The Miller School of Medicine Division of Infectious Disease (ID) ID/HIV and the Developmental Center for AIDS Research present their Grand Rounds seminar “Neutralizing Antibodies and Their Role in Modulating HIV Pathogenesis.”  The presenter is Rebeca Geffin, Department of Pediatric Immunology, and the event will be held on Tuesday, May 19 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building, third-floor auditorium.

R. Grace Zhai, assistant professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology at the Miller School of Medicine, presents “One NMNAT, Two Jobs: How Neurons Deal with Crises” on Tuesday, May 19 at 12 p.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building, fourth-floor auditorium.  For more information, call 305-243-6691 or e-mail [email protected].

On Tuesday, May 19 at 12:15 p.m., the Medical Wellness Center will host a seminar on Omega-3, -6, and -9 in the Educational Classroom. Sabrina Candelaria, a registered dietitian, will speak about the differences among the Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 fatty acids, review the functions of each, and discuss research that supports incorporating Omegas into a balanced diet. Reserve a seat by calling 305-243-7600.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers “‘No’ is Not a Four-Letter Word,” a seminar for those interested in understanding the importance of setting appropriate limits. Our struggles to set limits are frequently tied to past experiences and the desire to not disappoint others.  How often do we regret committing to things we feel coerced into doing because we do not know how to appropriately set a limit?  How often do we fail to say “no” to dysfunctional habits or behaviors, even though we know they do not support our health or benefit us?  Join us to explore how setting limits can open paths to independence and goal attainment.

• Miller School Campus: Tuesday, May 19 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 155 Dominion Parking Garage.
• Coral Gables campus: Thursday, May 21 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., 139 Max Orovitz Building.

To register, visit ulearn.miami.edu. For more information, call 305-284-5110.

The Cardiology Grand Rounds on Tuesday, May 19, will feature Warren Sherman, associate professor of clinical medicine in the in the Cardiovascular Division of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, assistant attending at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and director of Cardiac Cell-Based Endovascular Therapies Center for Interventional Vascular Therapy. Sherman will present “New Insights and Approaches to Stem Delivery in Cardiac Disease” from 12 to 1 p.m. at the University of Miami Hospital, South Building, first-floor Seminar Center, room A and B.  For more information, call 305-243-1998 or e-mail [email protected].

Supporting a friend or family member who is trying to make a positive lifestyle change can be challenging. Learn how to replace well-intentioned nagging and the overbearing drill sergeant routine with a more compassionate approach that incorporates tried-and-true techniques for progressing through a challenging behavior change. You will increase your friend or family member’s chances for success and strengthen your relationship in the process. Based on the book Healthy Habits, Helpful Friends by Judd Allen, Ph.D. The program is Tuesday, May 19, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Herbert Wellness Center classroom. Everyone is invited to attend this free program, so call the Wellness Suite now to RSVP, 305-284-LIFE (5433).

Spring has returned and nature beckons discovery and exploration—even in art form. The annual two-part UM Student/Master of Fine Arts Exhibitions are viewable at the Lowe Art Museum. Also on view: UM’s Faculty Exhibition, featuring Carsten Meier’s Naturell. A preview and reception for the juried student exhibition and Naturell will be held Friday, April 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening will be highlighted with a special lecture by Meier. A preview reception for the MFA exhibition, on view from May 14-June 14, will be held Wednesday, May 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Both receptions are free and open to the public. Regular admission to the Lowe (not including special events) is $10; $5 for seniors and non-UM students; and free for Lowe Art Museum members, UM students, faculty and staff, and children under 12 years of age. For more information, call 305-284-3535 or visit www.lowemuseum.org.