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| Second Collaborative Research Exchange Forum Focuses on Biomedical Informatics
The mapping of the human genome spawned vast amounts of genetic data that could change the way medicine is practiced. But to effectively mine such data for its full potential—analyzing it to tailor new drugs based on a patient's genetic makeup, for example—researchers and scientists are turning to a specialized field in which information and biomedicine interact. That field, biomedical informatics, was the theme of the University of Miami's second Collaborative Research Exchange Forum (CREF), an initiative launched last year to foster greater collaboration between the institution's engineering and medical school faculty. The latest CREF held in the McArthur Engineering Building on the Coral Gables campus, drew about 60 UM researchers from various engineering and medical disciplines who listened to and participated in presentations. For more on this story, click here. | |
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Register Now for the International Conference on Communication in Healthcare
The 2009 International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH) will be held at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa in Miami Beach October 4 through 7. The ICCH series is the largest gathering of researchers, educators and administrators from around the globe to focus on improving communication in healthcare. The multi-disciplinary nature of conference delegates encourages the integration of perspectives, theory, practice and innovation. Emphases of this year's conference are ethical issues in healthcare communication, patient safety as a communication issue and inter-cultural issues in communication. The international conference will feature Jozien Bensing, Ph.D., Michael Leonard, M.D., and William Branch, M.D., as the keynote speakers.
AIDS Clinical Research Unit Offering Research Pharmacy Services
The AIDS Clinical Research Unit (ACRU), directed by Margaret Fischl, M.D., would like to extend the services of its research pharmacy to other research projects involving investigational products. The ACRU research pharmacy has over 25 years of experience with a research pharmacy establishment plan approved by the Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Branch at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. A range of services are available including parenteral preparations and injectables for adults, adolescents and pediatric subjects.
Van Pool Available
Would you like to save gas money by joining a van pool? Space is available for employees who work on the University of Miami/Jackson medical campus. If you live in the Pembroke Pines area and work from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. you might be able to join the van pool. The van pool is operated by South Florida Commuter Services. For more information, please call Marie Jean at 305-585-6480.
Policy Reminder for Clinical Researchers and Study Teams
The policy for clinical research subject enrollment ensures that the University tracks all clinical research subjects involved in clinical research protocols that test a drug, device or biologic and/or involve procedures, lab tests, and/or interventions on a patient. The principal investigator or designee must submit the research subject enrollment/disenrollment form within 24 hours of subject consent or subject disenrollment from a study (for any reason other than the end of study treatment). This can be done by submitting the form at www.med.miami.edu/cris or entering the subject’s enrollment status information in Velos at velos.miami.edu.
University Registered Agent and Agent of Record Policy
Please review the University's Registered Agent/Agent of Record Policy online at https://www6.miami.edu/policies_procedures/General-Business/PDF-Policies/BSF-080.pdf. The purpose of this policy is to streamline requests for information directed to the University. It sets forth specific procedures that employees must follow regarding the receipt or service of legal documents (summons, lawsuits, subpoenas including all subpoenas and written requests for medical records, notice of depositions, etc.) from a third party. Process servers should be directed to serve the University’s registered agent only.
Miami Institute for Human Genomics Membership
Did you know that the Miami Institute for Human Genomics at the Miller School accepts applications for membership in the institute? Membership criteria, requirements and application forms are available online at www.mihg.org. If you have questions, please contact Navin Hill, Ph.D., by e-mail at mihgmembership@med.miami.edu.
Send a Love Note for Valentine's Day: Coupons for a Cure
What could feel better than sending those you love a card this Valentine’s Day? Knowing that when you do, you are also supporting cancer research programs at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. So skip the store-bought cards this year and send a Valentine’s Day Coupon for a Cure - you’ll show you care in so many ways! For more information, call 305-243-9088 or visit www.sylvester.org.
UMatter Financial Wellness Month: Free Financial Wellness Information Sessions
Learn how to make the most of your money during Financial Wellness Month. Throughout February, the University will host seminars on important topics that can affect your financial well-being. Whether you are a veteran investor or a financial novice, there's a seminar for you. If you are concerned about planning for retirement, you can attend “Retirement Planning in Challenging Times” to learn more about how to maximize your retirement contributions during economic downturns. Are you close to retirement? Attend the “Ready to Retire” seminar to learn what steps you should take to plan for retirement.
Faculty Senate and School Council Elections
The Faculty Senate represents the faculty in University governance and solicits interested faculty for their willingness to take part in this governance. In accordance with the election and voting procedure outlined in section B3.1 of the faculty manual, each voting member of the University faculty who is willing to serve on the Faculty Senate or on his/her school council should indicate this to the secretary of the Senate each academic year. If you wish to have your name included on the ballot as a possible nominee for either or both of these elections, visit http://www.miami.edu/UMH/Forms/CMA/UMH_Form_Preview/1,3260,1783,00.html. Forms must be submitted by Wednesday, February 18.
