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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Aug. 8, 2014:
· Not your typical students: EMBA class has 4 VPs, 2 doctors. Read more.
· UofL Foundation buys former nightclub for Nucleus park. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Department of Justice Administration is getting a new name. In the summer of 2015, DJA will become the Department of Criminal Justice and all its degrees will be criminal justice rather than justice administration degrees. The degree requirements will remain the same. Look for the name change to slowly be incorporated in materials and forms. For more information, click here.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Health and Wellness
1.) Go with the flow for free smoothies and a yoga demo
Miscellaneous
2.) Calling all animal lovers
3.) PLAN hosts workshop on teaching skills for graduate students
4.) DEHS to hold lab safety and hazardous waste training and radiation safety orientation
5.) Implementing federal regulation changes (Uniform Guidance) at UofL
Studies
6.) Infant scientists wanted
7.) Epilepsy study, children 1 month to under 18 years old
8.) 1-Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents 10 to 17 years
9.) 2-Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents 10 to 17 years
10.) 3-Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents 10 to 17 years
11.) Autism study for children 4 to less than 8 years old
12.) Research study for nausea and vomiting after a scheduled surgery, birth through 17 years
13.) Pain study, infants and toddlers, less than 2 years
14.) Pediatric pain study, 7 through 16 years
Talks
15.) Graduate student research proposal presented
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Health and Wellness
1.) Go with the flow for free smoothies and a yoga demo
Aug. 14, 4 to 5 p.m., GHN Booth at the Belknap Farmers Market, 3rd and Brandeis
Aug. 15, 11 to 11:20 a.m., City Café, 500 S. Preston St.
Free for UofL employees, retirees, spouses and qualifying adults
Learn how to use fresh, whole ingredients to whip up your own all fruit smoothies that will energize you and keep you full. Enjoy this free event provided by City Cafe and Get Healthy Now. At this event, experience a LIVE YOGA DEMO with our talented and certified Get Healthy Now yoga instructors. Feel free to register or walk in to this Take 20.
Additional Information: Register here for Aug. 14, Belknap event. Register here for Aug. 15, HSC event.
Miscellaneous
2.) Calling all animal lovers
Through Sept. 5, Houchens Room 32
It’s that time of year again when animal shelters are overwhelmed with animals in need. The APA of Jeffersonville, Indiana, has helped find homes for several strays found on Belknap campus. To show our appreciation, some staff members from Admissions and Registrar’s Office are conducting a donation drive. To donate, please contact Julie Oechsli, 852-1489, for a list of needed items. Drive ends Sept 5.
3.) PLAN hosts workshop on teaching skills for graduate students
Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to noon, Houchens Building, Room 105
Are you a GTA who will be leading a class for the first time this fall? Want to make sure you’ve remembered everything you need to get started? Worried about how to help students learn what they’re supposed to learn? Come to this practical three-hour workshop that will help you think through your checklist of “to dos,” active learning and classroom assessment, and your plan to reach your class goals.
Additional Information: Register and find more info on the PLAN website.
4.) DEHS to hold lab safety and hazardous waste training and radiation safety orientation
Aug. 14, 9 a.m. to noon, Donald Baxter I, Auditorium
Free
Recently hired lab employees who work with chemicals should attend the Lab Safety/Hazardous Waste session, 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Recurrent training for lab employees is required every three years. Individuals who will work with or around radioactive materials should attend the Radiation Safety Orientation session, which is from 11:05 a.m. to noon. Bring employee/student ID number to sign in.
Additional Information: Lloyd Asher, 852-2830.
5.) Implementing federal regulation changes (Uniform Guidance) at UofL
In December, changes to the federal regulations that govern research grants and contracts called the Uniform Guidance will go into effect. The Office of the EVPRI has formed the Uniform Guidance Implementation Workgroup to assess the impact of the Uniform Guidance on the university’s research operations. For more information about the Uniform Guidance, the Implementation Workgroup and its impacts on federally funded research at the University of Louisville, please visit our web page.
