Announcements
Ninth International Workshop on
Developmental Nephrology
49th Annual Topics in Clinical Medicine
Michigan Society for Medical Research: Call for Award
Nominations
Tenth Anniversary Two Day Course on the Treatment of
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
MDCT at Sea: Advanced Topics in Multidetector-Row CT Scanning: A
Cruise to Alaska
2004 Lasker Foundation Call for Nominations
Twentieth Anniversary Computed Body Tomography: The Cutting Edge
Science and Engineering Institutes, Summer 2004
Ninth International
Workshop on Developmental Nephrology
The Ninth International Workshop on Developmental
Nephrology: Genomics and the Kidney—New Insights into Developmental Pathways and
Disease will be held in the Barossa Valley, South Australia, August 25-27, 2004
as a satellite meeting of the Thirteenth Congress of the International Pediatric
Nephrology Association (Adelaide; August 29-September 2, 2004). The Workshop is
designed to serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas regarding the theoretical
and practical aspects of the biology and genetics of renal development. The
program will include keynote speakers, platform presentations, and
theme-oriented poster sessions focused on topics including the control of
nephronogenesis, patterning in the lower urinary tract, establishment of 3-D
architecture in the kidney, molecular regulation of epithelial differentiation
and function, genetic determinants of defects in renal architecture and tubular
transport, and determinants of the renal response to injury. For additional
information and registration materials, please contact Dr. Lisa M. Satlin
lisa.satlin@mssm.edu.
Additional information and registration forms available on
the IPNA web site at: http://www.ipna2004.com.
49th Annual Topics in Clinical Medicine
May 3-7, 2004
Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Thomas B.
Turner Building, Baltimore, MD
This five-day course is designed for physicians and other
professionals primarily interested in internal medicine. The topics will deal
with recent and significant advances in areas of general clinical interest. They
will be related to the diagnosis and management of disease and, wherever
possible, will be illustrated by clinical demonstrations. The program will be a
varied one. In addition to short, illustrated discussions of specific disease
problems, there will be conferences and symposia devoted to important, broad
areas of clinical medicine.
Fees:
Physicians: $750
Residents, Fellows, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners: $600
Please reference the following contact information if you
have any questions: Conference Coordinator, Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21205. Tel.: 410-955-2959, Fax: 410-955-0807; Email:
cmenet@jhmi.edu; Website:
http://www.hopkinscme.org/cme.
Michigan Society for
Medical Research: Call for Award Nominations
The Michigan Society for Medical Research (MISMR) is a
non-profit educational organization which promotes understanding of medical
research including the appropriate use of animals. We direct our educational
efforts to demonstrate the relationship between animal research and the
scientific progress while emphasizing that humane considerations guide the use
of animals in research.
The MISMR Awards Program was established in 1996 by the Board
of Directors to honor and recognize individuals for outstanding research,
education, and science advocacy.
The purpose of the awards is to recognize individuals whose
activities and attitudes promote the understanding of biomedical research,
science education, and public and animal health.
The Bennett J. Cohen Education Leadership Award is named in
memory of the pioneer and visionary in the field of laboratory animal science
who founded and directed the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine at the
University of Michigan for 23 years. Dr. Cohen was a founding member and the
first president of the MISMR.
The Science Education Award is given to individuals who have
been instrumental in developing, implementing or contributing to an advocacy
program that promotes science and science education.
Nominees for the Bennett J. Cohen Education Leadership Award or the Science
Education Award should demonstrate through their actions and specific
contributions support of the MISMR goals and objectives.
All nominations are reviewed by the Awards Selection
Committee, which consists of members of the MISMR Board of Directors and other
advocates for medical research and science education.
The nomination should be in the form of a narrative which elaborates upon the
nominee’s primary contribution to medical research/science and how the
candidate’s advocacy activities have encompassed the mission of MISMR. The
narrative should be accompanied by biographical information and a cover with the
individual’s full name, organizational affiliation, your name, address and
organizational affiliation.
Letter from other persons who know the candidate from a
different perspective are welcome.
In the review of nominations, emphasis will be placed on:
evidence of a sustained focus on research and education; effectiveness, duration
and nature of the advocacy activities.
For more information, including submission information,
please contact MISMR directly at PO Box 3237, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3237. Tel.:
734-763-8029, Fax: 734-930-1568, Email:
mismr@umich.edu.
Tenth
Anniversary Two Day Course on the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other
Dementias
March 26-27, 2004
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Thomas B. Turner Building,
Baltimore, MD
This course is designed to provide an update of approaches to
the care of patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease for all groups of
health care professionals. The tenth anniversary course is presented in a
two-day format. The first day will present historical and clinical perspectives
on the development of new drug treatments for Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
This day will cover several issues in drug development, and provide an objective
discussion of current controversies and upcoming developments. The second day,
which follows the more traditional format, will begin with the presentation of
the Annual Award for Excellence in Dementia Care to Paul R. McHugh, MD. This is
followed by two plenary sessions in which clinicians will be provided with
updates of new research and clinical care for patients with dementia. There is
then an early afternoon debate on controversies in the assessment of clinical
outcomes for dementia treatments. The course also offers breakout sessions (six
presentations) to discuss practical aspects of the care of patients with
dementia.
