e-Update
November 23,
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
--Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Roving Symposium
--Medical Night with the Miami Heat
--Child Car Seat Installation Check
--Gail Beach Memorial 2004-2005 Visiting Lectureship Series
--Social Work Grand Rounds
-- Computers and Wireless Phones at a Discount
--Wireless Exchange e-Mail Access Available
--Conversations about Cancer Seminars
--Holiday Stress Strategies
--South Florida Spinal Cord Injury Model System Informational Tour
--Laptop Computer Security Reminders
--‘Canes Basketball News
--Upcoming Calendar Events
--Human Subjects Research Opportunities
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE ROVING SYMPOSIUM
The South Florida Spinal Cord Injury Model System will present a roving symposium
titled “An Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation,” Monday,
November 29, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Jackson Rehabilitation Center third-floor
auditorium. Jennifer D. Mosley and Samuella High will provide information
and answer questions about the services provided by The Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation. These services are designed to enable people with physical
or mental impairments to prepare for, get and keep employment. For more information
please contact Mayra M. Miró, Psy.D., at 305-585-1339, or e-mail mmiro@med.miami.edu.
MEDICAL NIGHT WITH THE MIAMI HEAT
Medical campus employees, friends and family members are invited to Medical
Night with the Miami Heat. Tickets will be available for special discounted
rates of $25 and $12 when the Heat face the Boston Celtics at the American
Airlines Arena on Sunday, November 28 at 6 p.m. For more information, contact
Craig Stedman at 786-777-4254.
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 consecutive Wednesdays, December 8
and 15, 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. A limited number of child safety seats are available
in exchange for a donation to the UM Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Miami.
GAIL BEACH MEMORIAL 2004-2005 VISITING LECTURESHIP SERIES
Joseph C. Glorioso, III, Ph.D., professor and chairman, Department of Molecular
Genetics and Biochemistry, and director of the Molecular Medicine Institute
at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, will present “Application
of Herpes Virus Gene Vectors for the Treatment of Nervous System Disease,” on
Wednesday, December 1, at noon in the Lois Pope LIFE Center seventh-floor
auditorium. For more information, visit http://www.themiamiproject.org/images/Gail%20F%20Beach%20lecture%20series.pdf
or call 305-243-7108.
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CANCER SERIES
Michael Hellinger, M.D., chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery,
will talk about “Screening, Detection, and Prevention of Colorectal
Cancer,” as part of the Conversations about Cancer series on Monday,
December 6, from noon to 1 p.m. at the UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer
Center, conference room 1301. A light lunch will be served. Reservations
are required. Please call 305-243-1000 or 800-545-2292 to register.
Seating is limited. For more information contact Joanne Leahy at 954-571-0107.
SOCIAL WORK GRAND ROUNDS: THE HISTORY OF HIV
Social Work Grand Rounds presents Jonell Efantis Potter, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., assistant
professor in the Department of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Ana
Garcia, L.C.S.W., adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics
Division of Infectious Diseases & Immunology. They will discuss the history
of HIV over the last 20 years and its impact on women, children and families
from the nursing and social work perspective, on Tuesday, November 30, from
9 to 11 a.m. in the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium. Participants
will discuss the psychosocial implications for women and children living
with HIV, the medical/primary care changes and the importance of a multi-disciplinary
approach and its impact on the provider-patient relationship, and identify
the ethical dilemmas, policy issues and research needs surrounding this population.
For more information, e-mail CFraga@med.miami.edu.
DELL COMPUTERS AT A DISCOUNT
Faculty, staff, and students of the medical campus can now purchase personal
computers from Dell at a discount. Call a Dell sales representative at 1-800-695-8133
or log on to the employee purchasing program website. Be sure to mention
the University of Miami School of Medicine's unique member ID number (HS31708713)
to ensure that you get the discount. For current specials, please visit the
employee purchasing program Web site at http://www.dell.com/eppbuy or
call 877-289-9437. There is a coupon for an additional $100 savings through
our employee purchase program. This is a limited time offer. You must download
the coupon from http://www.dell.com/epp/earlycoupon by
Wednesday and use it by December 12. For more information please call Medical
IT Procurement at 305-243-5999, option 4.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI AND AT&T WIRELESS/CINGULAR
NEW EMPLOYEE CELLULAR PROGRAM
University employees and families are now eligible to receive monthly discounts,
special promotions and equipment pricing courtesy of AT&T Wireless/Cingular.
