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New Chairman of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Named | |
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| New Chairman of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Named
"The University of Miami is at a critical juncture in its history and I see it at the threshold of greatness," Dr. Licinio said. "I cannot think of a more exciting place to be or a better time to be here. Importantly, I have never seen academic leadership that is so positive, enthusiastic, and wholeheartedly committed to growth both in quality and quantity." Dr. Licinio completed his medical training and a residency in internal medicine at the University of Sao Paulo Medical Center and was trained in medicine-endocrinology at the University of Chicago, psychiatry at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, and molecular neurobiology at the National Institute of Mental Health. | |
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| Discover Something Special at Camp Discovery
Camp Discovery takes place on the Coral Gables campus and is geared toward children entering kindergarten through young elementary school students. Round trip transportation will be available for campers from the medical campus. Two four-week sessions run from June 5 through July 28. Fees for Camp Discovery include swimming at the University center pool under the supervision of Randy Abelman, coach of the diving teams, and Mariusz Podkoscielny, head coach of the women’s swim team. Other activities include dance, gymnastics, volleyball, soccer, arts and crafts, music and much more. Limited spaces are also available for Camp Canterbury, the preschool camp for one to four year olds. Please visit http://www.canterbury.miami.edu for more details and a camp application. E-mail pbochman@miami.edu for other related questions. Register with MyHumana As a Humana member, you can find valuable information in one place: MyHumana at www.humana.com. Registering online allows you to search for doctors, hospitals and services covered by your plan, check the status of a medical or pharmacy claim and save money on medications, supplements and other health and wellness products. You can also contact Humana customer service to have your questions answered via secure e-mail messaging. To register, go to www.humana.com and click on “Register for MyHumana.” MetLife Dental Information Faculty and staff who selected MetLife's Preferred Dental Provider (PDP) plan will not receive member ID cards. Your MetLife policy number is your social security number. When visiting your dental provider, please advise the provider that you are a member of MetLife Dental PDP plan with the University of Miami, group number 1164281. For a copy of the MetLife Certificate of Coverage, please visit http://www.miami.edu/benefits/pdf/dentalbooklet.pdf. If your dental provider is in the MetLife PDP network, your claim will be filed electronically. If your dental provider is not in the network, you must complete a MetLife Dental Expense Claim Form and submit it to MetLife for reimbursement. You can access the claim form by visiting http://fastforms.metlife.com/vcd/institutional/PDFs/10000080.pdf. For more information, please contact MetLife customer service at 1-800-438-6388, or visit www.metlife.com/dental. Electronic Research Administration To facilitate the electronic submission process and clarify university policy about submitting electronic applications, the Office of Research has designed a web page on electronic research administration (eRA) that contains specific information about various agencies and their electronic initiatives and requirements. The page is located at: http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/0,1770,2425-1;36662-2;44649-3,00.html. For those individuals who would like to familiarize themselves with the new SF424 (R&R) form and with submitting an application package to NIH via www.grants.gov, a link is available on the eRA page to various training tools. For more information about submitting electronically, please contact mvalero@med.miami.edu. Child Car Seat Installation Check To ensure that your child car seat is installed correctly, a certified child passenger safety technician will be available on Wednesdays 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. The Injury Free Coalition for Kids is a division of Holtz Children's Hospital/ Miller School of Medicine. Fidelity Investments and TIAA-CREF Visit the Medical Campus A representative from Fidelity Investments will be on the medical campus to conduct individual counseling sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 29, April 27, May 24, June 28 and July 26. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-642-7131. A representative from TIAA-CREF will be at the medical campus on March 27 and 28, April 25 and 26, May 23 and 24, and June 27 and 29 to conduct individual counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment, visit http://www.tiaa-cref.com/moc, or call Daphne Georges-Kong at 1-866-842-3357. All counseling sessions from these organizations will take place in the Human Resources Benefits Office, 901 N.W. 17th St., suite D. Questions about Compliance? UM Helplines Can Assist You
Any University of Miami employee reporting or deciding whether to report activity that may be in violation of a law, rule, or regulation is protected against retaliation by the Whistleblower Protection Statement. For more information, visit the Office of Compliance site. e-Update Submission Guidelines
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| Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar
