of medicine. Gwen Wurm, M.D., assistant professor and director of community pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics, cited the children's book Horton Hears a Who as an analogy to the current issues of genetics in a Miami Herald article entitled "Discovering 'Language of God' in Dr. Seuss's Stories." In the Seuss story, an elephant discovers an entire civilization on a speck of dust, much like the volumes of genetic information carried on each strand of human DNA. To read the full article, visit http://www.herald.com/content/fri/opinion/digdocs/084555.htm.
TIPS FOR HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS AVAILABLE ON UNIVERSITY'S WEB SITE
The 2000 issue of Hurricane Update is now on-line, with information specific to the medical campus. Information posted includes an office checklist and instructions on creating an office emergency plan. To view Hurricane Update on-line, visit http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2570-1;1707-3,00.html.
MEDICAL CENTER UPDATE WANTS TO HEAR YOUR "WORD ON THE STREET"
Quality patient care is an essential part of the School of Medicine's mission,
and we want to know what you can do to make each patient's experience a positive
one. The summer issue of the employee newsletter will pose the question "What
can you personally do to enhance a patient's health care experience at the medical
center?" To respond, simply reply to this e-mail or send your comments
to update@med.miami.edu. Make your
voice heard!
QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE BILLING?
CONTACT THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Address questions regarding Medicare billing and compliance to Third Party Reimbursement/Office of Compliance at 305-243-HELP or 1-877-415-HELP. For more information about the help line or training programs offered by the compliance office, contact Gemma Romillo at 305-243-5842.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERS FINANCIAL CONSULTATIONS WITH FIDELITY INVESTMENTS TODAY
Jason Friday, a representative from Fidelity Investments, will be at the Professional Development and Training Office, 155 Dominion Parking Garage, July 17, to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. He will answer financial questions and discuss retirement planning issues. To schedule an appointment, call 800-642-7131.
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON HEALTH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY
The Miami Area Geriatric Education Center (MAGEC) will host the annual Intensive
Geriatric Training Conference July 19 - 21 at the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital
for the Aged, 5200 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami. The conference will address such
topics as geriatric syndrome, HIV, and family violence, and will include
participatory activities such as aging sensitivity training. This event is
approved for 20 CEU/CME credit hours for up to 15 disciplines. For registration
and information, call 305-243-6270. |
