Dartmouth Medical School - DMS Roundup November 2008

DMS Roundup—November 2008

The Roundup is a monthly bulletin for the Dartmouth Medical School community distributed by DMS Communications.

In this issue
1. Flu Clinics
2. Upcoming
3. Faculty & Staff
4. Students
5. Save the Date
6. Rounds & Seminars
7. News Links

1. FLU CLINICS

Appointments needed. To select and confirm your appt., go to: http://flushot.dartmouth.edu.

Nov. 4, 9 am-3 pm, Tindle Lounge
Nov. 6, 9 am-4 pm, Dick's House Library
Nov. 10, 9:30 am-2:30 pm, Novack Café
Nov. 12, 9:30 am-2:30 pm, Dick's House Library

2. UPCOMING

Nov. 1, "Living With, Through, and Beyond Blood Cancers: A Patient Forum," 8:30 am-4 pm, DHMC. Registration and schedule or call 653-9000.
Nov. 2, "Autumn Community Health Fair," 8 am-1 pm, DHMC. More Info...
Nov. 3, Pathophysiological Basis of Brain Diseases Lecture, "Using Genetic Search Strategies to Find Pain Genes," 12 pm, Aud. G, lunch, Michael Costigan, Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Contact barbara.atherton@dartmouth.edu, 650-8561.
Nov. 5, "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptom Session," 6-7:30 pm, Alumni Hall, Hopkins Ctr., Lance Warhold. RSVP by Oct. 31, 650-5609. More Info...
Town Meetings, "Dana Library Renovation and Reconfiguration," Dana 311/312. Contact erin.branch@dartmouth.edu, 650-1661.
- Nov. 6, 7-8:30 am
- Nov. 7, 12-1:30 pm
Nov. 6, "Research Revealed: A Clinical Research Awareness Day," 11 am-7:30 pm, DHMC. Schedule
Nov. 6, Translational HIV Research Conference, 12-1 pm, Borwell 758W, lunch, "Soluble Factors Secreted by Human Uterine NK Cells Can Inhibit HIV-1 Infection," Ted Mselle, Fogerty International Program; and "Application of a Novel Sensor Technology to Detection of Tuberculosis," Jose Trevejo, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Ctr., and Harvard Medical School. Contact winona.jaskolka@dartmouth.edu, 650-6055.
Jones Seminars on Science, Technology and Society, 3:30-4:30 pm, Spanos Aud., Cummings Hall, Thayer. Schedule
- Nov. 7, "Biomagnetism: Magnetic Fields Produced by the Human Body," David Cohen, MIT.
- Nov 14, TBA, Keith Paulsen, Thayer.
- Nov 21, "Raman Spectroscopy of Bone and Cartilage: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Understanding Development, Function and Disease," Michael Morris, U of Michigan.
Nov. 10, HIV/AIDS Seminar Series, "Complications of Living Longer with HIV: Impact on our Long-term Survivors," 12:30-1:30 pm, Auds. A-B, Charles Emlet, U of Wash. Contact winona.jaskolka@dartmouth.edu, 650-6055.
Nov. 10, Alumni Symposium, "Reflections on the 2008 Campaign: Challenges for the New President," 4:30-6 pm, Cook Aud., Murdough Ctr., Tuck, President James Wright. Contact sarah.gomez@dartmouth.edu, 646-3661.
Great Issues in Medicine and Global Health Symposium, "Modern Conflict."
- Nov. 11, Special Psychiatry Grand Rounds, "Coming Home: Post-Deployment Re-integration of Troops with Families," 8-9:15 am, Aud. G.
- Nov. 11, Dickey Center Lecture, "Reason for Hope," 7-8 pm, Alumni Hall, Hopkins Ctr., Jane Goodall, Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace. Followed by book signing, Top of the Hop.
- Nov. 13, Dartmouth Community Medical School, "Forgotten Warriors, Hidden Costs," 7-9:30 pm, Filene Aud., Moore Hall.
- Nov. 14, Special Medicine Grand Rounds, "Modern Conflict," 8-9 am, Aud. E, James Geiling and Joseph Rosen.
Nov. 19, Helmut Schumann Lecture, "Which Vitamins and Mineral Supplements Should You Take? Separating Fact from Fiction," 7:30 pm, Auds. E-F, JoAnn E. Manson, Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. More Info...
Nov. 20, Stephen R. Volk '57 Lecture, "Baby Markets: Faith, Class and Race in Contemporary Adoptions," 4:30-6 pm, 3 Rockefeller Hall, Michelle B. Goodwin, U of Minn. Law School. More info...

