Wednesday, May 10, 2017
DID YOU KNOW
Jalyn Shontee, of Louisville, and Conrad Smart, of Versailles, have been selected to deliver speeches to their fellow students at Spring commencement Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center. Read their stories online.
FACULTY AND STAFF NOTABLES
Daniel A. Durbin has been named associate vice president for health affairs/chief financial officer for the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center. The appointment is pending approval from the UofL Board of Trustees. Durbin currently is the senior AVP for administration and finance at West Virginia University.
Miscellaneous
Today only: Technology sale at the Campus Store
May 10; Store hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Student Activities Center
Today, the UofL Campus Store is holding its one-day-only faculty and staff technology sale, with savings of up to $250 on Macs and iPads. Sale details online.
Additional Information: Rusty McMakin, 852-6679, website
Today, the UofL Campus Store is holding its one-day-only faculty and staff technology sale, with savings of up to $250 on Macs and iPads. Sale details online.
Additional Information: Rusty McMakin, 852-6679, website
BCC Town Hall-Scientific Focus
May 10, 2-3 p.m., Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research Building, Room 124; Free
The new BCC leadership team will hold an open forum discussion to discuss the BCC’s mission and plans to grow the clinical and research programs. Session #1-Scientific Focus- will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. in KCCTRB, Room 124. A clinical focus session will be held on Friday, May 12. Details to follow. Everyone will be invited to attend either or both.
Additional Information: Brooke DeGroote
The new BCC leadership team will hold an open forum discussion to discuss the BCC’s mission and plans to grow the clinical and research programs. Session #1-Scientific Focus- will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. in KCCTRB, Room 124. A clinical focus session will be held on Friday, May 12. Details to follow. Everyone will be invited to attend either or both.
Additional Information: Brooke DeGroote
School of Nursing Baby Shower to support birthing simulator
May 17, 4-7 p.m., School of Nursing, 555 S. Floyd St., K-Wing, Room 3003
The public is invited to a School of Nursing Baby Shower on May 17 supporting the purchase of a High-Fidelity Birthing Simulator for student learning. At the free event, you can watch birthing simulator demonstrations, play to win prizes, and enjoy refreshments. If you cannot make the shower, but would like to make a gift toward this initiative, please click here.
Additional Information: Hayley Kappes, 852-1954
The public is invited to a School of Nursing Baby Shower on May 17 supporting the purchase of a High-Fidelity Birthing Simulator for student learning. At the free event, you can watch birthing simulator demonstrations, play to win prizes, and enjoy refreshments. If you cannot make the shower, but would like to make a gift toward this initiative, please click here.
Additional Information: Hayley Kappes, 852-1954
Stockroom closed for inventory
May 15-18, Stockroom
A reminder that the stockroom will be closed May 15-18 for inventory. It will reopen on Friday, May 19.
A reminder that the stockroom will be closed May 15-18 for inventory. It will reopen on Friday, May 19.
Summer research projects and student participants – disclosure form reminder
Summer research projects are upon us; remember the disclosure requirement. Any individual receiving any portion of their compensation through an externally funded project and any individual participating in research under the auspices of UofL, regardless of compensation, must complete their annual Attestation and Disclosure Form (ADF) requirement BEFORE participation on projects. This includes current UofL students, faculty, and staff, and also visiting students and visiting scholars.
Additional Information: Conflict of Interest program email, website, 852-7612
Additional Information: Conflict of Interest program email, website, 852-7612
Training and Wellness
CPR Training
May 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Paris Simulation Center, HSC, Bldg. B, Room 307, 500 S. Preston, Louisville, 40202; $40
BLS (CPR Training) will be held May 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; June 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and June 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Additional Information: Stuart Crawford
BLS (CPR Training) will be held May 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; June 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and June 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Additional Information: Stuart Crawford
Research Grant Writing Workshop through the Delphi Center
May 19, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Ekstrom Library, TILL Classroom; Employees: $215; Non-UofL Employees: $430
Learn how to secure funding for your research during this interactive workshop led by Becky Crump, GPC and Johna Rodgers, GPC, who have a combined total of 55 years of grant writing experience with institutions of higher education, non-profits, and government agencies. This workshop is for faculty and staff involved in the grant development process. You will walk away with a completed grant application, action steps for follow-up on unfunded grants, and a one-hour consultation with facilitators. Register online.
Additional Information: Alex Bryant, 852-4620
Learn how to secure funding for your research during this interactive workshop led by Becky Crump, GPC and Johna Rodgers, GPC, who have a combined total of 55 years of grant writing experience with institutions of higher education, non-profits, and government agencies. This workshop is for faculty and staff involved in the grant development process. You will walk away with a completed grant application, action steps for follow-up on unfunded grants, and a one-hour consultation with facilitators. Register online.
Additional Information: Alex Bryant, 852-4620
Talks/Seminars/Symposiums
Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology William J. Waddell Seminar Series, PhD Proposal
May 10, noon to 1p.m., 123, CTR, HSC, Free
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology William J. Waddell Seminar Series presents a PhD proposal by Shuhan Meng, “Exosomes from Embryonic Stem Cells as a Prophylactic Vaccine against Lung Cancer.” Meng is from the lab of Dr. Li.
Additional Information: Olivia Hill
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology William J. Waddell Seminar Series presents a PhD proposal by Shuhan Meng, “Exosomes from Embryonic Stem Cells as a Prophylactic Vaccine against Lung Cancer.” Meng is from the lab of Dr. Li.
