Campus Announcements for the week of 12/06/2004
Table of Contents
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. December Graduation Ceremony - Volunteers Needed!
2. *Recycle Your Laserjet Toner Cartridges*
3. All Full-Time Research Foundation Employees and Full-Time State Employees on West Campus and HSC
4. Limited Availability of Intranasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) at the Stony Brook University Student Health Service
5. Planning on Using Blackboard this Spring? Submit your request today!
6. The University Senate Meets on Monday, December 6th at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
7. Warning Regarding Fraudulent Email & Internet Phishing Scams
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. The Hospital Benefits Office has a new location
2. Master Of Public Health - Grand Rounds (Registration Required - 631.444-9396)
3. Master Of Public Health Program Accepting Applications For Fall 2005!
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lotus Notes 6.5 users learn the basic features of e-mail.
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar; Thursday, December 9th, 2004
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
3. Family Traditions: Sources of Tension & Sources of Strength
4. Doctoral Defenses This Week
5. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
6. "From the Ground Up: A History of the State University of New York at Stony Brook"
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. GCRC Seminar Series - Collagen As A Clinical Target. Oh My Aching "Frozen" Shoulder!
2. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. We Need You - Blood Drive
2. Hospital Holiday Toy Drive
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. The Annual UUP Holiday Party
2. Last Chance to View Lucio Pozzi's Photoworks at the Staller Center Art Gallery
3. A Reading of the Play, "These Things Happen"
4. SBU Jazz Combos
5. We want you to wear Stony Brook Red! Cap Exchange Days, December 7-9
6. Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week is here!
7. SBU Big Band
8. New York City Gay Men's Chorus this Friday
9. The Wo/Men's Center sponsors a reading of the play, "These Things Happen" by Natalie Bates.
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Colds and Flu
2. "Starting or Expanding your business on Ebay"Wed.,Dec.15,9:30A.M,L.I. Bus.& Tech. Ctr.,3500 Sunrise Hwy,Great River, Fee: $20.
3. Advanced Excel Module II
4. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
5. West Campus Weight Watchers Group Forming For January!
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
2. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
3. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
4. Are You A Type I Insulin-Dependant Diabetic?
5. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
6. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
7. Brookhaven National Labs (BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
9. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
10. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
11. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
12. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
13. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality.
14. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
15. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
16. Volunteers Needed For a Study On Incidence Of Insulin Resistance In A Morbidly Obese Population
17. Seeking Volunteers - Healthy Men and Women who are 65 Years of Age or Older and Leading Active Lifestyles
10. Miscellaneous
1. 7th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest. Guest Judge: John Stone, MD and Author
2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) accepting applications for Fall 2005.
3. Become a Long Island State Veterans Home Volunteer
01. Administrative (dept moves/closes, employee info, Admin announcements)
1. December Graduation Ceremony - Volunteers Needed!
ATTENTION STAFF: Conferences and Special Events is looking for VOLUNTEERS for December Graduation 12/19/04. Experience the excitement SBU graduates have been dreaming about. For more details contact Peg Abbatiello ext. 26320 or email mabbatiello@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Margaret Abbatiello/Pres
2. *Recycle Your Laserjet Toner Cartridges*
* We now accept most model numbers from Hewlett Packard, Canon, IBM, Lexmark, Panasonic, and Samsung, etc.
* To arrange for a pickup, please call Maria Maloney at 632-1287. She is happy to assist you to make the process simple and convenient.
Did you know?
--> More than 90% of a laserjet cartridge consists of recyclable materials. Please help us remove them from the waste stream.
Brought to you by the Department of Recycling/Resource Management.
http://http://www.stonybrook.edu/facilities/cs/recycling/
Submitted by: Michael Youdelman/Admin
3. All Full-Time Research Foundation Employees and Full-Time State Employees on West Campus and HSC
Please check the West Campus State Benefits website at www.stonybrook.edu for information about the 2005 Spring semester Employee Tuition Waiver Program, B140w. The deadline for submission of a B140w waiver to the West Campus Benefits Office is 12/17/04 close of business. UUP union tuition waiver forms do NOT have a submission deadline. This program is not available to graduate students and hospital employees may contact Shirley Menzies for information about this program.