3. FACULTY & STAFF

Marc Bertrand, anesthesiology, is director of graduate medical education, effective Nov. 1, succeeding Worth Parker, medicine, who is returning to clinical practice.
Edward Catherwood, medicine, has agreed to serve as interim chief of cardiology, effective immediately, succeeding Michael Simons who has left Dartmouth.
David W. Nierenberg, medicine and pharmacology/toxicology has won the 2008 Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award, given to an outstanding medical student educator and presented at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) annual meeting Nov. 1.
John Wennberg, community & family medicine and medicine, received the 2008 Gustav O. Lienhard Award for Outstanding Achievement in Improving US health care system, presented at the Institute of Medicine annual meeting Oct. 14.
Michael E. Zegans, surgery and microbiology & immunology, has won an American Academy of Ophthalmology 2008 Achievement Award for contributions made to the Academy, its scientific and educational programs and to ophthalmology.
Dartmouth's cystic fibrosis (CF) team led by Worth Parker and Gerry O'Connor, received the first annual Quality Care Award: Recognizing Outstanding Quality Improvement Processes and Accomplishments, by the CF Foundation, presented at the annual center and program directors' meeting held in conjunction with the North American CF Conference Oct. 23-25.

4. STUDENTS

Sherzana Sunderji and Adam Kassam, medical, are the primary and alternate representatives respectively for DMS to the AAMC Organization of Student Representatives (OSR).
Ben Grass, Shahid Ali, Laura Szapiro, Anna Ely and Alexandra Coria, medical, are the new first year rural scholars.
Nov. 10, Winter Driving Class, 1:45-2:45 pm, Chilcott Aud. RSVP by Nov. 6 to tina.wilcox@dartmouth.edu, 650-1509.

5. SAVE THE DATE

Dec. 3, "Dartmouth's Tree Lighting," 5:15-5:30 pm, The Green, for campus and community. Contact conference and special events, 646-3749.
Dec. 4, Translational HIV Research Conference, 12-1 pm, Borwell 758W. Speaker and topic TBA. Contact winona.jaskolka@dartmouth.edu, 650-6055.
Dec. 8, HIV/AIDS Seminar Series, "Clinical Aspects of HIV and Ageing," 12:30-1:30 pm, Fuller Board Rm., Jonathan Appelbaum, Brigham & Women's Hospital. Contact winona.jaskolka@dartmouth.edu, 650-6055.
Dec. 10, "DMS Dean's Holiday Celebration," 5:30-7:30 pm, Alumni Hall, Hopkins Ctr. Invitation to follow.
Dec. 11, 31st David B. Kaner Memorial Lecture, "Can We Prevent Breast Cancer?" 12-1 pm, Aud. E, lunch, Graham A. Colditz, Wash. U School of Medicine and Barnes Jewish Hospital. Call 653-9000.
Dec. 15, "Cardiology Update Symposium 2008," 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Auds. E-F. More info...

6. ROUNDS & SEMINARS

ANATOMY: Contact: Colleen.B.King@dartmouth.edu, 650-1636.

ANESTHESIOLOGY GRAND ROUNDS: Wed., 6:30-7:30 am, Anesthesiology Conf. Rm. M&M: Wed., 7:30-8:30 am, Anesthesiology Conf. Rm. Contact: Kacey.M.Gardner@hitchcock.org, 653-0642.

Nov. 5, "Improvement," Alexander Abess.
Nov. 12, 6:45 am, "Functional MR Imaging in Anesthesia," Ramachandran Ramani, Yale U School of Medicine.
Nov. 19, "Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest," Margaret Nice.

BIOCHEMISTRY SEMINARS: Contact: Kathleen.B.Savage@dartmouth.edu, 650-1118.

BIOMEDICAL LIBRARIES Bring lunch! Contact: Erin.D.Branch@dartmouth.edu, 650-1661.

