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U-M receives grant to provide free and open, online electronic health professions educational materials The University has begun an ambitious pilot program to make comprehensive pre-clinical health curricula available worldwide via the Internet. The Medical School is leading this project in partnership withthe U-M School of Dentistry, School of Public Health, School of Information and partner institutions in Africa – the University of Cape Town and the University of Ghana.
“This is an exciting opportunity for our University,” says James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., dean, U-M Medical School. “The Health OER program provides the opportunity for the University of Michigan health science schools and the School of Information to collaborate in an innovative, comprehensive approach to work with others to improve education opportunities for health care providers globally. As we participate in this effort to help improve medical education in developing countries, we are transforming our health curriculum to provide students with richer learning experiences and strengthening their ability to practice in a global health context.”
The pilot program is made possible by a grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Additional financial support is being provided by the University of Michigan Medical School, the Open Society Institute, and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research.
For more information, read the news release, listen to the podcast of David Stern, M.D., Ph.D., director, Global REACH and check out the new Open Michigan Web site.
May 5: Bridging the Global Gap: The university, technology and you!
The theme of this year's Enriching Scholarship Conference, a week of technology-related seminars and classes, is internationalization. The opening event will take place at 9 a.m. Monday, May 5, in the Biomedical Science Research Building common area and auditorium, featuring a keynote address by James Woolliscroft, M.D., dean of the Medical School. Woolliscroft will share with the audience his vision of internationalization for the Medical School. The event also includes a panel discussion on international collaboration and a showcase of innovative uses of technology by U-M faculty. To learn more about this conference, visit the Web site.
Medical Students may not scribe - Effective May 12, 2008
The Faculty Group Practice (FGP) approved a new policy on physician and medical student documentation for billing purposes. Effective May 12, medical students may NOT be used as scribes. This policy change clarifies compliance with federal regulations and other payer requirements and is important to ensure appropriate reimbursement for professional services.
To facilitate implementation of this policy, medical students will use a new documentation type and process in CareWeb to record their notes. Attending physicians and house officers will be responsible for personally performing and documenting their services.
Several training sessions have been scheduled to demonstrate the new CareWeb documentation type and process.
Funding opportunities from the Specialized Program of Research Excellence in head and neck cancer
The Specialized Program of Research Excellence in head and neck cancer is accepting proposals for funding from our career development program, developmental research program and seed grant program. Awards range from $10k to $75k per year, with a two-year maximum project period. The career development program requires a matching commitment of $15k from the investigator's home department. The deadline for application is Wednesday, May 28. For more information, contact Tania Piotrowski at 734-998-6769 or taniag@umich.edu.
Biomedical Research Council Bridging Grants Applications Deadline: Thursday, May 15
The Medical School's Biomedical Research Council is accepting applications for a competitive Bridging Support Program for Basic Science Research Project. This program provides support to bridge federally funding basic science research grants with a very strong demonstrated likelihood of continued federal funding pending resubmission. Up to $40,000 is available to maintain projects for up to one year. Matching funds from the PI's department are required. Eligibility is limited to full-time, on-campus instructional and research faculty with primary appointments in the Medical School. Grants to be bridged must reside in the Medical School. Please visit the Web site, for compete details. For question, call 734-615-8802 or e-mail cmrozow@umich.edu.
Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center accepting applications for pilot and feasibility studies Application Deadline: Aug. 4
The Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center NIH grant supports initiatives by new and established U-M faculty. Grant proposals may be in the areas of basic biomedical research or clinical, behavioral, epidemiological, health services or translational research. Proposals must address key questions in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention or control of diabetes, its complications, or related endocrine or metabolic disorders. Translational research projects should focus on the translation of research advances into clinical practice and include the identification of barriers to widespread adoption of interventions to overcome these barriers. Proposals are for one year of support with funding up to $50,000.
Funding is expected to begin in Dec. 2008. For more information and how to obtain an application, see the Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center Web site.
Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center and Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center accepting applications for diabetes interdisciplinary study program Application Deadline: Aug. 4
The Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center and the Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center are accepting applications for a pilot and feasibility study to promote interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers.
This opportunity promotes collaboration between two faculty members from distinct disciplines to focus their combined research strengths on cutting-edge areas in diabetes. Grant proposals may be in areas of basic biomedical research or in clinical, behavioral, epidemiological, health services or translational research. Proposals must address key questions in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention or control of diabetes, its complications, or related endrocrine or metabolic disorders. Proposals are for one year with funding up to $100,000.
