October 3, 2007
Topics at a glance... Kay Bartholomew Selected for Academy of Distinguished Teachers...CNRC Seminar...2007 Faculty Honors Convocation...AIDS Awareness Film...2007 Fun Fest...Genetics Seminar...Certification of PH Professionals in Today's World...AIDS Awareness Presentation...SECC Kickoff...Reception for Dr. Donald Francis...Innovations in Health Science Education Conference...EOHS Research Seminar...Genetics Seminar...Retirement Reception for Dr. Lu Ann Aday...UTHSC-H Research Day...TSOPHE Conference...Task Force on Access to Health Care in Texas...2007 SPH Career and Practicum Fair...Global Health Faculty Retreat...Center for Nursing Research Seminar...Dietetic Internship Open House...AIHA Texas Health & Safety Conference...NIH Loan Repayment Program...SPH Events Calendar
Kay Bartholomew, EdD, MPH, Selected for
ASPH/Pfizer Public Health Academy of Distinguished Teachers
Dr. Kay Bartholomew, Associate Professor in the Division of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, was invited to become a member of the ASPH/Pfizer Public Health Academy of Distinguished Teachers. The academy seeks to elevate the excellence, visibility, scholarship and impact of learning and teaching in public health. It achieves these goals by publicly honoring faculty who excel in learning, teaching, and student mentoring; by sharing and disseminating discoveries in learning and instructional scholarship and experience; and by providing opportunities and resources to promote the role of teaching and learning among public health colleagues, programs, and schools.
Children's Nutrition Research Seminar Series
Thursday, October 4, 2007, 8:30 - 9:30 am, CNRC Howland Auditorium
Jason Mendoza, MD, MPH, Assistant PRofessor of Pediatrics, USDA/ARS CNRC and Academic General Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine will present, "The Walking School Bus Program: Implementation and Evaluation." For more information call 713-798-7164.
2007 Faculty Honors Convocation
Thursday, October 4, 2007, 4:00 pm, Fayez S. Sarofim Research Building, Robertson Auditorium
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend this unique event honoring HSC faculty for their achievements. A number of SPH faculty are being honored at this year's event, so please make plans to attend to support and honor your colleagues.
AIDS Awareness Event: Film: "And the Band Played On"
Thursday, October 4, 2007, 6:30 pm, RAS Auditorium
October is AIDS Awareness Month. The Global Health Concentration, the Division of Epidemiology and Disease Control and the Student Epidemiological Intelligence Society (SEIS) are collaborating together to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS.
This film is being brought to you by the Global Health Concentration.
2007 Annual Fun Fest
Friday, October 5, 2007 2:00 - 6:00 pm, TMC Hornberger Conference Center
Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Free to faculty, staff, fellows, residents and students. Hawaiian Luau is this year's theme. Delicious food, soft drinks, good music and a great get-together time await you. Also, there are chances to win great door prizes and bid at the silent auction.
Volunteers are needed in many areas. Contact: Rose.M.Betancourt-Trevino, 713-500-3209, to find out more. Email:Rose.M.Betancourt-Trevino@uth.tmc.edu
Human Genetics Center Seminar
Monday, October 8, 2007, 3:30 pm, RAS E505
Michael R. Blackburn, PhD, Professor and Program Director, Graduate Program
in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
UT Medical School at Houston will present, “Adenosine Signaling and the Regulation of Pulmonary Fibrosis and Angiogenesis.”
For more information contact Sara Barton at 713-500-9812, Sara.A.Barton@uth.tmc.edu
Certification of Public Health Professionals in Today's World
Tuesday, October 9, 2007, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, RAS E101
Bernard Goldstein, MD, Chairperson, National Board of Public Health Examiners, and Dean Emeritus and Professor, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, will speak about the new certificate in public health examination and credentialing which has been developed to ensure that students and graduates from schools and programs of public health, accredited by the Council on Education of Public Health (CEPH), have mastered the knowledge and skills relative to public health practice. This is a live presentation. For additional information contact Yamini Gupta at 713-500-9394 or email yamini.gupta@uth.tmc.edu.
AIDS Awareness Month Event Presentation by Dr. Donald P. Francis
Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, RAS Auditorium
Faculty, staff and students are invited to a presentation by Donald P. Francis, MD, DSc. Dr. Francis will present: "Confronting Global Epidemics: Great Successes, but..." Brought to you by the Division of Epidemiology and Disease Control.
State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) Contribution Kickoff
Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, SON 1st Floor
Faculty and staff are invited to attend the 2007 Annual State Employee Charitable Contribution Kickoff. Light refreshments will be served.
AIDS Awareness Month Celebration: Reception for Dr. Donald Francis
Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, RAS 1st Floor Lobby
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a reception celebrating AIDS Awareness Month, honoring Dr. Donald Francis. Reception includes gallery of HIV/AIDS presentations by UTSPH faculty and students. Brought to you by the Student Epidemic Intelligence Society and the School of Public Health Student Association.
Innovations in Health Science Education Conference
Thursday-Friday, October 11th & 12th, 2007, Austin, TX
An annual "Innovations in Health Science Education" conference is sponsored by the six health science campuses within The University of Texas System. The meeting is held in Austin on the first or second Thursday and Friday of October. Each meeting includes nationally-recognized invited speakers together with local participants. Although organized and sponsored by the University of Texas System, all those interested in health science education are invited to attend.
Invited speakers for October 2007 included: Kenneth I. Shine, MD,
Executive Vice-Chancellor for Health Affairs,
The University of Texas System; and Lee Taft, JD, MDiv, Connecting With Integrity. For more information go to http://www.utsystem.edu/academy/hse/conferences/conferences.htm.