WORKSHOPS: 12-1 pm, Health Sciences Library, 5th Floor, DHMC. Registration

Nov. 4, "Refworks: Managing Citations and Bibliographies," Sheila Gorman.
Nov. 5, "Creating Posters in PowerPoint," David Izzo.
Nov. 12, "Library 101," Pamela Bagley.
Nov. 14, "MEDLINE: Getting Started with PubMed," Tom Mead.
Nov. 17, "Google Explorations: A Fun Overview," Karen Odato.

NEWSLETTER: The Pulse Newsletter

CARDIOLOGY GRAND ROUNDS: Thurs., 5-6 pm, Aud. G. Contact: Diane.C.Bruce@hitchcock.org, 650-3540.

COMMUNITY & FAMILY MEDICINE: Contact: M.Scottie.Eliassen@hitchcock.org, 650-3421.

CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES: Contact ccehs@hitchcock.org, 653-1234.

Nov. 3, 8:30 am-4 pm, Auds. E-F, "Ethics Committee Member Training Day," Registration
Nov. 7, 8:15 am-5:30 pm, Aud. G, "Northern New England Rural Emergency Services and Trauma Symposium." Registration
Nov. 11, 7:30 am-4 pm, Auds. E-F, "Diabetes Update 2008: Primary Care Approach Through the Lifespan." Registration
Nov. 21, 7:30 am-5 pm, Alumni Hall, Hopkins Ctr., "Update on Antipsychotics: Treatment of Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders in 2008 and Beyond." Registration

ENDOCRINE GRAND ROUNDS: Thurs. 4-5 pm, Borwell 758W. Contact: Omar.Armendariz@dartmouth.edu, 650-0813.

GENETICS SEMINARS: Tues., 4 pm, Chilcott Aud. Contact: Cheryl.A.Bush@dartmouth.edu, 650-1914.

INFORMATICS GRAND ROUNDS: 12-1 pm, Filene Aud., Moore Hall. Contact: Jenica.E.Nelan@hitchcock.org, 653-1427.

MEDICINE GRAND ROUNDS: Fri., 8-9 am, Aud. E. M&M: Wed., 12:15-1:15 pm, Aud. E. Contact: Mindy.F.Pickett@Hitchcock.org, 650-7684.

Nov. 7, "Not Your Father's Scope Job𔄤Gastrointestinal Endoscopy," Richard Rothstein.
Nov. 14, "Modern Conflict," James Geiling and Joseph Rosen. (Part of Great Issues in Medicine and Global Health Symposium; see Upcoming.)
Nov. 21, "Metabolism of Tumors: How Is It Different, and How Will We Exploit It?" William Kinlaw.

MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY SEMINARS: Mon., 4 pm. Contact: Doris.Beyer@dartmouth.edu, 650-4919.

Nov. 10, Borwell 658W, "Innate Immune Responses to Respiratory Virus Infection," Joan E. Durbin, Ohio State U College of Medicine.
Nov. 24, Borwell 658W, "Controlling Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria with Phage Lytic Enzymes," Vincent A. Fischetti, Rockefeller U.

NEUROLOGY GRAND ROUNDS: Fri., 12-1 pm, Aud. E. Contact: Shannon.H.Darrah@hitchcock.org, 650-5458.

Nov. 7, "Case Study: Deep Brain Stimulation for Severe Dystonia," David Coffey.
Nov. 14, "Neurocognitive Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome," Glen Greenough.
Nov. 21, TBA, Daniel Albert.

NORRIS COTTON CANCER CENTER GRAND ROUNDS: Thurs., 12-1 pm, Aud. E. Contact: Elizabeth.R.Wood@dartmouth.edu, 653-3619. Live Webcast.

Nov. 13, "Novel Genetic and Epigenetic Targets for Childhood Medulloblastoma," James T. Rutka, U of Toronto, Hospital for Sick Children.
Nov. 20, "Palliative Care Improves QOL, Mood, & Survival: Results from the NCCC ENABLE II Randomized Controlled Trial," Marie Bakitas.
WORKSHOPS: 11 am-12 pm, lunch. RSVP to raymond.dauphinais@dartmouth.edu, 653-6047.

"Bioinformatics," Jason Moore.
- Nov. 5, Aud. E
- Nov. 7, Vail 615
"Speed Congenics," James Gorham.
- Nov. 24, Vail 615
- Nov. 25, Borwell 758W
NEWSLETTER: http://www.cancer.dartmouth.edu/currents

OBSTETRICS AND GYNOCOLOGY GRAND ROUNDS: Thurs., 4-5 pm, Aud. E. Contact: Jean.L.Wilber@hitchcock.org. 653-3968.

