The revised National Institutes of Health Public Access Policy requires that all NIH-funded investigators/authors submit an electronic version of their peer-reviewed manuscript(s) to PubMed Central upon acceptance for publication and make the information publicly available no later than 12 months after the official date of publication.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s 29th annual Resident Research and Alumni Day will be held Wed., June 25, in the Medical College’s Kerrigan Auditorium. The event includes research presentations, the Roland Cron Memorial guest lecture and a special lecture by Dwight P. Cruikshank, MD.
The 9th annual Otolaryngology Alumni Day and reception will be held Friday, June 6, in the Health Research Center Auditorium. The event will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Immediately following, the 21st annual Roger H. Lehman, MD Lecture will be presented at 4 p.m. in the Auditorium.
Significant numbers of female high school athletes and non-athletes suffer from one or more components of the female athlete triad, a combination of three conditions that can lead to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study by Medical College researchers. The study results were presented May 28 at the American College of Sports Medicine at Indianapolis, by Anne Z. Hoch, DO.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Woman in Research Award, which is given annually to honor and recognize a Medical College of Wisconsin woman faculty member for outstanding, internationally recognized basic science, translational, clinical, educational and community research.
Douglas Prah, a graduate student in the Department of Biophysics, was awarded 3rd place in the Molecular and Cellular Imaging Category for the poster he presented at the 16th annual International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine meeting in Toronto.
This story highlights Dr. Michael Kelly, who was recently appointed Director of Oncology at the MACC Fund Research Center. It originally ran in the Spring 2008 issue of MACC FUND TODAY, a publication of Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc., and is being reprinted with permission.
The Medical College has received a $1.5 million award from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to continue its study of the molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular, pulmonary and neurodegenerative disorders. Balaraman Kalyanaraman, PhD, Chairman and Professor of Biophysics and Director of the Medical College’s Free Radical Research Center, is principal investigator of the grant.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is holding its annual research day and CME conference on Friday, May 30, in the Medical College of Wisconsin Alumni Center. The event, titled 'Advances in Rehabilitation Medicine,will run from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and include highlights of the research accomplishments of the department’s faculty, graduating residents, fellows, and medical and graduate students.
The Medical College has raised $23,851 for the United Performing Arts Fund. Although the campaign has ended, contributions are still being collected.
The absence of two proteins in mammalian embryos prevents the development of a healthy heart, a new study by researchers at the Medical College has found. The study, which appears in the May 15 issue of 'Developmental Biology,' was led by Stephen Duncan, PhD, Marcus Professor in Human and Molecular Genetics and Professor of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy.
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s 2008 health, dental and flexible spending account summary plan descriptions are available and have been posted to the Human Resources/Benefits Web page.
Ellis D. Avner, MD, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Pediatrics and Physiology, received the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Henry L. Barnett Award for distinguished lifetime contributions in pediatric nephrology. Dr. Avner, who is also Director of Children’s Research Institute, received the award May 5 during the AAP national conference and convention.
The Medical College’s Wellness Program, which is dedicated to maximizing the health and productivity of MCW employees, will be offering periodic articles on how employees can improve their physical and mental health. This article highlights the seven dimensions of total wellness. The information comes from WELCOA, the Wellness Council of America.
Medical College of Wisconsin researchers are enrolling patients at Froedtert Hospital, which is one of approximately 15 sites nationwide, in a study to compare the effectiveness of cryoablation, a rapid freezing technique, to that of radiation therapy, the established standard of care, for relief of pain from cancer that has spread to the bone.
The third annual Bobbie Nick Voss Charity Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, June 23, at North Hills Country Club. Donor and ticket opportunities are still available for the event, which supports colon cancer research at the Medical College and local programs on colon cancer awareness and early detection.
Diana Kerwin, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics/Gerontology), received the 2008 Outstanding Physician Award from the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin chapters. The award recognizes physicians who have made unique contributions working with patients and families in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
The Department of Medicine’s International Health Program was created in 2006 to offer students, and eventually faculty and residents, a global perspective on international health issues. The first course it developed for fourth-year medical students is 'International Health in the Philippines' (Medicine: 311-4181).