Submitted by: Alessandra White/Admin
4. Limited Availability of Intranasal Flu Vaccine (FluMist) at the Stony Brook University Student Health Service
There is a limited supply of intranasal influenza vaccine (FluMist) available at the Student Health Service for those 5 to 49 years of age who are in good health. Students -$20 Staff -$25. Please contact the Student Health Service for more information at 2-6740
http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/shs/
Submitted by: Robert Ansbach/OSA
5. Planning on Using Blackboard this Spring? Submit your request today!
If you would like to use Blackboard for your Spring 2005 course(s), you will need to request your Blackboard class site(s) at:
http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/DoIT/bbreq.nsf/bbaccountreq
You may not reuse old courses. This is to ensure that your students have access to the correct course!
Once you fill out the form, a new site will be created for you. We will then send you information on how you can copy material from your old course to the new one at your discretion.
Questions? Contact us!
Blackboard Support Team, bboard@notes.cc.sunysb.edu, 631-632-8050
http://www.learnteach.sunysb.edu/faculty.htm
Submitted by: Blackboard Support Team - Instructional Computing
6. The University Senate Meets on Monday, December 6th at 3:30 p.m. in SAC 302
Tentative Agenda
I. Approval of Tentative Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from November 1, 2004
III. President's Report (S. Kenny)
IV. Provost's Report (R. McGrath)
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
Submitted by: Laurie Theobalt/Prov
7. Warning Regarding Fraudulent Email & Internet Phishing Scams
Several Stony Brook employess have reported receiving e-mails from banking institutions that are requesting information about their credit card accounts, asking them to verify account data, many times the e-mail claims to be sent from Citibank. The e-mails have the bank logo and look very real and sometimes they direct you to a website. These are known as "Phishing Scams". There is no reason that you should be contacted about your account in this manner. Please be sure that you do not answer any of these e-mails.
Submitted by: Maryann Dolan/Admin
02. Hosp/HSC Admin Announcements
1. The Hospital Benefits Office has a new location
The hospital Benefits Office has moved again. This time to 45 Research Way, Suite 204, Tech Park. Our new mailing address is Stony Brook University Hospital Benefits Office,45 Research Way, Suite 204, E. Setauket, NY 11733. Our internal address for campus mail is Benefits Office, Bldg. 45, Tech Park, Z+=9212.
We have kept our same telephone number - 689-2970 and our fax number remains 689-5277. Our IVR system is still active and provides benefits information. To access the IVR system to hear benefits information dial 444-2543.
Submitted by: Cassandra Moore/UHMC
2. Master Of Public Health - Grand Rounds (Registration Required - 631.444-9396)
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center, Preventive Medicine Conference Room 067
"Continuous Quality Improvements" Carol Gomes, PhD, Asst. Director for Medical & Regulatory Affairs, Continuous Quality Improvement, Stony Brook University Hospital. Call 631.444.9396 to register.
Submitted by: Patricia Villa/UHMC
3. Master Of Public Health Program Accepting Applications For Fall 2005!
The Master of Public Health Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2005. Applications will be reviewed, starting in January 2005, until the class is full. The class will admit thirty students. Since the class size is limited, it is recommended that you complete your application as soon as possible.
For more detailed information about the program, and a link to the online application, visit our website. You may also contact Pat Villa at 631.444.2074.
http://www.hsc.stonybrook.edu/public_health_program
Submitted by: Patricia Villa/UHMC
03. Workshops/Courses/Training (work related; HR, EAP, DoIT, etc...)
1. Lotus Notes 6.5 users learn the basic features of e-mail.
Send and receive mail and attachments, reply and forward mail, set mail preferences, etc. Sign up now for "Welcome to Lotus Notes You Have Mail" on December 9 from 9:00-12:00.
http://clientsupport.stonybrook.edu/training/Notes_training.shtml
Submitted by: Kim Rant/DoIT
04. Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. Department of Neurobiology and Behavior Seminar; Thursday, December 9th, 2004
On Thursday, December 9th, the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior will host a Seminar given by Justin Blau, Ph.D. of New York University. Dr. Blau's talk: "Clock Watching in Drosophila" will take place at 12 Noon in Room 038 of the Life Sciences Building.
