Medical School faculty honored
On Thursday, Oct.10, the 2002 Faculty Awards were made to 13 members of the Medical School in the areas of lifetime achievement, community service, research, clinical care, innovations and teaching. Allen S. Lichter, M.D., Dean, made the awards. He also recognized a departing department chair and assistant dean for their significant contributions to the Medical School. In addition, two staff awards made earlier this year will also be recalled: Administrator of the Year and Staff Member of the year. More details on each recipient are available here.

Several weeks ago, five medical school faculty were among 21 faculty members across campus who were recognized by the Office of the Vice President for Research for their teaching, scholarship, service and creative activities. Details on these faculty member awards can be found on the Medical School's news page.

The EVPMA Search Committee Wants to Hear From You
The members of the EVPMA Search Committee invite UMHS employees to meet with them to discuss the EVPMA search and offer their input and suggestions. The open forum sessions will be held the following times:

Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9-10 a.m. in UH2C208
Friday, Oct. 18, from 7-8 a.m. in UH2C108
Monday, Oct. 21, from 2-3 p.m. in UH2C108

Please plan to attend one of these sessions. Your input is important and will be very much appreciated. Contact Jane Juckno or Dr. Timothy R.B. Johnson for more information.

Outstanding Scientist Wanted for Bristol-Myers Squibb Award
Nomination Deadline: Nov. 15, 2002
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Company presents an annual award to a scientist who has made an outstanding contribution to progress in cancer research. Candidates for the award are to be nominated by individuals affiliated with medical schools, hospitals and neuroscience research centers. The award is $50,000. Complete details may be found at http://www.bms.com/foundation/awards.htm.

The Historical Center to Host the Second Annual Horace W. Davenport Lecture
The Historical Center for the Health Sciences is pleased to announce the Second Annual Horace W. Davenport Lecture in the Medical Humanities on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 3-5 p.m. at Ford the Auditorium (University Hospital). Best-selling author and physician Abraham Verghese will be giving a lecture entitled,“The Search for Meaning in a Medical Life.” Dr. Verghese’s many publications include the critically acclaimed books My Own Country: A Doctor’s Story and The Tennis Partner. The Davenport lecture is co-sponsored by The Office of the President, The Science, Technology and Society Program, Victor Vaughan Society and the MFA Program in Creative Writing. A book signing and refreshments follow the lecture.

Register for the Bioinformatics Symposium
On Tuesday, Nov. 12 and Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Department of Pathology will host its first annual Pathology Bioinformatics Conference entitled, "Pathology Bioinformatics: Tools and Techniques." The goal of this symposium is to highlight the research techniques and results of nationally recognized experts in pathology.

Please register for this symposium as soon as possible. Educational materials and food are not guaranteed for applicants who are not registered by Oct. 28. For complete details, click here.

Join the fun at Ergoknowledge Day
On Tuesday Oct. 15, Safety Management Services and its partners are sponsoring fun, informational drop in sessions on office ergonomics, patient handling, material handling, lab ergonomics, foot care, fitness and injury reporting. Come try an ergonomic chair, check out lift and positioning equipment, get tips on lifting, handling carts and selecting tools, get expert advice on foot care from orthotics, check your grip strength and try a dynaband and learn how to report injuries. Informational displays are from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Interactive sessions are from 6:30- 8:30 a.m., 11-1 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. This event will take place at the Towsley Triangle Link.

BTDF Supports Projects with Transfer Potential
Application Deadline: Nov. 15
The Biomedical Technology Development Fund (BTDF), created by Dean Allen S. Lichter, is intended to provide funding for research and development projects or programs that have already demonstrated technology transfer promise through basic research, but are not ready for commercial translation. This fund is specifically designed to support activities that would increase or maximize the potential for these projects to be transferred out of the University.

Grants up to $50,000 will be considered. Average Grants are expected to be between $20,000 and 25,000. Applications may be funded for up to two years pending successful review of an annual progress report. All awardees are required to submit a final report upon completion of their project.

The application deadline is Friday, Nov. 15. For further information and an application form please visit our website or call Technology Transfer and Corporate Research at (734) 763-6363 or fax (734) 615-0076

HHMI Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students
Research Training Fellowships in Biological Sciences for Medical Students
Deadline: Nov. 6, 2002
The goal of this program is to strengthen and expand the nation's pool of medically trained researchers. The fellowships provide funds to support fellows and meet their research and education related expenses. The fellowships offer support for one year of full-time research, an annual stipend of $21,000, plus an annual research allowance of $5,500 and an annual fellow's allowance of $5,500. At the end of the initial year of research training, fellows may compete for continued fellowship support for a second year. Applications are available on the web.