Medical College researchers have shown for the first time that thrombopoietin, a naturally occurring protein being developed as a pharmaceutical to increase platelet count in cancer patients during chemotherapy, can also protect the heart against injury during a heart attack. The study, led by John E. Baker PhD, Professor of Surgery (Cardiothoracic), was published in the January 2008 issue of 'Cardiovascular Research.'
Daryl Pearlstein, MD, has been appointed Assistant Professor of Surgery (Cardiothoracic) at the Medical College and to the medical staff of Froedtert Hospital. He is board-certified in surgery and thoracic surgery, and his clinical interests include the use of advanced minimally invasive techniques in general thoracic surgery, which encompasses lung, esophageal and chest surgery.
Todd Gudausky, MD, has been appointed Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical College and to the medical staff of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. He is a pediatric interventional cardiologist, and his practice includes minimally invasive procedures for patients with congenital heart disease, such as opening narrowed heart valves and arteries with balloon catheters, and closing holes in the heart.
Sean Tutton, MD, Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology, and his family are moving out of their home to help raise money for breast cancer research. They’ve given up their lakefront property and moved into an apartment for two and a half months. The Tutton home is this year’s Showhouse for a Cure.
The SynergyHealth Board of Directors has approved a definitive agreement to affiliate with Froedtert & Community Health to enhance the value of health care delivery in Washington County. The affiliation process is expected to be complete by July 1. Under the agreement, St. Joseph’s Hospital, the West Bend Clinic and the SynergyHealth Foundation will become part of Froedtert & Community Health.
The Medical College of Wisconsin Medical School and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences will award 186 MD, 19 PhD, 16 MS, 18 MA and 31 MPH degrees at its 95th commencement exercises on Friday, May 16, at the Milwaukee Theater. Catherine D. DeAngelis, MD, MPH, editor–in-chief of the 'Journal of the American Medical Association' will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary Doctor of Science. The College will also honor Melodie Wilson Oldenburg with an honorary Doctor of Science degree.
A variety of programs for your PDA are available from the MCW Libraries PDA Web page. This is a list of some of those programs.
William A. Schultz, Executive Director of Alumni Relations, was recently inducted into the Wisconsin Racquetball Association Hall of Fame. He has won 18 state titles and has 16 second-place finishes.
The Medical College has received a four-year, $1,293,730 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to investigate how anesthesia puts the brain in an unconscious state. The research may help unravel the mystery of consciousness, and lead to the development of novel methods for monitoring states of consciousness. Anthony G. Hudetz, PhD, is principal investigator of the grant.
The MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer, Inc.), the College’s largest donor, and Trek Bicycle Corporation are hosting the 19th annual Trek 100 Ride for Hope on Saturday, June 7. Proceeds from the event support pediatric cancer and related blood disorder research. Special to this year’s ride, seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong will make an appearance.
The 36th annual Lori Haker Memorial Lecture Series will be held May 29-30 in the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin auditorium. The featured speaker will be Margaret R. Hammerschlag, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the division of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The Medical College’s Wellness Program, which is dedicated to maximizing the health and productivity of MCW employees, will be offering periodic articles on how employees can improve their physical and mental health. This article highlights ways employees can reduce the amount of stress in their lives. The information comes from WELCOA, the Wellness Council of America.
Arshak R. Alexanian, PhD, VMD, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, has been awarded a Young Investigator Research Grant Award from AOSpine North America.
Daniel A. Beard, PhD, Associate Professor of Physiology in the Biotechnology and Bioengineering Center, collaborated with Hong Qian, PhD, Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Washington in Seattle, to write a book titled, 'Chemical Biophysics: Quantitative Analysis of Cellular Systems.' The book was published this month by Cambridge University Press as part of its 'Cambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering' series.
Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities, scored the Medical College of Wisconsin the highest among all other Wisconsin charities that the organization rated. This also represents the sixth consecutive year that the Medical College received a four-star rating from New Jersey-based Charity Navigator.
