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| Prince Andrew Visits Miller School for Meeting on the Life Sciences
A visit from Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, provided Miller School leadership an opportunity to showcase the School’s progress and imminent growth in areas including stem cell research, diabetes research and genomics, with the greater goal of forging new ties with the United Kingdom. Strong partnerships with industry in the U.S. and abroad have become an integral component in the University’s vision to make South Florida a leader in biotechnology and the life sciences. The Prince, who was visiting the States in his role representing Britain in the world economy as a full-time trade envoy, spent the morning in an intimate meeting with Dean Pascal J. Goldschmidt, M.D., University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala, and a handful of the Miller School’s top physicians and scientists at the Lois Pope LIFE Center on the medical campus. For more on this story click here. | |
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| Today is the Final Day to Complete the Faculty Survey
By now, all faculty members should have completed the Faculty Survey that was e-mailed to them. If you have not yet submitted this anonymous survey, please take 10 to 15 minutes to complete it today. The responses, including comments, will be read by the Provost, deans, and other senior administrators with a view toward improving the faculty environment at the Miller School and the rest of the University. Dean Goldschmidt will personally review the survey results and take appropriate actions to address arising issues. The goal is to help him and other key leaders understand how to make the Miller School of Medicine the best possible place to take care of patients, participate in research and educate physicians and scientists of the future. Results will be summarized in future articles in e-Update and e-Veritas. Any faculty member who has not received an e-mail with a personalized link to the survey (e.g., because their e-mail was not entered on myUM) or who has questions, should contact Dr. Mary Sapp at msapp@miami.edu or 305-284-3856. 
Cardiovascular Research Symposium Events
The Cardiovascular Disease Forum and the Training Program in Cardiovascular Signaling will host UM’s inaugural Cardiovascular Research Symposium on Friday, March 13. The event will begin with a poster viewing at 10 a.m. followed by oral presentations from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Diagnostic Treatment Center, room 259. A special presentation on "Cardiovascular Disease and Visions of Interdisciplinary Training, Research and Patient Care" will be presented by guest speakers James N. Weiss, M.D., chief of cardiology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and John Solaro, Ph.D., chairman of physiology and biophysics at the University of Illinois, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium. Commentary will be provided by Miller School Dean Pascal J. Goldschmidt, M.D.; William O'Neill, M.D., executive dean for clinical affairs; Bart Chernow, M.D., vice president of special programs and resource strategy and senior executive advisor to the dean; Steven Lipshultz, M.D., chairman of pediatrics, and associate executive dean for child health; Ralph Sacco, M.D., chairman of neurology; and Joshua Hare, M.D., chief of the Cardiovascular Division. Abstract applications are being accepted online until the end of February. Detailed information can be found at www.cdfmiami.com. For more information, please contact Dylan Steen, M.D., at dsteen@med.miami.edu or Shannon Haliko at shaliko@med.miami.edu.
Masters of Pediatrics Conference Feb. 20-25
Please join us for the 17th Annual Masters of Pediatrics Conference being held Feb. 20 through 25, at the Miami Beach Resort. This year’s conference features internationally recognized leaders in pediatrics, infectious disease, pulmonology and development. At the Wednesday evening symposium, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart will be joining another special guest, Irwin Redlener, M.D., who served as a member of the White House Task Force on Health Reform, to discuss "Election 2008: Implications for Children’s Healthcare."
