e-Update
March 18,
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
--Drs. Jay Skyler and Thomas Malek Recognized for Scholarly Activity
--Certification Course Required for Sponsored Research Administration
--Upcoming Calendar Events
MEDICAL FACULTY MEMBERS HONORED WITH
PROVOST’S AWARDS FOR SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
Thomas R. Malek, Ph.D., vice chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology;
and Jay S. Skyler, M.D., director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes,
and Metabolism, were among faculty who recently received the Provost’s
Award for Scholarly Activity, created by UM Executive Vice President and Provost
Luis Glaser in recognition of extraordinary research and scholarly pursuits.
Skyler was honored for contributions in the field of diabetes, developing strategies
to prevent or delay the onset of Type I diabetes through immunizations. Malek
received recognition for his research on cytokine receptor function in T Cell
development, which has been steadily funded by the National Institutes of Health.
ATTN: FACULTY AND STAFF INVOLVED WITH
ADMINISTRATION OF SPONSORED RESEARCH
The University has launched a required educational certification program for
all faculty/investigators and non-faculty departmental personnel involved in
administrative aspects of sponsored research activities. At this time the program
is open for non-faculty departmental personnel who originate, review, or approve
any phase of sponsored grants or contract documents, including proposals, awards,
and transactions. The program will be conducted over two and a half days, divided
into five sessions. Attendance is required and a certification test will be
given at the end of the program. To view the schedule of classes and registration
for non-faculty departmental personnel visit the Professional Development and
Training Office on-line at http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2421-1,00.html.
You must register for the entire program (sessions 1 through 5) at the same
time. Each session builds on material from the previous session. For more information,
e-mail Jill Tincher, Director of Sponsored Programs Training at jtincher@med.miami.edu.
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!
COLORECTAL CANCER TREATMENT
ADDRESSED AT UM/SYLVESTER LECTURE
In recognition of “National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month” the
UMSylvester Education Department and the Colorectal Site Disease Group present “The
Treatment of Colorectal Cancer,” presented by Floriano Marchetti, M.D.,
assistant professor of surgery, and Mayra Lima, A.R.N.P. The lecture will be
held March 18, noon, in UM/Sylvester Conference Room 1301. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP to Lisa at 305-243-9192.
TIAA-CREF AND FIDELITY REPRESENTATIVES ON
CAMPUS TO ANSWER FINANCIAL QUESTIONS
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite
155, on March 20 to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule
an appointment, visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or
call toll-free 877-267-4510. In addition, a representative from Fidelity Investments
will be on campus March 25. To schedule an appointment with Fidelity, call
1-800-642-7131 or e-mail Jason.Friday@fmr.com.
HEPATOBILIARY DISEASE ADDRESSED
AT CONTINUING EDUCATION CONFERENCE
The Division of Continuing Medical Education presents “Hepatobiliary
Disease in Clinical Practice: Update XV,” March 20 – 22, at the
Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. For more information,
call 305-243-6716 or e-mail kdavila@med.miami.edu.
UM/SYLVESTER PRESENTS LECTURE
SERIES ON PROVIDING END-OF-LIFE CARE
Health care professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers will
learn essential clinical competencies that are required to provide quality
end-of-life care through the EPEC Series 2003: Education on End-of-Life Care,
presented by the UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. A series of monthly
lectures through July will address varied topics in the discipline. This
month’s topic is "Spirituality," presented by Carlos Sandoval-Cros,
M.D., director of the Courtelis Center for Research and Treatment in Psychosocial
Oncology. The lecture will be held March 25, noon, in Sylvester Conference
Room 1301. Lunch will be provided, and seating is limited. For more information
or a complete schedule of lectures, contact Remonia Green at 305-243-2287
or rgreen@med.miami.edu.
REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED FOR MIAMI
INTERNATIONAL REVASCULARIZATION SUMMIT
The Division of Continuing Medical Education presents the Miami International
Revascularization Summit March 27 – 29 at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort.
For more information or to register, call 305-243-6716.
MAKE THE MARKET WORK FOR YOU
WITH AIG VALIC EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
Beaten, battered, and bruised by the recent market? AIG VALIC presents "12
1/2 Tips For Asset Allocation." At this financial educational seminar,
you will learn how to make your life less taxing, make Uncle Sam your silent
investment partner, manage your money successfully, and choose a financial
advisor. The class will be presented March 27, noon to 2 p.m., in the Dominion
Parking Garage, Suite 155. To register, visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training or
call 305-243-3090.
BENEFITS OF INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT
ACCOUNTS DISCUSSED AT TIAA-CREF SEMINAR
TIAA-CREF will conduct an education seminar on "IRA Opportunities," March
31, noon, in the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. IRAs are now much more
flexible and provide new opportunities for investment. Topics will include
traditional vs. Roth IRAs, IRA conversions, rolling your retirement into an
IRA, IRA portability, and investing your IRA. To register, visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training or
call 305-243-3090.
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