Professionals who care for dementia patients in any setting
will benefit from this course. The first day course is also targeted at
historians and experts in drug development both in the pharmaceutical industry
and also in public policy and regulatory fields. 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 14 category 1 toward the AMA
Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits
that he/she actually spent in the activity. Other appropriated credit is
pending.
Fees:
Two-day fee: $150; One-day fee: $90
Please reference the following contact information if you
have any questions: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Office of
Continuing Medical Education, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD
21205. Tel.: 410-955-2959, Fax: 410-955-0807; Email:
cmenet@jhmi.edu; Website:
http://www.hopkinscme.org/cme.
MDCT at Sea:
Advanced Topics in Multidetector-Row CT Scanning: A Cruise to Alaska
August 1-8, 2004
Sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine,
The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science.
This course is dedicated to the current state-of-the-art of
multidetector slice CT scanning with an emphasis on 16 row MDCT. The course is
designed for the radiologist to integrate lectures by experts in the field with
the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and harmony of one of nature’s last
preserves, the inner passage to Alaska.
The course consists of lectures focusing on the principles,
techniques and clinical applications of MDCT with focus on new applications,
including CT angiography, virtual imaging to include virtual colonoscopy,
cardiac CT, and the latest advances in thoracic CT scanning. The lectures will
also address the latest innovations in imaging the liver, pancreas, kidneys and
GI tract. There will be time for discussion and opportunities for hands-on
training on CT workstations.
Upon completion of this course, participants will: understand
how to optimize the use of multislice CT scanning in clinical practice;
understand the role of CT angiography and its clinical applications; learn about
the developing role of cardiac CT in clinical practice; learn the newest
techniques for optimization of imaging the liver, pancreas and kidney; learn the
newest concepts in GI imaging, including virtual colonoscopy; understand the
latest concepts of thoracic imaging, including pulmonary embolism and screening
for lung cancer; understand the changing role of radiology in American health
care today.
Registration Deadline: July 28, 2004
Payment must accompany your registration. Registrations
received after July 28, 2004, will be subject to a $50 late fee. Only on-site
registrations will be accepted after this date.
Fees:
Physicians: $695
Residents*/Fellows*/Allied Health Professionals:
*with verification of status
$595
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 designates
this educational activity for a maximum of 26 category 1 credits toward the AMA
Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits
that he/she actually spent in the activity. The American Medical Association has
determined that non-US licensed physicians who participate in this CME activity
are eligible for AMA PRA category 1 credit. The American Society of Radiologic
Technologists recognizes Category 1 for Category B credit for the radiologic
technologist.
2004 Lasker
Foundation Call for Nominations
The Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation invites you to submit a
nomination for the:
The Albert Lasker Basic Medical
Research Award;
The Albert Lasker Clinical Medical
Research Award;
The Special Achievement Award in
Medical Science;
Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Foundation’s
website and are made available in Acrobat PDF format. With the free Acrobat
reader, version 5.0 or higher, you may fill out a nomination form on the web,
save it on your computer, and print it. However, nomination forms may not be
submitted electronically, but must be sent to the Foundation via mail or express
courier. Please carefully follow submission guidelines which are outlined in the
nomination packets. All nomination materials should be received by the
Foundation no later than February 2, 2004.
Need help? For questions, or to request a paper copy of the
nomination form, please contact David Keegan at
dkeegan@laskerfoundation.org,
or at 212-286-0222. Nomination information is also available at
http://www.laskerfoundation.org/awards/nominate.html.
Twentieth
Anniversary Computed Body Tomography: The Cutting Edge
February 12-15, 2004
Disney Yacht and Beach Club Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida
Sponsored by Johns Hopkins University 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. 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. Optional hands-on workstation training will also be
available. The daily schedule has been designed to include ample time to enjoy
the luxurious facilities of the Disney Yacht and Beach Club Resort and the
Disney facilities.
Participants will expand their knowledge in: the latest
concepts in the 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.
REGISTRATION: The Registration cut-off date is February 9,
2004. Please note: Payment must accompany your registration. Registrations
received after 5 p.m. EST on February 9 will be subject to a $50 late fee. Only
on-site registrations will be accepted after this date.
Registration at the Disney Yacht and Beach Club Resort will
be:
Wednesday, February 11, 6:00-7:30 pm, Thursday, February 12, 7:00-7:55 am.
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 designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24.25 category
1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should
claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.
Please reference the following contact information if you
have any questions: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Office of
Continuing Medical Education, Turner 20, 720 Rutland Avenue, Baltimore, MD
21205. Tel.: 410-955-2959, Fax: 410-955-0807; Email:
cmenet@jhmi.edu; Website:
http://www.hopkinscme.org/cme.
Science and Engineering Institutes, Summer 2004
Become a globally-engaged researcher. Spend eight weeks conducting research and experiencing life in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, or Australia. Sponsored by the US National Science Foundation for US Graduate Students. For more information, go to http://www.nsf.gov/Cgi-bin/getpub?nsf03608. Application deadline is December 23, 2003.
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