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U-M Physician to serve as chairperson of an NIH study section
Dean Brenner, M.D., professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, has recently accepted the invitation to serve as chairperson of the Clinical Oncology Study Section, Center for Scientific Review at the NIH. According to Dr. Ellie Ehrenfeld, director, Center for Scientific Review, members of the study section are selected on the basis of their demonstrated competence and achievement in their scientific discipline as evidenced by the quality of research accomplishments, publications in scientific journals, and other significant scientific activities, achievements and honors. Service on a study section also requires mature judgment and objectivity as well as the ability to work effectively as a group. Congratulations Dr. Brenner, this is an outstanding achievement!

Cancer Center funding opportunities
The following funding opportunities are now available through the U-M Cancer Center :

The John and Suzanne Munn Endowment is available to interesting and innovative collaboration between scientists or a senior investigator who is taking a new direction in his/her cancer-related research. The fund is available for faculty in any unit of the University. Salary support is not provided for persons holding a Ph.D. or M.D. degree. The total amount requested must not exceed $25,000.

IDEA Grants are available to any level of investigator with an innovative idea for cancer research. Preliminary data to support the feasibility of the proposed studies are not required, however, it may be helpful in assessing the application if they are available. Funding for the grants will not exceed $15,000. Recipients of IDEA grants will be encouraged to apply subsequently for either ACS or Munn Research Grants.

The goal of the Innovation Cancer Research Grants is to support preliminary collaborative research studies from at least two of the UMCCC Research Programs that would enable and/or enhance new grant application submissions. Investigators whose research grant application will emphasize translational and/or clinical research are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications will be limited to one year of support with a budget of up to $50,000. Applications will be accepted on May 1 and Nov. 1.

For more details about each of the grants and application materials, visit www.cancer.med.umich.edu/i/researchfunding.htm or e-mail Ginny Schneider at ginnysch@umich.edu.

Cancer centers need help in creating musical instruments
McAuley Cancer Care Center at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center need help in creating musical instruments for their joint Cancer Survivors' Day Celebration. Instruments can be made from "found objects" and decorated with messages of hope. Use your imagination and create a fun and colorful instrument. We have plenty of suggestions to help you get started. All groups and individuals creating instruments will be recognized at the event. The event will take place on Sunday, June 9. Please call (734) 936-9583 or e-mail msolvay@umich.edu for more information.

General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) updated application forms
The GCRC has updated its application as of Jan. 30, 2002 to be consistent with the recent NIH policies and changes. Investigators requesting GCRC resources and space for clinical research should use the application on the GCRC website, http://www.med.umich.edu/gcrc/. Click on the "application" button for updated application forms and information. The GCRC continuously updates its application, therefore bookmark this web site and check it often. If you have any questions, please e-mail: gcrc@med.umich.edu

Author speaks on "Difficult Conversations"
Sheila Heen from Harvard Law School and the Triad Consulting Group is coming to the Michigan Ballroom on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. to present a program based on her New York Times business bestselling book, "Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most" (Penguin 2000).

Based on 10 years of work at the Harvard Negotiation Project, the session provides a framework for understanding why some of our most important conversations are so hard, examines the common mistakes we all make, and offers a step-by-step method for handling them with less anxiety and better results. Handling these conversations efficiently is no longer just a good idea --it's integral to the success of a leader, their department, and ultimately, the entire organization.

News Releases and Health Minute
For medical press releases and the details behind the headlines, visit http://www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/relarch.htm
- The UMHS contestants on Jeopardy!
- A U-M Workplace Award for distinguished service
- The best school recycling program in the nation
- Appointments, elections, retirements and much more!

Next week's Health Minute:
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http://www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/pmspmdd.htm

Seminars, lectures, colloquia and events for next week
To access the entire UMHS events database, see:
http://www.academic.med.umich.edu/LassoPages/ProStaffEvents.lasso

Monday, February 11, 2002
--1 p.m., Cellular & Molecular Therapeutics Seminar Series. Sanjay Rajagopalan, M.D., assistant professor of internal medicine, "Angiogenic Gene Therapy for Vascular Disease-Seperating Fact from Fantasy," 2901 LRC (located on Floor 2 of the Taubman Library)

--4 p.m., Human Genetics Colloquium Seminar. James L. Kennedy, M.D., F.R.C.P., professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, director, Neuroscience Division Research CAMH, "Pharmacogenetic Findings in Psychiatry," 5915 Buhl

Tuesday, February 12, 2002
--10 a.m., Division of General Pediatrics: Seminar in Children's Health Services Research: Kevin Dombkowski, DrPH, M.Sm, and Acham Gebremariam, M.S., Division of Pediatrics, "MedicalEnrollment Trends," 300 North Ingalls Building, Room 6D15

--12 p.m., Biological Chemistry Seminar. Dr. David Bernlohr, professor, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Minnesota, " Lipid Binding Proteins in Obesity and Diabetes," 5330 Med Sci I

--12 p.m., Lunch and Learn. Lisa Sturm, staff specialist, Infection Control, "Maintaining Good Health Through Home Infection Control Practices." This presentation will cover hand washing, food safety, and vaccinations. There will be an interactive hand washing session with GloGerm, a flourescent lotion that simulates germs. The event will take place in room 6311 Med Sci I.

--3:30 p.m., Functional Neuroimaging Speaker Series. David McGonigle, Ph.D., Biomagnetic Imaging Lab, Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, UCSF, "Never mind the BOLD, Here's the Effects: Generalisability in fMRI, " 4448 Colloquium Room. Light refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, February 13, 2002
--8:45 a.m., Anesthesiology: Research Discussion. Richard Miller, Ph.D., M.D., professor of pathology, "Cellular and Genetic analysis of aging in mice," 1H245 UH

--10:30 a.m., Psychiatry Grand Rounds. James L. Kennedy, M.D., FRCP, director, Head Psychiatric Neurogenetics, Neuroscience Research, University of Toronto, Ontario, "Molecular Genetic Strategies in Psychiatric Disorders," MCHC Auditorium

--10:30 a.m., Medical Library Classes: Resources for Scientific Writing and Publishing. This workshop will orient the participants to such current resources as journal information, impact factors, instructions for authors, verification of citations, online style manuals, and other bibliographic tools useful to those engaged in scientific writing and publishing. The topic of copyright will be discussed as well. 2C228 UH

--11 a.m., Neurology Grand Rounds. Alon Avidan, M.D., clinical assistant professor of neurology, "Restless Leg Syndrome," 2C108, UH

--12 p.m., Cell and Developmental Biology Seminar Series. Donna Martin, M.D., Ph.D., house officer, Pediatrics and Communicable Disease Dept, "Functional Analysis of Pitx2 in Developing Neurons," 2710 Med Sci II

--4 p.m., Hemostasis/Thrombosis Research Seminar. Mark Kay, M.D., Ph.D., professor, Department of Pediatrics and Genetics, director, Program in Human Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B, Stanford University, "Vectors in Gene Transfer and Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B, " 5623 Med Sci II

Thursday, February 14, 2002
--12 p.m., Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research Center (CAMRC) Lecture Series. Diane Culik, M.D., family physician in private practice, "Magnetics for Prevention and Treatment in Medicine," MCHC Auditorium

--12:10 p.m., Gifts of Art: Classic Romance by the Borodin Society. U-M Medical Students entertain for Valentine's Day, University Hospital Lobby, Floor 1

Friday, February 15, 2002
--12 p.m., Graduate Student Seminar. Shengzhong Duan, graduate student, "Antagonist of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma PD068235 Blocks Adipocyte Differentiation," 2901 Learning Resource Center

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