Institute for Women's Health Developmental Research Grant Program
The Miller School's Institute for Women’s Health is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 Institute for Women's Health Developmental Research Grant awards: Christopher M. Estes, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology, for "Long-Term, Reversible Contraception and Healthy Bones: Can You Have it All? The Effects of Progestin-Only Contraceptives in Postpartum Women, A Pilot Study" Erin Kobetz, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of epidemiology and public health, for "Evaluating the Acceptability of the Fournier Self-Sampling Device Among Haitian Women Residing in Little Haiti, Miami, Florida: A Pilot Study"
Dental Implant Center Assisting With the Replacement of Missing Teeth
Missing teeth can compromise your appearance, speech, eating habits and self-confidence. The UM/JMH Dental Implant Center has helped patients regain self-confidence and improve their quality of life. Take advantage of the leading-edge research and techniques pioneered by UM faculty. Whether replacing a single tooth, full mouth of teeth, or performing a complex facial reconstruction, the implant team has served as a resource locally and internationally. The center is now offering single dental implants with crown for $1,500 each. For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation, call 305-585-6407. HPV Vaccine Offered by UM's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology The Miller School’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is offering a limited amount of HPV vaccine free of charge to eligible women. The HPV vaccine protects against the human papillomavirus, which affects about 6.2 million Americans each year and is the most common cause of cervical cancer. If you are a woman between the ages of 19 and 26, lack medical insurance and demonstrate financial need, you may qualify to receive the vaccine free. The Department gratefully acknowledges the Forum on Women’s Health for its support of this program. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Women’s Health Access Center at 305-243-4960. Miami Institute for Human Genomics Course: "Genetic Analysis of Complex Human Diseases" The Miami Institute for Human Genomics is accepting applications from UM graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty for an upcoming course on "Genetic Analysis of Complex Human Diseases." This comprehensive, four-day course will introduce new approaches for the mapping and characterization of human inherited disorders and focus on the mapping of genes involved in common and genetically complex disease phenotypes. The primary goal of this course is to provide participants with an overview of approaches for identifying genes involved in complex human diseases. At the end of the course, participants should be able to identify the key components of a study team and communicate effectively with specialists in various areas to design and execute a study. Applications Are Now Being Accepted for the American Cancer Society's 2008 Summer Research Fellowship Program Applications are now being accepted from qualified medical students for the 2008 Summer Research Fellowship Program. Students must be Florida residents enrolled in a degree-granting program at a Florida institution, identify a sponsor, work on a cancer-related project in a UM/Sylvester laboratory and submit their application to the Office of Education and Training by March 3. El Centro Now Accepting Applications for Pilot Studies El Centro, the Center of Excellence for Hispanic Health Disparities Research, is now accepting applications for pilot studies. The pilot studies program is being undertaken to help develop new or adapt to the existing prevention and treatment options currently used in the Hispanic culture for substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, domestic violence and co-occurring mental health conditions. If selected, investigators will be asked to submit a five-page application and will be offered methodological and technical support for developing their pilot applications. Pilot applications are due May 15. Selection criteria will include the study’s potential for advancing a culturally tailored intervention that focuses on reducing health disparities among Hispanics in one or more of El Centro’s health conditions; methodological soundness, clinical framework and analysis; and the ability to carry out the plan within the funding limit. The potential for development of the pilot study into an application for independent funding will also be evaluated. Funding for the one-year pilot studies is anticipated to begin July 1, with a maximum of $40,000 per study. For further information, please contact Tania Lopez at 305-284-6207. Free Poster Creation Tutorials and Affordable Poster Printing Biomedical Communications is offering free tutorials, designed to assist UM faculty and staff with creating posters for presentations and conferences using PowerPoint. The workshop covers PowerPoint menus, the basics of page setup, importing objects and other tools needed to create impressive poster exhibits. These free sessions provide individual assistance and will be held on a one-on-one basis. For Results You Can See, Visit Bascom Palmer's Aesthetic Center Bascom Palmer’s Aesthetic Center, featuring non-surgical cosmetic enhancements including Botox, Restylane, Dermal fillers, and Intense Pulsed Light for the treatment of wrinkles, age spots, sun damage and permanent hair removal, is now scheduling February appointments. Appointments can be made at either Bascom Palmer on the medical campus or Bascom Palmer in Palm Beach