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June 27, 2008

Mini-grants Available to Increase Girls' Interest in Science

The Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative, a statewide initiative to encourage girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is currently offering mini-grants of up to $1,000.

Teachers, community groups and other organizations committed to collaborating, informing and motivating girls are encouraged to apply.

Projects for consideration may vary from a one-day event with a single classroom or Girl Scout troop partnering with a professional organization, corporation or college exploring STEM careers to an extended project of monthly meetings or a summer camp.

Applications for mini-grants are being accepted from July 1 through July 31 and are available at: http://www.ngcproject.org/mini-grant/index.cfm.

For more information, contact Nancy C. Martin, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Louisville, via e-mail at Nancymartin@louisville.edu, or phone (502) 852-5226.

"Neonatal Immunity to Pulmonary Pathogens" - July 10

Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
12 - 1 p.m.
Thursday, July 10, 2008

Beth A. Garvy, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Kentucky

Objectives:

1. To have a greater appreciation of the differences between neonatal and adult immune function.
2. To understand the epidemiology of pulmonary infections in infants.
3. To understand the underlying immune mechanisms responsible for increased susceptibility of infants to pulmonary pathogens.
4. To consider immunotherapies for stimulating host defense in neonatal lungs.

Lunch available at 11:30 a.m. Presentation begins at Noon.

Please RSVP by 7/7/08 to Jessica Wehle, gcrc@email.uky.edu

Sponsors:

• Dr. Jay A. Perman, M.D., Dean, College of Medicine
• C. William Balke, M.D., Associate Provost for Clinical and Translational Science
• Emery A. Wilson Lecture Series

 

Clinical Research Symposium 2008 - Sept. 5

September 5, 2008
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
NKU METS Center
3861 Olympic Boulevard
Erlanger, KY 41018

Purpose: Focus on special challenges in clinical research

Objectives: Participants will be able to:

• describe the ethical dilemmas and regulatory challenges of developing new drug products in a global economy;
• identify the components of a comprehensive quality assurance program;
  gain strategies for enhancing subject recruitment and retention;
• apply good clinical practice guidelines in complex clinical trial environments;
• appreciate perspectives of various clinical trial cast members on hot-topic issues;
• understand and utilize Medicare Coverage Guidelines in conducting fiscally compliant clinical research;
• gain knowledge and inspiration for efforts to increase awareness and provide culturally sensitive care to the African-American community.

Register online now. (Click on “Registration.” When registering, select course title: Clinical Research Symposium 9/5/08.)

Register early and save!
$100 before August 15
$125 August 15 to September 1

See pdf registration brochure for program details.

A collaborative effort of:

• Community Research
• TriHealth
• Hatton Institute
• UK Clinical Research Development and Operations Center (CR-DOC)
• UK College of Nursing