Nov. 6, Aud. G, "Postpartum Contraception: Education We Need to Provide the Counseling Women Deserve," Kristin Algoe.
Nov. 13, "Sleep, Altertness, and Fatigue Education in Residency (SAFER)," Michael Sateia.
Nov. 20, "Women's Health Initiative," Julia V. Johnson, UVM College of Medicine.

ORTHOPAEDIC GRAND ROUNDS: Wed., 6:45-7:30 am, Aud. F. Contact: Nicole.M.Armstrong@dartmouth.edu, 653-6194.

Nov. 5, Aud. G, "Randomized Prospective Study Comparing Results of Microendoscopic Discectomy with That of Conventional Open (Fenestration/Laminotomy) Discectomy," Bhavuk Garg; and "Management of Neglected Fracture Neck of Femur with Fibular Osteosynthesis—Our Experience," Vijay Goni.
Nov. 12, "Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics of Tendon and Ligament," Scott Faucett.
Nov. 19, "Basic Structure and Mechanical Properties of Bone," Erik Bergquist.
Nov. 26, "Back Pain in Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Conditions: From Basic Science to Clinical Procedure," Adam Pearson.

PATHOLOGY SEMINARS: Tues., 4-5 pm, Borwell 658W. Contact: Susan.M.Gagnon@dartmouth.edu, 650-7740.

Nov. 11, "Importance of Molecular Testing in Pediatric Tumor Diagnosis," Joan E. Durbin, Ohio State U College of Medicine.

PEDIATRIC GRAND ROUNDS: Wed., 8-9 am, Aud. E. Contact: Karen.F.Parker@hitchcock.org, 653-6041.

Nov. 5, "Healthy Pathways to Student Success: Connections between Child Health and School Performance," Christopher Forrest, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Nov. 12, "Pediatric HIV: A Case Study of Pediatric Advocacy for the Pediatrician." Brian Alverson, Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and RI Hospital.
Nov. 26, "Partners in Health: From Idea to State-wide Program Providing Family Supports for Children with Chronic Health Conditions," Ardis Olson.

PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY SEMINARS: Wed., 3:30 pm, Chilcott Aud. Contact: Maghan.Ellis@dartmouth.edu, 650-1667.

Nov. 5, "Role for Proteasome Activator 200dD (PA200) in Response to Ionizing Radiation and Genomic Stability," Naveen Bangia, Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Nov. 12, "Gene Regulatory Networks in Retinal Ganglion Cell Development and Disease," William H. Klein, U of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Nov. 19, TBA, Tony Capobianco, Wistar Institute.

PHYSIOLOGY SEMINARS: Wed., 4-5 pm, Aud. E, coffee at 3:45 pm. Contact: Rhonda.A.Stewart@Dartmouth.edu, 650-6132.

Nov. 5, "Human Breast Milk Inhibits Cell-free but not Cell-associated HIV-1 Infection of CD4+ Cells," Magdalena A. Lyimo.
Nov. 10, Aud. G, "Pulmonary C-fiber Sensory Nerve and Pathogenesis of Airway Inflammatory Disease," Qihai Gu, U of Kentucky College of Medicine.
Nov. 12, "Real-Time Video Microscopy of AMPAR Trafficking; Clues to Mechanisms Underlying," Eric C. Beattie, Calif. Pacific Medical Center Research Institute.

PSYCHIATRY GRAND ROUNDS: Tues., 8-9:15 am, Aud. G. Contact: Julie.A.McKenney@dartmouth.edu, 650-5820.

Nov. 11, "Coming Home: Post-Deployment Re-integration of Troops with Families." (Part of Great Issues in Medicine and Global Health Symposium; see Upcoming.)

RADIOLOGY: Contact: Wendi.L.Jewell@Hitchcock.ORG, 650-7443.

NEWSLETTER

SURGERY GRAND ROUNDS: Wed., 7:45-8:30 am, Aud. G. M&M: Wed., 7-7:30 am, Aud. G. Contact: Laura.E.Stancs@dartmouth.edu, 650-7412.

7. NEWS LINKS

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