Gardens, by calling 305-482-4888. All UM employees receive a 20 percent discount. HIPAA Security Awareness Update: Delete Sensitive Data From Electronic Devices Before Disposal Portable USB drives, personal digital assistants (PDAs), memory cards and smart phones (Blackberry, Treo, etc.) store information you may not want anyone else to access. This is important to remember when using these devices and when you are ready to dispose of them. Insecure disposal is one of the most common causes of sensitive data being compromised. Just as you may shred sensitive paper documents before disposal, you should also securely destroy sensitive electronic data. For more information, please visit http://www.med.miami.edu/hipaa/public/x370.xml. If you have questions related to this or any other HIPAA privacy or security related issue, please contact the Office of HIPAA Privacy and Security at hipaaprivacy@med.miami.edu. 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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Cell Biology and Anatomy Seminar: Conditional Deletion of Dnaic1: A Mouse Model for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
February 12, 2008, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fourth-floor auditorium Please join us today at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fourth-floor auditorium for a seminar by Lawrence E. Ostrowski, Ph.D., research assistant professor of medicine and cell and developmental biology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Ostrowski will present "Conditional Deletion of Dnaic1: A Mouse Model for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia." Building Blocks: The Basics of Nutrition and Exercise February 12, 2008, Noon, Medical Wellness Center, twelfth-floor classroom The Medical Wellness Center will present "Building Blocks: The Basics of Nutrition and Exercise" today from noon to 1 p.m. in the Medical Wellness Center's twelfth-floor classroom. In this one-hour workshop, you will learn and discuss the basic principles of energy balance as it is related to nutrition and exercise. Topics reviewed will include the major nutrient groups (carbohydrates, protein, fat, etc.), how nutrients are metabolized for energy and how nutritional intake affects exercise performance and metabolism. The Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine and Health Equity Grand Rounds Series February 12, 2008, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium Please join us today at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium for the next lecture in the Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine and Health Equity Grand Rounds series. Cheryl Little, J.D., executive director of the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center, will present "Immigration Detainee Medical Care."
Cardiovascular Disease Forum Journal Club Lecture: "Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia to Improve the Neurologic Outcome After Cardiac Arrest"
February 13, 2008, 5 p.m., Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fourth-floor auditorium The Cardiovascular Disease Forum Journal Club will present "Mild Therapeutic Hypothermia to Improve the Neurologic Outcome After Cardiac Arrest" tomorrow at 5 p.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fourth-floor auditorium. The lecture will be given by Jennifer Miranda, M.D., first-year resident in internal medicine. Following the lecture, a discussion will be led by distinguished faculty to include Robert Myerburg, M.D., professor of medicine and physiology, and American Heart Association Chair in Cardiovascular Research; Kathy Hebert, M.D., M.M.M., M.P.H., associate professor of medicine; Alejandro Forteza, M.D., associate professor of clinical neurology; Marc Grossman, M.D., voluntary assistant professor of medicine; and Kathleen Schrank, M.D., professor and chief of emergency medicine. Nordstrom Aventura Opening Gala to Benefit The Buoniconti Fund/The Miami Project and UM/Sylvester February 13, 2008, 7 p.m., Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura Nordstrom, one of the nation’s leading fashion specialty retailers, will kick off the opening of its third Miami-area store with an evening gala tomorrow at Aventura Mall. The party is expected to raise more than $300,000 for The Buoniconti Fund/The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and UM/Sylvester. Nordstrom in Aventura Mall opens this Friday, Feb. 15. Guests at the gala will enjoy lavish hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, dinner and desserts, live entertainment and the opportunity to do some "sneak preview" shopping in the new store. The highlight of the evening will be a theatrical runway fashion show featuring spring designer collections in a tent adjacent to the store. Doors open for the party at 7 p.m. Funds raised from the gala will be used to help conduct ground-breaking cancer research at UM/Sylvester, and initiate The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis/The Miami Project's first transplantation clinical trials in humans, a study that has the potential to affect millions worldwide living with paralysis and suffering from spinal cord injuries. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds: "Infected Nonunions of Diaphyseal Fractures of the Forearm" February 14, 2008, 7 a.m., Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium Mark Prasarn, M.D., fifth-year resident, will present the Orthopaedic Grand Rounds lecture this Thursday from 7 to 8 a.m. in the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium. Dr. Prasarn will speak on "Infected Nonunions of Diaphyseal Fractures of the Forearm."