Predoctoral Fellowships in Biological Sciences
Deadline: Nov. 12, 2002
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute will award at least 80 five-year fellowships for full-time study toward a Ph.D. or a Sc.D. degree in the biological sciences. The National Research Council administers the competition. The Award is an annual stipend of $21,000, an annual fellow's allowance of $2,500, and an annual institutional allowance of $13,500. The fellowships are for students who have completed less than one year of graduate study toward an M.S., a Ph.D., or a Sc.D. degree in the biological sciences. Students who hold or are pursuing medical or dental degrees (M.D., D.O., D.V.M., and D.D.S.) may be eligible to apply for fellowship support for study toward a Ph.D. or a Sc.D. The application deadline is Nov. 12. Applicants must apply via the Web. Complete details are available here.

RWJ Health Policy Fellowships Are Available
Deadline: November 15, 2002
The Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Fellowship Program provides outstanding mid-career health professionals an opportunity to gain an understanding of the health policy process and to contribute to the formulation of new policies and programs. The program will help them develop in their careers as leaders in academic health centers and in health policy. Grants are $155,000 for three years. See the RWJ website at http://www.rwjf.org for an application and complete details.

"The Ethical Conduct of Scientific Discovery: Who Should decide and how?"
On Thursday, Oct. 24, from 8-5:30 p.m., join us at BioMEd Expo 2002 to hear the views of a panel of distinguished scientists and ethicists speak about the process of scientific research and related issues. This final session will be moderated by Steven Goldstein, Ph.D., professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Bioengineering, and associate dean of Research and Graduate Studies. The panelists are Paul Berg, Ph.D., Stanford University, Nobel Laureate, Robert W. and Vivian K. Cahill Professor in Cancer Research and Biochemistry, Emeritus; Joel Howell, M.D., Ph.D., professor of Internal Medicine, professor of Health Management and Policy and professor of History; and Ismail Kola, Ph.D., Pharmacia Corporation, vice president of Research and Global Head of Genomics and Biotechnology.

Come share your views with your colleagues. For more information, visit http://www.biomedexpo.org.

Mark Your Calendars: Learn About the New HIPAA Legislation
The new HIPAA legislation becomes effective in April 2003. This new law will impact aspects of research including access to patient records when planning a study or recruiting subjects. On Nov. 13, from 12-2 p.m., Edward Goldman will discuss HIPAA issues to be considered in research. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. This event will take place at Med. Sci. I, M3330.

"The Nation's Mental Health: Implementing the Surgeon General's Report"
On Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m., Howard Goldman, M.D., Ph.D., senior scientific editor, Surgeon General's Report, will address the content of the report. Dr. Goldman was awarded the Surgeon General's Medallion for his work on the report, as well as the Schorr Family Award for Distinguished Contribution in Furthering Public Understanding of Mental Health. Currently, he is co-director of the Center for Mental Health Services Research and professor of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. This event will take place at the Educational Conference Center in the School of Social Work. If you have any questions, please call Lori Stark at 615-2105.

Register Now for the Candidates' Forum
On Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5-7:30 p.m., the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s hospital will conduct a non-partisan Candidates' Forum on Children's Issues. This forum will help voters determine who's for kids and who's just kidding among the area candidates running for offices.

The forum is supported by 47 co-sponsoring community organizations. Lucy Ann Lance from Kool 107 will serve as the neutral moderator. Youth from Washtenaw County will ask questions of the candidates on a range of issues that impact children. The event is free, but seating is limited. Register online or e-mail mbslaim@umich.edu.

Parking Update: North Entrance Parking Structure
Due to structure repairs required before winter sets in, 33 parking spaces on Level 4-North in the North Entrance Parking Structure (Cancer/Geriatric Center) will be barricaded and closed to parkers from Oct. 10-27. In addition, 33 spaces will be barricaded and closed to parkers on Level 5-North from Oct. 23-27. Parking spaces will become available as the repairs are completed. Parking and Transportation Services appreciates parkers cooperation and patience as these necessary repairs take place.

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
- A red flag for lethal prostate cancer
- UMMS collaborates with leading Chinese medical institution

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