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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on Dec. 1, 2014:
· Rihm wins Grawemeyer music prize. Read more.
· Institute of Medicine president to speak at UofL. Read more.
· Governor formally unveils UofL/Community Dental Clinic. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Today marks the third annual #GivingTuesday, an international movement dedicated to philanthropy. The annual UofL Cares campaign has through the years raised thousands of dollars for local charities, as well as for UofL. This year, the campaign has been extended through Friday. For more information and to donate, click here.
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Miscellaneous
1.) LALS Club holding winter coat drive for Kentucky Refugee Ministries
2.) Attend the iClicker Demo
Studies
3.) Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents aged 10 to 17 years
4.) Autism study for children 4 to 10 years old
5.) Research study for nausea and vomiting after a scheduled surgery, birth through 17 years
6.) Pain study, infants and toddlers, less than 2 years
7.) Pediatric pain study, 7 through 16 years
8.) Pediatric constipation study
Grand Rounds
9.) Cardiovascular Medicine
10.) Endocrinology
11.) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Miscellaneous
1.) LALS Club holding winter coat drive for Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Through Dec. 4, Stevenson 304, 305, 306
Clean out your coat closet over Thanksgiving break! The Latin American and Latino Studies (LALS) Club is collecting new and gently used coats, as well as blankets, hats, gloves and scarves that will be given to newly arrived refugee families. Donations may be dropped off at the LALS offices (Stevenson 304, 305, 306).
Additional Information: Natalie Schuetz, 852-8162; Website.
2.) Attend the iClicker Demo
Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ekstrom Library, Room 117A
Free
Please join the Delphi Center and Glen Garrett from iClicker for lunch and a session about iClicker/iClickerGo. iClicker is a tool that allows students to submit answers for in-class polling, and iClickerGo adds the convenience of using a smart phone or laptop as a substitute clicker. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
Additional Information: For questions or cancellations contact Linda Leake, 852-4332. Registration link.
Studies
3.) 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).
4.) 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 Carrie Schanie, 629-6802 or 620-0000 (pager).
5.) Research study for nausea and vomiting after a scheduled surgery, birth through 17 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 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.
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.
6.) Pain study, infants and toddlers, less than 2 years
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 and children less than 2 years of age following surgery or an injury. Subjects may be compensated for time/travel.
For more information, contact Tressa Bratton, 629‐5820 or 620‐0000 (pager).
7.) 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).
8.) 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.
Grand Rounds
9.) Cardiovascular Medicine
Dec. 3, Noon to 1 p.m., Rudd Heart and Lung Institute, top floor, Great Halls I and II
The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine features Michael Flaherty, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics, who will present Vascular closure is more efficacious and cost-effective when early ambulation is possible following diagnostic cardiac catheterization.”
Additional Information: monica.sivori@louisville.edu or 852-1162. Website.
10.) Endocrinology
Dec. 3, 4 p.m., Baxter II Research Building, lower level, Room 038
Please join us as Michelle T. Barati, PhD, UofL assistant professor of medicine, kidney disease program, presents: A new regulator of renal tubule cell responses associated with diabetes.”
Additional Information: Kelly Galiette, 852-5237.
11.) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology
Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bingham Clinic conference room
Sarah Cruce, PhD, pediatric psychologist, UofL assistant professor of pediatrics and director, Integrated Behavioral Health Services, Wendy L. Novak Diabetes Care Center, will present Integrating Behavioral Health in Subspecialty Care for Youth with Type I Diabetes.
Additional Information: Jan Schoen, 588-0816.
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