Announcements

As originally published in The Physiologist
Volume 45, Number 5, October 2002, page 478

Awards Available From International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
    The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) would like to announce the call for nominations for the following awards: ISSLS Stryker Lifetime Achievement Award; International ISSLS Fellowship; MACNAB/LAROCCA Research Fellowship Award; and the Surgical Dynamics Travelling Fellowship Award.
    Further information about the awards, including stipend amounts, eligibility requirements, and deadlines is available at http://www.issls.org. 

Special Issue of the ILAR Journal Available
    The key to useful, ethical experiments using laboratory animals is good design. 
The best research starts with clear research questions, a robust experimental design, good use of statistics, careful control of biological variation and choice of appropriate animal strains, among other considerations. Well-designed animal experiments use the minimum number of animals necessary to achieve the scientific objectives, but not so few as to miss biologically important effects or require repetition of experiments.
    The National Academies? Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) is pleased to present a very special issue of the ILAR Journal. Geared for research scientists and IACUC members, the issue provides practical advice on how to perform animal experiments more efficiently and humanely, improve overall quality and quantity of research, and get papers more readily published in high-quality journals. Find out how to:

    ILAR Journal is the quarterly peer-reviewed publication of the National Academies? Institute for Laboratory Animal research (ILAR). ILAR Journal provides thoughtful and timely information for all those who use, care for and oversee laboratory animals. To order this issue or get a subscription, call 202-334-2591 or order online at http://www.nationalacademies.org/ilar. 

Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Internship Program of the National Academies
    This Internship Program of the National Academies?consisting of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council?is designed to engage graduate and postdoctoral students in science and technology policy and to familiarize them with the interactions among science, technology, and government. As a result, students in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, veterinary medicine, business, and law develop essential skills different from those attained in academia, which will help them make the transition from being a graduate student to a professional. 
    We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for our 2003 program. This year, the internship program will comprise three sessions: 
Winter: January 13 through April 4 (12 weeks with a possible 4 week extension). 
Summer: June 2 through August 8 (10 weeks). 
Fall: September 8 through November 26 (12 weeks). 
    To apply, candidates should submit an application and request their mentor fill out a reference form. Both are available on the Web at http://national-academies.org/internship. The deadline for applications is November 1 for the Winter program, March 1 for the Summer program, and June 1 for the Fall program. Candidates may apply to all three programs simultaneously. 
Additional details about the program and how to join our mailing list are also available on the Web site. Questions should be directed to: internship@nas.edu. 

Critical Issues in Tumor Microcirculation, Angiogenesis and Metastasis: 
Biological Significance and Clinical Relevance
A Continuing Education Course of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA, USA 
June 2-5, 2003
    Rakesh K. Jain of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital is offering a Continuing Medical Education summer course entitled ?Critical Issues in Tumor Microcirculation, Angiogenesis and Metastasis: Biological Significance and Clinical Relevance.? The purpose of the course is to present the latest findings in cancer research. 
    This course meets the criteria for 22 credit hours in category I of the Physician?s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. 
For more information, please access our web site http://steele.mgh.harvard.edu. 

Call for Nominations FASEB Excellence in Science Lecture and Award 2004
Purpose: To recognize outstanding achievement by women in biological science.
Eligibility: 1. All women who are members of one or more of the societies of FASEB will be eligible for nomination.
2. Nominations recognize a woman whose research has contributed significantly to further our understanding of a particular discipline by excellence in research.
Nominations:
1. Nominations may be made only by members of the FASEB Societies.
2. A call for nomination of candidates for the Excellence in Science Award will be posted in the newsletters of the individual Societies as well as the FASEB Newsletter and The FASEB Journal.
3. The call for nominations will be made each year in November. The nomination deadline is March 1, 2003. The nomination will be transmitted to the FASEB Board before its Spring meeting.
4. Nominations must be made in the form of a letter, original and fourteen (14) copies, setting forth in detail:

5. Fifteen (15) copies of the curriculum vitae and brief selected bibliography of the nominee, as well as fifteen (15) copies of no more than five (5) reprints, must accompany the nomination.
6. Additional letters of support (fifteen (15) copies each) for the nominee are encouraged, especially from former students.
7. The nominations and supporting letters are to be sent to:
Ms. Tia B. Poole, FASEB Excellence in Science Award, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3998. Tel: 301-634-7090; E-mail: tpoole@execofc.faseb.org

Selection
1. The Excellence in Science Award Committee, comprised of a member from each Society of the Federation, will receive the nominations and recommend an awardee based on an evaluation of scientific accomplishments.
2. The awardee must agree to present an Excellence in Science Lecture.
3. The name of the awardee and a summary of the candidate?s qualifications will be sent to the FASEB Board for approval at the Spring meeting.
Award Presentation: 
The award will be presented before presentation of the Excellence in Science Lecture by the awardee. The award will be presented by the Chair of the Excellence in Science Award Committee or her representative in conjunction with a member of the FASEB Board. The award includes a $10,000 unrestricted research grant, funded by Eli Lilly and Company, travel expenses, complimentary registration at the meeting, and a plaque in recognition of the award. 