Submitted by: Kathleen Delaney/CAS
2. Topics in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Seminar
Dr. Ming Cai of the Department of Meteorology, Florida State University, will present a seminar entitled, "Impact of Urbanization and Land-Use on Climate Change" on Wednesday, December 8th. The seminar will take place at 11:30 a.m. on South Campus at the Marine Sciences Research Center, Endeavour Hall 120. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Institute for Terrestrial and Planetary Atmospheres at 632-8009.
http://atmos.msrc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Gina Gartin/MSRC
3. Family Traditions: Sources of Tension & Sources of Strength
Child and Family Studies is sponsoring a cross generational roundtable discussion, "Family Traditions: Sources of Tension, Sources of Strength on December 8, 2004, 12:50-2PM in Psychology A 109. This is part of an on-going series, "Conversations across Generations: Finding Our Way in Uncertain Times." For more information or to request a disability related accomodation, please contact Dr. Joan Kuchner, Director, Child and Family Studies, 632-7695.
Submitted by: Joan Kuchner/CAS
4. Doctoral Defenses This Week
Please click on the URL below to see this week's Doctoral Defences
http://www.grad.sunysb.edu/ddd/weekly.html
Submitted by: Yordanos Beyene/GST
5. Ecology and Evolution Seminar
3:30p.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Life Sciences Building, Room 038
"WHY SO MANY RECENT MARINE INVADERS IN THE COASTAL ZONE? AN ECOLOGIST'S PERSPECTIVE"
Dr. Robert Whitlatch, Department of Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut
Host: Dr. Jeffrey Levinton - levinton@life.bio.sunysb.edu
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call: The Department of Ecology and Evolution at (631) 632-8600
Submitted by: Marilyn Pakarklis/CAS
6. "From the Ground Up: A History of the State University of New York at Stony Brook"
Please join Joel Rosenthal, Distinguished Professor of History, for an informative and entertaining look at his new book "From the Ground Up: A History of the State University of New York at Stony Brook." Dr. Rosenthal will be speaking on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 from 12:30 to 2:00 PM in the Women's Studies Colloquium Center in the Old Chemistry Building. Please bring a brown bag lunch and join us. The book will be available for purchase and signing.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
05. Hosp/HSC Conferences/Seminars/Lectures
1. GCRC Seminar Series - Collagen As A Clinical Target. Oh My Aching "Frozen" Shoulder!
Title: Collagen As A Clinical Target.Oh My Aching "Frozen" Shoulder!
Presenter: Dr. Marie A. Badalamente. Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Stony Brook University
Date: Friday, December 17th, 2004, Place: HSC T16 Room 025, Time: Refreshments begin 3:45pm. Seminar begins at 4:00pm
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
2. Psychiatry Grand Rounds
Written Emotional Disclosure: When and Why it Works?
Mark Lumley, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Wayne State University
Tuesday, December 7, 2004, 11:30 am, HSC L2 LH4
All are welcome to attend
Submitted by: Linda Hans/UHMC
06. Charitable (Habitat, Blood drives, Cats, etc...)
1. We Need You - Blood Drive
You can be the one who gives hope to many. Give hope - become a Blood Bank donor.
Donors with any Blood Type are always needed.
Did You Know? Blood and Platelet shortages occur regulary and especially during holidays and winter months. During these periods, our hospital receives increased trauma and other urgent care requiring patients who need blood or platelets. Will you please donate and make a difference.
Your donation goes directly to a patient at Stony Brook Hospital.
You can call Jennifer Peace at 444-7586 or email: jlpeace@notes.cc.sunysb.edu to make an appointment. The Blood Bank located on main level -- the hours are Monday - Friday 8:30a.m. - 8:00p.m..
Thank you for your continued support and dedication.