March 21, 2006, 3 p.m., Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 3109 Todd Eagar, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow, Diabetes Center, University of California, San Francisco, will present “Immune Regulation by Antigen-Specific Tolerance and Notch1 Signaling” today (Tuesday) at 3 p.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 3109. For additional information, please contact Michelle Perez at 305-243-6655. Dedication Ceremony March 22, 2006, 2 p.m., Miami VA Medical Center, conference room The work of David S. Howell, M.D., physician, investigator, and artist, will be celebrated at the dedication of a permanent display of three of his seascapes at the Miami VA Medical Center tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. in the conference room of the VA Research Building. The dedication ceremony will be followed by refreshments and a brief program. Dr. Howell was one of the first faculty members recruited to the School of Medicine, arriving in Miami in 1955 and eventually becoming professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Rheumatology. He was associated with the Miami VA Medical Center throughout most of his career, for more than 20 years holding an appointment as a VA medical investigator, the most prestigious level of national VA research support and recognition. In the 1980s, Dr. Howell’s artwork was recognized by professional membership in the International Society of Marine Painters. He has had several shows of his seascapes at the Louis Calder Medical Library. For additional information about the ceremony, please contact Lawrence Fishman, M.D., at 305-575-3195, or Gus Godoy at 305-575-3179. Navigating InfoEd SPINPlus March 22, 2006, 3 to 4 p.m., Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh floor auditorium Learn to navigate InfoEd SPIN Plus to locate funding opportunities or find potential collaborators. Participants will learn about the Sponsored Program Information Network (SPIN), a funding database designed to provide up-to-date information on federal, non-federal and international funding opportunities; Global Expertise Network for Industry, University and Scholars (GENIUS), an extensive database listing potential collaborators from over 600 institutions; and SMARTS (SPIN Matching and Research Transmittal Service), an electronic matching and funding opportunity notification system. This session takes place tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3 to 4 p.m. from Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor conference room. Log onto NetLearning at https://netlearning.miami.edu to register. For more information, please contact mvalero@med.miami.edu. Sponsored Programs Education Workshop March 23, 2006, 3 to 5 p.m., Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh floor auditorium The Sponsored Programs Education Workshop will be held on Thursday in the seventh-floor auditorium of the Lois Pope LIFE Center from 3 to 5 p.m. The workshop is a requirement for all individuals who would like to be listed as key personnel on sponsored programs, to educate them about the fiscal and compliance issues of pre- and post-award management. The workshop covers the most recent information on the grant process, explains established policies and procedures and reviews the PI’s role and responsibility for administering sponsored projects. The goal is to have all key personnel attend an educational session by June 30. A listing of other available dates and locations can be found at http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2425-1;36662-2;34960-2;38799-3,00.html. Log onto NetLearning at https://netlearning.miami.edu to register. For more information, please contact mvalero@med.miami.edu. Book Signing March 24, 2006, 7:30 p.m., Barnes & Noble in Coral Gables, 152 Miracle Mile Leslie Baumann, M.D., director of the Division of Cosmetic Dermatology and the UM Cosmetic Center, will sign her new book, The Skin Type Solution, on Friday at 7:30 p.m., at Barnes & Noble in Coral Gables, 152 Miracle Mile. Conversations about Cancer March 28, 2006, noon to 1 p.m., UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, 1192 East Newport Center Drive, suite 100 The following presentations take place from noon to 1 p.m. They are free of charge and a light lunch will be served. Please call 1-800-545-2292 to register. Deborah O. Heros, M.D., co-leader, Neurological Caner Site Disease Groups, and director, Neuro-Oncology, will present “Brain Tumors” on Tuesday, March 28 at UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, 1192 East Newport Center Drive, suite 100. Karon Rzad, R.D., C.D.E., Clinical Nutrition Manager, will present “Diet and Nutrition in Preventing Colorectal Cancer” on Thursday, March 30 in UM/Sylvester, room 1301. Nutrition Conference March 28, 2006, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., UM/Sylvester, room 1301 In recognition of the American Dietetic Association’s National Nutrition Month, UM/Sylvester Nutritional Services is hosting a day-long conference entitled “Nutrition, Quality of Life, Surviving Cancer.” The conference takes place on Tuesday, March 28 in UM/Sylvester, room 1301. The morning presentations begin at 8 a.m. and are for health care professionals only and will include information on nutrition and healing, organic foods, fat consumption, immunity and teamwork when treating cancer patients. From 2 to 3:30 p.m., patients, friends and family are invited to take part in conference displays and giveaways as well as round table discussions with nutrition, cosmetic, infection control, safety, and social services professionals. Contact hours will be provided. Reservations are required. The conference is free for everyone. To RSVP, please contact Karon Rzad, R.D., C.D.E., at 305-243-8885. Understanding Your Credit Report March 30, 2006, 2 to 4 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, room 155 This seminar is designed to help attendees understand their credit report and credit score. It is sponsored by the Employee Assistance Program and will be delivered by a specialist from Consumer Credit Counseling Service. Participants will learn how to dispute incorrect information and improve their credit score. It takes place on Thursday, March 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Dominion Parking Garage, room 155. To personalize this experience, each participant is asked to complete an authorization form to enable Consumer Credit Counseling Service to obtain his or her credit report and score, which will be reviewed during the seminar. Visit www.miami.edu/eap/seminars and scroll down to “Understanding Your Credit Report” to download the authorization form. Complete and fax the signed authorization to Bonita Cales at 305-284-5097 by the deadline indicated. Reports will be destroyed for those individuals who request a credit report but are unable to attend the seminar. To register, visit http://netlearning.miami.edu. If you have any questions about the online registration system, call 305-284-5110 or 305-243-3090. 
