Please save the date for the 2018 UTMB Global Health Education Symposium: Translating Global Health into Community Engagement. Please check our conference website for updates: https://www.utmb.edu/globalhealth/resources/7th-annual-symposium

REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/2OiCVqC

SUPERIOR VISION BENEFITS START OVER WITH THE BEGINNING OF NEW FISCAL YEAR

Superior Vision benefits start over with the beginning of the new fiscal year!  UTMB Optometrist Dr. Praveena Gupta and Dr. Matthew Crookston would like to welcome employees into the optical center to use their Superior Vision Benefits.  It is the beginning of the new fiscal year and you and your eligible dependents are eligible again for exams and eyeglasses or contact lenses.  Please remember it does not have to be a calendar year before you can use your vision insurance, a new fiscal year is all.

We offer discounts on what the insurance does not pay, which makes a big difference especially when you are watching pennies.  If you do not have vision insurance no concerns, we have special eyeglass packages starting at $79.95 for single vision lenses to $149.95 for selected progressive lenses and frames.

Galveston Location

• Appointments 409-747-5800
• Questions 409-747-5823
• 700 University Blvd., near UTMB campus
• Open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Free convenient parking
• Yes, we accept other optometry prescriptions

Texas City Location

• Appointments 409-978-4321
• Questions 409-978-4315
• 10121 Emmett Lowery Expressway
• Open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Free convenient parking
• Yes, we accept other optometry prescriptions

*Costa and Maui Jim sunglasses excluded from special discounts

Click for more information.

October 9, 2018

The Office of Biostatistics will sponsor a 3-hour training session on the introduction to the Clinformatics Data Mart (CDM) database on Tuesday October 9,2018 from 9a -12pm in Levin Hall, Room 3.320. The CDM database, managed by Optum Life Sciences, has been an important data source for health services researchers at UTMB over the last decade, and has served as the basis for numerous high impact journal publications and federally funded grants.  The CDM database includes demographic, diagnostic, health services, and laboratory and pharmacy information on over 56 million commercially insured persons throughout the US. The most up-to-date version data includes additional information, such as resident zip code and some provider information.

The training session, which will be led by Data and Analytics Specialists from Optum Life Sciences, will include overviews of data structure, data content, and analytic issues.  Please email Erica Lloreda (erllored@utmb.edu) by noon on Friday, October 5th if you plan to attend.

The Center for Addiction Research

Proudly Presents

Adriane M. dela Cruz, MD, PhD

 Assistant Professor

Department of Psychiatry

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, TX

“Overview of the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network (NIDA CTN) Texas Node”

Friday, September 28, 2018

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Basic Science Auditorium, 2.212

Hosted by: Kathryn Cunningham, PhD

Sponsored by the Office of Educational Development

Recent advances in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technology now allow for the creation of realistic, highly immersive experiences for gaming, entertainment, and education at a fraction of the cost of earlier systems. In the past 24 months there has been a dramatic increase in hardware, software, and peripheral devices available for VR and AR experiences. The investment by Facebook of approximately $3 billion in Oculus to develop that platform is but one example of the race to develop VR systems for a wide variety of applications. The HTC Vive and Oculus Rift provide fully immersive desktop-class VR systems with controllers and peripherals that allow for individual tracking, multiplayer participation, and highly immersive simulations. As such, VR simulations which were previously restricted to very expensive systems in large simulation centers can now be created at significantly less cost and be accessible by a wider variety of organizations from K-12 classrooms, universities and medical schools. This presentation will review the emerging field of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in medical education and discuss the opportunities and challenges involved in realizing the potential of these technologies.

Presenter:  Doug Danforth - Ohio State University

Thursday, September 27th at 11 am Central

Log on wherever you have access to the internet. 

This webinar is free of charge, and there is no need to register.  If you do not receive promotional emails from our department advertising faculty development workshops, please contact us at OEDhelp@utmb.edu to be added to the mailing list; doing so will guarantee access to the webinar.