EOHS Research Seminar Series
Friday, October 12, 2007, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, RAS W102B
Zhi-Dong Jiang, MD, will present, “Host-Enteric Microbe Interaction.” After more than two decades since its rediscovery, a great deal has been learned about the pathophysiology, epidemiology and management of C. difficile associated diarrhea. The focus of this presentation will be on the projects conducted by our C. difficile research team at SPH and SLEH. Zhi-Dong Jiang, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Center for Infectious Disease at the University of Texas School of Public Health. Dr. Jiang has devoted her efforts to the preservation of public health, specifically in the area of infectious diseases. This presentation is scheduled to take place at the School of Public Health in Room 102B on Friday, October 12th, 2007, 12–1:00 pm. Free Lunch for first 50 attendees. For additional information please contact Maria Arias at (713) 500-9266 maria.arias@uth.tmc.edu.
Human Genetics Center Seminar
Monday, October 15, 2007, 3:30 pm, RAS E505
Richard H. Finnell, Ph.D., Executive Director and President, Texas Institute for Genomic Medicine,
Professor of Medical Genetics and Regents Professor, Institute of Biosciences and Technology,
Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Houston, Texas will present, “Embryonic Consequences of Abnormal Folate Transport.”
For more information contact Sara Barton at 713-500-9812, Sara.A.Barton@uth.tmc.edu
Retirement Reception Honoring Lu Ann Aday
Friday, October 19, 2007, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, RAS 1st Floor Lobby
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a retirement reception honoring Lu Ann Aday, PhD, Professor Emerita and announcing the Lu Ann Aday Scholarship in Management, Policy & Community Health. Please RSVP to 713-500-9019.
UTHSC-H Research Day 2007 - SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, October 19, 2007
The annual event will include a faculty symposium and a postdoctoral fellow/student poster session. The Faculty Symposium, which begins at 9:00 a.m. will feature talks from leaders in research from across the health science center. The poster session will begin at 1:00 to 4:00 and will be held in the auditorium. Lunch will be provided for all attendees. For more information go to UTHSC-H Research Day.
Texas Society for Public Health Education's Fall Conference
October 19-20, 2007
Theme: Working Smarter - Not Harder - Professional Preparation and Development.
Please go to the link below for information about the conference: http://www.tsophe.org/events.htm. CHES credits and certificates of attendance for non-CHES attendees will be provided.
Task Force on Access to Health Care in Texas
Monday, October 22, 2007, J.J. Pickle Research Campus, UT Austin
The next meeting of the Task Force on Access to Health Care in Texas will take place in Austin, Texas on the morning of October 22, 2007. The meeting will be held at the Commons Conference Center, located on the J. J. Pickle Research Campus of The University of Texas at Austin. The Task Force will update you on progress of its 2006 report: CODE RED: The Critical Condition of Health in Texas.
This Task Force public meeting will begin with registration at 8AM, and will conclude by 12:30PM, when the Task Force members will take all issues addressed into consideration and begin their deliberations on those topics raised.
2007 School of Public Health Career and Practicum Fair
Wednesday, October 24, 2007, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, RAS W-102 A&B and Lobby
Graduating? Considering career options? Looking for a practicum? If so, please join us for the 2007 Career & Practicum Fair. Sites from a wide range of public and private sector settings will be present to meet one on one with students to discuss employment and practicum opportunities. Students are encouraged to bring their resumes to the event. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Public Health Practice. For more information contact: Pantheia Evans, Office of Student Affairs, (713) 500-9024, Pantheia.Evans@uth.tmc.edu or Alison M. Gregg, Office of Public Health Practice, (713) 500-9165, Alison.M.Gregg@uth.tmc.edu
Global Health Concentration Faculty Retreat
Friday, October 26, 2007, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Jesse Jones Library
Center for Nursing Research Seminar
Friday, October 26, 2007, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, SON 508
Joseph Lucke, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, UT Medical School at Houston will present, "A Bayesian Approach to Planning a Clinical Trial of a Rare Disease." For additional information please call 713-500-2037 or 713-500-2041.
Dietetic Internship and Advanced Degree Program Open House
Friday, October 26, 2007, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, RAS 102B
The Dietetic Internship and Advanced Degree Program at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living invite interested students to attend an open house to learn about the Dietetic Internship Program, Affiliation Sites; and the SPH and DI Admissions process. Meet and talk current interns and SPH students. RSVP to Ann-Marie.Hedberg@uth.tmc.edu by October 25, 2007. Visit the website for more information at http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/.
AIHA Texas Health & Safety Conference:
Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professionals’ Role in Community Emergency Preparedness
Friday - Sunday, October 26 – 28, 2007, Radisson Downtown Market Square, San Antonio, Texas
Are you up to date on your role in community emergency preparedness? Would you like some review? Do you want to talk specifics with the experts and your colleagues in a “What would you do” atmosphere? Do you need ABIH CM points? The AIHA Texas Health & Safety Conference will provide the opportunity to revitalize your knowledge and invigorate you as a professional. Keynote Speaker: Richard Dean Wingo, Assistant Regional Administrator, OSHA Region VI. Discount registration fee for students! Please visit http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/swcoeh/default.asp?id=2061 to access the course brochure, keynote information and course agenda, or contact Vickie Mason for more information or to register: (713) 500-9451, toll free (866) 394-8700, or Vickie.L.Mason@uth.tmc.edu.
NIH Loan Repayment Program - New Cycle Opening for 2008
The NIH Loan Repayment Program application cycle for fiscal year 2008 is currently open. The deadline for applicants to submit their online application is December 1, 2007. The NIH LRP is designed to assist individuals pursuing careers in biomedical and behavioral research. Detailed information on these programs can be found at http://www.lrp.nih.gov.
SPH Events Calendar
Check out lectures, seminars and other events happening at the School of Public Health
at the online Calendar of Events.