Physiology and Biophysics Seminar: "Investigating the Structure and Function of Cys Loop Receptors"
February 14, 2008, 10 a.m., Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 5122A The Department of Physiology and Biophysics will host Michaela Jansen, Ph.D., research associate in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Jansen will present "Investigating the Structure and Function of Cys Loop Receptors" this Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 5122A.
Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Seminar: "Molecular Regulation of Heart Valve Development"
February 14, 2008, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 6018 Joy Lincoln, Ph.D., assistant professor of molecular and cellular pharmacology, and 2007 winner of the Florida Heart Research Institute "Stop Heart Disease Researcher of the Year" award, will present "Molecular Regulation of Heart Valve Development" for the department's Grand Rounds. Flexible Spending Lunch-and-Learn Session February 14, 2008, Noon, Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium Attend a lunch-and-learn session and discover how to maximize the value of your flexible spending account benefits. Flexible spending accounts use pre-tax dollars to pay for everyday expenses such as doctor's visits, medications, day care and more. Learn how to get the most out of your health care or dependent care flexible spending account by attending a lunch-and-learn session this Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. in the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium. Medical Wellness Center Valentine's Day Classes February 14, 2008, 5:30-7 p.m., 6:15-7:15 p.m., Medical Wellness Center This Thursday is Valentine’s Day and the Medical Wellness Center invites all members to bring a loved one, friend or family member to participate in a special couples' class for free. "Partners Yoga," led by Jennifer and Silvia, will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Medical Wellness Center, room A, and "Couples Heart and Body," led by Jessica, will be held from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in room C. For more information, please contact the Medical Wellness Center at 305-243-7600. Seventh Annual South Florida Environmental Ethics Consortium Conference February 15, 2008, 8:15 a.m., Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, auditorium The Seventh Annual South Florida Environmental Ethics Consortium Conference will be held this Friday at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. This year's theme is "Good Food: From Farm and Sea to Table in South Florida." The conference is co-sponsored by the UM Ethics Programs, Florida Atlantic University, the Florida Bioethics Network and the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust. This event is free, but registration is required. For more information, including the program and registration form, visit http://www.miami.edu/ethics or email ethics@miami.edu.
Dialogues in Research Ethics: “Statistics and Values: Identifying and Managing Hidden Preferences in Data Analysis"
February 15, 2008, Noon, Mailman Center for Child Development, room 3023 The UM Ethics Programs will hold the next Dialogue in Research Ethics at noon this Friday in the Mailman Center for Child Development, room 3023. Chris Feudtner, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania, will present "Statistics and Values: Identifying and Managing Hidden Preferences in Data Analysis." The lecture will examine some of the key value-based assumptions and preferences underlying the statistical analysis of medical data. Lunch will be provided. No RSVP is required. For more information, please contact the UM Ethics Program at 305-243-5723 or ethics@miami.edu.
Psychiatry Grand Rounds: "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Older Adults"
February 15, 2008, Noon, Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium Psychiatry Grand Rounds will be held this Friday from noon to 1 p.m. in the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium. Daniella David, M.D., professor of clinical psychiatry, and director of the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Program at the Miami VA Healthcare System, and Maria Llorente, M.D., professor of psychiatry and chief of the psychiatry service at the Miami VA Healthcare System, will speak on "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Older Adults."