**TODAY** 

Monday, September 24, 2018
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
GNL 1.100

“Shining a light on molecular pathogenesis and testing of melanoma”
presented by

Usama Yassi, M.D.,

Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, Surgical Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas

Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

• Discuss pathogenesis of melanoma

• Describe available molecular testing in melanoma

• Differentiate melanoma from benign nevi using molecular studies

• Discuss targeted therapy in melanoma

Methodology:Lecture followed by question and answer session

Disclosure Statement (Speaker):  Dr. Yassi has no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Disclosure Statement (Planning Committee Members):  Drs. Anthony O. Okorodudu, Judith F. Aronson, Heather Stevenson-Lerner and Mrs. Brenda Johnson have no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests to disclose.

Accreditation Statement:The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston designates this live activity for a maximum of 39 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

If you do not have access to the GNL, you must RSVP with your UTMB ID# to Ashley Rhame @ anrhame@utmb.edu by Friday, September 21, 2018.  You may be denied entry if you do not RSVP.

Yo Ho Ho is a 28-day wellness challenge that takes participants on a virtual seaworthy adventure. The challenge helps to build healthy habits and is open to all UT SELECT medical plan members and their dependents age 18 and above.

• The challenge begins Monday, Oct. 1, and ends Sunday, Oct. 28.
• To take part in this pirate-themed excursion, sign up at www.utlivingwell.com. The last day to register is Monday, Oct. 8.
• The overall challenge goal is to earn at least 120 coins by recording your exercise minutes or steps, positive health behaviors and daily quest activities. Participants should aim for 30 coins a week.
• Activity can be tracked through the Living Well online platform and mobile app or through a wearable fitness tracker.
• Participants who earn 120 coins will receive a Living Well lunch bag and gratitude journal. UT System will also award the wellness challenge traveling trophy to the institution with the greatest challenge registration and completion rate.

For more information about the Yo Ho Ho wellness challenge, see www.utlivingwell.com.

***Families, caregivers, patients, staff and students are welcome to attend these sessions***

September 26th Session- 2pm in Jennie Sealy 2.506A

Topic: Patient and Caregiver Zen Hour

Overview: Caregivers, family members, and patients are invited to participate in the Caregiver Zen Hour which offers relaxing and comforting activities to decrease stress and allow time for themselves.  Activities include: pet therapy, aromatherapy, adult coloring, conversations with Pastoral Care, inspirational reading, and a massage chair.

Please encourage caregivers, family members and patients to attend! 

"Time-Out “is a weekly educational/support session for caregivers and family members of UTMB patients, to support them in their adjustment and maintenance of their caregiving role.  These sessions will not be tied to a specific diagnosis- all caregivers and family members are welcome.  The hope is that these sessions will provide a chance for them to have “time out” to relieve some stress, have a little fun, build on care giving skills, decrease burnout and affirm that they are not alone in the role of caregiving.

These sessions are facilitated by UTMB students and staff and will occur every Wednesday at 2pm in Jennie Sealy 2.506A.  Sessions will last around 30 minutes and will address topics that falls into the following categories: Relaxation, Self-Care, Discharge Planning and Medical Topics.

If you have questions or are interested in facilitating a session, please contact Savannah Parks at sjparks@utmb.edu or 409-266-7542.

Neuroscience Grand Rounds

Department of Neurology and Division Neuroscience

Presents

Matthew M. Dacso, M.D., MSc, FACP

Associate Professor of Medicine

UT System Distinguished Teaching Professor

Director of Education and Academic Partnerships

Collaborating Center for Global Health

UTMB

"Pushing at the Frontiers - Challenges and Opportunities in Global Neuroscience"

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

9:00 a.m.

Research Building 6, Room 2.312

K’S CREATIONS IS BACK - MONDAY ONLY!!!

Drop by and visit with the nice folks from K’s Creations and you’ll find an easy and

  convenient way to shop for great gifts or something uplifting for yourself.

 Discover a fun assortment including women’s clothing and accessories,

scarves, fashion jewelry, and a large selection of  new merchandise and clearance

 items to choose from for yourself, your family, and all of your friends.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24^TH     

8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL – 2^ND FLOOR

(BETWEEN EINSTEIN’S BAGELS AND CSW)

Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

K’S CREATIONS IS BACK - MONDAY ONLY!!!