2009 Aetna Member ID Cards
Members who have not received their 2009 Aetna ID cards may download a temporary card online at www.aetna.com. To download a temporary ID, register or login, click on "Plan Guide" and choose "Temporary Identification" under "Program - Medical." Institute for Women’s Health Announces Pathway in Women’s Health for First-Year Medical Students The Institute for Women’s Health is now accepting applications from first-year medical students for its student pathway in women’s health. The pathway offers the opportunity to work closely with a UM faculty member on a mentored research project in women’s health and network with and learn from faculty involved in women’s health. Take Steps Toward a Healthier Lifestyle Bring your walking shoes and join us for campus walks twice a week. A group will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at noon in front of the parking entrance of Dominion Tower (facing NW 14th Street) for a brisk, 30-minute walk around campus. It's free, healthy and a great way to network. The walks will take place every week until the Corporate Run on April 30. For Saturday training times or meeting place, please contact Laz Gordon at lgordon1@med.miami.edu or 305-490-3808. Save the Date! Enterprise Development Corporation Life Science Conference On April 30, the Miller School of Medicine, College of Engineering and Office of the Provost will host Enterprise Development Corporation’s eighth annual Life Science Conference, Biotech 2009, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Miami. The conference brings regional industry and academia together for one day to preview translational research being conducted in South Florida and to uncover new areas of collaboration. 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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Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Clinical Innovation, Health Reform and the End of Pediatrics"
February 10, 2009, 8 a.m., Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium Please join us for Pediatric Grand Rounds today (Tuesday) from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium. Paul H. Wise, M.D., Richard E. Behrman Professor of Child Health and Society and professor of pediatrics at Stanford University, will present "Clinical Innovation, Health Reform and the End of Pediatrics." For more information, please contact Javier Salazar at 305-585-6042 or jsalazar@med.miami.edu.
Jay Weiss Center Grand Rounds: "Child Rights and Child Health: Meeting Needs in the Poorest Places on Earth"
February 10, 2009, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium The Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine and Health Equity will present Grand Rounds today (Tuesday) at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium. Cardiovascular Grand Rounds: "Genes, Genomics, Sudden Cardiac Death?" February 10, 2009, Noon, University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center The Cardiovascular Division will present Grand Rounds today (Tuesday) from noon to 1 p.m. at University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center. Peter M. Spooner, Ph.D., executive director at the Donald W. Reynolds Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center at Johns Hopkins University, will present "Genes, Genomics, Sudden Cardiac Death?" Cell Biology and Anatomy Seminar: "The Cell Biology Behind Current Cancer Therapeutic Approaches" February 10, 2009, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fourth-floor auditorium Please join us today (Tuesday) at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fourth-floor auditorium for a seminar by Lawrence H. Boise, Ph.D., professor and director of the graduate program in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Dr. Boise will present a lecture titled "The Cell Biology Behind Current Cancer Therapeutic Approaches."
Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds: "Acellular Dermal Matrix in Breast Reconstruction and Preoperative Interaction with the General Surgeon"
February 11, 2009, 7:30 a.m., University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery will present Grand Rounds tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7:30 a.m. at University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center. Onelio Garcia, M.D., voluntary assistant clinical professor of surgery, will present at lecture titled "Acellular Dermal Matrix in Breast Reconstruction and Preoperative Interaction with the General Surgeon." For more information, please contact Mayra Ramos at 305-585-5285.
Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery Grand Rounds: “Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer”
February 11, 2009, 11:45 a.m., Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 2090 Please join us for Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery Grand Rounds tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 2090. John Dyer, M.D., assistant professor of clinical dermatology at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, will present "Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer."
Plastic Surgery Open House
February 11, 2009, Noon, University of Miami Hospital, Suite 402 The Division of Plastic Surgery will be holding an open house at their new office at University of Miami Hospital, suite 402. The open house will talke place tomorrow (Wednesday) from noon to 4 p.m.
Pediatric Clinical Research Forum
February 11, 2009, Noon, Batchelor Children’s Research Institute, conference room 508B The Pediatric Clinical Research Forum will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) from noon to 1 p.m. at the Batchelor Children’s Research Institute, conference room 508B. Tarig Muzamil Ali-Dinar, M.D., pediatric pulmonary fellow at Jackson Memorial Hospital, will present a lecture titled "The Effect of Transforming Growth Factor-beta on Epithelial to Mesenchymal Cell Transdifferentiation (EMT) in Mouse(TGF-b) Alveolar Epithelial.”
Faculty Senate Meeting
February 11, 2009, 3:30 p.m., Schwartz School of Nursing and Health Studies, room 106 President Donna E. Shalala will host a meeting of the Faculty Senate tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:30 p.m., on the Coral Gables campus at the Schwartz School of Nursing and Health Studies, room 106. Faculty are welcome to attend all Senate meetings, but this one offers a special opportunity to address your questions and concerns directly to President Shalala. Anesthesiology Grand Rounds: "Propofol by Surgeons: Current Controversies" February 12, 2009, 6:45 a.m., Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium The Department of Anesthesiology will present Grand Rounds this Thursday from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium. Beverly K. Philip, M.D., professor of anesthesiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, will present "Propofol by Surgeons: Current Controversies." The Miller School designates this educational activity for one continuing medical education credit. For further information, please contact Marsha Williams at 305-585-1191 ext. 2*2 or mwilliams@med.miami.edu.