The deadline to apply is at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4. Funding is expected to begin in Dec. 2008. For more information and to apply, see the Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center Web site.
May 30 and 31: 80th Annual Spring Conference, 'Retina: What's new in diagnosis and treatment'
One of the longest-running ophthalmology conferences in the country, our annual spring conference provides the most up-to-date and proven advice for treating patients. Noted speakers from around the country will share their tips on surgical techniques, diagnostic pearls, and the latest medical treatments. A panel of experts will answer specific questions and discuss the most complex and thorny cases. For more information, view the conference brochure. To register visit the Web site or call 734-763-1400. Deadline to register is May 18.
Biomedical News Online - May 2008
The May 2008 issue of Biomedical News is now online. This issue contains information on: Gabriel Nunez receiving the Distinguished Faculty Lectureship Award in Biomedical Research, UMMS Dean’s Faculty Research Awards, BMRC Bridging Support Program for Basic Science Research, a reception honoring the 2008 Research Administration Award winners (May 22, 2008), a demonstration at the Protein Structure Facility (May 7, 2008), clinical faculty participants being sought for a biomedical engineering innovations class, research compliance training and education, funding and award opportunities, and UMMS awarded grants and research publications.
May 8: Focus on Chemical Biology: The Life Sciences Institute's 7th Annual Symposium
Top researchers specializing in chemical biology will discuss their latest findings at the 7th Annual LSI Symposium from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in the Biomedical Science Research Building auditorium.
Stuart L. Schreiber, Ph.D., the Morris Loeb Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard, will present the Mary Sue and Kenneth Coleman Life Sciences Lecture on "Small-Molecule Probe and Drug Discovery."
The full-day program also includes noted researchers: Alanna Schepartz, Yale; Chaitan Khosla, Stanford; Joseph Noel, Salk Institute; Jin Zhang Johns Hopkins. Life Science Institute symposia are designed to encourage the exchange of ideas and to provide the opportunity for students and scientists alike to learn from prominent scientific leaders. This event is free and open to the public. To learn more, visit the Web Site.
May 16: New funding informational meeting - Patient centered medical home demonstration project
The Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation is developing a demonstration project of the patient-centered medical home model. Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation will award a cooperative agreement of up to $100,000 per year for a minimum of two years. Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation is partnering with the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research to solicit proposals. An informational meeting will be held from 1 - 3 p.m. Friday, May 16, in Palmer Commons Boardroom 3. The meeting will allow investigators to learn more about the project and provide input into the final RFP. Please register via email to CHRT-PCMH@umich.edu.
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Seminars,
lectures, colloquia and events for next week
Tuesday,
May 6, 2008 Noon The Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series. Tushar Menon, graduate student, research assistant, University of Michigan, Department of Biological Chemistry, will present, "Transcriptional Regulation by the ATP-Dependent Chromatin Remodeling Enzyme, CHD8," in room 6311 Med. Sci. I.
Wednesday,
May 7, 2008
5 p.m.
Radiology Grand Rounds. Oliver Kripfgans, Ph.D., research assistant, professor of radiology will present, "Aspects of Vascular Droplet Vaporization," in MCHC Auditorium.
Thursday,
May 8, 2008 12:10
p.m. Gifts of Art. Vintage american pop by The Choral Connection, UH Main Lobby, floor 1
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p.m. Pathology Research Seminar Series. Louis M. Staudt, M.D., Ph.D., senior investigator, metabolism branch, National Institutes of Health, will present, "RNA interference genetic screening meets cancer genome resequencing," in room 4234 Med. Sci I.
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p.m. Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes Research Conference. Thomas M. Coffman, M.D., James R. Clapp Professor of Medicine, professor of Cell Biology and Immunology, chief, Division of Nephrology, Duke University and Durham VA Medical Center presents, "Can we Build Better Mouse Models of Diabetic Nephropathy," in 7745 Med. Sci. II.
Friday,
May 9, 2008 1:30
p.m. Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinical Conference. Nathan E. Pomeroy, M.D., fellow, Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes, University of Michigan, presents, "Estrogen Therapy in Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis," in UH 1 H203.