Drop by and visit with the nice folks from K’s Creations and you’ll find an easy and

  convenient way to shop for great gifts or something uplifting for yourself.

 Discover a fun assortment including women’s clothing and accessories,

scarves, fashion jewelry, and a large selection of  new merchandise and clearance

 items to choose from for yourself, your family, and all of your friends.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24^TH     

8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL – 2^ND FLOOR

(BETWEEN EINSTEIN’S BAGELS AND CSW)

Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

K’S CREATIONS IS BACK – MONDAY ONLY!!!

Drop by and visit with the nice folks from K’s Creations and you’ll find an easy and

  convenient way to shop for great gifts or something uplifting for yourself.

 Discover a fun assortment including women’s clothing and accessories,

scarves, fashion jewelry, and a large selection of  new merchandise and clearance

 items to choose from for yourself, your family, and all of your friends.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24^TH     

8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL – 2^ND FLOOR

BETWEEN EINSTEIN’S BAGELS AND CSW

Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

IDEAL JEWELRY SALE – TUESDAY ONLY!!!

Ideal Jewelry features sterling silver jewelry with gemstones from around the world -

  including turquoise, jade, moonstone, garnet, peridot, amethyst, and much more.

  It’s jewelry that brings out your best, and all of the pieces

make great gifts at very affordable prices.

Come join us in shopping with the nice folks from Ideal Jewelry!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25^TH

8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL – 2^ND FLOOR

BETWEEN EINSTEIN’S BAGELS AND CSW

Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are all accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

PLEASE COME OUT AND AGAIN WELCOME THE

SPARKLING MONKEY JEWELRY SHOW

Sparkling Monkey offers hand-made necklaces, earrings, bracelets, ankle bracelets, and book

markers using sterling silver, 24 karat gold overlay, semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals,

and fresh water pearls.  They have beautiful jewelry for all of your needs and great

gifts at very affordable prices.  All of these fantastic items range in price from $6. - $199. 

Go see all of the wonderful new designs today!

 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26^TH

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

JENNIE SEALY HOSPITAL – 2^ND FLOOR

BETWEEN EINSTEIN’S BAGELS AND CSW

Visa and MasterCard will both be gladly accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

 

COLLECTIVE GOODS BOOK FAIR!!!

(FORMERLY KNOWN AS “BOOKS ARE FUN”)

LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS

WEDNESDAY ONLY

    BOOKS AND GIFTS AT GREAT SAVINGS!!!

Come visit the new Collective Goods Book Fair.  With over 250 great titles at unbelievable prices, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list! Product categories include Children’s Story Books, Cookbooks, General Interest Books, New York Times Best Sellers, Stationery, Scrapbooking, Music Collections, Early Learning Products, Children’s Educational Products, and gifts for all ages.

Enjoy first run, top quality products from various world leading publishers!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26^TH     

9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS – 1^ST FLOOR

Cash, debit/credit cards, checks, and postdated checks to 3 weeks are accepted.

Proceeds benefit patient and volunteer programs.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Effort Reporting and Processing for Effort Coordinators

9-11:30 a.m.

Oct. 2

Rebecca Sealy East, 4.302/4.304

This training is mandatory for anyone serving in the role of effort coordinator in their department. If you are a new effort coordinator, or an effort coordinator who needs a refresher, please plan to attend this hands-on training in the ECRT system, as well as the effort certification process at UTMB. If you have already completed the classroom training, you are not required to take it again but are welcome to attend for a refresher. If you have not taken the classroom training and need access to the ECRT system for effort reporting in your department, please plan to attend.

Register for class at https://my.utmb.edu/pstraining.

OLLI is welcoming Area Agency on Aging benefits counselors for quarterly Introduction to Medicare classroom sessions and ongoing one-on-one counseling sessions the second Monday of every month between 10 AM and 3 PM at OLLI 4700 Broadway, Suite B101.

These sessions are all free and open to the public but you must register at least one week in advance.

