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Thursday, February 4, 2010

News and Events

Public Safety Advisory: Queen Lane Area
Library Tip of the Month: Librarian House Call
General Faculty Meeting: Feb. 9
Health Reform Lecture
University Furniture Workshop and Vendor Fair: Feb 9
Computer Tip of the Week: Beware of Email Scams
Media Review

Public Safety Advisory: Queen Lane Area

PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY - Attempted Robberies in the Vicinity of the Queen Lane Medical Campus

The Drexel University Department of Public Safety has received information from the Philadelphia Police Department regarding three attempted robberies which have occurred in the vicinity of the Queen Lane Medical Campus.

The attempts occurred in the evening on Saturday, January 30, and Sunday, January 31, in the 2900 block of W. Queen Lane.

The suspects in all three attempted robberies were described as several young black males, 5'8'
5'9' tall, 150 lbs., wearing dark clothing. Two male suspects were picked up by Philadelphia Police, positively identified by the student, and charged with robbery.

There has been a pattern of similar robberies throughout the city of Philadelphia by young teenagers. Even though there have been arrests in these incidents, Public Safety suggests that you take appropriate caution when walking on or around campus.

  • Dial 911 in an emergency.
  • Report suspicious activity immediately to Public Safety or dial 911. Public Safety on the Queen Lane Medical Campus: 215-991-8102; Drexel Police Headquarters on the University City Main Campus: 215-895-2222.
  • Use the Department of Public Safety's mobile escort program on the Queen Lane Medical Campus.
  • Use public transportation or the DUCOM Shuttle Service when traveling off campus.
  • Walk in groups and stay in well-lit areas.
  • Do not display cell phones, money or expensive jewelry when walking in public.

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    Library Tip of the Month: Librarian House Call

    Can't connect to e-journals or e-books? Stumped by an information question? Can't remember how to renew library books online?

    If you can't get to the library for help, a librarian will come to you! We make office calls at Hahnemann and Queen Lane locations. All you need to do is ask.


    To arrange an office call, or for any other library assistance, please call:

    Hahnemann Library: 215-762-7184
    Queen Lane Library: 215-991-8740

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    General Faculty Meeting: Feb. 9

    Richard V. Homan, M.D., Interim President and Annenberg Dean, invites you to attend the Drexel University College of Medicine General Faculty Meeting.

    Tuesday, February 9, noon
    1:30 p.m.
    New College Building, Geary Auditorium B
    Lunch will be served at the Center City campus location only.

    Facilitated by:
    Ramesh Raghupathi, Ph.D., associate professor, Neurobiology & Anatomy

    Agenda
    Opening Remarks: Ramesh Raghupathi, Ph.D.
    Dean's Report: Richard V. Homan, M.D.
    Bylaws: Edward Gracely, Ph.D.

  • Article VII Biomedical Graduate and Professional Studies Programs
  • Article II Faculty Appointments

    Videoconference Locations:
  • Queen Lane Campus: SAC B
  • Friends Hospital: 2nd Floor Psychiatry Conference Room
  • St. Christopher's Hospital for Children: Educational Conference Room
  • Monmouth Medical Center: Jacobson Learning Center Room, S231
  • Saint Peter's University Hospital: Employee Cafeteria Conference Room
  • Abington Hospital: Forbese Classrooms 1 & 2
  • Allegheny General Hospital: AGH Board Room
  • Drexel Institute for Biotechnology and Virology Research (Doylestown Campus): Conference Room
  • 10 Shurs Lane: Conference Room

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    Health Reform Lecture

    February 11, 4:30 p.m.
    New College Building, Geary Auditorium A

    Health Care Reform: Future Implications for the Public's Health

    Presented by:
    Valerie Arkoosh, M.D., MPH, president-elect National Physicians Alliance; professor, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

     

    About Dr. Valerie Arkoosh:
    She is the president-elect of the National Physicians Alliance, a multispecialty physician organization founded as a professional home for civically engaged physicians who focus on the core values of service, integrity and advocacy with a patient-centered lens. She is currently a member of the board's executive committee and chairs the organization's Secure Health Care For All Campaign, which seeks to guarantee high quality, affordable health care for all.
    Arkoosh is also professor of clinical anesthesiology and clinical obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Her medical practice has centered on the care of the high-risk obstetric patient during labor and delivery. Dr. Arkoosh holds the Master of Public Health degree, with a concentration in health policy, from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her policy study has focused on ways to provide access to health care for uninsured Americans with a particular emphasis on the impact of comprehensive state-based health care reform efforts.

