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June 20: Inauguration of the Harold A. Oberman Collegiate Professorship in Pathology
James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., dean of the Medical School, cordially invites you to the inauguration of the Harold A. Oberman Collegiate Professorship in Pathology and the installation of Celina G. Kleer, M.D., as the first Oberman Professor at 4:15 p.m. Friday, June 20, in the Biomedical Science Research Building auditorium. For more information, e-mail Dawn Bednarski or call 734-998-7622.
Attend Dean Woolliscroft's office hours program
Since beginning the "office hours" program, Dean Woolliscroft has met informally with many faculty, staff and students who have provided him with valuable comments and suggestions on how to enhance our efforts and make a great school even better. Below are the days, times and locations for office hours in the coming month. Faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by with their creative ideas and innovative solutions:
Wednesday, June 18, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in F6245 MCHC.
Wednesday, Aug 6, from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. in 4C07, North Ingalls Building
June 25: Gabriel Nunez - Distinguished Faculty Lectureship and reception
Gabriel Nunez, M.D., Paul de Kruif Professor of Academic Pathology, Department of Pathology and Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the recipient of the 2008 Distinguished Faculty Lectureship Award in Biomedical Sciences--the highest award given by the Medical School for Research. Nunez's lecture, "Living with Microbes: Recognition, Host Defense and Disease," will take place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, in the Biomedical Science Research Building auditorium. A reception will follow.
Biomedical Science Research Building sculpture and atrium dedicated
The Flame of Wisdom sculpture and the Gilbert S. Omenn Atrium were dedicated late Tuesday afternoon at a ceremony at the Biomedical Science Research Building. Robert P. Kelch, M.D., executive vice president for medical affairs and CEO, U-M Health System, and James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., dean, U-M Medical School, jointly hosted the event. More than 100 invited guests attended.
The sculpture by renowned Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman was installed in December 2006 near the northwest corner of the Biomedical Science Research Building. A smaller version of the sculpture was installed in August 2007 inside the southeast entrance to the facility.
Gilbert S. Omenn, M.D., Ph.D., is professor of Internal Medicine, Human Genetics and Public Health, and director, Center for Computational Medicine and Biology. He previously served as the Health System’s first executive vice president for medical affairs. The atrium was named after him in recognition of the gift by Dr. Omenn and his wife, Martha Darling, that made the atrium possible and in appreciation for his many contributions to the Health System, the University of Michigan, and society at large.
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June 10
--Tomlins, Dr. Chinnaiyan in Reuters
June 9
--Ann Arbor News spotlights Bo Schembechler's heart book
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Seminars,
lectures, colloquia and events for next week
Monday,
June 16, 2008 Noon. Cancer Center "Special" Grand Rounds. William T. McGivney, Ph.D., chief executive officer, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, will present, "NCCN Overview: Strategy and Programs," in M3330 Med. Sci. I.
Wednesday,
June 18, 2008
5 p.m.
Radiology Grand Rounds. Mahmoud Al-Hawary, M.D., assistant professor of Radiology, will present, "CT Enterography: What Dr. Platt wants you to know!" in MCHC Auditorium.
Thursday,
June 19, 2008 Noon Gifts of Art. World beat music by Sunkwa with Kifi Ameyaw, UH Courtyard. Rain location, UH Main Lobby, floor 1.
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p.m. Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes Research Conference. Robert G. MacKenzie, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University School of Medicine presents, "Stat3 and energy homeostasis," in 7745 Med. Sci. II.
Friday,
June 20, 2008 Noon Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. John Del Valle, M.D. and Behi Rabbani, M.D., will present, "Morbidity and Mortality/Clinical Pathology Conference," Ford Auditorium.
1:30 p.m. Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinical Conference. Angela Subauste, M.D., lecturer in Internal Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes, University of Michigan, presents, "Emerging Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes, " in room 1H201 University Hospital.