Submitted by: Patricia O'Brien/UHMC
2. Hospital Holiday Toy Drive
As we embark on this holiday season, this season of sharing, let us remember the hopes and dreams of so many of our neighbors in need. This year, the Holiday Gift Program is appealing to individuals to purchase a new toy(s) for children in the 1 to 12 year old range. You decide what to buy: gender, price, qty., etc. Toys should unwrapped and dropped off at one of the following locations--HSC and Hospital sponsors: under the HSC near the entrance on Level 1 (the Animal Labs)...take the Basic Science Tower Elevator to Level 1, and step right outside. I'll be there on Monday and Tuesday December 6th and 7th Noon to 1 PM. TECH PARK employees: 16 Research Way parking lot, Friday December 10th Noon to 1 PM
Submitted by: Maryann Bell/CAS
07. Entertainment (Sports, Movies, Events, etc...)
1. The Annual UUP Holiday Party
Happy Holidays!! The UUP West Campus Holiday Party will be held on Friday, December 17, 2004 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the University Cafe in the Stony Brook Union. Come join us as we gather together to celebrate the holiday season. Spirits and lite refreshments will be served. All UUP members are welcome. Please RSVP to Corinne Burns at Ext. 2-6570 or via email corinne.burns@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
2. Last Chance to View Lucio Pozzi's Photoworks at the Staller Center Art Gallery
Spectacular large-scale installations by New York artist Lucio Pozzi remain on view through Saturday, December 11. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 12 noon to 4pm and Saturday, 7-9pm. Admission to the Gallery is free and open to the public. For additional information, please call 632-7240.
Submitted by: Rhonda Cooper/CAS
3. A Reading of the Play, "These Things Happen"
The Wo/Men's Center will host a reading of the play, "These Things Happen" by Natalie Bates on Wednesday, December 8, at 7 pm. "These Things Happen" tells the story of secrets, silence, and three generations of abuse in the family. Held in the University Cafe, 1st floor of Student Union. Refreshments, Question and Answer session to follow. Sponsored by the Wo/Men's Center and the University Cafe. Call (631) 632-9666 for more information.
Submitted by: Diana Milillo/OSA
4. SBU Jazz Combos
SBU Jazz Combos Concert!
Tuesday, December 7th, at 8pm., Staller Center Recital Hall
Several different combos, including the Straight Up, No Chaser Band and Disguise the Limit, will swing the night away.
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
5. We want you to wear Stony Brook Red! Cap Exchange Days, December 7-9
Trade in your cap from any other university and receive a free Stony Brook RED CAP at the Seawolves MarketPlace!
Located in the Student Activities Center
Hours: Mon. - Thu. 8:30 am - 9 pm, Fri. 8:30 am - 5 pm
Submitted by: Angela Agnello/FSA
6. Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week is here!
This week only at the University Bookstore, show your Stony Brook Faculty or Staff ID card and save 20% off Stony Brook clothing and gifts.
Submitted by: Cathy Pacheco/FSA
7. SBU Big Band
SBU Big Band Thursday, December 9th, at 8pm.
Stony Brook's famed big band, the "SBU Blowage" guarantees to erase end of semester stress and put everyone in a holiday mood.
Submitted by: Christa Van Alstine/GST
8. New York City Gay Men's Chorus this Friday
The LGBT Faculty & Staff Network at SBU are proud to host this Friday, December 10th at 8:30 p.m. the world famous New York City Gay Men's Chorus performing their Carnegie Hall Holiday Concert at the Student Activities Center Auditorium. The New Century Singers will be guest performers. This is a benefit for the Pride Scholarship Endowment.
Tickets are $35 for general admission and $50 for reserved seating.
*To purchase tickets you can call 632-4887, go to the SAC box office or purchase on line at
http://www.geocities.com/lgbtfsn/pride.html
Doors open at 8pm.
Tickets will be available at the door on a first come first serve basis.
Come earlier and see the Marriage exhibit at the Gallery which opens at 7pm.
http://www.keith-miller.com/curatorial/marriage/index.html
Submitted by: Marylou Stewart/UHMC
9. The Wo/Men's Center sponsors a reading of the play, "These Things Happen" by Natalie Bates.
A reading of the play, "These Things Happen" by Natalie Bates will be performed on Wednesday, December 8, at 7 pm. "These Things Happen" tells the story of secrets, silence, and three generations of abuse in the family. Held in the University Cafe, 1st floor of Student Union. Free admission. Refreshments served, Question and Answer Session to follow. Sponsored by the Wo/Men's Center and the University Cafe. Call (631) 632-9666 for more information.
http://www.universitycafe.org
Submitted by: Diana Milillo/OSA
08. For-Pay Workshops/Courses (SPD, etc...)
1. Colds and Flu
The Division of Wellness and Chronic Illness in the Department of Family Medicine is conducting a one and one-half hour lecture on Thursday, December 16th between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. at their office located at 33 Research Way, East Setauket.