Principles for Becoming a Better Investor
March 30, 2006, noon to 1 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, room 155 This seminar focuses on the investment market and how to diversify investments. It will be conducted by a financial specialist from the university’s Employer Support Solutions Program. The seminar will be held on Thursday, March 30 from noon to 1 p.m. in Dominion Parking Garage, room 155. Log onto NetLearning at http://netlearning.miami.edu to register. For step-by-step registration instructions, please visit http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/0,1770,2441-1;30206-3,00.html, or call 305-243-3090. For answers about content, call 305-284-6604.
UM/Sylvester Distinguished Lecture Series
March 31, 2006, noon, UM/Sylvester, room 1301 Olivera J. Finn, Ph.D., professor and chair, Department of Immunology, University of Pittsburgh, will present “Human Tumor Antigens, Immune Surveillance and Cancer Vaccines” on Friday, March 31. Joseph S. Pagano, M.D., professor and director, Molecular Virology, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, will present “Tumor Viruses Dysregulate the Ubiquitin/Proteasome System” on Friday, April 7.
Florida Geriatrics Society 2006 Annual Meeting
March 31-April 2, 2006, Eden Roc Renaissance Resort & Spa, 4525 Collins Avenue The Florida Geriatrics Society (FGS) and the UM Miami Area Geriatric Education Center will host the Geriatrics & Gerontology Summit 2006 on March 31 through April 2 at the Eden Roc Renaissance Resort & Spa, 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. The FGS annual meeting is a chance for physicians and other health care professionals to discuss the latest information on geriatric care in Florida. The purpose of this three day meeting is to provide information on key geriatric care developments, including hypogohadism, cancer, symptom management, hematological malignancies, coping with loss, dementia, substance abuse, rheumatologic problems, Medicare prescription coverage and long term care options. A maximum of 14 CME/CEU credits will be available for physicians, psychologists, nurses and social workers. A discounted rate is available for VA and UM employees. For more information, please call the FGS at 850-531-8349. You may also visit www.fgsonline.org or www.miami.edu/magec for information on other geriatric trainings.
Tax Prep Help on Campus
April 3-7, 2006, Alamo Courtyard H&R Block will be providing on-site tax preparation at the Miller School of Medicine and Jackson Memorial Hospital April 3 through 7 and April 10 through 15 in the Alamo Courtyard. Applications will also be available for Florida KidCare, an umbrella health insurance program for children birth through 18. For more information on the tax return service, please call Kathleen Blenke at 305-899-0961, or visit www.hrblock.com. For information about Florida KidCare Health Insurance, please call Ebenezer Boakye at 305-358-8800.
Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Workshop
April 4, 2006, 4 p.m., Mailman Center, eighth-floor auditorium All faculty and staff who are interested in the appointment, promotion and tenure process are invited to attend a faculty workshop on “Policies and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure.” It will be held on Tuesday, April 4 at 4 p.m. in the Mailman Center, eighth-floor auditorium. This will be an opportunity to learn about the faculty promotion and tenure process and to interact with individuals involved in these decisions. This workshop is essential to faculty who will seek promotion and/or tenure in the next few years and for senior faculty to provide advice to their colleagues. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Coker at 305-243-2703.