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    University Furniture Workshop and Vendor Fair: Feb. 9

    University Procurement will host the Fourth Annual Drexel University and Drexel University College of Medicine Furniture Workshop and Vendor Fair on Tuesday, February 9.

    A furniture buying workshop will be held in Rooms 2019/2020 of MacAlister at 9:30 a.m. New presentations included in the workshop are the steps to a successful Preliminary Budget Estimate (PBE). Whether you are purchasing a chair or redoing your office or department, you should have someone from your area attend this workshop. The fair will take place immediately after the workshop in Behrakis Grand Hall at Creese Student Center.

    Furniture vendors will be on campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., displaying seating, case goods, office systems, lounge furniture and laboratory furniture. Representatives from the departments of  University Procurement; Facilities; and Planning, Design and Construction will also be present to provide information and guidelines.

    The date for these events coincide with the University's budgeting process to provide business managers and/or budget officers the opportunity to gather useful information related to furniture standards for seating, case goods, lounge furniture, systems furniture and laboratory furniture. Attendees will also receive tips for office designs, facility issues to consider, and information on preferred furniture vendors for new and refurbished furniture purchases. This event should be a considered a prerequisite for any department approved or seeking funds to replace furniture, refurbish existing work stations, or redesigning/adding new office space as part of their FY 2011 budget proposals.

    Our goals are to:
    1. Educate the University on steps to a successful P.B.E.
    2. Educate the University on office and lounge furniture standards for seating, case goods, systems furniture and laboratory furniture.
    3. Introduce the University community to our preferred furniture vendors and key contacts from Planning, Design and Construction, Facilities, and Procurement departments.
    4. Provide timely information to facilitate the budget development process.

    To sign up for the furniture buying workshops or for more information, e-mail.

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    Computer Tip of the Week: Beware of Email Scams

    Q: I received an email asking for my PASSWORD or other private information. Should I reply?

    A: Absolutely not!

    You may find frequent emails or Web sites asking for personal information. How can you know if these requests are legitimate or a scam? Online scams, including email scams, usually ask for personal information. For example: password, username, social security numbers, birthdates, addresses, etc.

    A current scam
    claiming to come from the IT department threatens to destroy your account unless you enter your password. Don't do it! The CoM-IT Department would never ask you to disclose this information.

    Another scam
    perpetrated by people claiming to be from another country promises to transfer money in exchange for divulging your bank account information. Don't do it! You should never give such information over email.

    Example of an email scam claiming to be from PayPal:

     

     

     

     

     

     

    NEVER share your password with anyone. Your password is your identity. If a person has your password, they can do with it what you can do with it.

    If you get an email asking for personal information, the best thing to do is ignore it and delete the email.

    If you aren't sure if an email sent to your john.smith@drexelmed.edu account is legitimate, you can call CoM IT Technical Support at 215-762-1999 or forward your email/question to drexelmedsupport@drexelmed.edu for analysis.

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    Media Review

    The new Drexel Convenient Care Center continues to receive coverage. It was featured by several media outlets for its official grand opening, which took place Monday, February 1, at 10 a.m.:

    February 2, 2010: Drexel University College of Medicine was highlighted in the article “Drexel Opens Med Clinic near Market Street” published by The Philadelphia Tribune.

    February 1, 2010: Thomas McAndew, M.D., assistant professor, Division of Internal Medicine was interviewed for a story about the Convenient Care Center’s grand opening broadcast during the 5 p.m. newscast on WPVI-TV (ABC-6, Philadelphia).
     
    February 1, 2010: Drexel’s Convenient Care Center was featured in a story about its grand opening broadcast during the 4 p.m. newscast on KYW-TV (CBS 3, Philadelphia).

    February 1, 2010: Manuel Stamatakis, chairman of the board of the College of Medicine, and Howard Miller, M.D., professor and senior associate dean for clinical affairs were featured in a story on the Convenient Care Center’s grand opening broadcast during the 4 p.m. newscast on WCAU-TV (NBC, Channel 10).

    January 29, 2010: Howard Miller, M.D., professor and senior associate dean for clinical affaris, and Thomas McAndrew, M.D., assistant professor, in the Division of Internal Medicine, were quoted in the article “Care Center Opens Doors” published in The Triangle.

    In other news:

    February 1, 2010: Howard Eisen, M.D., professor and chief, Division of Cardiology, was quoted in the section “2010 Heart Health Check” published by Philadelphia Magazine.