Neurological Surgery Grand Rounds: “The Metamorphosis of Neurological Surgery and the Reinvention of the Neurosurgeon"
February 12, 2009, 7 a.m., Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium The Department of Neurological Surgery will present Grand Rounds this Thursday from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium. Michael Apuzzo, M.D., professor of neurological surgery and radiation oncology, biology, and physics at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, will present “The Metamorphosis of Neurological Surgery and the Reinvention of the Neurosurgeon.” For more information or to add your name to our educational announcement distribution list, please contact Ingrid Menendez at 305-243-6751 or nrstraining@med.miami.edu. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds: "Lessons Learned from Motor Sports: How to Prevent Life-Threatening Injuries in High Velocity Impacts" February 12, 2009, 7 a.m., Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium Stephen E. Olvey, M.D., associate professor of neurological surgery and director of the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital and vice chairman for clinical affairs in the Department of Neurological Surgery, will present Orthopaedic Grand Rounds this Thursday from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium. Dr. Olvey will present a lecture titled "Lessons Learned from Motor Sports: How to Prevent Life-Threatening Injuries in High Velocity Impacts."
Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds: "Prevention of Pre-Term Birth in Women at Risk Due to Cervical Length"
February 12, 2009, 7:15 a.m., Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fifth-floor auditorium The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology will present Grand Rounds this Thursday at 7:15 a.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fifth-floor auditorium. Jorge E. Tolosa, M.D., associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Oregon Health and Science University, will present "Prevention of Pre-Term Birth in Women at Risk Due to Cervical Length." For more information, please contact Tameka Collins at tcollins@med.miami.edu or 305-243-5741.
Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Seminar: "DNA Replication, Genetic Networks and Human Disease"
February 12, 2009, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 6018 The Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology will present a seminar by Gennaro D’Urso, Ph.D., assistant professor of molecular and cellular pharmacology, this Thursday at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 6018. Dr. D'Urso will present a lecture titled "DNA Replication, Genetic Networks and Human Disease."
Hospital Medicine Grand Rounds: "The Role of the Hospitalist in the Management of Seizures and Epilepsy-2009"
February 12, 2009, Noon, University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center The Division of Hospital Medicine will present Grand Rounds this Thursday at noon at University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center. David Rosenberg, M.D., section head of hospital medicine at North Shore University Hospital, will present "The Role of the Hospitalist in the Management of Seizures and Epilepsy - 2009." By attending this lecture, participants will be able to recognize the elements of seizure classification and identify seizure types most often seen in a hospital medicine practice, assess the issues involved in choice of anti-epileptic medication in the hospital medicine setting and strategize treatment regimens for seizures based on clinical characteristics of the patient, including those in special populations. The lecture is designed for family practitioners, emergency physicians, surgeons, internists and hospitalists. Laboratory for Clinical and Biological Studies and DCFAR Seminar: "New Trends in Molecular Diagnostics of HIV-1 Infection" February 12, 2009, Noon, Diabetes Research Institute, conference room 1000 Please join us this Thursday at noon in the Diabetes Research Institute, conference room 1000 for a seminar by Harald Kessler, M.D., professor of medical biopathology at the Institute of Hygiene, Microbiology and Environmental Medicine at the Medical University of Graz in Austria. Dr. Kessler will present a lecture titled "New Trends in Molecular Diagnostics of HIV-1 Infection." For additional information, please contact Deshratn Asthana via e-mail at desh@miami.edu or call 305-243-2010. Medical Wellness Center Hosts "UStretch" Seminar February 12, 2009, 12:15 p.m., Medical Wellness Center The Medical Wellness Center will host a "UStretch" seminar this Thursday at 12:15 p.m. The interactive seminar will teach participants the benefits of stretching, proper techniques to avoid injury and exercises they can do in the office. All members and non-members are welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to stay in work attire.
Biochemistry Seminar: "Functions and Specificity of Deubiquitinating Enzymes"
February 13, 2009, Noon, R. Bunn Gautier Building, room 118 The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will present a seminar by Keith D. Wilkinson, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and director of the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wilkinson will present a lecture titled "Functions and Specificity of Deubiquitinating Enzymes" this Friday at noon in the R. Bunn Gautier Building, room 118. If you wish to meet with the speaker, please contact Sylka Perez at 305-243-6265 or sperez6@med.miami.edu.
Miami Project Seminar: "Twists and Turns on the Transcriptional Road to Cell Death: Implications for Protection and Repair of the Nervous System"
February 13, 2009, 1 p.m., Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis will present a special seminar by Rajiv Ratan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Burke-Cornell Research Institute and professor of neurology, neuroscience and rehabilitation medicine at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Dr. Ratan will present "Twists and Turns on the Transcriptional Road to Cell Death: Implications for Protection and Repair of the Nervous System" this Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium.