S.T.E.P. Discussion Group
April 5-May 24, 2006, every Wednesday, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, room 155 S.T.E.P. (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) is a discussion group that offers parents of children under age six a realistic and practical approach to meeting the challenges of raising kids today. As a participant, you will learn how to understand your child’s behavior, how to listen to and talk to your child, and how to use discipline that makes sense. Classes will be held every Wednesday beginning April 5 through May 24 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Dominion Parking Garage, room 155. You may register online at http://netlearning.miami.edu (be sure to register for all sessions). For step-by-step instructions on how to register, please visit http://www.miami.edu/eap/HowToRegister.doc. If you have any questions on using the online registration system, call 305-284-5110 or 305-243-3090. For questions about content, call 305-284-6604.
Faculty Senate Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
April 5, 2006, 4 p.m., School of Business Administration, Storer Auditorium William J. Whelan, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, has received the 2006 Faculty Senate Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award. This award recognizes his distinguished career in scientific research which has focused on the field of polysaccharides of the starch/glycogen family. All faculty are invited to attend the award ceremony, reception and lecture by Professor Whelan entitled “It Was There All the Time” on Wednesday, April 5 at 4 p.m. in the Storer Auditorium of the School of Business Administration.
Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
April 5, 2006, noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fifth-floor auditorium The 2006 University of Miami Alpha Omega Alpha Visiting Professor, Mark Siegler, M.D., FACP, will present "What is Clinical Medical Ethics Research and Can it Improve Patient Care?" on Wednesday, April 5 at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fifth-floor auditorium. Dr. Siegler is the Lindy Bergman Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine and Surgery and director of the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago.
UM Citizens Board Research and Creativity Forum
April 6, 2006, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., University Green, Coral Gables Campus The University of Miami Citizens Board and graduate school invite the UM community to "A Day of Cutting-edge Research & Creative Display" to share in reviewing more than 300 active research initiatives in the areas of cancer, diabetes and paralysis research, entrepreneurship, engineering, marine science, art, music and more. It takes place on Thursday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the University Green at the Coral Gables Campus. Opening ceremonies will feature the UM Grammy-nominated Concert Jazz Band from noon to 1:30 p.m. For more information, please visit www.miami.edu/rcf or call the graduate school at 305-284-4154.
AIG VALIC Seminars
April 6, 2006, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 3 to 5 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, room 155 AIG VALIC presents two opportunities to attend the “Tax Advantage Strategies for After Tax Dollars” seminar on Thursday, April 6 in room 155 of the Dominion Parking Garage. This seminar will cover 529 college plans, universal life insurance and tax-deferred annuities. The first session is from 9:30 a.m. to noon and the second presentation is from 3 to 5 p.m. To register for either session, please call 305-284-6834.
Annual Bioethics Conference
April 7, 2006, Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, 4833 Collins Avenue The Florida Bioethics Network’s annual spring conference will be held on April 7 at the Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, 4833 Collins Avenue. Keynote sessions will feature presentations on social work ethics, women’s health and bioethics and political conservatism. Other sessions will address issues in ethics committee operations, end-of-life care and children with disabilities among other topics. The program is in conjunction with the University of Miami Ethics Program’s 14th annual “Clinical Ethics: Debates, Decisions, Solutions” conference. The program is approved for continuing education credits for nurses, physicians, social workers, psychologists, guardians and lawyers. UM, JMH and VA faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission or a courtesy tuition waiver but must pre-register. For more information, please visit http://www.ethics.miami.edu or e-mail ethics@miami.edu.
