Posted on 16 October 2009
The University of Miami Libraries’ Friends of the Libraries presents Elam Stoltzfus, award-winning producer, cinematographer, and director, on Thursday, October 22 at the Bill Cosford Cinema. Stoltzfus, who films documentaries and educational programs highlighting environmental issues in Florida, will present his newest documentary, Big Cypress Swamp: The Western Everglades, which was released last July. A wine and cheese reception is at 6 p.m., and the program starts at 7 p.m.
Posted on 14 October 2009
Attend the Benefits Fair from Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 23 and visit with representatives from Aetna, CIGNA, Delta Dental, the UM Retirement vendors, LTSave investment advice, UM Gables and Medical Wellness Centers, and others to get valuable information about your UM benefits. Raffle tickets will be available at the fair. Fill them out for your chance to win prizes. Due to a positive response to the University’s seasonal flu vaccine distribution efforts and the nationwide flu supply challenges, seasonal flu shots will not be available at the Benefits Fair. Employees who have not received their seasonal flu shot are strongly encouraged to visit other local retail locations for the vaccine. UM/Aetna health plan members can obtain free flu shots at the following locations: (If you are charged for a flu shot at any of the locations, please e-mail a copy of the invoice to Benefits Administration at [email protected].
CVS and Walgreens do NOT provide free flu shots to Aetna members outside of their walk–in clinics. Please contact your local retailers and doctor’s offices prior to your visit to ensure that they have seasonal flu shots available.
Benefits Fairs will be held on the Coral Gables, Rosenstiel, and Miller School campuses, as well as at University of Miami Hospital.
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Posted on 14 October 2009
Alexandra Wilson, assistant professor in the Department of Biology, will deliver a seminar titled “An Aphid Genome: Highlights and Insights” on Thursday, October 22 at 12 p.m. in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology conference room 6018. For additional information, call Nivia Machin-Gonzalez at 305-243-1078.
Posted on 09 October 2009
Join the Disparities and Community Outreach Core’s journal club discussion on current issues in cancer disparities and community-based participatory research on Thursday, October 22 from 12 to 1 p.m. (bring your own lunch) in the Clinical Research Building, room 1080. The discussion will be moderated by David Lee and the Disparities and Community Outreach Core.
Articles for discussion will include:
“Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Develop a Culturally Sensitive Smoking Cessation Intervention with Public Housing Neighborhoods.” Andrews J, Bentley G, Crawford S, et al. Ethnicity & Disease, 2007: 17:331-337.
“Sowing the Seeds for Sustainable Change: A Community-Based Participatory Research Partnership for Health Promotion in Indiana, USA and its Aftermath.” Minkler M, Breckwich Vásquez V, Rains Warner J, et al. Health Promotion International, 2006: 2(4):293-300.
Posted on 07 October 2009
The Office of Research Information Management is offering a Velos patient management workshop for study team members, coordinators, research nurses, and all study personnel involved in managing patients. This hands-on module includes discussions on patient enrollment, patient status management, and patient calendars. The workshop will be held in Dominion Towers, tenth-floor training room, on Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Please choose one of the upcoming sessions: October 1,8, 15, 22, or 29.
Velos eResearch is a Web-based clinical research management application designed specifically for investigators and their research teams. It supports processes for patient recruitment, patient scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, milestone management, data safety monitoring, adverse event reporting, system integration, data collection, and study execution. Velos eResearch allows all study-related information to be centralized and can be accessed from anywhere, any time. Password-protected, the account is accessible only to authorized personnel. It is easy to use, reliable, and completely secure. Registration is required through ULearn. For more information, e-mail [email protected].