GRANITE Web Animal Orders System Training
February 15, 2008, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., Louis Calder Memorial Library, third-floor classroom Training sessions for the GRANITE Web Animal Orders system will be held this Friday at the Louis Calder Memorial Library in the third-floor classroom. At the session, you will learn how to create, edit, submit and view animal order requests. Two sessions are available from 2 to 3 p.m. and from 3 to 4 p.m. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds: "Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty--Current Status" February 21, 2008, 7 a.m., Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium The Department of Orthopaedics will host William Hozack, M.D., professor of orthopaedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, for Grand Rounds. Dr. Hozack will present "Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty--Current Status" on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 7 to 8 a.m. in the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium.
Institute for Women's Health Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds
February 21, 2008, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium On Thursday, Feb. 21, M. Beatriz Currier, M.D., associate professor of clinical psychiatry, will speak on "Management of Depression Across the Female Life Span" at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium.
Physiology and Biophysics Seminar: "Molecular Mechanisms of Channel Injury-Induced Neuronal Necrosis: Lessons From Simple Animal Models"
February 21, 2008, 4 p.m., Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 5122A Monica Driscoll, Ph.D., from Rutgers University, will visit the Miller School on Thursday, Feb. 21, to present a lecture on "Molecular Mechanisms of Channel Injury-Induced Neuronal Necrosis: Lessons From Simple Animal Models." The lecture will take place at 4 p.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 5122A. Register Early for the "New Concepts in Obstetrics and Gynecology" Conference February 21, 2008, Noon, Mayfair Hotel and Spa, 3000 Florida Avenue, Coconut Grove Early registration is now open for the "New Concepts in Obstetrics and Gynecology" conference being held Thursday, Feb. 21, through Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Mayfair Hotel and Spa in Coconut Grove. Sponsored Programs Roundtable Series: "Working with Clinical Research Initiation Services (CRIS)" February 21, 2008, Noon, Batchelor Children's Research Institute, Baxter Conference Room Learn how the CRIS Office can assist you with your clinical trials. Please join us on Thursday, Feb. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Batchelor Children's Research Institute, Baxter Conference Room for the next roundtable discussion on CRIS Office updates and procedures. Suzanne Page, director of CRIS, will present: "Working with Clinical Research Initiation Services: An Overview of the Process and Services Provided." To register, or for more information, please visit http://ulearn.miami.edu. For questions, please contact Sofia Aymerich at saymerich@med.miami.edu. American-Israeli Oncology Conference: "How it Impacts Research and Scientific Findings Today" February 21, 2008, 6 p.m., Gilda's Club, 119 Rose Drive, Fort Lauderdale. UM/Sylvester will present an "American-Israeli Oncology Conference Update: How it Impacts Research and Scientific Findings Today" on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gilda's Club in Fort Lauderdale. The seminar will be given by Joseph D. Rosenblatt, M.D., associate director for clinical and translational research at UM/Sylvester.
Bone Marrow Registration Drive
February 26, 2008, 11:30 a.m., Entrance to the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building To address the critical shortage of bone marrow and blood cell transplants available for African-Americans, Hispanics, and other minorities stricken with leukemia, sickle cell anemia, and other blood-related diseases, the UM Nursing Student Association will be leading bone marrow registration drives this spring in collaboration with 'Canes for Cancer Awareness and the Miller School of Medicine academic societies. The bone marrow registration drive will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the entrance to the Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building. Acupuncture for Stress Reduction Seminar February 26, 2008, 12:15 p.m., Medical Wellness Center, twelfth-floor classroom An "Acupuncture for Stress Reduction" seminar will be held at the Medical Wellness Center, twelfth-floor classroom on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. During this seminar, participants will learn how UM-insured individuals can take part in regular acupuncture treatment for stress reduction with only a co-pay; how physical and emotional stress can disrupt the body's quality, quantity and balance of Qi, a fundamental concept of traditional Chinese culture that is believed to be a life force flowing throughout the body to energize it and help protect it from pain and disease; and how an acupuncturist assesses and treats individuals with the goal of restoring balance and Qi.