    February 1, 2010: Aristotelis Astrinidis, Ph.D., research assistant professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, was noted for his research in the article “Researchers from University College Describe Findings in Life Sciences” published by Proteomics Weekly, Pharma Law Weekly and Biotech Law Weekly.

    February 1, 2010: Sabrina Yum, M.D., assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, was highlighted for her research in the article “Scientists at University College, College of Medicine target Life Sciences in Children” published by Pain & Central Nervous System Works, Hospital Law Weekly and Biotech Law Weekly.

    February 1, 2010: Haitao Guo, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, was noted for his research in the article “Findings from University College Provide new Insights into Hepatitis B Virus” published by Protemics Weekly, Life Science Weekly and Biotech Law Weekly.

    February 1, 2010: Drexel University College of Medicine was noted in the article “Data on Dopamine Therapy Detailed by Researchers at University College” published by Protemics Weekly, Pharma Law Weekly and Drug Week.

    January 28, 2010: Stephanie King, M.D., associate professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, was quoted in the article “Some Things in Life Are Important, Cervical Cancer Screening For One” published by the Examiner.

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    Grand Rounds and Seminars

    Anesthesiology Grand Rounds
    Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
    Neurology Grand Rounds
    Otolaryngology Resident Lecture Series
    Pharmacology & Physiology Seminar Series
    Psychiatry Grand Rounds

    Anesthesiology Grand Rounds

    Wednesday, February 10, 6:45 7:45 a.m.
    New College Building, Geary Auditorium A

    Lipids to the Rescue

    Presented by:
    Amber Martin-Ross, M.D., CA-3 resident, Department of Anesthesiology, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital

    Target Audience: Attending and visiting physicians, residents, medical students, and CRNAs

    Educational Objectives:

  • Know what is meant by the term "lipid rescue"
  • Be familiar with various hypotheses for how lipid emulsion works during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in local anesthetic toxicity
  • Understand why case reports are imperative to the study of lipid rescue
  • Know when and how to utilize intralipid during local anesthetic induced cardiac arrest

    Accreditation Statement: Drexel University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    AMA: Drexel University College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
    . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    AOA: This program is eligible for 1 credit in Category 2A of the American Osteopathic Association.

    Faculty Disclosure Statement: Speakers at continuing medical education activities are required to disclose to the audience any financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services. Any conflicts of interest must be resolved prior to the presentation and announced to the audience.
    Faculty Disclosure: Amber Martin-Ross, M.D., CA3-resident, has no commercial relationships to disclose.
    The following Planning Committee Members have no commercial relationships to disclose: Dr. Mian Ahmad, Mario Gonzalez, and Nita Mercer


    Anesthesiology Case Conference

    Tuesday, February 9, 6:45 a.m.

    New College Building, Anesthesia Classroom 7322

    Case Conference

    Presented by:
    Nagaraj Lingaraju, M.D., associate professor, and Jay Parekh, CA-3 resident, Department of Anesthesiology, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital

    Target Audience: Attending and visiting physicians, residents, medical students, and CRNAs

    Educational Objectives:
  • Appreciate the diversity of approaches to solving clinical problems
  • Avoid clinical error from the experience and wisdom of other clinicians
  • Use literature to widen my understanding of clinical challenges and issues

    Accreditation Statement: Drexel University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians
    AMA: Drexel University College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    AOA: This program is eligible for 1 credit in Category 2A of the American Osteopathic Association.
    Faculty Disclosure Statement: Speakers at continuing medical education activities are required to disclose to the audience any financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services. Any conflicts of interest must be resolved prior to the presentation and announced to the audience.
    Faculty Disclosure: Nagaraj Lingaraju, M.D., and Jay Parekh, CA-3 resident, have no commercial relationships to disclose.
    The following Planning Committee Members have no commercial relationships to disclose: Dr. Mian Ahmad and Nita Mercer



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    Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

    Monday, February 8, 1 p.m.
    New College Building, Biochemistry Department Library, Room 11101

    Structural Basis for Chromatin Recognition: Crystal Structure of Regulator of Chromosomal Condensation (RCC1) in Complex with the Nucleosome Core Particle

    Presentation by: Song Tan, Ph.D., associate professor, the Pennsylvania State University

    Hosted by: Eishi Noguchi, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

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    Neurology Grand Rounds

    Friday, February 5
    New College Building Geary Auditorium A

    9 am
    Patient Presentation

    10 am
    Biomarker Strategies for Speeding Development of Novel Neurotherapeutics

    Presented by: Gary J. Romano, M.D., Ph.D., senior director, head, neuroscience biomarkers, Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development
    Spring House, Pa.