Neurology/Psychiatry Grand Rounds: "The Role of MRI Scans in the Clinical Assessment of Cognitive Aging"
February 13, 2009, Noon, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Retter Auditorium Please join us for Neurology/Psychiatry Grand Rounds this Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Retter Auditorium. Ranjan Duara, M.D., associate professor of medicine, neurology and psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Mount Sinai Medical Center, will present "The Role of MRI Scans in the Clinical Assessment of Cognitive Aging." For more information, please contact Jessica Suarez at 305-243-8785 or JSuarez5@med.miami.edu. DOCS Pompano Beach Health Fair February 14, 2009, 10 a.m., Sanders Park Elementary, 800 NW 16th Street, Pompano Beach The Mitchell Wolfson Sr. Department of Community Service (DOCS) will host a Pompano Beach Health Fair this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sanders Park Elementary in Pompano Beach. At the fair, Miller School faculty and medical students will provide free health screenings, health education and more. Screenings will include cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, vision and cancer. Children will also be seen, but must be accompanied by an adult. Barry Gibb to Give Private Concert at Love and Hope Ball February 14, 2009, 6 p.m., Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood Treat your valentine to an unforgettable evening complete with fabulous food, spectacular décor, music, dancing and more at the Love and Hope Royal Ball. This black-tie gala will reach its pinnacle when Barry Gibb takes the stage, along with a nine-piece band, including his son, Stephen Gibb. Scheduled to be held at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood this Saturday, this anniversary occasion will celebrate the 35th year of Love and Hope, whose mission it is to support the cure-focused work of the Diabetes Research Institute. The cost is $500 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation at 1-800-321.3437 or visit www.diabetesResearch.org. The Diabetes Research Institute has made significant contributions to the field of diabetes research, pioneering many of the techniques used in islet transplantation. From innovations in islet isolation and transplant procedures to advances in cell biology and immunology, the DRI is now harnessing the power of emerging technologies to develop new cell-based therapies to restore insulin production. For the millions of families already affected by diabetes who are looking to the world of science for answers, the Diabetes Research Institute is the best hope for a cure.
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: "Characterizing the Yerisinia Pestis Type III Secretion Apparatus Protein, YscD"
February 16, 2009, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 3109 Please join us on Monday, February 16, at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 3109 for a seminar by Julia Ross, graduate student in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. She will present a lecture titled "Characterizing the Yerisinia Pestis Type III Secretion Apparatus Protein, YscD." For additional information, please contact Ilse W. Duarte at iduarte@med.miami.edu or 305-243-5682.
Miami Project Special Seminar: "Expanding the Frontiers of Stem Cell Medicine"
February 16, 2009, 1 p.m., Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis will present a special seminar on Monday, February 16, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium. Mark Noble, Ph.D., professor of genetics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, will present "Expanding the Frontiers of Stem Cell Medicine." Cardiovascular Grand Rounds: "The Genetics of Cardiomyopathy: Lessons From Single Genes” February 17, 2009, Noon, University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center The Cardiovascular Division will present Grand Rounds on Tuesday, February 17, from noon to 1 p.m. at University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center. Elizabeth McNally, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine and human genetics at the University of Chicago Medical Center, will present "The Genetics of Cardiomyopathy: Lessons From Single Genes." Hospital Medicine Grand Rounds: "Discussion of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease" February 17, 2009, Noon, Jackson Memorial Hospital, second-floor auditorium The Division of Hospital Medicine will host Grand Rounds on Tuesday, February 17, from noon to 1 p.m. at Jackson Memorial Hospital, second-floor auditorium. Michael J. Mintzer, M.D., professor of clinical medicine, will present "Discussion of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease." For more information, please contact Karen Harvey at 305-243-1960 or Kharvey@med.miami.edu.
Medical Wellness Center Seminar: "Fitness 4 Two"
February 17, 2009, 12:15 p.m., Medical Wellness Center The Medical Wellness Center is offering a "Fitness 4 Two" seminar on Tuesday, February 17, at 12:15 p.m. at the Medical Wellness Center. Participants will learn easy, fun and practical routines for healthy couples as well as how to enhance exercise adherence and the newest fitness trends. Dress comfortably for light exercise.
InfoEd Proposal Development Hands-On Workshop
February 18, 2009, 9 a.m., Dominion Tower, room 1003 Learn how to use the InfoEd Proposal Development System to prepare and submit your proposal electronically to the NIH. Join us for a hands-on workshop on Wednesday, February 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at Dominion Tower, room 1003. InfoEd streamlines the proposal development process. It is web-based and accessible almost anywhere by Mac and PC users with no additional software. InfoEd populates agency forms, includes built-in agency validations, stores proposals in a secure environment and provides a database of all proposals submitted. This session will help participants create, route, submit and track proposals using the InfoEd System.
Pediatric Clinical Research Forum: "Informed Consent and Assent in Pediatric Research"
February 18, 2009, Noon, Batchelor Children's Research Institute, conference room 508B You are invited to a Pediatric Clinical Research Forum on Wednesday, February 18, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Batchelor Children’s Research Institute, conference room 508B. Joey Casanova, education coordinator for the Human Subject Research Office, will present a lecture titled "Informed Consent and Assent in Pediatric Research." Medical Grand Rounds: "Hepatitis B & C in the African American and Hispanic Communities" February 18, 2009, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium The Department of Medicine will present Grand Rounds on Wednesday, February 18, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium. Lennox Jeffers, M.D., professor of medicine, will present a lecture titled "Hepatitis B & C in the African American and Hispanic Communities." For more information, please contact Cristina Y. Flores at cflores2@med.miami.edu. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds: "Access to Care for Pediatric Orthopaedic Fracture Patients in South Florida" February 19, 2009, 7 a.m., Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium The Department of Orthopaedics will host Grand Rounds on Thursday, February 19, from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium. Christopher Iobst, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Miami Children’s Hospital, will present "Access to Care for Pediatric Orthopaedic Fracture Patients in South Florida." Register Now for the Cardiovascular Congress and Webcast February 19, 2009, 7 a.m., Alexander All-Suite Oceanfront Resort, 5225 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach The University of Miami Cardiovascular Center presents its seventh annual Cardiovascular Congress featuring the Miami International Revascularization Summit , scheduled to take place this Thursday through Saturday at the Alexander All-Suite Oceanfront Resort in Miami Beach. Surgical Grand Rounds: "Advances in Surgical Endoscopy" February 19, 2009, 8 a.m., Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fourth-floor auditorium Please join us for Surgical Grand Rounds on Thursday, February 19, at 8 a.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fourth-floor auditorium. Jose Martinez, M.D., assistant professor of surgery, will present "Advances in Surgical Endoscopy." Upon completion of this lecture, participants will be able to illustrate the importance of surgical residents acquiring endoscopic training during residency. The Miller School designates this educational activity for one continuing medical education credit. For more information, please contact Elisa Arguelles at 305-585-1280 or earguelles@med.miami.edu.