Managing Time to Manage Stress
April 14, 2006, noon to 2 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, room 155 It seems that there are never enough hours in the day to do what matters most and this can leave us feeling off-balance. This seminar reveals how time management and stress management go hand-in-hand and will help participants find ways to prioritize time, reduce stress and achieve balance. It will be held on Friday, April 14 from noon to 2 p.m. in Dominion Parking Garage, room 155. You can register on-line at http://netlearning.miami.edu. For step-by-step instructions on how to register, please visit http://www.miami.edu/eap/HowToRegister.doc. If you have any questions on using the online registration system, please call 305-243-3090 or call 305-284-6604 for questions about content. | |
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The Institute for Women’s Health, in collaboration with the Women’s Mental Heath Programs in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, is currently recruiting 92 African-American women employed at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine or Jackson Memorial Hospital to participate in a research study focus group to discuss feelings, beliefs and experiences about being overweight or obese. Volunteers for the African-American Women’s Weight Reduction Study will receive healthy snacks, valuable diet readiness feedback, and monetary compensation for their time. For more information, please call Rhonda at 305-355-9157 or e-mail rnelson@med.miami.edu. Jennifer B. Marks, M.D., is currently recruiting patients ages 18 through 40 with type 1 diabetes mellitus with a recent diagnosis for participation in a research study to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication. Patients must be taking multiple insulin injections daily and in good health. Those who are interested should contact Rogelio Suarez at 305-243-6573 or rsuarez2@med.miami.edu. The AIDS Clinical Research Unit, directed by Margaret Fischl, M.D., is recruiting participants for the following studies: • An investigational smallpox vaccine in patients with HIV and without HIV. The vaccine uses a modified vaccinia virus, which is not as strong as the smallpox virus and cannot grow well enough in human cells to cause disease. Participants must be 18 to 34 years of age, have never received smallpox vaccinations, and have no history of heart or skin problems. HIV patients must be taking antiretroviral therapy and have a viral load of less than 50,000 and a CD4 cell count greater than 200. Up to $275 provided and free HIV testing is done. • An investigational CC-chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) entry inhibitor for patients with HIV. The study will look at single dose, dose escalations of a study drug (0.5 mg, 2.0 mg and 5.0 mg) and a placebo. The study will determine how well the study drug blocks CCR5 receptors and is tolerated. Participants must be 18 and older, not taking antiretroviral therapy for at least three months and have a viral load greater than 5,000 and a CD4 count greater than 250. Must be willing to do six-hour drug level monitoring. Up to $250 provided. • A therapeutic HIV-1 vaccine study. Participants must be 18 to 50 years of age, receiving antiretroviral therapy, have an HIV-1 RNA level less than 500 copies/ml for at least two years and a CD4 cell count 500/ccm or higher. Up to $150 in food certificates provided. • A phase I IL-7 study (IL-7 is a cytokine that aids T-cell development and improves T-cell survival). Participants must be 18 to 50 years of age, receiving antiretroviral therapy for at least 12 months, have an HIV-1 RNA level less than or equal to 50,000 copies/ml, and have a CD4 cell count of 100 cells/ccm or higher. Participants must be willing to do 12-hour IL-7 blood level monitoring. Up to $200 in food certificates provided. For more information on studies conducted by the AIDS Clinical Research Unit, contact Juan at 305-243-3838 or Leslie at L.Thompson@miami.edu. Anique Bryan, M.D., and the clinical faculty of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health are recruiting patients with type 2 diabetes for a one-year study involving inhaled insulin. This study will focus on patients with uncontrolled diabetes despite being treated with two oral medications for at least two months. Study subjects must be over the age of 35. Please contact Fulton Velez, Senior Research Associate, at 305-243-2766 for details. The SPARE Study (Soy Phytoestrogens As Replacement Estrogen) is currently recruiting women 45 to 60 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. The University of Miami Skin Research Group, directed by Brian Berman, M.D., Ph.D., is looking for people with acne, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and keloids. Participants should be 18 or older for the acne and keloid studies and ages 2 to 17 for the atopic dermatitis studies. If interested, please contact the research staff at 305-243-5519 or visit our website at www.skininvestigation.com. The Division of Cosmetic Dermatology, directed by Leslie Baumann, M.D., is looking for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 to participate in a research study to determine whether injections with Botulinum toxin Type A relieve excessive underarm sweating. If interested, please contact a member of the research staff at 305-532-5552. Carlos Hernandez-Cassis, M.D., is currently recruiting patients ages 18 through 80 with type 2 diabetes for participation in a research study to test the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication. Patients must be taking at least 1500 mg. of Metformin (glucophage) daily to qualify. Those who are interested should contact Rogelio Suarez at 305-243-6573, or via e-mail at rsuarez2@med.miami.edu. Bruce Rubin, M.D., is currently performing a study on trigeminal neuralgia (TN) treatment with subcutaneous injections of BOTOX® to evaluate the effectiveness of treating facial pain associated with TN. Patients must have a diagnosis of TN for more than three months and be at least 18 years of age. | |
Julio Licinio, M.D., professor and vice chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has been named chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
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