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds
February 27, 2008, 7:30 a.m., Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine will host Grand Rounds on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium. Robert Irwin, M.D., assistant professor of rehabilitation medicine at the Miller School, will present "Evidence Basis for Epidural Injections."
UMeNet/Purchasing Department to Hold Town Hall Meeting
February 27, 2008, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium Meet with representatives from UMeNet and the Purchasing Department on Wednesday, Feb 27, from 10 a.m. to noon or from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium. Representatives will answer your question about the UMeNet system and provide current information on purchasing policies and University contracts. Register Now for "Neurological Update 2008" February 27, 2008, 7:55 a.m., Alexander All-Suite Oceanfront Resort, 5225 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach The "Neurological Update 2008" conference will be held at the Alexander All-Suite Oceanfront Resort Wednesday, Feb. 27, through Saturday, March 1, starting at 7:55 a.m. with opening remarks from Ralph Sacco, M.D., F.A.A.N., F.A.H.A, professor and chairman of the Department of Neurology at the Miller School. Pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, internists and general practitioners are all invited to attend this four-day course, which is designed to provide clinicians with the most recent developments in diagnosis and management of neurological disorders. To register please, visit http://cme.med.miami.edu. For more information, please call 305-243-6716 or e-mail umcme@med.miami.edu.
Gilda's Club Hispanic Day of Wellness Spanish Language Presentation
March 1, 2008, 10 a.m., Gilda's Club, 119 Rose Drive, Fort Lauderdale On Saturday, March 1, UM/Sylvester will present a Gilda's Club Hispanic Day of Wellness Spanish Language Presentation from 10 a.m. to noon at Gilda's Club in Fort Lauderdale. Marcier Escalon, M.D., M.S., assistant professor of clinical medicine at the Miller School, will discuss hematological malignancies.
UM/Sylvester Conversations About Cancer Seminar: "Management of Pain"
March 4, 2008, Noon, Best Western Deerfield Beach Hotel and Suites, 1050 East Newport Center Drive UM/Sylvester will present a Conversations About Cancer seminar by Salhadin Abdi, M.D., professor of anesthesiology, perioperative medicine and pain management and chief of the University of Miami Pain Center, on Tuesday, March 4, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Best Western Deerfield Beach Hotel and Suites. Dr. Abdi will discuss "Management of Pain." The Office of Graduate Studies Invites You to the National Library of Medicine for a Two-Day Meeting April 7, 2008, 9 a.m., National Institutes of Health, Building 45, Natcher Auditorium, Bethesda, MD The Office of Graduate Studies will once again host four workshops by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Announcements will be sent out to the Miller School research community in mid-March. Prior to these workshops, the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the National Library of Medicine will hold a two-day scientific meeting to celebrate the first 25 years of service by GenBank, the NIH nucleotide sequence database. | |
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The Division of Geriatrics is recruiting men and women age 65 and older to take part in a study of vitamin D in the prevention of frailty. Participants are asked to come for six visits over six months for blood and urine tests. If you or someone you know are interested, please call Silvina Levis, M.D., at 305-243-4330. Study to Compare the Methods of Collecting Urine Samples for the Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections Urinary Tract Infection Antibiotic Treatment Study Pregnant Women Needed for Urinary Tract Infection Study Melasma Study Keloid scars Leslie Baumann, M.D., professor and director of the UM Cosmetic Center, is recruiting for studies on photoaging, fine lines, wrinkles, crow's feet, sun damage, brown spots, uneven pigmentation, acne, keloids, scars and loose skin on the abdomen or upper arms. If you are interested in any of these studies, please call our research team at 305-531-5788 or visit the Web site at www.derm.net. Studies will take place at the University of Miami Cosmetic Center located in the Miami Heart Institute, 4701 N. Meridian Avenue, Nichol Building, Suite 7450, Miami Beach. UM/Sylvester is currently recruiting for the following studies: • Smoking Cessation in Women The Center for Liver Diseases is looking for volunteers with liver (hepatic) disease who are 18 years or older to test the safety of a new drug. For more information, please call