Leadership Academy Overview for the Practicing Supervisor
February 19, 2009, 9 a.m., Dominion Tower Parking Garage, suite 155 The Leadership Academy is proud to introduce a new architecture for leadership development. If you are a supervisor at UM, you should attend the Leadership Academy Overview for the Practicing Supervisor, taking place on Thursday, February 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Dominion Parking Garage, suite 155. Miami Area Geriatric Education Center Presents "Falls Prevention" Conference February 19, 2009, 9 a.m., Hilton Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach The Miller School and the Miami Area Geriatric Education Center will present a "Falls Prevention" conference on Thursday, February 19, and Friday, February 20, at the Hilton Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton. The goal of the conference is to increase awareness and understanding of the impact falls and fall injuries have on older adults and to introduce and promote the use of evidence-based interventions and strategies in area health facilities and local communities.
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: “Understanding PKC-θ Function in Alloreactivity and GVHD"
February 19, 2009, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 3109 Please join us on Thursday, February 19, at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 3109 for a seminar by Amer Beg, Ph.D., professor of immunology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Canter and Research Institute. Dr. Beg will present a lecture titled "Understanding PKC-θ Function in Alloreactivity and GVHD." For additional information, please contact Ilse W. Duarte at iduarte@med.miami.edu or 305-243-5682.
Sponsored Programs Roundtable Series
February 19, 2009, Noon, Dominion Tower, twelfth-floor conference room Join us for a Sponsored Programs Roundtable series with Joey Casanova on Thursday, February 19, from noon to 1 p.m. at Dominion Tower, twelfth-floor conference room. The goal of this bi-monthly roundtable discussion group is to provide a forum for administrators and staff to discuss topics related to sponsored programs with their colleagues. Cancer Disparities and Community-Based Participatory Research Journal Club February 19, 2009, Noon, Clinical Research Building, room 1080 Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Disparities and Community Outreach Core, the National Cancer Institute Coastal Cancer Information Service, and the Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine and Health Equity invite you to bring your lunch and join us for a Cancer Disparities and Community-Based Participatory Research Journal Club meeting on Thursday, February 19, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Clinical Research Building, room 1080. Topics of discussion will include narrative communication in cancer prevention and control and a cervical cancer community-based participatory research project in a Native American community. "New Concepts in Women’s Health" Course February 19, 2009, Noon, Mayfair Hotel and Spa, 3000 Florida Avenue, Coconut Grove A course titled "New Concepts in Women's Health" is scheduled for Thursday, February 19 to Saturday, February 21 at the Mayfair Hotel and Spa in Coconut Grove. The course will provide a comprehensive update on the problems encountered in obstetrics and gynecology and its subspecialties and will disseminate new concepts of care in women’s health through every phase of life. New information and ideas will be presented, and participants will learn how to determine when other advanced technologies are necessary. For more information and to register online, visit www.cme.med.miami.edu.
Employee Assistance Program Seminar: "Relationship Building"
February 19, 2009, 12:15 p.m., Medical Wellness Center, twelfth-floor classroom The Employee Assistance Program will offer a "Relationship Building" seminar on Thursday, February 19, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Medical Wellness Center, twelfth-floor classroom. Participants will learn techniques used to establish respect, build trust, convey empathy and decrease reactivity. You will also learn how to achieve more satisfying solutions when interacting with partners, family, friends, colleagues and even those you meet casually. The seminar will help you become a positive influence in all your relationships. Medical Education Grand Rounds: "Clinical Coaching: Exponentially Advancing Great Clinical Performance" February 20, 2009, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fifth-floor auditorium The Educational Development Office will host Jeffrey G. Wiese, M.D., professor of medicine and associate dean for graduate medical education at Tulane University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, for Grand Rounds on Friday, February 20, at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fifth-floor auditorium. Dr. Wiese will present "Clinical Coaching: Exponentially Advancing Great Clinical Performance."
Neuroscience Center Seminar: "Origins, Evolution and Function of Insect Chemoreceptors: How Insects Smell and Taste"
February 20, 2009, 1 p.m., Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium Join us for a Neuroscience Center seminar on Friday, February 20, at 1 p.m. in the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium. Hugh Robertson, Ph.D., professor of entomology at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, will present "Origins, Evolution and Function of Insect Chemoreceptors: How Insects Smell and Taste."
