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News Capsules 10/22/08
Oct. 22, 2008
NEWS CAPSULES is a biweekly newsletter for faculty, staff, and students of the Academic Health Center. Please send submissions to Nick Hanson at hans2853@umn.edu.
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In 13 days, we’ll finally go to the polls and end this Presidential election season. Personally, I’ll be glad when that day is here. That event will signal the end of the constant barrage of advertising that questions the motives, the ideals, and the patriotism of candidates for a range of offices. I look forward to the period following the election when we finally can turn our attention to the creative innovation that marks us as a nation. We have serious issues affecting our economy that will have an impact on higher education in this nation – and it’s time to focus energy on solutions rather than personal attacks on candidates.
Within the Academic Health Center, we’re working with deans and program directors to carefully plan for the impact of this period of economic turmoil. As is always true, we need to be careful about decisions with long lasting financial impact, and carefully work to engage the home-grown creativity within our faculty and staff to ensure future generations benefit from our stewardship.
And speaking of stewardship – we are nearing the end of the University’s annual Community Fund Drive and this year, those organizations who rely on our pledges will need help more than ever. Food shelves, community clinics, and shelters are seeing new clients now – and donating a few dollars from each paycheck can make a big difference. The AHC team wants to make it easy to contribute. There will be an ice cream social in the atrium of the Mayo Auditorium from 1-3 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 23. You can make your pledge on site, and have a scoop of ice cream for your time.
– Frank B. Cerra, M.D.
Sr. Vice President for Health Sciences
Study finds HIV may also lead to development of non-AIDS related diseases
After analyzing deaths on a large international trial of treatments for HIV-positive patients, School of Public Health researchers have found a strong association between certain protein levels and increased risk of death from non-AIDS diseases such as cardiovascular problems and renal failure. The research, published in PLoS Medicine, may explain why interrupting antiretroviral therapy was found to increase the risk of death from non-AIDS diseases for people living with HIV. For more information visit: http://www.ahc.umn.edu/news/releases
/HIVstudy102008/home.html.
Minnesota Partnership announces four infrastructure awards
The Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics is awarding $7 million in state-funded infrastructure support to four partnering research teams. The awards will provide equipment and materials for research on congenital heart disease, improved bioinformatics to analyze genomic data, advanced imaging of the brain for numerous diseases, and the creation of a crystallization facility to study hundreds of medical conditions at the molecular level. For more information visit: http://www.ahc.umn.edu/news/releases
/mnpartnership102108/home.html.
SON collaborates with CSH to offer new DNP specialty area
In a move to meet the growing interest in integrative health/medicine, the School of Nursing has collaborated with the Center for Spirituality & Healing to offer a new specialty degree in integrative health and healing. For more information visit: http://www.ahc.umn.edu/news/releases/cshnursing101508/home.html.
Spanish language use not associated with youth substance abuse
Medical School researchers have found that Spanish language use is not significantly associated with youth substance use, an association that many previous studies have made. For more information visit: http://www.ahc.umn.edu/news/releases
/latinoteens101308/home.html.
Zigang Dong, Ph.D., M.D. (Masonic Cancer Center and Medical School), has been selected as a MERIT award recipient by the National Cancer Institute for his research work in anticarcinogenic mechanisms of tea constituents. Read more.
Russell Luepker, M.D., M.S. (School of Public Health), was the invited speaker for the “Spang Lectureship” on Sept. 26 at the Duluth Clinic. His presentation was titled: “Sudden or Unexpected Death.”
Mukta Arora, M.D. (Masonic Cancer Center and Medical School) and Mark Kirstein, Pharm.D. (College of Pharmacy and Masonic Cancer Center), were recognized upon completion of the AHC Clinical Scholars Program, a pilot program that began in 2005 as a precursor to the NIH K12-funded CAPS program.
Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D. (School of Public Health) gave a presentation Sept. 10 as part of a congressional briefing on eating disorders in Washington, D.C. on September 10. She also received the 2008 Research Award from the Eating Disorders Coalition for outstanding contributions in research, policy, action, and service.
Allen L. Van Beek, M.D. (Medical School), was recognized by University of North Dakota during a Sioux Award Banquet in Grand Forks for being an outstanding alumnus. He is a clinical adjunct professor.
UMMC, Fairview certified as Primary Stroke Center
The University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview was recently certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The Joint Commission's Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers recognizes centers that make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care. For more information visit: http://www.jointcommission.org/
U aims to break Guinness World Record for flu shots given in one day
The University of Minnesota invites people to take part in the Guinness World Record™ Walk-in Flu Shot Event – where it will attempt to break the world record for most flu shots given in a single work day. Visit one of the following locations from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct, 28, 2008 to get a free flu shot and participate:
- Northrop Plaza - East Bank
- Java City, Moos Tower - East Bank
- Hubert H. Humphrey Center, Atrium - West Bank
- St. Paul Student Center, North Star Ballroom - St. Paul
Only University of Minnesota students, employees, and their dependents (18 years of age or older) are eligible to participate in the Guinness World Record™ Walk-in Flu Shot Event. For more information visit: http://www.bhs.umn.edu/services/worldrecord.htm
AHA to honor doctors and survivors at “Heart & Stroke Gala”
Medical professionals and survivors are honored each year at the American Heart Association’s annual Heart & Stroke Gala as heart and stroke heroes for dedicating each day to helping others with heart disease and stroke to live healthier lives. This year’s event is expected to raise $850,000 for research. The event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Depot in downtown Minneapolis. During the event, the association will honor Dr. Robert J. Bache, clinician scientist at the University of Minnesota. For more information contact: Elizabeth Warmka at (952) 278-7919, or e-mail elizabeth.warmka@heart.org.
MeetingMaker application now available on iPhone, Blackberry
The AHC office of information systems now has the ability to sync MeetingMaker with the iPhone, Blackberry, Palm and other Windows devices. To request access to this new tool, visit: http://mm.ahc.umn.edu/mm_home.cfm, and click on “NEW Wireless Handheld Syncing Software.” For more information contact Shawn Smoot at (612) 624-2184, or smoot003@umn.edu.
UMRA to grant awards to retirees to pursue research projects
All faculty, professional and administrative, and civil service retirees from the Twin Cities and Coordinate Campuses of the University are eligible to apply for these grants. Ten grants of up to $3,500 will be awarded in each of the three years. Deadline for application is Dec. 15. Questions concerning eligibility or other related issues should be directed via email to any one of the following members of the UMRA Small Grants Committee: John Howe at howex002@umn.edu; Marty Dworkin at dworkin@umn.edu; Dick Caldecott at calde004@umn.edu; Kim Munholland at munho001@umn.edu.
NARSAD honors U scientists making progress in mental health research
NARSAD, the world’s leading charity dedicated to mental health research, has honored Irving I. Gottesman, Ph.D., and Angus W. MacDonald, III, Ph.D., for making significant strides in the understanding and treatment of mental illness. For more information visit: www.narsad.org.
Medical School to celebrate BMT 40th anniversary
The celebration will include a Continuing Medical Education event from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 in the Great Hall at Coffman Memorial Union. To register click here. A 40th anniversary celebration is slated from 1- 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, also in Coffman Memorial Union. To R.S.V.P., e-mail Melinda Baxter at mbaxter1@Fairview.org, or call (612) 672-7272.
Clinical research coordinator meeting to discuss challenges in HIPAA, other topics
Coordinating challenges in HIPPA, recruitment, and the consent process will be discussed at the next clinical research coordinator meeting, Oct. 29, 3 - 4:30 p.m., in 2-520 Moos Tower. The event is open to anyone in the University of Minnesota research community.
