Inaugural A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute symposium call for abstracts Abstracts are being accepted for poster presentations of original research involving stem cells for the first A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute Symposium held Tuesday, Oct. 7. Abstracts of research in basic science, curriculum innovation, clinical outcomes, health services, policy and methodology are welcome. We encourage abstracts describing current works in progress as well as completed studies. There will be three prizes for best abstract presentations: $250, $100 and $75. Criteria will be originality of concept, sophistication of methodology and clarity of presentation. Abstracts should be sent electronlically no later than Aug. 31, to June A.Wilson for more information or to download an abstract submission form, visit the Web site or call 734-615-7282.
Integrative Medicine seed grant applications accepted Deadline: Friday, Sept. 26
The Department of Family Medicine is accepting seed grant applications to stimulate outcome-based research in integrative medicine and complementary alternative therapies for children and adults with mental health challenges. This is an internal funding opportunity specifically designed to support initiation of new and innovative research projects that will lead to extramural funding in this arena. Applications from all academic disciplines are welcome. Preference will be given to applications that include collaborators from more than one discipline and/or include community-based complementary health practitioners. For application requirements and examples of previously awarded seed grants, visit the Integrative Medicine Web site. This grant program is made possible through a gift provided by the Esperance Family Foundation.
U-M / Israeli Universities Partnership for Research Request for Proposals
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 15
The U-M/Israeli Universities Partnership for Research, administered by the Life Sciences Institute, seeks proposals for innovative and collaborative research projects in the life sciences. Proposals can be submitted to either the Fund for Collaborative Research (up to $100,000 for one year, with the possibility of a second year of support depending on progress) or the Fund for Student and Faculty Research Exchange (up to $50,000 to support an exchange opportunity). Applications related to all areas of the life sciences will be considered, but each proposal must involve a partnership between the U-M and a university in Israel. For complete details and application procedure, visit the Web site.
Center for Computational Medicine and Biology (CCMB) Pilot Research Grant Program Deadline: Monday, Oct. 20
The U-M Center for Computational Medicine and Biology announces its Pilot Research Grant Competition for 2008 (FY2009). The goal is to bring together research faculty in different fields (computational/mathematical/statistical/informatics and biological/chemical/clinical/translational) in joint projects which will foster successful future proposals to NIH or other funding agencies. Applications must be submitted by two primary collaborators at the U-M, one from each of the two different domains listed above. At least one investigator must be on the roster of CCMB affiliate faculty. Visit the Web site for complete application guidelines and instructions. For questions, please contact CCMB.
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Ovide Pomerleau's smoking study in the news
Aug. 14
Dr. Glick talks to Forbes about college depression
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Weekly
Joint Commission Quizlette This week's step toward continuous readiness: Test your knowledge of "Lean" Thinking principles - Part 4.
"Lean" Thinking represents a different way of looking at work processes and systems in healthcare with the intention of bringing about improvements in them.
1. Applying "lean" principles to a work process can result in which of the following:
A. better quality
B. waste reduction
C. greater efficiency
D. increased customer satisfaction
E. all of the above
2. "Lean" Thinking is a means for coming up with successful solutions to problems in work processes.
Seminars,
lectures, colloquia and events for next week
Friday,
Aug. 22, 2008 Noon Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. Marc Peters-Golden, M.D. , professor of Internal Medicine and directs the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program, will present, "New Approaches to Understanding and Treating Respiratory Infections from the Land of Lipid Mediators," in Ford Auditorium.