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar: “Reactivation of HIV-1 From Viral Latency by Chlamydia Trachomatis"
February 23, 2009, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 3109 Please join us on Monday, February 23, at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, room 3109 for a seminar by Jean Roters, graduate student in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. The seminar is titled "Reactivation of HIV-1 From Viral Latency by Chlamydia Trachomatis." For additional information, please contact Ilse W. Duarte at iduarte@med.miami.edu or 305-243-5682.
Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds: "Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: A Paradigm Shift"
February 23, 2009, 4 p.m., Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine will present Grand Rounds on Monday, February 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Lois Pope LIFE Center, seventh-floor auditorium. George Kraft, M.D., professor of rehabilitation medicine and neurology at the University of Washington in Washington State, will present a lecture titled "Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: A Paradigm Shift." Cardiovascular Grand Rounds: "Risk Stratification of SCD" February 24, 2009, Noon, University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center The Cardiovascular Division will host Grand Rounds on Tuesday, February 24, from noon to 1 p.m. at University of Miami Hospital, Seminar Center. Gustavo G. Lopera, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, will present "Risk Stratification of SCD."
Seminar: "Behavioral Interviewing"
February 24, 2009, 1 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, suite 155 Worried about staff-related issues? One of the best strategies for retaining employees is by placing the right candidate in the best job role for them. Behavioral Interviewing is a research-based method of choosing the best candidate by using behavioral questioning techniques to determine ability based on past performance, a proven predictor of future performance. The course is a core requirement for all hiring managers.
Employee Assistance Program Seminar: "Budgeting for a Better Life"
February 25, 2009, Noon, Dominion Tower Parking Garage, suite 155 Making a budget work can be quite a challenge. The Employee Assistance Program is pleased to sponsor this seminar for those interested in learning how to gain control over spending and develop better budgeting and credit use habits. Participants will learn about how to avoid financial disaster, the pitfalls of credit, how to use credit to get ahead, and options for those in over their heads.
Enjoy a "Stress Less Wednesday" at the Medical Wellness Center
February 25, 2009, 12:15 p.m., Medical Wellness Center, atrium The Medical Wellness Center is hosting a "Stress Less Wednesday" on February 25, starting at 11:30 a.m. in the atrium at the Medical Wellness Center. Dance away your workday stress with Salsa and Latin dance instructors or relax at Pasha’s restaurant and submit your song request to DJ Connection. At 12:15 p.m., attend "Beauty Begins Within," a seminar with a live makeover demonstration. Finally, an open salsa and Latin dance class to international recording artist Shelina will be held followed by refreshments compliments of Pasha’s and a "business apparel, yoga fashion show" and partner yoga.
Human Subjects Research Seminar: "CRIS Office: Procedures and Overview"
February 25, 2009, 1:30 p.m., Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium The Human Subjects Research Office is pleased to welcome Suzanne Page, J.D., director of the Clinical Research Initiation Services (CRIS) for an overview of the CRIS Office, the research revenue cycle and the revised enrollment policy to the University research community. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 25, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth-floor auditorium. Institute for Women's Health Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds: "Repeated-Adherence Protection Model: I’m OK and It’s a Hassle" February 26, 2009, Noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium The Institute for Women’s Health will present its Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds on Thursday, February 26, at noon in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium. Barbara Kahn, Ph.D., dean of the School of Business, will present a lecture titled "Repeated-Adherence Protection Model: I’m OK and It’s a Hassle." The lecture will discuss patient adherence to preventive measures, such as mammography screening. Such adherence is shown to be influenced by prior usage, particularly when hazards (e.g., cancer, accident) do not occur. Implications from the model provide suggestions for public policy interventions that can encourage repeated use of preventive measures. A light lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. The activity is eligible for up to one continuing medical education credit or one nursing contact hour. For more information or to expedite processing of your credits, please contact the Institute at 305-243-2576.
Anesthesiology Grand Rounds: "CPP Management in the Sitting Position"
February 26, 2009, 6:45 a.m., Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium The Department of Anesthesiology will present Grand Rounds on Thursday, February 26, from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, third-floor auditorium. Aimee Kamat, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology, will present "CPP Management in the Sitting Position." The Miller School designates this educational activity for one continuing medical education credit. For further information, please contact Marsha Williams at 305-585-1191 ext. 2*2 or mwilliams@med.miami.edu. Bal Harbour Shops Hosts Ultra-Luxe Charity (Too Good to Keep Silent) Auction and Party for Destination Fashion 2009 February 26, 2009, 6 p.m., Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour Bal Harbour Shops will host an ultra-luxe charity auction and party for Destination Fashion 2009 to benefit The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. Be our guest and join us as bidding begins Thursday, February 26, at Bal Harbour Shops’ Silent Auction Preview Party from 6 to 8 p.m. All auction items will be on display at participating Bal Harbour stores through the main event on Friday, March 7.
Transplant Foundation to Host "Taste of Love: Viva Tango"
March 6, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami Tango the night away at "Taste of Love: Viva Tango," a food and wine extravaganza to raise awareness and funds to support The Transplant Foundation in its effort to save lives. The event will take place on Friday, March 6, at Jungle Island. The night will begin with cocktails at 7:30 p.m. followed by the main event from 8 to midnight.