    Target Audience: Attending and visiting physicians, residents and medical students

    Educational Objectives:

  • Discuss the challenges of developing new therapeutic agents
  • Discuss the use of biomarkers in drug development

    Accreditation Statement: Drexel University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    AMA: Drexel University College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
    . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    AOA: This program is eligible for 2 credits in Category 2A of the American Osteopathic Association.

    Faculty Disclosure Statement: Speakers at continuing medical education activities are required to disclose to the audience any financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services. Any conflicts of interest must be resolved prior to the presentation and announced to the audience.
    Faculty Disclosure: Dr. Gary Romano has a research relationship with Johnson and Johnson. Dr. Romano will support his presentation and clinical recommendations with the best available evidence from medical literature and will refrain from making recommendations regarding products or services.
    The following planning committee members have no commercial relations to disclose: Dr. John Grothusen and Dr. Robert Schwartzman.


    Wednesday, February 10, noon
    Queen Lane Campus, Michael Goldberger Conference Room 276

    Addiction: Natural Rewards vs. Drugs of Abuse

    Presented by:
    Patricia S. Grigson, Ph.D., professor, Department of Neural and Behavioral Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pa.

    Hosted by:
    Barry Waterhouse, Ph.D., professor, Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy

    For more information, please contact Joy Hudson at 215-991-8401.

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    Otolaryngology Resident Lecture Series

    Monday, February 8, 6 8 p.m.
    New College Building, Geary Auditorium A

    Transnasal Esophagoscopy

    Presented by:
    Matthew Nagorsky, M.D.

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    Pharmacology & Physiology Seminar Series

    Wednesday, February 10, 11 a.m.
    New College Building, Pharmacology Conference Room 8312

    Pharmacology of Enteric Motor Control of the Human Gastro-Esophageal Junction High Pressure Zone: Insights into Development of Novel Antireflux Medications

    Presented by: Michael R. Ruggieri, Sr., Ph.D., research associate professor, director of urologic research, Temple University School of Medicine

    Hosted by: James E. Barrett, Ph.D., professor and chair, Department of Pharmacology & Physiology

    For more information, please contact Carolann Imbesi at 215-762-2353.

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    Psychiatry Grand Rounds

    Thursday, February 11, 12:30 p.m.
    Friends Hospital, Scattergood Auditorium
    4641 Roosevelt Boulevard

    Educational Games for All Students: Using a Question & Answer "Game Show" Format to Teach Psychiatry to Medical Students

    Presented by: Caroline Retamero, M.D., assistant professor and assistant director, medical student education in psychiatry, Temple University School of Medicine

    This session will be video-conferenced to New College Building, 245 N. 15th Street, Room 17308; Queen Lane Dean's Conference Room; OB/GYN Conference Room, Shurs Lane; and Northwestern Human Services, 27 E. Mt. Airy Avenue.

    Target Audience: Drexel University College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry staff, clinical staff at Friends Hospital, and clinical staff of affiliate programs, e.g., St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Northwestern Human Services and Northeast Community Mental Health Center. Grand Rounds is free and open to students, residents, faculty and staff.

    Educational Objective: Discuss the major research of importance to practicing mental health professionals and academicians in the fields of psychiatry, neuropsychiatry and the other clinical neurosciences.

    For additional information, contact Angel Eberhardt 215-831-4053.

    Grand Rounds is being funded by the Department of Psychiatry.

    Accreditation Statement: Drexel University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    AMA: Drexel University College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
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    AOA: This program is eligible for 1 credit in Category 2A of the American Osteopathic Association. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    APA (Psychology): Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Drexel University College of Medicine maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is offered for 1 credit.

    LSW (PA SBSWE Licensed Social Workers in PA): This conference is approved for a maximum of 1 credit hour through a formal co-sponsorship agreement with the Bryn Mawr School of Social Work & Social Research. Bryn Mawr College, as a CSWE accredited school of social work, is an approved provider of continuing education for social workers in PA and many other states.
    PSNA (Nursing): Drexel University College of Medicine, Behavioral Healthcare Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Participants will be awarded one (1) credit hour for attending this conference.

    Faculty Disclosure Statement:
    Speakers at continuing medical education activities are required to disclose to the audience any financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial products, goods or services. Any conflicts of interest must be resolved prior to the presentation and announced to the audience.
    Faculty Disclosure: Dr. Retamero has no commercial relationships to disclose.


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