Discounts include 25-percent off accessories, 15-percent off monthly bills,
a free Nokia 6010 phone, and more. If you already have an AT&T phone, contact
AT&T Wireless National Business Services at 1-800-388-3235 to be enrolled
in the company cellular program. Provide your name, address, and cellular number,
and you will be attached to the employee sponsorship program for the University
of Miami. If you don’t currently have a phone and want to get one, call
Elio Acosta at 305-790-4694 and give him your foundation account numbers (TDMA
15083 and GSM 24884). For assistance with other questions, call customer service
at 1-800-888-7600.
MEDICAL IT OFFERS MOBILE ACCESS TO E-MAIL
Exchange e-mail is now available for synchronization with Blackberry devices,
the Palm Treo, and phones with internet browser capability. Please contact
Medical Information Technology at 305-243-5999 or help@med.miami.edu for
hardware recommendations and instructions on how to set up this service.
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CANCER SERIES
Arnold M. Markoe, M.D., Sc.D., chairman and professor, department of Radiation
Oncology, will discuss “Radiation Therapy Demystified,” as part
of the Conversations about Cancer series on Thursday, December 2,
from 2 to 3 p.m. at UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, 1192 East Newport Center
Drive, Suite 100. The presentation is free, and a light snack will be served.
Please call 1-800-545-2292 to register. Seating is limited. For more information,
contact Joanne Leahy at 954-571-0107.
REASSESS, RELAX AND REJUVENATE: A PRE-HOLIDAY STRESS BUSTER
This interactive EAP seminar will help participants explore options for dealing
with the sources of stress and review tips for managing holiday stress. Participants
will also have the opportunity to practice stress management exercises including
meditation, visualization and progressive relaxation. The seminar will be
held on Tuesday, December 7, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Dominion
Parking Garage, room 155. To enroll, go to http://netlearning.miami.edu. If
you have questions about online registration, please call 305-243-3090. For
questions about content, call the EAP at 205-284-6604. Supervisors are encouraged
to post this notice for employees who do not have electronic access.
SOUTH FLORIDA SPINAL CORD INJURY MODEL SYSTEM INFORMATIONAL TOUR
The South Florida Spinal Cord Injury Model System presents an informational
tour for participants to learn more about the Spinal Cord Injury Out-Patient
Clinic at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, meet and question investigators
at the Miami VA SCI Center of Excellence, participate in a formal presentation
on the latest research from The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, and learn
more about community outreach programs for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
The tour will meet at the Jackson Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center
lobby at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30. For reservations, please contact
Mayra M. Miró, Psy. D., at 305-585-1339, or e-mail mmiro@med.miami.edu.
HIPAA SECURITY AWARENESS UPDATE: SECURE YOUR LAPTOP
The portability of a laptop gives us the convenience of being able to work
almost anywhere, but it comes with the increased risk of our laptop being lost
or stolen. Please be vigilant with your laptops, especially if they contain
sensitive data or can access University systems containing protected health
information. Avoid leaving your laptop unattended. If you must leave your laptop,
be sure that it is left in a locked desk drawer or cabinet or that it is secured
via cable lock to an immobile object. Back up any data on your laptop frequently
to a network drive or other external storage media. Secure access to your laptop’s
data behind a username and strong password, consider encrypting particularly
sensitive data, and disable “Guest” accounts for your laptop’s
operating system. For additional security tips, visit http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1186.
The Office of HIPAA Privacy and Security is sending out periodic security awareness
updates and reminders through e-Update. Should you have any questions or concerns,
call 305-243-5000.
HURRICANE BASKETBALL NEWS
The University of Miami basketball team hosts Florida Atlantic University on
Monday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Convocation Center. As part of Hurricane
Orange Night, all fans who wear orange in support of the Hurricanes will
receive a general admission ticket for $8 (game day purchase only). Excellent
season tickets for the inaugural season in the Atlantic Coast Conference
are on sale now. To order, call 305-284-CANES.
The 2004-05 promotional schedule for the men's basketball season is available
now. Pick up your copy at any Hurricane men's basketball game at the
Convocation Center or learn more at http://hurricanesports.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/112204aaa.html.
