e-Update
September
10, 2001
Weekly News Briefse-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
--UM/Sylvester Welcomes Dr. Joseph Rosenblatt as New Scientific Director
--Technology Transfer Accepting Applications for GAP Fund Awards
--Faculty and Staff Can Go On-Line to Designate their PIN for UM Systems
--Verify Your Biographical Info for the 2001-2002 Telephone Directory
--Find Details on Health Risks of Smoking and More at New UM Web Site
--Weight Watchers Session for Fall Season Begins this Tuesday
--UM/Jackson Employees Can Stay at DoubleTree Grand for Reduced Rates
--Upcoming Calendar Events
DR. JOSEPH ROSENBLATT JOINS
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AS NEW SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR OF UM/SYLVESTER
The Sylvester Comprehensive
Cancer Center has named Joseph D. Rosenblatt, M.D., as its new scientific
director. Dr. Rosenblatt also will serve as the William J. Harrington,
M.D., Chair in Hematology and chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology.
Joining the School of Medicine from his most recent post as chief of
hematology/oncology at the University of Rochester, Dr. Rosenblatt will
lead UM/Sylvester in efforts to recruit new faculty members, centralize
existing programs, and increase the scope of clinical trials. A widely
recognized leader in research on human T-cell leukemia viruses and cancer
gene therapy, Dr. Rosenblatt has received honors including a Leukemia
Society of America Fellowship and a Physician Scientist Award from the
National Institutes of Health, among other distinguished awards.
NOVEL IDEAS CAN EARN INVESTIGATORS
$60,000 FROM TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
The Office of Technology
Transfer is awarding $60,000 through the GAP Fund Program to help support
early stage research and novel ideas that can be patented. All University
of Miami employees, researchers, faculty, students, and staff are encouraged
to submit an invention disclosure describing their idea or invention.
Anyone who submits an invention disclosure before September 30 is eligible
to apply. A total of three awards will be presented: one at the School
of Medicine, one at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric
Science, and one at the University's Coral Gables campus. The deadline
for submission is September 30. Projects selected will be announced
on November 30. Those interested can obtain application forms through
the Technology Transfer web site at http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,9018-1;9849-2,00.html
or at Dominion Tower, Suite 906, 305-243-5689.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
FOR THE 2001 AMERICAN HEART WALK
Open your heart
for the American Heart Association (AHA) and sign up for the 2001 Miami-Dade
American Heart Walk, September 22. This year the University of Miami
will return a favor of sorts, hosting the event as a proud recipient
of more than $6 million in AHA grants this past year. To sign up, call
Jennifer Pinto or Zelda Calvert at 305-243-3209 or e-mail jpinto@miami.edu.
GO ON-LINE TO ASSIGN YOUR
PIN FOR VIEWING AND EDITING PERSONAL INFO ON UM SYSTEMS
Faculty and staff
now can designate their own PIN on-line for access to their personal
information on University systems. If you have lost or forgotten your
PIN, or never received one, sign on today and assign one for yourself.
To access this new feature, you must confirm your identity with your
social security number, birth date, and net pay from your most recent
paycheck. You can visit http://www.benefits.miami.edu
for more information.
VERIFY YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
AND ADDRESS FOR 2001-2002 UM DIRECTORY
Your cooperation
is needed to ensure that your personal contact information is current
for the new University of Miami telephone directory for academic year
2001-2002. Verify or make changes to your personal profile through the
EASY system at https://easy.miami.edu/easy/.
For information and instructions about signing onto EASY, visit http://www.miami.edu/human-resources/AddressVerification.html.
SMOKING CESSATION WEB SITE
PROVIDES HELPFUL INFORMATION AND RELATED LINKS
Are you ready to
make the commitment and quit smoking once and for all? The Smoking Cessation
Continuous Improvement Team has launched a new web site that features
information on the health risks of cigarette smoke, how to stop smoking,
and details on the assistance currently available for smokers who are
ready to drop the habit. There also are links to related sites. Visit
http://www.miami.edu/besmokefree
to view all the new features. Also, keep an eye out for interoffice
mail and look for an upcoming survey that will be sent to a random sample
of employees. The Smoking Cessation Team wants your input to help guide
recommendations made to the University for future efforts at offering
assistance to smokers who want to quit.
TRIM YOUR WAISTLINE AND
EAT HEALTHY WITH WEIGHT WATCHERS
End of summer blues
got you down? Rejuvenate your body and your peace of mind by joining
this season's Weight Watchers series. The session begins this Tuesday,
September 11, and continues each Tuesday in ACC West room 128, noon
to 1 p.m. The eleven-week program costs $118 for new members. If you
have any questions or would like to sign up, call Frances Kaniewski
at 305-243-1052.
DOUBLETREE GRAND HOTEL
OFFERS SPECIAL RATES
The DoubleTree Grand
Miami is pleased to offer a special rate through December to employees
of the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. The rate
is $89 plus tax. For reservations, call 1-800-858-3920, and ask for
the special UM/Jackson rate.
QUESTIONS ABOUT
COMPLIANCE?