“The Art of Caring” to benefit Phillips Neighborhood Clinic
The benefit event is designed to support the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic. The evening will feature art, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and the chance to bid on unique items at the silent auction. The benefit is planned for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 29, at the Weisman Museum. Advance tickets are $10 for students and $25 for adults. At the door, prices are $15 for students and $30 for adults. For more information visit: www.phillips.neighborhoodclinic.com, or e-mail pete6585@umn.edu.
“Caring for a Parent with Memory Loss: Legal, Medical, and Distance Issues”
This event will be from 8 a.m.- 4:45 p.m., Nov. 8, in room 2-530 Moos Tower. The goal of this educational conference is to provide information, support, and education for adult children, parents, community care providers, and other individuals concerned with caring for parents with memory loss. For more information or to RSVP for the free event, contact Joe Gaugler, at (612) 626-2485, or gaug0015@umn.edu. Download the conference brochure at www.nursing.umn.edu.
“Printy Memorial Lecture: Nursing Leadership for a Needy World”
This event will be from 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. on Nov. 10 in room 2-690 of Moos Tower. David Printy will discuss the importance of preparing nurse leaders to mentor and educate nurses practicing in a variety of cultural settings — in turn, improving the health status of people around the world. This event is free, but an RSVP is requested at PEDER010@umn.edu. A light lunch will be provided.
Fall 2008 Mini Bioethics
This three week course is taught by Center for Bioethics faculty and hosted by Center Director Jeffrey Kahn. It’s offered only once a year, and the course covers issues in the ethics of health care and the life sciences. Series dates and topics include:
- Thursday, Nov. 13: Ethics and Organ Transplantation: From Donation after Death to Matching Donors on the Web - Jeffrey Kahn, Ph.D., M.P.H.
- Thursday, Nov. 20: Shopping for Health Care in the Global Marketplace: Ethics of Medical Tourism – Leigh Turner, Ph.D.
- Thursday, December 4: Imagining Medicine: Understanding Illness through Literature and the Visual and Performing Arts - Mary Faith Marshall, Ph.D.
Registration for the three classes is $45. All classes are 6 - 8 p.m. and will take place in Mayo Memorial Auditorium, Room 3-125. Click here to register for the Fall 2008 Mini Bioethics session.
Mortuary Science to celebrate 100th anniversary
This centennial event is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, in the Mayo Memorial Auditorium. There will be a lecture by Thomas Lynch called “Celebration of Funeral Service.” For more information visit: http://www.med.umn.edu/mortsci/.
Oct. 23
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
How Do You Take Care of Old People?
Effective Care Systems for Older Adult Populations
James T. Pacala, M.D., M.S. Assistant Professor, Dept. of Family Medicine & Community Health
Location: Phillips Wangensteen Building - 12-115
Oct. 24
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Uniting the Nations
AHC Multicultural Society
Location: Moos Tower - CHIP Lounge
Oct 30
12:15 – 1 p.m.
Learning 2.0 Lunch & Learn Seminar
iTunesU
Scott Barnard, Amanda Rondeau, and Margaret Miller
Location: Moos Health Sciences Tower - 1-450, and Magrath Lib #4 (St. Paul)
More events like these can be found on the AHC calendar, http://www.ahc.umn.edu/calendar. You can submit an item to the AHC calendar by going to http://www.ahc.umn.edu/submitevent.
Discover the origins of primary nursing
On the third floor in the Mayo Memorial Building's “C” Corridor there is a small plaque on the wall that recognizes the efforts of the Station 32 nurses led by Marie Manthey, then assistant director for nursing, for pioneering work in the area of primary nursing. To learn more about Manthey's work, the development of primary nursing, and the historic materials available at the archives, visit: http://blog.lib.umn
edu/moore144/ahcarchives
/2008/10/marie_manthey_papers.html.
AHC News Capsules is a biweekly newsletter for faculty, staff, and students of the Academic Health Center. Please send submissions to Nick Hanson at hans2853@umn.edu.
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