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Nov. 6 Symposium: Genetics and Health Disparities - Opportunities and Challenges
Center for Integrative Approaches to Health Disparities presents Genetics Symposium: Genetics and Health Disparities Opportunites and Challenges from 1 - 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Lecture Room 1755, School of Public Health I.
The symposium will bring together three leading researchers in the field to discuss genetics and genetic research as they apply to the study and elimination of health disparities. The panel will be moderated by Sharon Kardia, Ph.D., and speakers include Eric Boerwinkle, Ph.D., Univiversity Texas Health Sciences Center, Lundy Braun, Ph.D., Brown University, and Vivian Ota Wang, Ph.D., National Institutes of Health.
To register, e-mail ciahdadmin@umich.edu or call 734-763-5974, for more information.
Are you ready for Wolverine Island and Second Life?
Come visit Wolverine Island on Thursday, Oct. 16, and learn about 3-
D worlds, virtual worlds, immersive education, engagement in
education, distance learning and more. Wolverine Island is the
U-M’s main space in Second Life. It is home to
faculty using virtual spaces to teach pharmacy, Italian, music,
computer science, astronomy, and more.
The event will be held from 1 - 4 p.m. in Palmer Commons Forum Hall and Great Lake
Center. This is your opportunity to learn
more about what resources are available to the U-M community in
support of teaching and learning in Second Life. For more information, visit http://slum.wetpaint.com/.
Seeking interest in a University-wide Epigenetics Group
The Medical School, in conjunction with the School of Public Health, would like to establish a University-wide Epigenetics Interest Group. The goal of this group will be to facilitate collaborations between group members, provide training for graduate students and fellows, and proivde a forum for investigators to present their work. We are considering a monthly seminar to be held over the lunch hour the first Wednesday of each month with refreshments.
Interested individuals should e-mail their contact information to Cindy Bourke at cindbour@umich.edu. If you know of individuals within your dept/div with an interest in epigenentics, please send their contact information as well.
If you have questions regarding this Interest Group, e-mail Bruce Richardson, M.D., Ph.D., at brichard@umich.edu.
Extended Abstract Deadline/Earn CME Credits – Biomedical Research Symposium on 'Image-Guided Therapy' Abstract Deadline: Friday, Oct. 17 (Extended from Oct. 9) Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 22
This symposium will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the Biomedical Science Research Building Auditorium. It will focus on advances that integrate imaging into various therapeutic procedures. Participants will learn about new research findings in the imaging sciences, molecular imaging, and clinical systems for image-guided therapy. Internationally recognized experts will address these topics and describe the challenges and opportunities that lie in cross-disciplinary research and clinical developments. Researchers at U-M are invited to present their work at a poster session. To register and submit an abstract, visit the Web site. For more information, e-mail Kathryn Ridner or call 734-763-4086.
Biomedical News Online - October 2008
The October 2008 issue of Biomedical News is now online. This issue contains information on: the Fifth Annual Biomedical Research Symposium on "Image-Guided Therapy" on Nov. 12, new BRCF director, Cassandra Wong, the Proposal Preparation Funding Program, a new NIH Web site which guides extramural researchers during emergencies, the updated Engage Web site, the Michigan Nanotechnology Institute for Medicine and Biological Sciences (M-NIMBS), research compliance training and education, frequently asked questions, funding and award opportunities, and UMMS awarded grants and research publications.
UMHS one of nation's best places to work
A first ever national listing by Modern Healthcare magazine names University of Michigan Health System as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Health Care. The listing recognizes a heightened appreciation for the quality of the workplace in today's health care environment
A key part of the selection process is employees were surveyed on issues such as leadership and planning and work-life balance. The official ranking, from 1 to 100, will be announced Monday, Oct. 27.
UMHS also made the list of the Michigan Business and Professional Association's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Metropolitan Detroit.
October Applause! is now online Applause! is an online newsletter that recognizes the achievements of faculty, staff, students and departments within the Health System. The October issue is now available.
Several from the Medical School are recognized in this issue:
Health System celebrates employees at the 29th annual Ice Cream Social
U-M researcher receives $1.5M New Innovator Award from NIH
U-M recognized as leader in health benefit design
Voorhees named recipient of prestigious dermatology award
Biomedical Science Research Building sculpture and atrium dedicated
University of Michigan researchers focus of eye grants
U-M physicians advance laparoscopic surgical skills in Ghana
Ubel to help shape global health care priorities
Visit the Applause! Web site and submit a story idea for people doing great work around the Medical School.
Oct. 16: UM-AAOP event: Managing Your Career
UM-Association of Administrative Office Professionals is proud to offer "Managing Your Career," from noon - 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in M3330 Med. Sci. I. The event will feature David Chinsky of David Chinsky and Associates, who will present "Personal Succession Planning for the Administrative Professional," and Ron Sober of U-M Human Resources, who will present "Career Development Services at the U-M."
If you are looking for information that will help you manage your career, mark your calendars, bring your lunch and join us for this event.
Collecting gently-used clothing for the Detroit Project
This year, Taubman Medical Library, will be a site for collecting gently-used clothing for the Detroit Project. A box will be located near the front door of the Taubman Medical Library. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 3.
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! October, 2008
--Dr. Bartlett, Brudon in Ann Arbor Observer
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Medical School FAQs
Not sure where to get answers to your questions pertaining to the U-M Medical School? 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
Monday,
Oct. 13, 2008 Noon Cancer Center Grand Rounds Seminar. Daniel F. Hayes, M.D., professor, Internal Medicine, clinical director, Breast Cancer Program, U-M, will present, "Selection of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: Can Biology Trump Anatomy?"in Ford Auditorium. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. in the Ford Lobby.
Tuesday,
Oct. 14, 2008 Noon The Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series. Daniel E. Torres Pazmino, post-doctoral researcher, Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute, University of Groningen, The Netherlands, will present, "Molecular Redesign of Baeyer-Villiger Monooxygenases - understanding and improvement of their biocatalytic properties," in room 6311 Med. Sci. I.
Wednesday,
Oct. 15, 2008
5 p.m.
Radiology Grand Rounds. Ashok Srinivasan, M.D., assistant professor, Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, who will present, "Diffusion MR Imaging - Applications in Head and Neck Cancer Evaluation," in the MCHC Auditorium.
Thursday,
Oct. 16, 2008 NoonVision Research Seminar. Stephen C. Massey, P.h.D., professor and research director, Ophthalmology and Visual Science, The University of Texas - Houston Medical School, will present, "Gap junctions in the mammalian retina," in Kellogg Eye Center Oliphant-Marshall Auditorium.
12:10
p.m. Gifts of Art. Classical chamber music by Ann Arbor Symphony Woodwind Quintet, UH Main Lobby, floor 1
Friday,
Oct. 17, 2008 Noon Head and Neck SPORE Seminar Series. Jay O. Boyle, M.D., will present, "Tobacco Smoke Carcinogenesis and Novel Targets for Cancer Prevention," in the MCHC Auditorium.
Noon Internal Medicine Grand Rounds/Medical Informatics Grand Rounds. Ulysses Balis, director of Clinical Informatics, Department of Pathology, division co-director, Division of Pathology Informatics at the University of Michigan Health System, will present "Mining Medical Images for Diagnostic Gold: The Promise of Content-Based Image Retrieva," in Ford Auditorium