Michael J. Dunn, MD, Dean Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Physiology, has joined the Clinical and Translational Science Institute as Director of its new Translational Research Resources Office.
The Medical College has raised $19,794 for the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF), and is just short of meeting its contribution amount from last year. Donations will continue to be collected through May 16. A new feature of the campaign this year is that donations to UPAF can be made online.
Robert Truitt, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology), will appear with his four daughters in episodes of 'Family Feud' scheduled to be broadcast May 15 and May 19. This is the Truitt family’s second time on 'Family Feud.'
Joseph Goveas, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, has received a highly esteemed Young Investigator Award from the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression. Early career academic faculty in psychiatry from the United States and Canada compete for this award, which provides two years of project and professional development support for promising young neurobiological researchers.
Rashmi Sood, PhD, has been appointed Assistant Professor of Pathology at the Medical College. She joins the division of Pediatric Pathology and the Children’s Research Institute. Her primary research interest is the study of the vascular bed of the placenta and the mechanism of pregnancy-related cardiovascular disorders.
Carlyle Chan, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, is serving as a panelist for a preview showing and discussion of a new one-hour Milwaukee Public Television (MPTV) documentary that explores how depression can effect a man's relationships and career. The documentary, 'Depression in Men Explored,' will be previewed in the MPTV Community Cinema series at Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Drive, Wednesday, on May 14, at 7 p.m.
'Milwaukee Magazine' published a 10-page article in its May 2008 issue that highlights the rise and expansion of the Medical College of Wisconsin and the success of its leadership team. The Office of Public Affairs has purchased rights to the article, and College employees are free to print as many copies as they would like for meetings, networking and recruitment.
Three Medical College faculty members and a medical student were elected to Wisconsin Medical Society leadership positions at the society’s annual meeting in Madison.
Srividya Kidambi, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology, Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition), received a Young Investigator Travel Award from the American Society of Hypertension to attend the society’s 23rd annual scientific meeting May 14-17 in New Orleans.
The Medical College of Wisconsin invites Medical College faculty to submit proposals for the Research for a Healthier Tomorrow’s 2008-09 funding cycle. Research for a Healthier Tomorrow is a component of 'Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin.'
The National Biomedical Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin has received a five-year, $5.66 million renewal grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. The renewal, which covers direct and indirect costs from April 1, 2008, to March 31, 2013, represents years 32 to 36 of the Center’s funding.
The Medical College has received a one-year, $358,150 grant from the National Eye Institute to study genes that control how immature retinal cells differentiate and become mature nervous system cells. This study may lead to a better understanding of how stem cells regulate differentiation and how the genes that control this process contribute to disease. Brian A. Link, PhD, Associate Professor of Cellular Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy, is principal investigator for the grant.
By May 13, fifteen departments and divisions will have moved into the new Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center. Each department or division that moved will have a new mail address, and the MCW faculty and staff who moved from the Research Park Center, the Health Research Center or the Medical Office Building having a telephone number with a 456 prefix will have a new Froedtert-assigned phone number.
The deadline to apply for the Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s new Mentored Clinical/Translational Research Award is May 15. The overall goal of this K12 award is to provide training opportunities for MCW junior faculty working in clinical and translational research to become competitive, independent investigators. There is anticipated funding start date of July 1.
Laura Roberts, MD, MA, and Jinger Hoop, MD, MFA, collaborated with experts in the fields of medicine, ethics, psychology, law, medical education, religious studies and public health in the recently published book, 'Professionalism and Ethics: Q and A Self-Study Guide for Mental Health Professionals,' from American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.
Diana Kerwin, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Geriatrics/Gerontology), received the United Community Center’s (UCC) Friend of the Hispanic Community award for her efforts to develop culturally sensitive dementia-screening services, outreach materials and programs for the Latino elderly and their families served by the UCC’s Latino Geriatric Center.
Katie Sparks, Assistant Director of Annual Giving in the Department of Development, was elected to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association’s Board of Trustees. Her three-year term begins July 1.