What's new at the North Campus Research Complex?
Although the North Campus Research Complex - formerly the Pfizer property - seems quiet now, planners from across the University are working to create a strategy for using the 30-building property at Huron Parkway and Plymouth Road. If you'd like to know more about the planning process, you can view a brief video detailing the ongoing efforts of planners from numerous departments, schools and colleges. The Web site also offers facts and figures about the complex, a chance to share your ideas and links to sign up for regular updates.
Aug. 10: Book discussion - 'In Defense of Food: an Eater's Manifesto'
The Health Sciences Libraries will hold a discussion of the best-selling book "In Defense of Food: an Eater's Manifesto," by Michael Pollan, at noon Friday, Aug. 14, in the Reference Office (street level) of Taubman Medical Library. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, e-mail schnitzr@umich.edu or call 734-936-1402.
Aug. 17: Farewell reception for Stan Hamstra, Ph.D.
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a farewell reception for Stan Hamstra, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Medical Education. Hamstra has accepted a position at the University of Ottawa to become the director of its new simulation center and associate director of the Medical Education Research Office, effective Sept. 1. Please join the reception held in his honor from 3 - 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in the Towsley Center lobby.
Aug. 20: Lecture by Mark Pescovitz, M.D. - Save the date!
The University of Michigan Medical School invites you to a seminar by a special guest, Mark Pescovitz, M.D., Indiana University, Professor of Surgery and Microbiology/Immunology, Vice Chair of Research, Department of Surgery, Director, Transplant Immunology. Pescovitz will present "B-Cells and Type I Diabetes: A Clinical Trial with Rituximab," from 4 - 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, in Ford Auditorium.
CANCELLED - Aug. 24: New faculty orientation to clinical research practices
New faculty to the University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine, as well as existing faculty who are new to the field of clinical research, are invited to attend an orientation workshop on Monday, Aug. 24 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the MCHC Auditorium. Faculty from the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research, IRBMED, Clinical Research Billing Unit, DRDA, and the Medical School Regulatory Affairs Office will present and facilitate discussion on the topics relevant to the practice, policies, and procedures of clinical research at UM. In addition to presentation of various learning modules, numerous resource materials will be distributed to facilitate compliance and continued education on clinical research best practices and UM regulatory requirements. Registration is required. A detailed agenda is available online.
New clinical and research resources available
The Health Sciences Libraries at the University of Michigan are pleased to announce a collection of major databases for researchers, students and health care professionals. The databases include:
DynaMed
Pediatric Care Online
Dentistry & Oral Science Sources
EMBASE
The ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source
Scopus
JAMAevidence
R2 Digital Library
For more information or assistance with using these databases, please contact the Health Sciences Libraries at hslibraries@umich.edu or call us at 734-763-3071. Details about each database can be found on our Website.
Medical School unveils new biorepository for UMHS research community
The Medical School is pleased to announce a new biorepository for UM researchers in need of a controlled storage environment for biological samples. It is hosted and operated by the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research.
Many scientists at the University of Michigan have their own laboratories for storing biological samples for their research, but that space is often limited, and common standard protocols and tracking systems are not always used. Other research investigators don't have access to wet labs and need a facility that can prepare high-quality samples for them. MICHR now offers a centralized biological repository for controlled storage of biological samples and related services (including DNA, RNA, and other downstream preparation). MICHR's Michigan Clinical Research Unit provides sample collection services and coordinates biorepository specimen pick-up and delivery.
Biomedical News Online - August 2009
The August 2009 issue of Biomedical News is now online. This issue contains information on: the Medical School unveiling a new biorepository for the UMHS research community, the New Faculty Orientation to Clinical Research Practices (August 24), new clinical and research resources, the BMRC Bridging Support Program for Basic Science Research, the Office of Research welcoming Connie Chang, Lynda Welage named Associate Director of MICHR's Education Programs, the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program seeking research partners, the Graduate Student Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social (September 24), research compliance training and education, frequently asked questions, educational opportunities, funding and award opportunities, and UMMS research publications.
Aug. 9: ALS Day at Comerica Park
In memory of baseball hall-of-famer Lou Gehrig, the Detroit Tigers are holding a special ALS Day, to raise awareness about Lou Gehrig's disease - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS - and to invite people to join the Big House Big Heart Run on Oct. 4. A ceremony will precede the game and include U-M Regent Denise Ilitch and Taubman Institute Founder A. Alfred Taubman. For ticket information, go to http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/ The annual Big House Big Heart Run raises money for ALS research at the Program for Research & Discovery and other worthy causes at the Medical School.
ROAD CLOSURE: Part of E. Medical Center Dr., August 14-22
Part of East Medical Center Drive, the main ring road around the U-M medical campus, will be closed in both directions from the evening of Friday, Aug. 14, through the morning of Saturday, Aug. 22. The closure will affect a short stretch of roadway near the new Children's and Women's Hospital construction project, while workers take down one of two large construction cranes. All entrances to U-M medical facilities and parking structures will remain open during the entire project. Detour signs and public safety officials will direct drivers to major destinations on the medical campus. Buses operated by U-M and the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority will be re-routed during the closure period. Route and stop changes will be posted in advance on bus stops, on board U-M buses, and on the Web. To see the map of the closure area, which includes the intersection of E. Medical Center Dr. and Washington Heights, and to get more information, visit the Web site.
20th annual Pediatric Research Symposium -- call for abstracts Abstract Deadline: Friday, Aug. 14 - The Department of Pediatrics invites abstracts for the 20th annual Pediatric Research Symposium, Nov. 9 - 10, in the Towsley Center.
The goal is to showcase the breadth of pediatric research and to facilitate research collaboration among investigators. All UMHS health care providers are invited to submit abstracts of their research in pediatric medicine. We would like to recognize all research related to pediatrics across UMHS. Abstracts are submitted online to the Web site.
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August 5
--Howard Markel, M.D., in ABC News about plague, quarantine in China
August 4
--Howard Markel, M.D., on flu and school closures
--Theodora Ross, M.D., was the topic of a recent Science Daily article
August 3
--Matthew Davis, M.D., in Time Magazine
July 31
--Mary Rogers, Ph.D. in Science Daily
July 30 --Howard Markel, M.D. on swine flu vaccination priorities
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In memory of baseball hall-of-famer Lou Gehrig, the Detroit Tigers are holding a special ALS Day, to raise awareness about Lou Gehrig's disease - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS - and to invite people to join the Big House Big Heart Run on Oct. 4. A ceremony will precede the game and include U-M Regent Denise Ilitch and Taubman Institute Founder A. Alfred Taubman. For ticket information, go to http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/ The annual Big House Big Heart Run raises money for ALS research at the Program for Research & Discovery and other worthy causes at the Medical School. 