UM Employee Day at the Convocation Center is set for Sunday, January 9,
when the Hurricane men's basketball team plays their inaugural ACC game
against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at 4 p.m. All full-time University
of Miami employees are eligible to receive one complimentary ticket and
can purchase up to five additional tickets for $1 each with a valid Cane
Card. Ticket sales representatives will be available from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. outside Au Bon Pain on Tuesday, November 30, and Thursday, December
2. Tickets also can be purchased at the Hurricane Ticket Office in the
Hecht Athletic Center. Please remember to bring your valid UM I.D. as photocopies
will not be accepted. To save time, click here http://www.collegesports.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/mifl/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/basebl-employee-tix and
bring this completed form prior to picking up your tickets. Please
call 305-284-CANES for additional information. Please note that due to
expected high demand for this game, all tickets are subject to availability.
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!
LINCOLN LIFE VISITS MEDICAL CAMPUS
A representative from Lincoln Financial Group will be on the medical campus
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 14 in the Human Resources Benefits Office,
901 NW 17th St., suite D, to conduct individual financial counseling sessions.
To schedule an appointment, contact Aimee Hugdahl toll-free at 866-524-2443
or via e-mail at ahugdahl@LNC.com.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Amgen Oncology Young Investigators Forum, held in conjunction
with the 2005 Joint Cancer Conference of the Florida Universities, is seeking
abstract submissions for the January 27 meeting in Orlando. For instructions
on how to submit an abstract, contact Angie Monnar at 305-243-4387, or e-mail amonnar2@med.miami.edu. The
deadline for submissions is December 1.
UM/SYLVESTER BRAMAN FAMILY BREAST CANCER INSTITUTE DEVELOPMENTAL
GRANT PROGRAM
The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer
Center has funds available to support one-year pilot projects in the amount
of $50,000 to encourage the development of new research directed toward basic,
translational and clinical research in breast and ovarian cancers. Support
from the Women’s Cancer League allows the institute to fund projects
investigating ovarian cancer in this round of grant funding. Graduate students
and post-doctoral fellows early in their career are not eligible. Deadline
for receipt of applications is January 3. For additional information, please
call Dorothy Mills at 305-243-6292, or e-mail Dmills@med.miami.edu.
THE THIRD ANNUAL KIRK A. AND DOROTHY P. LANDON-AACR PRIZES
The third annual Landon-AACR awards will be held on Wednesday, January 19,
from noon to 1:35 p.m. at the UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, room
1301. The 2004 recipient of the Kirk A. Landon-AACR Prize for Basic Cancer
Research, Tony Hunter, Ph.D., professor, Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory
at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, will discuss "Tyrosine
Phosphyorylation: From Bench to Bedside." The recipient of the Dorothy
P. Landon-AACR Prize for Translational Cancer Research, Raymond N. DuBois,
M.D., Ph.D., Hortense B. Ingram Professor of Molecular Oncology and director
of Cancer Prevention at The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, will present "Molecular
Targets for Cancer Prevention." No RSVP is required. For more information
and a detailed schedule, contact Kathy Salce at KSalce@med.miami.edu,
or call 305-243-1046.
TEACHING CONFERENCE ON HEART & STROKE – EMPHASIZING
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Registration is open for the 37th Annual Teaching Conference in Clinical Cardiology
and Neurology, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, January 28-29, at the Hyatt
Regency in Miami. The conference is a primary care update presented by the
Center for Research in Medical Education. This year’s focus is heart
disease and stroke in women. UM physician assistants, nurse practitioners and
nurses can register for a reduced fee of $100 ($150 for UM physicians). CME
credit and nurse contact hours can be earned up to a maximum of 15.5 hours.
Tuition remission is available, awarded on a first-come first-served basis.
The conference features a variety of School of Medicine faculty, led by Michael
S. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., David Lee Gordon, M.D., S. Barry Issenberg, M.D., and
Joan Baker, R.N., M.S.N., C.C.R.N., C.N.R.N. Also presenting are visiting professors
Gordon A. Ewy, M.D., from the University of Arizona and Patrick S. Reynolds,
M.D., from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. To register or for
more information, call 305-243-6491 or visit http://www.crme.med.miami.edu/meded_conf2005.html.
THIRD MIAMI INTERNATIONAL REVASCULARIZATION SUMMIT
The Third Miami International Revascularization Summit will be held from Friday,
February 25, through Sunday, February 27, at Wyndham Miami Beach Resort,
4833 Collins Avenue. For more information, please contact the Division of
Continuing Medical Education at 305-243-6716, or e-mail umcme@med.miami.edu.
HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
An HPV vaccine has been developed in hopes 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 and 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, please 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.
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.
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 http://www.skininvestigation.com.
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