April 16, 2008
Topics at a glance...Current Topics in Epidemiology...Chrysotile Asbestos Exposure...Mammographic Breast Density in the Amish...Practicum Information Session...Genomics and Chronic Disease...UTSPH Commencement...UTSPH Alumni Reunion...Staff Appreciation Luncheon...CHMM Exam Overview...EHS Academy in the Big Easy!...Radiation Safety Officer Course...SPH Events Calendar
Current Topics in Epidemiology Seminar
Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 12:00 pm, RAS Auditorium
Kenneth J. Rothman, RTI International, will present "Measuring Interaction with Epidemiologic Data" For more information contact Peggy Coleman at 713-500-9360, margaret.e.coleman@uth.tmc.edu.
EOHS Research Seminar Series
Friday, April 18th, 2008, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, RAS W102B
John M. Dement, PhD, will present “Fiber Size-specific Exposures and Mortality among Workers Exposed to Chrysotile Asbestos”. This study confirms the findings from previous investigations of excess mortality from lung cancer and asbestosis and a strong exposure-response relationship between estimated exposure to chrysotile and mortality from lung cancer and asbestosis Asbestos fiber dimension appears to be an important determinant of respiratory disease risk. Dr. John M. Dement is a Professor in the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Duke University Medical Center. For additional information please contact Maria Arias at (713) 500-9266 maria.arias@uth.tmc.edu or visit the EOHS Seminar Series Calendar. Free Lunch for first 50 attendees!
Human Genetics Center Seminar
Monday, April 21, 2008, 3:30 PM, RAS E505
Julie Douglas, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Human Genetics,
Center for Statistical Genetics, Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Michigan, will present, "Mammographic Breast Density in the Amish - Evidence for Genetically Correlated Breast Cancer Risk Factors."
For more information contact Sara Barton at 713-500-9812, Sara.A.Barton@uth.tmc.edu
Practicum Information Session
Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 12:00-1:00 pm, RAS W216
Dr. Linda Lloyd, Associate Dean for Public Health Practice, will discuss practicum requirements and answer questions.
Genomics and Chronic Disease
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, Noon - 1:00 pm, RAS Auditorium
Richard S. Cooper, MD will speak on “Genomics and Chronic Disease: Prospects for Clinical Application”. This presentation will describe advances in genetic research and the underlying pattern of susceptibility to several common diseases. Dr. Cooper is a physician epidemiologist and professor and chairman of the department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology at Loyola University Medical Center. More information can be found at http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/course/envi/Spring08Colloquia/cooperr.pdf. Lunch will be provided to the first 60 attendees.
Graduation 2008!
Friday, May 2, 2008, 2:00 pm, Hornberger Conference Center
Commencement speaker will be Interim Chancellor of the UT System, Kenneth Shine, MD. Parking is free. BBQ dinner following the ceremony at 4:00 pm.
UTSPH Alumni Reunion
May 3, 2008
UTSPH Alumni Reunion
celebrating all SPH Graduates. UTSPH Alumni from all graduating classes and campuses and current and retired UTSPH faculty are invited. Faculty attending will be guests of the UTSPH Alumni Association. 3:00 PM Alumni Registration and program; 6:00 PM Alumni and Faculty Reception and Dinner. Marriott Medical Center Hotel, 6580 Fannin St., Houston. May 2nd evening events planned for Alumni. Alumni please confirm your attendance via the website http://www.utsphalumni.org/s/89/index.aspx and click on 2008_SPH_ALM_REUNION. Faculty RSVP required. Please contact: Pantheia Evans (Pantheia.Evans@uth.tmc.edu) 713-500-9024 or Sara Barton (sara.a.barton@uth.tmc.edu 713-500-9812).
Annual UTSPH Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 11:30-1:00 pm, RAS W102A&B
Faculty and staff are invited to attend the annual UTSPH Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Staff who have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 yrs of service with The School of Public Health will honored. The meal is being catered by Pico’s.
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Exam Overview
Monday – Wednesday, May 12 – 14, 2008, 8am – 5pm, UT Operations Center Building (OCB)
Presented by the Southwest Center for Occupational & Environmental Health and the Buffalo Bayou Chapter of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers, the CHMM Overview provides a comprehensive review of federal environmental and occupational safety laws and regulations and the principals associated with the management of hazardous materials. The course was created to assist professionals who would like to take the CHMM national certification exam administered by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). Please visit www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/swcoeh/default.aspx?id=2061 to access the course brochure, or contact Vickie Mason for more information or to register: Vickie.L.Mason@uth.tmc.edu.
EHS Academy in the Big Easy! Environmental Health & Safety for Educational Institutions
Wednesday – Friday, May 21 – 23, 2008, 8am – 5pm, Bourbon Orleans Hotel & Tulane University
College and university campuses are complex workplaces with a wide range of occupational safety and health hazards. Campus staff must manage a wide variety of regulations and guidelines administered by a myriad of different agencies. The Southwest Center for Occupational & Environmental Health and the Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety are pleased to present the EHS Academy in the Big Easy!, providing a solid foundation from which you can understand and manage your institution’s environmental health and safety issues or program. The director for the course is renowned environmental health and safety expert, Dr. Robert Emery, Executive Director for Health & Safety at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Limited HBCU/MI scholarships are available! Please visit http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/swcoeh/default.aspx?id=2061 to access the course brochure and scholarship application, or contact Vickie Mason for more information or to register: Vickie.L.Mason@uth.tmc.edu.
Radiation Safety Officer Course
Monday – Friday, June 23 – 27, 2008, 8am – 5pm, UT Operations Center Building (OCB)
Presented by the Southwest Center for Occupational & Environmental Health, the RSO Course was developed to provide the information needed for an individual to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control ionizing radiation hazards. The course outline and lectures are organized and designed to meet the established Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH) Radiation Control training requirements for individuals wishing to become Radiation Safety Officers. Please visit www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/swcoeh/default.aspx?id=2061 to access the course brochure, or contact Vickie Mason for more information or to register: Vickie.L.Mason@uth.tmc.edu.
SPH Events Calendar
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