Sachin Nalin Vyas, Ph.D., research unit manager, at 305-243-4649. The Islet Cell Transplant Center at the Diabetes Research Institute is recruiting subjects with type 1 diabetes mellitus to participate in research studies that involve transplantation of islets, the insulin producing cells of the pancreas. For more information and eligibility criteria, call the department at 305-243-5321 or view the clinical trials section of the Web site www.diabetesresearch.org. The Department of Psychology and the UM/SCCC Division of Biobehavioral Oncology and Cancer Epidemiology are conducting an NCI-funded quality of life research study with patients recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Participants are eligible if they have been diagnosed with prostate cancer within 3 months and have not begun treatment. All participants will be followed for two years and will undergo psychosocial and medical assessments. Participants will be reimbursed up to $250 for their time and effort. If you or someone you know may be interested in more information about this study, please contact Natalie Escobio at 305-243-3329 or nescobio@med.miami.edu. The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is seeking patients with COPD for phase III protocol that will determine whether a once-a-day dose of an investigational medication, bronchodilator, will effectively improve breathing for 24 hours. You will be paid for your time and effort. For more information, please call 305-243-2568 or e-mail Eliana Mendes at emendes@med.miami.edu. Robert M. Jackson, M.D., from the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, is seeking idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients for an ongoing phase II clinical trial of vasodilator therapy (sildenafil). The objectives will be to assess possible therapeutic benefits of a vasodilator, sildenafil, on exercise tolerance and dyspnea in IPF patients and to observe changes in post-exercise markers of oxidant stress. The investigators seek patients with mild to moderate IPF and who have been diagnosed clinically. The study is open to at least ten additional patients. For more information, please contact Robert M. Jackson, M.D. or IPF program coordinator Carol Ramos at 305-575-3548 or by e-mail at rjackson2@med.miami.edu. This trial is funded by the Veterans Administration Research Service and is open to non-veterans of both genders. More information can be found at http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00359736?order=2. The Department of Psychology and the Division of Biobehavioral Oncology, Prevention, Epidemiology and Control at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are conducting an NIH-funded intervention study to examine the effects of stress management on health and quality of life in women recently diagnosed with breast cancer (stages 0-III). Participants must have recently had surgery for breast cancer, have not yet begun chemotherapy or radiation treatment, and have fluency in English. Eligible women will participate in weekly group sessions over a period of five weeks and be compensated for completing three assessments (questionnaire packet, saliva collection, and blood draw). If you are interested in participating or would like further information about this study, please contact the study coordinator, Janny Rodriguez, at 305-284-2220 or jannyr@miami.edu. Jay Skyler, M.D., and Jennifer Marks, M.D., from the Diabetes Research Institute, are currently recruiting patients 18 years of age and older with type 1 diabetes mellitus for participation in research studies to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of inhaled insulin. Patients must be taking multiple insulin injections daily, be non-smokers and in good health. Those who are interested should contact Rogelio Suarez at 305-243-6573 or rsuarez2@med.miami.edu. Jennifer 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. Robert Kirsner, M.D., Ph.D., vice chairman of the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, is looking for people with foot ulcers as a complication of diabetes or venous insufficiency. Please contact Carol Kittles at 305-243-8485 for additional information on these studies. