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to the University of Michigan Medical School E-News, your
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New Medical School Site Focuses on Mission
We’ve launched a redesigned Web site that is organized within the framework of our broad mission of education, research, patient care and community service. Everything you’ve come to expect from the Medical School Web site is still there - information on our extraordinary research and our educational programs, for example. In addition, there are new areas including patient care and community services. Another thing you'll find on the site is the next vodcast in the Global Challenge series. It features work by a U-M virologist to help the world's leaders solve the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The site is expected to be easier and more informative than ever.
Omary to become next chair for Molecular and Integrative Physiology
James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., dean of the Medical School, announced that M. Bishr Omary, Ph.D., M.D., will become the next chair of the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, effective August 1, subject to the approval of the U-M Board of Regents. Dr. Omary comes to Michigan from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Palo Alto VA Medical Center and Stanford University School of Medicine, where he also serves as associate director of the Stanford University Digestive Disease Center.
Dr. Omary is an accomplished researcher and has received international recognition for his contributions in physiology. His research involves the study of the regulation function and disease association of the cytoskeletal intermediate filament proteins that are specifically expressed in digestive-type epithelia. Dr. Omary has sustained NIH grants when competition for research money is fierce. He is a leader in his field and participates at the highest level of his profession. He is a prolific author and editor and has written more than 120 original articles for leading scientific journals. He is a committed educator and mentor. Additionally, Dr. Omary recognizes the value of translational research and has been an advocate for collaborations between the NIH, research institutions and industry.
After outlining Dr. Omary's impressive credentials in his message to Medical School faculty, staff and students, Dean Woolliscroft wrote, "Even with all of his impressive accomplishments, I have been particularly struck by his engaging, outgoing personality and his dedication to mentoring junior faculty and students." Dean Woolliscroft's announcement is available online.
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:
Thursday, June 5, at 3 p.m. in the Biomedical Science Research Building Seminar Room
Wednesday, June 18, at 9:30 a.m. in room F6245 MCHC
June 4: Ravitz Foundation Professorship in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., dean of the Medical School, cordially invites you to the inauguration of the Ravitz Foundation Professorship in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and the installation of Victor M. Elner, M.D., Ph.D., as the first Ravitz Professor at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, in the Oliphant-Marshall Auditorium, W.K. Kellogg Eye Center. For more information, e-mail Flora Ferrara or call 734-998-6605.
June 19: Virtual reality in health
The Health Sciences Libraries and the UM3D Lab present an afternoon of "Virtual Reality in Health". Presentations on the UM3D Lab's health related projects, VRDent and Second Life health locations will be from 2 - 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, in the Duderstadt Center Video Studio. UM3D Lab open house will be from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. featuring the Virtual Reality CAVE.
Biomedical News Online - June 2008
The June 2008 issue of Biomedical News is now online. This issue contains information on: the Clinical Research Billing Unit joining the Office of Research, Sam Silver being appointed Assistant Dean for Research, Gabriel Nuñez – the Distinguished Faculty Lectureship Award ceremony and lecture (June 25, 2008), MICHR launching their new Web site, the Michigan Clinical Research Unit, research compliance training and education, frequently asked questions, funding and award opportunities, and UMMS awarded grants and research publications.
U-M
Makes the News!
M-News Now is a Web page with timely information about members of the UMHS
community who are in the news. See who is being interviewed or where their
comments are being published at M-News
Now! May 28
---Proton beam consortium makes local news
News
Releases and Health Minute
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headlines, visit www.med.umich.edu/news
Medical School FAQs
Not sure where to get your questions pertaining to the U-M Medical School answered? The FAQ page links to a variety of resources on such things as information and support, educational programs, research and policy information. The site also lists some useful U-M resources.
Seminars,
lectures, colloquia and events for next week
Wednesday,
June 4, 2008 8 a.m. Psychiatry Grand Rounds - 19th Annual Silverman Research Conference. Kate D. Fitzgerald, M.D., cinical lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, will present, "The Developing Brain in Pediatric
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder;" Gregory L. Hanna, M.D., associate professor of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan will present, "The Glutamate Transporter Gene SLC1A1 in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder;" and Lorrin M. Koran, M.D., emeritus (active) professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science - Psychopharmacology, Stanford School of Medicine, will present, "OCD Treatments: The APA Practice Guideline, New Research and A Surprising Placebo." in the Rachel Upjohn Building, garden level auditorium.
Thursday,
June 5, 2008 Noon Gifts of Art. Brazilian jazz by Tudo Bem (All is Good) with Edie Herrold, University Hospital Courtyard. Rain Location, UH Main Lobby, floor 1
Friday,
June 5, 2008 Noon. Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. John Del Valle, M.D. and Nicklaus Slocum, M.D., will present, "Morbidity and Mortality Conference," in Ford Auditorium.