Register today for one-on-one appointments on Monday, October 8th,, 1 – 3 PM, by phoning the OLLI office: 409.763.5604.

An Expert’s Introduction to Medicare—FREE Seminar

Monday, October 8th, 10 AM – Noon—FREE and Open to the Public

Mallory Freitag and Alex Rischan, Benefits Counselors, Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging

Signing up for Medicare is now more difficult than it used to be. Many people who are newly eligible for Medicare are not drawing social security retirement, are still working or are covered through an employer’s group health insurance plan. If you are still working, and plan on continuing to do so, what are your options? What is considered full retirement age? When should you sign up for Medicare? This laptop and tablet friendly course, offered through a certified Benefits Counselor with the Area Agency on Aging, is geared to help those that are getting ready to retire (or not) to navigate through the Social Security and Medicare maze and gather a full understanding of their benefits and options.

This session is free and open to the public, but you must register in advance by phoning OLLI at UTMB 409.763.5604. Space is limited.

The Robert and Russell Moody Lecture Series

Paulie Gaido, ThM, JD, PhD

Maximizing the Legal and especially the Moral Authority of Advance Health Care Directives

Moody Gardens IMAX Theater

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

6:00pm

RSVP not required

Free and open to the public

"CRISPR and Human Gene Editing: Coming to a Clinic Near You?"

Dr. David Prentice, PhD

WEDNESDAY, September 26, 12-1 PM

1-1:30 Q&A

Old Red Amphitheater, 2.214

FREE lunch and FREE pro-life merchandise

For food, RSVP to Shelby Luikart at shluikar@utmb.edu

All perspectives and disciplines are welcome! Open discussion following the presentation is encouraged. 

Hosted by the Right to Life Advocates at UTMB

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Announces – The Final Examination of

Sergio Enrique Rodriguez

For the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy

September 25, 2018

3:00 P.M.

GNL 1.100

TITLE OF DISSERTATION

STUDYING THE BIOLOGY OF, AND DEVELOPING COUNTERMEASURES TO, A TICK-TRANSMITTED HEMORRHAGIC FEVER VIRUS

SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

Chair: Thomas Geisbert, MS, PhD, Professor, Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Dennis Bente, DVM, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Chad Mire, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Tetsuro Ikegami, DVM, PhD, Professor, Experimental Pathology Graduate Program, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Eric Bergeron, MS, PhD, Senior Scientist, DHHS, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA

COMMUNICATING IN THE MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKFORCE

• Identify the attributes and core values of the multi-generationals in the workplace
• Understand the difference ways we communicate across generations at work
• Describe the difference in work ethics and work expectations between generations in the workplace
• Interview people from different generations to acquire best practices of communication across disciplines

Presented by:

Faith Robin Phillips, Sr. Talent and Organizational Development Consultant

October 3rd, 2018, Research Building 6, 1.206

12:00pm-1:00pm with optional 30 minute break-out session to follow

Sponsored By:

EMERGE RESOURCE GROUP in partnership with

UTMB CENTER FOR ADDITIONAL RESEARCH and the UTMB POST-DOCTORAL ASSOCIATION

Standing Together Event

FREE and open to the public!

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Join us anytime from 10 am to 1 pm

Island Community Center (4700 Broadway, Galveston), Community Room

Multiple exhibits with education: medication safety, bone health, fall recovery, vision and sleep health

Free assessments: blood pressure, strength, balance, posture, walking, and MORE...

Sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI

For more information, call 409.763.5604 or email: regallow@utmb.edu

Fundamentals of Grants Management

Additional sessions of all three Fundamentals of Grants Management courses have been added to the calendar.

Fundamentals of Grants Managementis designed for the grant administrators and coordinators on campus. The three-part series is required for all grants management staff.

The Fundamentals of Grants Management coursework is broken into three sessions which must be completed in order. However, the schedule is such that you can take them across several weeks, according to what fits in your availability. Upon completion of all three sessions, you will earn a certificate of completion.

Please visit https://my.utmb.edu/PStraining to register for the sessions. Each session is two (2) hours and must be registered individually. Be sure to verify that you are registering for the proper session each time.