Additional Information: Olivia Hill
Microbiology and Immunology Seminar
May 11, 12-1 p.m., HSC, Clinical Translational Research Building, Room 124
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series presents, “Redefining Bacterial Virulence: Measuring Bacterial Gene Expression during Human Infection,” by Harry L.T. Mobley, PhD, Frederick G. Novy Distinguished University Professor and Chair, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Michigan Medical School.
Additional Information: Carolyn Burton, 852-6208
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series presents, “Redefining Bacterial Virulence: Measuring Bacterial Gene Expression during Human Infection,” by Harry L.T. Mobley, PhD, Frederick G. Novy Distinguished University Professor and Chair, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Michigan Medical School.
Additional Information: Carolyn Burton, 852-6208
Health and Wellness
Express yourself in GHN’s InCycle Express Class
Mondays/Wednesdays, 6:30-7 a.m.; Wednesdays/Fridays, 12-12:30 p.m., Get Healthy Now Wellness Center; Free for GHN members
If you’re looking for a quick and effective 30-minute indoor bike workout, GHN’s InCycle class is for you. Ramp up your bike routine with upbeat music, a variation of speeds and resistance challenges. This time-efficient class allows you the opportunity to reach your wellness goals faster and burn tons of calories. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Additional Information: Group Fitness Schedule, website, email, 852-7755
If you’re looking for a quick and effective 30-minute indoor bike workout, GHN’s InCycle class is for you. Ramp up your bike routine with upbeat music, a variation of speeds and resistance challenges. This time-efficient class allows you the opportunity to reach your wellness goals faster and burn tons of calories. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Additional Information: Group Fitness Schedule, website, email, 852-7755
Sleep better and stress less with the KORU workshop
Four Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 12 -1:15 p.m., Room 2017, Nursing School K Building, Heath Science Center; Free for employees, spouses and qualifying adults
Would you like to sleep better and reduce your stress? Learn how to calm your mind and body with mindfulness and meditation in just 4 weeks. This evidence-based KORU workshop is for beginners and those already practicing. It is sponsored by School of Medicine Being Well program and Get Healthy Now. Register on the Being Well site.
Would you like to sleep better and reduce your stress? Learn how to calm your mind and body with mindfulness and meditation in just 4 weeks. This evidence-based KORU workshop is for beginners and those already practicing. It is sponsored by School of Medicine Being Well program and Get Healthy Now. Register on the Being Well site.
KORU workshop available on HSC campus
Four Thursdays, July 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Room 2002, Nursing School K Building, Health Science Center; Free: employees, spouses and qualifying adults
Would you like to sleep better and reduce your stress? Learn how to calm your mind and body with mindfulness and meditation in just 4 weeks. This evidence-based KORU workshop is for beginners and those already practicing. It is sponsored by School of Medicine Being Well program and Get Healthy Now. Register on the Being Well site.
Would you like to sleep better and reduce your stress? Learn how to calm your mind and body with mindfulness and meditation in just 4 weeks. This evidence-based KORU workshop is for beginners and those already practicing. It is sponsored by School of Medicine Being Well program and Get Healthy Now. Register on the Being Well site.
Studies
Carnosine for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Study
The UofL Health Sciences Center is seeking PAD patients between age 50-80 with and without claudication to determine whether Carnosine/Placebo supplementation for 6 months improves walking ability. The study has been approved by UofL IRB (#16.0047). Principal Investigators are Shahid Baba,PhD/Amit Dwivedi,MD
Additional Information: Leslie Haysley, 852-2801
Additional Information: Leslie Haysley, 852-2801
Grand Rounds
Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds
May 10, noon to 1 p.m., Jewish Hospital Rudd, Heart & Lung, Conference Center – 16th Floor
Join us for guest speaker Glenn Hirsch, MD, MHS, associate professor of medicine; director of clinical cardiology; director, cardiology fellow – Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at University of Louisville. Dr. Hirsch will present “MINOCA: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Insights.” Discussing Myocardial infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary artery disease and prognostic and therapeutic implications.
Additional Information: Monica Sivori, 852-1162, website
Join us for guest speaker Glenn Hirsch, MD, MHS, associate professor of medicine; director of clinical cardiology; director, cardiology fellow – Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at University of Louisville. Dr. Hirsch will present “MINOCA: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Insights.” Discussing Myocardial infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary artery disease and prognostic and therapeutic implications.
Additional Information: Monica Sivori, 852-1162, website
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Forest Arnold
May 11, 8 a.m., Ambulatory Care Building auditorium
Medicine Grand Rounds features Forest W. Arnold, DO, Associate Professor of Medicine and University of Louisville Hospital Epidemiologist at UofL. Arnold will present “Controlling Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) Bacteria in the Healthcare Setting – The Role of the Hospital Epidemiologist” focusing on the components of a successful program to control MDR bacteria, the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the role of a hospital epidemiologist, and how MDR pathogens affect everyone in the hospital.
Additional Information: Jason Puckett, 852-1825
Medicine Grand Rounds features Forest W. Arnold, DO, Associate Professor of Medicine and University of Louisville Hospital Epidemiologist at UofL. Arnold will present “Controlling Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) Bacteria in the Healthcare Setting – The Role of the Hospital Epidemiologist” focusing on the components of a successful program to control MDR bacteria, the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, the role of a hospital epidemiologist, and how MDR pathogens affect everyone in the hospital.
Additional Information: Jason Puckett, 852-1825
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds
May 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., ACB Auditorium
David Redinger, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences will be presenting, “Epidemiology in Substance Use Disorders”
Additional Information: Sara Thomas
David Redinger, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences will be presenting, “Epidemiology in Substance Use Disorders”
Additional Information: Sara Thomas