Cosford Cinema Screening: "Living in Emergency"
March 8, 2009, 8:30 p.m., Bill Cosford Cinema, 1111 Memorial Drive South, Coral Gables Mark Hopkins' documentary Living in Emergency will be shown at the Bill Cosford Cinema on the Coral Gables campus as part of the Miami Film Festival on March 8 at 8:30 p.m. The film presents a window into the seldom portrayed and less-than-glamorous side of humanitarian aid work. It explores a world that is challenging, complex and fraught with the struggles, both internal and external, that aid workers face when working in war zones and other difficult contexts.
Save the Date! Second Annual University of Miami Cardiovascular Research Symposium
March 12, 2009, 11 a.m., Schoninger Research Quadrangle On March 12, the faculty of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology’s NHLBI Training Program in Cardiovascular Signaling will be hosting the second annual Cardiovascular Research Symposium on the Schoninger Research Quadrangle. The collaborative forum will provide outstanding opportunities to promote cutting-edge science in laboratories, clinics and classrooms across UM and the South Florida cardiovascular community. Save the Date for the Sixth Annual HIV Symposium: "Novel Interventions for HIV Infection" March 13, 2009, 8 a.m., Michael S. Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education, Broad-Bussel Auditorium The Miller School's Developmental Center for AIDS Research (DCFAR) and Division of Infectious Diseases will present the sixth annual HIV symposium titled "Novel Interventions for HIV Infection" on Friday, March 13, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Michael S. Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education, Broad-Bussel Auditorium located on the first floor of the Clinical Research Building. For more information, please call Jeanne Tamargo at 305-243-8125.
Jay Weiss Center Presents Inaugural Social Medicine Advocacy, Research and Training (SMART) Forum
April 24, 2009, 1 p.m., Jackson Memorial Hospital, Diagnostic Treatment Center The Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine and Health Equity is requesting abstract submissions for its inaugural Social Medicine Advocacy, Research and Training (SMART) Forum. The forum will encourage interdisciplinary and community-based approaches for addressing health disparities. All University faculty, staff and graduate students are encouraged to submit original abstracts describing community-based research and advocacy efforts that address health disparities and/or inform health care policy. Topics eligible for abstract submission can include, but are not limited to the following public health; social epidemiology; community-based participatory research; qualitative research with underserved populations; evaluation of University-community partnerships to impact community or individual health outcomes; health behaviors and lifestyles; health communications or education; health services or economics; health care ethics; and population health or genomics. Abstracts can be submitted online at www.jayweisscenter.com. Each abstract should be no more than 300 words and must include a background, objective, methods, results and implications. Abstracts will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary committee of University faculty and community partners. They will then be selected for poster or oral presentation based on originality, substance, community focus, sustainability and significance to social medicine, health disparities or health policy. The SMART Forum is scheduled for April 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Jackson Memorial Hospital's Diagnostic Treatment Center. The deadline for abstract submissions is March 6. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Houghton at khoughton@med.miami.edu or 305-243-8893. Health Research in the Americas Conference: "HIV Prevention" May 7, 2009, 8:30 a.m., Michael S. Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education, Broad-Bussel Auditorium The Health Research in the Americas Conference, sponsored by the Miller School's Miami Fogarty International Training Program in AIDS & TB and UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8, at the Michael S. Gordon Center for Research in Medical Education, Broad-Bussel Auditorium. The conference will focus on HIV prevention, including presentations on prevention methodology among pediatric, adolescent, adult and aging populations. It will also provide current HIV prevention information for clinicians, students, researchers and non-clinical health workers in order to address the increasing prevalence of HIV and the need for clinicians and researchers to address prevention efforts among vulnerable and difficult-to-reach populations.
Register Now for the Third Annual Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute Symposium
May 15, 2009, 8 a.m., Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Retter Auditorium The Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute would like to announce its third annual Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute Symposium will be held on Friday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Retter Auditorium. This symposium brings together leading experts to discuss novel data on cutting-edge advancements in the field of stem cell research. Discussions from prominent keynote speakers include Evangelos Badiavas, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of dermatology and cutaneous surgery at the Miller School; Linzhao Cheng, Ph.D., associate professor of the stem cell program in the Institute of Cell Engineering at Johns Hopkins University; W. Dalton Dietrich, Ph.D., Kinetic Concepts Distinguished Chair and professor of neurological surgery and scientific director of The Miami Project to Paralysis; Eli Gilboa, Dodson Professor of Microbiology and Immunology; Joshua M. Hare, M.D., chief of the Cardiovascular Division, Louis Lemberg Professor of Medicine and director of the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute; Richard Jones, M.D., professor of oncology and medicine and director of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Program at Johns Hopkins University; Jane Lebkowski, Ph.D., senior vice president of regenerative medicine at Geron Corporation in California; Paul Schiller, Ph.D., research associate professor of medicine and biochemistry and molecular biology at the Miller School; and John Wagner, M.D., professor and clinical director of the Stem Cell Institute at the University of Minnesota. Attendance is free however, registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Sharifa Pettigrew at spettigrew@med.miami.edu. | |