Upcoming Session Dates

All classes will be located in Rebecca Sealy East 4.302/4.304 unless otherwise noted*

Please join the faculty, staff and students of the School of Health Professions for a presentation by Dr. Crystalyn R. Richard, Physical Therapy Faculty Candidate on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Crystalyn R. Richard, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA

Presentation:  Healthy Aging

Wednesday, 09/26/2018

Noon - 1:00 PM

SHP/SON - Quad 1.104

Our graduate medical education system offers a great opportunity for physicians-in-training to flex their “teaching muscles”! In this workshop, we will illustrate the benefits of providing training to our residents in how to teach fellow residents and medical students effectively. Not only does the learner benefit, but the (resident) teacher also gains confidence, knowledge, and skills, and may even be inspired to pursue a career in academia.

At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of andragogy (adult learning) and their application to the resident-teacher
• Learn at least 3 practical methods of bedside/clinical teaching for the resident-teacher(s) to implement in their teaching efforts
• Gauge effectiveness of the RAT methods by soliciting online feedback from learners

Presenter: Misha Syed, MD, MEHP, Associate Professor, Glaucoma David Weeks Chair in Ophthalmology UT System Distinguished Teaching Professor Residency Program Director Dept. of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Dates and Location:

October 1, 2018 (Monday) | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Mary Moody Northen 1.102

October 2, 2018 (Tuesday) | 12:00 -1:00 p.m. | Mary Moody Northen 1.102

Jointly sponsored by The Office of Educational Development and The Academy of Master Teachers

The Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Program Presents

“Characterization of Candidate Attenuating Mutations in West Nile Virus”

Jaclyn Kaiser
Graduate Assistant

Research Interest:Virology
Mentors:Alan Barrett, PhD

Friday, September 28, 2018

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Levin Hall 3.324

22nd Annual Forum on Aging Poster Session

Thursday, October 18, 2018

5 - 7pm

Levin Hall Dining Room

Sponsored by

The Sealy Center on Aging

Research Services

All UTMB faculty, staff, fellows, and students are invited.

Refreshments will be served.

The Forum on Aging informs gerontology researchers as well as the UTMB community in general about the aging research going on at UTMB.  Learn more about resources available from the Sealy Center on Aging and Research Services at this event. Monetary awards for best student and fellow posters will be given, sponsored by the Sealy Center on Aging and Sigma Xi. 

In an effort to be environmentally and fiscally conscientious, we’re encouraging attendees to utilize the electronic version of the program found at the forum website: https://www.utmb.edu/scoa/forum/ This is also where you submit your abstract. 

*We will have a limited number of paper copies available at the event.*

All UTMB staff, faculty and students are invited to attend ART in Healthcare's first general meeting to learn more about the organization. RSVP link below.

ART in Healthcare is a service and social organization. Volunteering activities include making art with UTMB pediatric patients and community-based service projects. Socials include attending local art events and tutorials/ workshops on a variety to art topics: acrylics, gold leaf, polymer clay, shoe painting, etc. Membership Dues are $25 for four years, which goes toward providing art supplies. 

Date: 9/26/2018

Location: SHP/ SON 1.444

Time: 12pm-1pm

Speaker: Reyna Collura, Director of Education and Outreach at the Galveston Arts Center

Sweet treats will be provided to those that RSVP by 9/25: https://goo.gl/forms/83G3QA9nbH2tQI402 

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UTMBARTinhealthcare/

Late each summer, a new group of students arrives on campus to continue their educational journey. More than ever, technology plays an important role in their success, and knowing what tools are available and how to access them is critical. 

We invite students, other trainees, people new to UTMB and anyone with an interest in campus technology to join us in Levin Hall or online for the Sept. 25 TechTalk.

Presenters will offer an overview of services and software, including Office 365, UTMB's Virtual Private Network (VPN), WiFi network, software and hardware standards, virus protection, and services offered by the Information Services Help Desk.

A portion of the session will be reserved for questions and discussion.        
 

For those who cannot attend in person, the session will be available via Skype at https://meet.utmb.edu/techtalk/4SPIOL12.