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DID YOU KNOW?
William F. Ekstrom was named acting president of the University of Louisville in 1972. During his tenure, UofL’s first state-financed construction package was approved: the building of Davidson and Strickler halls.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
1.) Schedule for Aug. 3-4
2.) Intro to InCycle
3.) Try something new with August Specialty Class Demos
4.) Two named August Members of the Month at GHN
5.) EndNote class scheduled at Kornhauser
6.) Green Tip: Join UofL’s new Zero-Waste To-Go Club by 8/14 for a free meal!
7.) Childhood obesity in African American males 10 to less than 14 years
8.) Type 1 diabetes mellitus study for adolescents and adults aged 12 to 35 years
9.) Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years
10.) Autism study for children 4 to 10 years old
11.) Research study for nausea and vomiting after a scheduled surgery, birth through less than 2 years
12.) Pain study, infants, birth to less than 28 days
13.) Pediatric pain study, 7 through 16 years
14.) Pediatric constipation study
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
1.) Schedule for Aug. 3-4
Airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. on 93.9 FM The Ville
UofL’s Mark Hebert hosts two weekly 30-minute programs focusing on research and insights from expert UofL faculty, as well as stories about our successful students, and staff and campus events. This week’s schedule:
· Aug. 3: Lee Dugatkin (biology); Habitat bikers; Anita Barbee (Kent).
· Aug. 4: Personal privacy and cybersecurity – Adrian Lauf and Roman Yampolsky.
Additional Information: All shows replayed on Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. Listen to the podcast here.
2.) Intro to InCycle
First Tuesday of each month 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym
Free for GHN Wellness Center members
Whether you’re new to InCycle or simply brushing up on the technique, join our certified instructor to learn some quick tips for a successful ride. This introductory session will train you to set up your bike and learn the basics of indoor cycling. Gradually build up strength and stamina in a supportive environment in this monthly class. Great for beginners, all levels welcome!
Additional Information: Group fitness schedule; website; ghn@louisville.edu; 852-7755.
3.) Try something new with August Specialty Class Demos
Various dates in August (see schedule); Get Healthy Now Wellness Center at Humana Gym
Try something new! Find out if the Melt Method is for you. How about Tai Chi or Core Fusion? Demo these offerings and help GHN select new classes for Fall 2015! All classes are modifiable and available to all levels. First class is always free! New registrants can purchase a $5 pass for unlimited access to all Specialty classes at the GHN Wellness Center during the month of August.
Additional Information: Demo schedule; ghn@louisville.edu; 852-7755.
4.) Two named August Members of the Month at GHN
Meet Mark French and Stephanie Clemans, August’s newest Members of the Month! Mark has worked at UofL for 28 years as a professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering. Read more about Mark and Stephanie’s adventures and how they exemplify having a healthy relationship!
Additional Information: Website; ghn@louisville.edu; 852-7755.
5.) EndNote class scheduled at Kornhauser
Aug. 6, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Kornhauser Library History Room,
Free to the UofL community
Kornhauser Library is offering EndNote training. EndNote is a software program, for Mac or PC, used to create bibliographies, import/export references from databases, convert references to a chosen citation style and to manage PDFs.
Additional Information: John Chenault, 852-3901.
6.) Green Tip: Join UofL’s new Zero-Waste To-Go Club by 8/14 for a free meal!
$9.99
Take out has never before been available at UofL’s campus dining hall…until now! And we are launching it in true sustainable style – without adding to the waste stream! Purchase a Ville Grill To-Go Club Membership online anytime by Aug. 14 for just $10 and your first to-go meal at Ville Grill will be FREE! Membership earns you a reusable container, unlimited washing of the container and compostable cutlery & napkins, should you need them. Open to all UofL staff, faculty & students.
Additional Information: Join the Ville Grill To-Go Club here.
Studies
7.) Childhood obesity in African American males 10 to less than 14 years
IRB #13.0334
The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital is conducting a research study to evaluate the effect of an investigational product on childhood obesity. African American Males from 10 to less than 14 years of age who are overweight or obese may be eligible for participation. If a child qualifies to take part in this research study, he will receive the product or placebo and study related care at no cost. Compensation will be provided for time/travel.
For additional information, call Molly Harper by email or at 629-4695 or 620-0000 (pager).
8.) Type 1 diabetes mellitus study for adolescents and adults aged 12 to 35 years
IRB #12.0380
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 of an experimental medication in 12 to 35 years olds who have recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. If the subject qualifies to take part in this research study, participation lasts up to 2 years; he/she will receive the study medication or a placebo and study-related care at no cost . Compensation available for time/travel.
For additional information, contact Kupper Wintergerst, MD or Lauren Rayborn, RN by email or at 629-7544 or 620-0000 (pager).
9.) Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years
IRB #12.0380
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 3 clinic visits; receive the study medication and study-related care at no cost. Compensation available for time/travel.
For additional information, contact Kupper Wintergerst or Lauren Rayborn by email or at 629-7544 or 620-0000 (pager).
10.) Autism study for children 4 to 10 years old
IRB #13.0779
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.
For additional information, contact Bethany Stock, 629-4696 or 620-0000 (pager).
11.) Research study for nausea and vomiting after a scheduled surgery, birth through less than 2 years
IRB # 12.0552
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 by mouth prior to a scheduled surgery that is used to prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting. Children from birth to less than 2 years of age may be eligible for participation. Subjects may be compensated for time/travel.
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 c0kono01@louisville.edu.
12.) Pain study, infants, birth to less than 28 days
IRB #12.0228
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 less than 28 days of age following surgery or an injury. Subjects may be compensated for time/travel.
For more information, contact Jackie Perry at 629-5820 or 620-0000 (pager).
13.) Pediatric pain study, 7 through 16 years
IRB #12.0192
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.
For more information, contact Karrie Kernen, 629-5820 or 620-0000 (pager).
14.) Pediatric constipation study
IRB# 14.0007
The UofL Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit is conducting a clinical research study to assess the efficacy and safety of an investigational drug used to treat constipation. Children 6-17 years of age who have been diagnosed with functional constipation and are able to swallow capsules may be eligible to participate. Patients may be compensated for time/travel associated with their participation in the study.
For more information, contact Jackie Perry, 629-5123, pager 620-0000.
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