TWO UM HELPLINES CAN ASSIST YOU
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. 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 compliance
hotline at 866-YOURCALL.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
YOU'RE INVITED TO TECHNOLOGY FAIR FEATURING DEMONSTRATIONS AND PRIZES
Information Technology
presents Fall 2001 Technology Day, September 11, at the University Center
on the Coral Gables campus. Demonstrations will include instruction
on using the EASY system, videoconferencing, e-mail training, wireless
services, and much more. Door prizes will be given, and attendees can
enter to win a Kodak MC3 portable multimedia device. For more information
on the day's activities, visit http://www.miami.edu/technology-day.
JOIN NATIONAL AND LOCAL
EXPERTS FOR FORUM ON PAIN MANAGEMENT
In recognition of
UM/Jackson's Pain Management Week, healthcare professionals are invited
to attend "A Forum Addressing Pain Management in the 21st Century,"
September 12, 5 p.m., in the Diagnostic Treatment Center, Room 259.
National and local experts in the field of pain management will be on
hand to address questions and present discussion. Refreshments will
be served at the event. For a list of the many lectures on pain management
that will be held in School of Medicine departments throughout the week,
contact Nida Winnett at 305-585-7112.
DISCOVER THE FOUNTAIN OF
YOUTH AT OB/GYN'S MENOPAUSE SUPPORT SERIES
Register now for
the Menopause Support Series, presented by the Department of Obstetrics
and Gynecology. The series is a two-day interactive seminar that will
provide information on physical and emotional aspects of menopause,
along with education on the various therapeutic options available. The
course is geared toward middle-aged women who are beginning to deal
with the stresses of menopause. R. Wayne Whitted, M.D., assistant professor,
and Paul Pietro, M.D., assistant professor, along with Vicki Colburn,
R.N., all of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, will conduct
the program on September 12 and 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, at Jackson's
Diagnostic Treatment Center, room 254 (September 12) and room 255 (September
13). The cost is $25 and seating is limited, so RSVP today. To reserve
your space, call 305-585-5611.
ETHICS PROGRAMS KICK OFF
TENTH ANNIVERSARY WITH DISCUSSION OF SCIENTIFIC REGULATIONS
The University of
Miami's Ethics Programs are set to mark their tenth anniversary with
a special series of activities. Beginning with the popular "Dialogues
in Research Ethics" lecture series, the university-wide ethics initiative
will emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of its educational efforts
and scholarship. This year's "Dialogues" series will focus on local
and state issues and presenters, and begins with "What Is it about All
these New Regs?" led by Norman Altman, V.M.D., vice provost for research.
The lecture will discuss scientific review, monitoring, and accountability.
It will be held September 14, noon, in the Rosenstiel Building, Room
6018, and lunch will be provided. Other special events to look for throughout
the academic year are the annual NIH-supported "Extreme Ethics" conference,
October 18 - 20; the tenth annual "Clinical Ethics: Debates, Decisions,
Solutions" conference, March 1, 2002, which will feature a keynote presentation
by UM President Donna E. Shalala; as well as other special initiatives
in environmental ethics and policy. For more information about the Ethics
Programs, email ethics@miami.edu,
call 305-243-5723 or 305-284-5084, or visit http://www.miami.edu/ethics.
LEARN SPECIAL NEEDS OF
GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PODIATRY AT MAGEC COURSES
The Miami Area Geriatric
Education Center (MAGEC) at the University of Miami is offering a special
course for healthcare workers to earn continuing education credits.
A physical therapy module will be held September 14 and 21 in the Plumer
Building on the Coral Gables campus. To register or obtain information
regarding fees and further details, call MAGEC at 305-243-6270 or visit
http://www.miami.edu/magec.
UM/Jackson employees are eligible for reduced prices, and special rates
are available for groups of three or more.
EARN CERTIFICATION IN HEALTHCARE
BUSINESS OR INVESTMENTS AT CONTINUING STUDIES PROGRAM
The School of Continuing
Studies Koubek Center presents two programs of courses designed to train
participants in healthcare business practices and investments. "Business
in Healthcare" is a six-course program; "Investments" consists of five
courses. Students in each program will receive certificates upon completion,
and it is possible to enroll in both programs. Each course within the
two programs costs $375, but University of Miami employees are eligible
for tuition remission if the subject matter relates directly to the
employee's position at the University. Classes begin September 17, at
the Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3 Street, Miami. Call 305-284-6001 or e-mail
mlozano@miami.edu to register
now and reserve your space. For more information, visit http://www.koubek.miami.edu.
COLOR YOURSELF DE-STRESSED
AT WELLNESS DEPARTMENT'S HEALING ART SEMINAR
Allow your mind
to wander away from the all-too-familiar worries of the day by joining
in a variety of healing art activities presented by the Department of
Wellness and Recreation. "De-Stress with Therapeutic Art Activities"
will be held September 18, noon to 1 p.m., in the Dominion Parking Garage,
Suite 155, and will feature instructor-guided activities such as a self-discovery
collage, positive affirmation art, and more. To register, call 305-243-3090.
Lunch will be provided.
FIND ANSWERS TO YOUR FINANCIAL
QUESTIONS AT TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSION
Representatives
from TIAA-CREF will be at the medical campus to conduct individual financial
counseling sessions on September 25 and 28, at the Dominion Parking
Garage, Suite 155. Experts will offer guidance in reaching your financial
goals, including information on creating an investment plan, and understanding
investment options. Availability is limited, so call 877-267-4510 or
visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc
to schedule your appointment.
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