Studies
6.) Infant scientists wanted
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday appointments available upon request), Davidson Hall 314
The UofL Infant Cognition Lab (department of psychological and brain sciences) is conducting several studies on infant face perception. Infants between 3 and 8 months old with normal vision and hearing are invited to participate. Participation involves one brief visit to campus. Infants will receive a UofL t-shirt or bib for participating. HSPPO#: 053.06
Additional Information: Lauren Helton, 852-6852, uoflbaby@louisville.edu or visit www.babythinker.org.
7.) Epilepsy study, children 1 month to under 18 years old
The UofL Department of Neurology Pediatric Division is conducting a research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medicine being studied for the treatment of generalized seizures. Children 1 month to under 18 years old may be eligible to participate. Qualifying children will attend up to 11 clinic visits over a 32-week period. Reimbursement for time/travel may be available. IRB#13.0524.
Additional Information: Renee Weis, 588-3665.
8.) 1-Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents 10 to 17 years
The Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit and the Wendy L. Novak Diabetes Care Center are conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the metabolism, as well as safety, of a medication in children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years old who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. If the child qualifies to take part in this research study, he/she will attend three clinic visits and receive the study medication and study-related care at no cost. Compensation available for time/travel. IRB #12.0380
Additional Information: Dr. Kupper Wintergerst or Lauren Rayborn by email or at 629-7544 or 620-0000 (pager).
9.) 2-Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents 10 to 17 years
The Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit and the Wendy L. Novak Diabetes Care Center are conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a medication in adolescents aged 10 to 17 years old who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. If the child qualifies to take part in this research study, he/she will attend 11 visits over 56 weeks and receive the study medication or placebo and study-related care at no cost. Compensation available for time/travel. IRB #13.0287 (Sitagliptin)
Additional information: Lauren Rayborn by email or at 629-7544 or 620-0000 (pager).
10.) 3-Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents 10 to 17 years
The Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit and the Wendy L. Novak Diabetes Care Center are conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a medication in adolescents aged 10 to 17 years old who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. If the child qualifies to take part in this research study, he/she will attend nine visits over a year and receive the study medication or placebo and study-related care at no cost. Compensation available for time/travel. IRB #13.0186 (MK0431A XR-289)
Additional Information: Lauren Rayborn by email or at 629-7544 or 620-0000 (pager).
11.) Autism study for children 4 to less than 8 years old
The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate how a medication treats abnormal EEG’s without seizures, as well as behavioral and neurological symptoms, in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). If a child qualifies to take part in this research study, he/she will receive the study medication or placebo and study-related care at no cost. Parents will be offered compensation for time/travel. IRB #13.0779
Additional Information: Carrie Schanie, 629-6802 or 620-0000 (pager).
12.) Research study for nausea and vomiting after a scheduled surgery, birth through 17 years
The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and dose response of a drug given orally prior to a scheduled surgery that is used to prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting. Children from birth to 17 years of age may be eligible for participation. Subjects may be compensated for time/travel. IRB #12.0552
If your child is scheduled or being scheduled for surgery, please call 629-5820 or 620-0000 (pager) to speak to study personnel, or email carich01@louisville.edu.
13.) Pain study, infants and toddlers, less than 2 years
The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate acetaminophen given into a vein to treat moderate to severe pain in infants and children less than 2 years of age following surgery or an injury. Subjects may be compensated for time/travel. IRB #12.0228
Additional Information: Tressa Bratton, 629‐5820 or 620‐0000 (pager).
14.) Pediatric pain study, 7 through 16 years
The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of an investigational drug used to treat moderate to severe prolonged or persistent pain. Children 7 to less than 17 years of age who require continuous analgesia for moderate to severe pain for an extended period of time may be eligible for participation. Patients will be reimbursed for reasonable travel costs associated with their participation in the study. IRB #12.0192
Additional Information: Karrie Kernen, 629-5820 or 620-0000 (pager).
Talks
15.) Graduate student research proposal presented
Aug. 11, 1 p.m., A Building, Room 916
The Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology presents Darryn Atkinson in his research proposal, Identification of Descending Neuronal Pathways After Human Spinal Cord Injury.
Additional Information: Donna Bottorff, 852-5165.
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