13th Annual Neurology for the Primary Practitioner

December 7, 2002
Harbor Court Hotel, Baltimore, MD
Sponsored by: Department of Neurology; The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
This is a one-day course intended to update primary care practitioners regarding common neurologic problems with emphasis on practical aspects of diagnosis and management. The intended audience includes internists, family practitioners, nurse
practitioners, physician assistants, neurologists, gerontologists, rehabilitation physicians and other interested individuals
Credit: AMA Category 1 and other appropriate credits pending
Fee: Physicians -$150
Residents*/Allied Health Profession-als -$100
*with verification of status
For further information: Office of Continuing Medical Education, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205-2195 ; Tel.: 410- 955-2959; Fax: 410-955-0807; Email: cmenet@jhmi.edu; website: http://www.med.jhu.edu/cme.
Please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education at the above address if you have any questions. 

4th International Symposium on Agmatine and Imidazoline Systems

April 9-11, 2003
Bahia Resort Hotel
San Diego, CA

    This two-day symposium will focus on the concept of an agmatinergic system, inclusive of the receptors labeled by imidazoline ligands as well as other endogenous compounds related to agmatine. Current research on the metabolism and function of agmatine, as well as recent pharmacological and molecular studies of imidazoline binding proteins, will be discussed with a bent towards the possible therapeutic potential of this system. 
    The symposium will occur just prior to Experimental Biology 2003, and has official satellite status through ASPET. Registration and abstract deadline is December 31, 2002. For more information please visit our website (http://aisymposium.aacdp.org/) or contact: John E. Piletz, Depts. of Psychiatry, Pharmacology & Physiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State St., 
Jackson, MS 39216-4505 USA
Email: AISymposium@psychiatry.umsmed.edu 

Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholars Program
    The Robert Wood Johnson Health and Society Scholars Program is designed to build the nation?s capacity for research, leadership and action to address more effectively the broad range of factors affecting health. The program is founded on the principle that progress in the field of population health depends upon collaboration and exchange among the social, behavioral and health sciences.
The goal of this interdisciplinary national program is to improve health by training scholars to:

    The program is designed to produce leaders who will change the questions asked, the methods employed to analyze problems and the range of solutions offered to improve the health of all Americans.
    Each year the program will enable up to 18 outstanding individuals who have completed doctoral training to engage in an intensive two-year program at one of six nationally prominent universities. The first cohort of scholars will enter training in August 2003.
    Scholars will have access to a full range of university resources and will receive annual stipend support of $68,000 for year one and $71,000 for year two. They will receive financial support for research-related expenses, training workshops and travel to professional meetings.
    For more information about the program and to request application forms, please contact: The Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholars Program, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Route 1 & College Road East, PO Box 2316, Princeton, NJ 08543-2316. Tel.: 800-734-7635; Email: hss@rwjf.org. For additional information, please visit http://www.healthandsocietyscholars.org.
Deadline for receipt of applications is October 25, 2002. 

13th Annual Computed Body Tomography for the Technologist 2002

October 24-27, 2002
Flamingo Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Sponsored by: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science 
    This meeting presents a comprehensive review and update of the current role of Computed Body Tomography for the CT Technologist with an emphasis on Spiral (Helical) CT and the multidetector CT technology. The lectures are designed to present the material from both an anatomic and pathologic approach with emphasis on CT technique and optimization of scanning protocols. Recent advances in CT application, including multidetector CT, CT angiography, and three-dimensional imaging will be addressed. The role of CT compared to other imaging modalities, both from a cost-effective standpoint and from better clinical management, will be discussed and addressed during the various lectures. After attending the meeting, the technologist will have a better understanding of the current state-of-the-art of CT and will be aware of the changes that are taking place in clinical CT scanning today. This hopefully will inspire and excite the technologist to optimize their daily practice. 
    The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
    The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23 hours in category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician?s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the activity.
    The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists recognizes Category 1 for Category A credit for the radiologic technologist. 
    For more information, please contact: Office of Continuing Medical Education, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205-2195. Tel: 410-955-2959; Fax: 410-955-0807; or Email: cmenet@jhmi.edu

19th Annual Computed Body Tomography 2003: The Cutting Edge

February 13-16, 2003
Disney Yacht and Beach Club Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL
Sponsored by: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science 
    This seminar, for the radiologist, will provide a comprehensive review of recent advances in computed body tomography with some correlation with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). A series of focused lectures has been designed to concentrate on specific topics in depth. Participants will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the latest concepts in multidetector-row CT, CT angiography, the value of high resolution CT in the chest, the uses of CT in the GI tract, clinical application of musculoskeletal CT, cardiac CT and PET/CT in oncology. There will be time for questions and discussion.     
    Participants will expand their knowledge in: the latest concepts in chest and cardiac CT, the newest applications of multidetector/multislice CT, the clinical applications of CT angiography (CTA), the role of CT in GI pathology, including virtual colonoscopy, the latest concepts in liver and renal imaging.
    The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
    The Johns Hopkins University designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22 hours in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician?s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
    For more information, please contact: Office of Continuing Medical Education, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205-2195; Tel: 410-955-2959; Fax: 410-955-0807; or Email: cmenet@jhmi.edu 

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