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is conducting a federally funded HIV behavioral intervention research study for women and their partners, the New Opportunities for Women 2 (NOW 2) Project. The project will address topics related to safer sex, sexual risk reduction, STDs and communication skills. The NOW 2 Project is currently recruiting English-speaking couples, in which one or both individuals must be HIV positive. Participants must be 18 years or older, willing to be tested for STDs, and answer personal questions in a confidential interview. Women and men who participate may each receive compensation of up to $360 for an entire year of participation (this includes attendance at all interviews, examinations and sessions). If interested, please contact Arnetta Phillips or Jackie Gomez, at 305-243-2103, or (aphillips@yahoo.com / jgomez4@med.miami.edu). Do you or someone you know experience pain related to spinal cord injury? Eva Widerström-Noga, Ph.D., and her colleagues are conducting research into the nature and treatment of pain associated with spinal cord injury. Studies are enrolling now. Eligible participants will be 18 to 70 years of age and at least two years post-injury. If you are interested in enrolling, please call The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at 305-243-8132 for information. The Department of Psychology is recruiting participants for the following studies: • A family factors and autism study 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 Department of Psychology and the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control is conducting a quality of life research intervention with advanced prostate cancer patients. Participants should have Stage III or IV prostate cancer and have recently or currently been treated with hormone therapy. Eligible participants will take part in a ten-week cognitive behavioral stress and affect management program or a health promotions program. Three psychosocial/medical assessments are also required. If you are interested in this study or would like more information, please contact Frank Penedo, Ph.D., at 305-243-3329, or fpenedo@miami.edu. Daniel Santisteban, Ph.D., of the Center for Family Studies in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, is currently conducting a research program that would provide adolescents and/or their family treatment for free. Participants must be 14 to 17 years old, have a parent or legal guardian willing to participate, meet DSM criteria for both substance abuse disorder and borderline personality disorder, and be willing to participate in four separate, paid evaluations. If interested, please contact Maite Mena, Psy.D., at 305-243-3658, or mmena@med.miami.edu for details. The Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement is conducting research with family caregivers of dementia patients who speak English and are 50 years of age or older. If you are not a caregiver but are interested in participating, you may be able to help as well. Participants will receive basic training on how to use the Internet and will be asked to look for information about care-giving and dementia. If you are interested in being a part of this research study, please call 305-355-9200. You will be paid for your time and effort. The AIDS Clinical Research Unit, directed by Margaret Fischl, M.D., is recruiting participants for the following studies: • An investigational polyclonal caprine IgG, HRG214, for HIV patients not responding to antiretroviral therapy. HRG214 contains antibodies that targets HIV infected CD4 cells and specific regions on HIV. Laboratory/animal studies suggest these antibodies are capable of killing or disabling HIV and preventing further infection. Participants must have HIV RNA < 5000 copies/ml and CD4 cells < 200 cells/cmm. The study will evaluate 3 increasing dose of HRG214 in part I and compare HRG214 to optimized antiretroviral therapy in part II. HFG214 is given IV over about 30 minutes three times a week for up to 26 weeks. $100 provided each completed week of HRG214 treatment and $25 each completed week of observation • A phase II study of investigation use of recombination human keratinocyte growth factor (rHuKGF, palifermin) for patients with incomplete immune recovery on HAART. rHuKGF may enhance thymus production of lymphocytes and increase CD4 cell counts. Participants must be 18 years and older, receiving antiretroviral therapy for at least 6 months with HIV RNA <200 and CD4 cell count <200 cells. The study will evaluate 3 doses (20, 40 60 mcg/kg) of rHuKGF compared to placebo. rHuKGF given IV bolus daily for 3 days. Follow up study visits at weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 with thymus CT scans at entry and week 12. • A phase II of an investigational glycosylated recombinant human IL-7 (CYT017, a cytokine that aids T-cell development and improves T-cell survival). Participants must be 18 years of age, receiving HAART for at least 12 months and have an HIV-1 RNA level < 1,000 copies/ml and CD4 cell count of 101 - 400 cells/ccm. The study will evaluate three increasing doses (10, 20, 30 Fg/kg) of IL-7 given by SQ injection once a week for 3 weeks. Up to $275 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. 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. | |
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