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Here’s what was posted to UofL Today on May 8, 2015:
· UofL summer movie series begins with ‘Frozen Sing-A-Long.’ Read more.
· Faculty Senate Overview, May 2015. Read more.
· Twisted Pink donates $100K to cancer center. Read more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Kornhauser Health Sciences Library holds an original volume of the first medical book published in Kentucky: “The American Medical Guide for the Use of Families, in Two Parts,” by Thomas W. Ruble. It was published in 1810. (Courtesy: History Collections, Kornhauser Health Sciences Library.)
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Campus-Submitted Announcement List
Belknap Construction
1.) Brook Street work nears an end; Floyd, Warnock construction continues
Awards
2.) Nomination deadline approaching for Community Engagement Awards
Health and Wellness
3.) May is Bike Everywhere Month
4.) Group fitness classes begin today at HSC
5.) Group fitness classes begin today at SRC
HR
6.) HR adds workshop to spring training catalog
Miscellaneous
7.) Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste training
8.) Inventory Control online form
Seminars
9.) CGeMM
10.) Biochemistry
Studies
11.) Childhood obesity in African-American males 10 to less than 14 year olds
12.) PKU study for 18 to 70 years old
13.) Type 1 diabetes mellitus study for Adolescents and Adults aged 12 to 35 years
14.) Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents 10 to 17 years
15.) Autism study for children 4 to 10 years old
16.) Research study for nausea and vomiting after a scheduled surgery, birth through 17 years
17.) Pain Study, Infants, birth to less than 28 days
18.) Pediatric pain study, 7 through 16 years
19.) Pediatric constipation study
Grand Rounds
20.) Movement Disorders Video Rounds
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Campus-Submitted Announcements
Belknap Construction
1.) Brook Street work nears an end; Floyd, Warnock construction continues
Workers are installing lights, planting trees and putting finishing touches on the Brook Street corridor, and construction continues on Floyd and Warnock streets. See http://louisville.edu/president/special-programs/streetscape/#updates for updates.
Awards
2.) Nomination deadline approaching for Community Engagement Awards
Deadline: May 14
The deadline to submit nominations for the 7th Annual Community Engagement Awards is Thursday, May 14. Award recipients will receive a $2,500 monetary award, a crystal plaque and their name will be added to the permanent recognition display in Ekstrom Library. Please see website for nomination criteria.
Additional Information: Susan Jenkins, 852-5595.
Health and Wellness
3.) May is Bike Everywhere Month
Don’t forget to register for this year’s Bike to Work Day event and earn a chance for a free bicycle provided by Parkside Bikes! Louisville’s Bike to Work Day Celebration will take place at 4th Street Live! Leading up to the event, there are tons of fun things going on: the Louisville Bicycle Club is offering free education classes; Meet & Ride locations throughout the city; and the National Bike Challenge. Get pedaling in support of your good health and sustainable transportation initiatives.
Additional Information: National Bike Month; Justin Mog, 852-8575; Jamie Udeze, 852-1234; ghn@louisville.edu
4.) Group fitness classes begin today at HSC
May 11, HSC Group Fitness Studio
Free for students/$30 for faculty and staff
Classes begin today and cost $30 for the entire summer session (12 weeks) for faculty and staff and are free for students. Class formats include: Zumba, Step, Yoga Flow and Pilates. A complete schedule can be found at: http://louisville.edu/intramurals/fitness
Additional Information: Debby Woodall, 852-3114, or the HSC Fitness Center, 852-3115.
5.) Group fitness classes begin today at SRC
May 11, SRC Group Fitness Studio
Free for students and SRC members
Group Fitness classes begin today at the SRC for the summer. Class formats include: Group Cycling, Boot Camp, TRX Circuit and Power Yoga. Zumba classes will begin in June. For a complete schedule go to: http://louisville.edu/intramurals/fitness
Additional Information: Debby Woodall, 852-3114, or the HSC Fitness Center, 852-3115.
HR
6.) HR adds workshop to spring training catalog
June 9, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Human Resources Building – Room 103A
Keeping the PEACC: 10 Practical Ways to Support Students and Reduce Experiences of Violence on a College Campus will provide the opportunity to learn more about how to contribute to violence prevention on campus. Join Sally Evans from the Prevention Education Advocacy on Campus and in the Community (PEACC) Program to learn more about PEACC and what you can do to help promote a campus free of violence and fear.
Additional Information: Brandon Joseph, 852-6258. Website.
Miscellaneous
7.) Lab Safety and Hazardous Waste training
May 14, 9 to 11:45 a.m., Donald Baxter I, Auditorium
Free
Recently hired lab employees who work with chemicals should attend this training. Recurrent training for lab employees is required every three years. Bring employee/student ID number to sign in. Attendees can pre-register at www.louisville.edu/dehs, however advance registration is not required.
Additional Information: Lloyd Asher, 852-2830 or Cathy Price, 852-2956
8.) Inventory Control online form
For items valued at $1,000 or greater, the department is responsible for completing the Inventory Control online form: (http://louisville.edu/surplus/forms/Procard_purchases). This includes items received as Procard purchases, gifts/donations or transferred from another institution. By tagging these items into the inventory they are tracked for insurance purposes.
Additional Information: Susan Carmack 852-2986.
Seminars
9.) CGeMM
May 12, noon, Baxter II, 038
Dr. Michael Dyer, investigator, HHMI; member, department of developmental neurobiology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. “On the Verge of Neuronal Replacement-Cellular Pliancy and Rethinking Age-Old Dogma.”
Additional Information: janice.burkett@louisville.edu
10.) Biochemistry
May 11, noon, Homberger Library, HSC-A, Rm 614
Patrick Pagano, PhD, professor and vice chair, graduate education; director, Molecular Pharm Grad Program, University of Pittsburgh. “Oxidation-Dependent Phenotypic Switching of Vascular Smooth Muscle, Role of MEF2B and NOX1.”
Additional Information: janice.burkett@louisville.edu
Studies
11.) Childhood obesity in African-American males 10 to less than 14 year olds
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)
12.) PKU study for 18 to 70 years old
IRB #13.0311
The Kosair Charities Pediatric Clinical Research Unit is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a medication in 18 to 70 year olds who have a diagnosis of PKU with a high Phe level. If the patient qualifies to take part in this research study, involvement lasts from 27 to 44 weeks with up to 15 study visits. They will receive the study medication and study-related care at no cost. Compensation available for time/travel.
For additional information, contact Lauren Rayborn, RN by email or at 629-7544 or 620-0000 (pager)
13.) 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)
14.) Type 2 diabetes mellitus study for children and adolescents 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).
15.) 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).
16.) 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.
17.) 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).
18.) 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).
19.) 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
20.) Movement Disorders Video Rounds
May 11, 5 to 6 p.m., Kosair Boardroom, 15th Floor, Frazier Rehab and Neuroscience Center
Free
This month’s Movement Disorders Video Rounds will be presented by Dr. Kathrin LaFaver, assistant professor, department of neurology. The topic is Pattern recognition in diagnosing Movement disorders. This event provides 1 CME and 1.2 CEU credits. Videos can be sent to Dr. LaFaver at kathrin.lafaver@louisville.edu in advance, or brought to the video rounds on a flashdrive as long as patient consent has been obtained. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.
Additional Information: Emily Rollins, ekroll01@louisville.edu, 502-407-3226
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