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Hispanics and Circumcision Tai Chi for Health and Smoking Cessation Tai Chi engages all of your senses during the exercises, so you don't have time to notice that you want a cigarette. The conscious breath in Tai Chi practice is also known to help regulate the respiratory system and lessen the severity of asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis; all of which can afflict smokers. The course will focus on improving muscular strength and flexibility, heart and lung capacity, posture, balance, and the integration of mind and body. If you qualify for this study, you will be assigned to a group of 8-12 people to participate in the Tai Chi exercise program three times per week for 12 weeks at the UM Medical Wellness Center. Classes are one hour long and will start the beginning of January. After the initial 12 weeks, you will also participate in a session once per week for the next 12 weeks. Master trainer Jef Morris will lead the Tai Chi course. Jef has been featured in articles in the Miami Herald and New York Times. The course cost is $84, which is the same cost as participating in the existing UM smoking cessation program. Upon successful completion of the program, Benefits Administration will reimburse the full amount to you if you are a UM employee. If you are not a UM Employee, then you will not be reimbursed for participating in the study. To find out if you are eligible for the study or if you have any questions, please contact John Lewis, Ph.D., at 305-243-6227 or jelewis@miami.edu. Oily or Dry Skin Is your child anxious or depressed? Racial Differences in Phosphorus Metabolism This study will be conducted at UM’s General Clinical Research Center. To learn more about this research, call Orlando Gutierrez, M.D., at 305-243-4991. Are you having twins? The Interstitial Lung Disease Research Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is about to start enrollment of patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) for a new study. Treatment with sildenafil will improve exercise capacity and quality of life in subjects with advanced IPF. This study will be a two-period study, with treatment and evaluation lasting a total of 24 weeks. The primary endpoint of this trial is change in six-minute walk distance over 12 weeks. The second study period will be used to estimate the 24-week safety and efficacy profile of sildenafil therapy. Secondary endpoints will include change in dyspnea and quality of life. This clinical trial will be performed as part of the National Institutes of Health National Heart Lung and Blood Institute-sponsored Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinical Research Network. Subjects must have a confirmed diagnosis of IPF with a DLCO ≤35% predicted. For further information, please call 305-243-3728, or e-mail the study coordinator, Emmanuelle Simonet, at esimonet@med.miami.edu. The Department of OB/GYN, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Mild to Moderate Acne Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Do you have problems with alcohol or cocaine? Do you wish you could stop? Let us guide you on your way to recovery. Researchers at the Miller School are conducting a clinical study to see if an FDA approved medication for bipolar disorder offers any benefit in reducing alcohol and cocaine use and cravings. You may be eligible if you are between the ages of 18 and 65, have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, are dependent on alcohol or cocaine and do not have other major health problems. Study medications, laboratory studies, EKG and study procedures are provided at no cost to participants and you may be compensated for your time. To learn more, call 1-866-RECOVERY or 305-243-1571. All calls are confidential. The Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is conducting a series of research studies. Currently, we are conducting focus groups to understand how older adults are able to successfully use communication technology and the potential benefits and impact of communication technologies at work. If you speak English and are more than 18 years old, you might qualify for this study. If you want to learn more about CREATE, please call (305) 355-9200 and mention the “Communication Technology at Work” project. You will be paid for your time and effort. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, M.D., of the Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute, is looking for men and women between the ages of 18 and 65 who have keloid scars to participate in a clinical research study. The study will determine whether use of an investigational treatment known as Apligraf®, a product with an epidermis and dermis layer like skin, will reduce recurrence of keloids. The study duration is 52 weeks and requires up to 13 visits. If interested, please contact a member of the research staff at 305-531-5788 or visit www.derm.net. Melasma Study Leslie Baumann, M.D., professor and director of the Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute, 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 Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute located in the Miami Heart Institute, 4701 N. Meridian Avenue, Nichol Building, Suite 7450, Miami Beach. The Department of Neurology, Cerebrovascular Division is conducting a research study to validate a Functional Outcome Measure in patients that suffered visual field loss after brain injury. For more information and eligibility criteria, please contact Iszet Campo-Bustillo at (305) 585-1851 or icampo@med.miami.edu. The Departments of Neurology and Radiology are conducting research studies examining age-related changes in cognitive and motor function, along with new brain imaging techniques. Participants should be healthy adults over age 40 with no history of major neurologic or psychiatric disease. Eligible participants will be asked to participate in activities to assess verbal/non-verbal skills and motor function. Some studies include an MRI at no cost. If you are interested in participating, please call 305-243-7529 to speak to the study coordinator. The Departments of Neurology and Radiology are conducting research studies to examine changes in cognitive and motor function, along with new brain imaging techniques. Participants must be between the ages of 40 to 79 with Parkinson’s disease. Eligible participants will perform activities to assess verbal/non-verbal skills and motor function. MRI's, if conducted, will be done at no cost. If you are interested in participating, please call 305-243-7529 to speak to the study coordinator. Physician-Patient Relationship Study El Centro, Center of Excellence for Hispanic Health Disparities Research, is recruiting participants for the following studies: •Preventing HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Hispanic Women •Treating Behavior Problems and Promoting Healthy Development in Hispanic Adolescents For more information on studies conducted by El Centro, contact Tania Lopez at 1-888-262-9481 or tlopez1@miami.edu. 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 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 Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 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. 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. 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: • 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 ug/kg) of IL-7 given by SQ injection once a week for 3 weeks. Up to $275 in food certificates provided. 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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