Monthly Archives: December 2011

The School of Nursing retains status as a World Health Organization Collaborating Center

The Pan-American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has redesignated the U-M School of Nursing as a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for Research and Clinical Training in Health Promotion Nursing, effective for a period of four years. The School of Nursing was … Continue reading

Posted in: Clinical Care, Global Initiatives

Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series (Jan. 3)

Dr. Marc Fabian, BSSP/Biological Chemistry Faculty Candidate, will be giving a seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 3 2012 in North Lecture Hall, MS II. The title of his talk is "Unlocking with secrets of the microRNA machinery."

Posted in: Basic Research

Inherited Cardiac Disease – Moving Gene Discovery from Bench to Bedside (Jan. 10)

The CVC Clinical Research Group (C3RG) would like to invite you to our monthly seminar series. The topic of this month’s event is "Inherited Cardiac Disease: Moving Gene Discovery from Bench to Bedside" and will be presented by Beverly M. … Continue reading

Posted in: Clinical & Translational Research

‘Tis the season for turkey, gravy, pie and acid reflux

Indulging during the holidays means more acid reflux, but prolonged reflux can lead to Barrett’s disease and esophageal cancerJack Selby had suffered from heartburn all of his life, especially around the holidays when he overindulged in some of his favorite … Continue reading

Posted in: Basic Research, Clinical & Translational Research, Your Health & Wellness

Leadership Performance Management Workshop (Jan. 13, 16 and 20)

Do you have questions about the Leadership Performance Management process and evaluation form? Human Resources is offering several sessions for supervisors and managers to drop in and ask their questions. You may be working on your form or you may … Continue reading

Posted in: Education, Leadership & Administration

2012 Research Partnership Program

We are pleased to announce the 2012 Research Partnership Program, which includes the following funding opportunities available to faculty and graduate students: The Spring/Summer Research Grants Program will award grants to faculty members who plan to work with doctoral students … Continue reading

Posted in: Basic Research, Clinical & Translational Research, Education, Funding/Award Opportunities

Register for 2012 Pilates classes and private lessons at The Spine Program

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Pilates is a very effective way to shape up, slim down and feel great in 2012. Once the secret of dancers and athletes, it is now recommended by physicians, physical therapists and personal trainers. Our highly qualified instructors make an … Continue reading

Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, Public Events, Your Health & Wellness

MHealthy Cooking Classes

Our classes focus on teaching easy and delicious meals and snacks based on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, low-fat dairy, lean meat and beneficial fats. We’ll share tips for saving time, cutting costs and having fun making tasty, … Continue reading

Posted in: Benefits & Perks, Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, Public Events, Your Health & Wellness

Teens Using Drugs – What to Know and What To Do

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“Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do” is a free, ongoing, two-part workshop series designed to help participants learn to understand, identify and address adolescent alcohol/other drug problems. Part 1 provides information on how to understand and … Continue reading

Posted in: Education, Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, Public Events, Your Health & Wellness

Liberman-Lampear elected to vice president of AOPA

Anita Liberman-Lampear, M.A., administrative director for Orthotics & Prosthetics, MedRehab and Milestones, in the department of PM&R has been elected to office of Vice President of the American Orthotics & Prosthetics Association for 2012. She has been a member of … Continue reading

Posted in: Accolades & Milestones