The lecture will focus on how to prevent colds and flu this winter and how to diminish their severity.
The use of vaccines and antiviral medications for the flu is discussed. Lifestyle practices, including nutrition, that promote health and shorten the duration of colds is also addressed.
With patients facing an overabundance of supplements and herbs marketed to treat and prevent colds and flu, the workshop offers research-based evaluations to assess safety and efficacy of the most common supplements and herbs.
The cost is $25.00 per person payable upon registration.
For further information and to register, please call 631.444.9815
Submitted by: Marion Hollinger/UHMC
2. "Starting or Expanding your business on Ebay"Wed.,Dec.15,9:30A.M,L.I. Bus.& Tech. Ctr.,3500 Sunrise Hwy,Great River, Fee: $20.
Whether you are thinking of starting a new business, or creating an additional revenue stream for an established retail or wholesale business, this workshop is for you. Learn more about Ebay to see how "The World's Online Marketplace" can help increase your sales. If you are doing business in the 21st Century then this workshop cannot be missed! You will be taken on a virtual guided tour of eBay, get real-life statistics, and learn how to get started. Speaker: Bridgette Nicolini of RACCOONWEB & EDUCATION EMPORIUM.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/smallbusiness
Submitted by: Ann Garbarino/CEAS
3. Advanced Excel Module II
NCE 314.2 - 2 sessions - Fee: $109
This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This advanced topics course covers multiple file management, linking, consolidating, auto-filter, pivot table and macros.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
Section B: Mon., 1:00-4:00 pm, Dec. 6, 13, 2004
10% discount University employees and students, CSEA LEAP Vouchers accepted
To register go to SPD Website Registration Form at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/career/registration.html
For questions call 632-7071
Submitted by: Frank Esposito/Prov
4. Defensive Driving Program Offered for UUP employees and their immediate family members.
A NYSUT sponsored Defensive Driving program is being offered on Saturday, January 8, 2005 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Stony Brook Union Room 236, for all UUP employees and their immediate family members.
Cost is $25 per person. Checks should be made payable to "NYSUT Benefit Trust" and delivered to the UUP office, 104 Old Chemistry, Z=3475. Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9 am to 3 pm.
Participants are usually entitled to a 10% discount on their automotive insurance. Check with your provider. The certificate is good for three years of savings!
Contact Corinne Burns at Ext. 26570 or cmburns@notes.cc.sunysb.edu for more information.
Submitted by: Corinne Burns/Affl
5. West Campus Weight Watchers Group Forming For January!
Weight Watchers: the only plan that really works for weight loss. At-work Weight Watchers group to commence right after the New Year (timing is everything, you know). Come join us in the Melville Library during lunchtime once a week and finally get control of your life. Cost is $99 for 10 sessions. Must pay in full up front. Interested? Contact Judy Matuk at jmatuk@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Judy Matuk/Res
09. Research (Studies, Testing, etc...)
1. Long Island Database Project - Volunteers Needed
The Long Island Cancer Center is creating a database of blood samples and clinical information to help researchers better understand why some individuals develop breast and prostate cancer while others do not.
Women and men are eligible to participate if they were diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer OR have never been diagnosed with these cancers, are 18 years of age or older, are a current Long Island resident and have lived on Long Island for at least 5 years.
For more information about the study, please call Pat Gramer at 444-7995 or 1-800-566-9667.
Submitted by: Erin O'Leary/UHMC
2. Alzheimer's Disease Trial At SUNY Stony Brook
A Trial of Zocor (an anti-cholesterol medication) to slow the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease. All eligible participants with mild-moderate AD would remain on their current AD treatments, while participating in this trial.
If you would like to participate, or if you are a health care professional who would like to refer a patient, please contact Candice Perkins, MD, Marlene Baumister, RN or Dawn Madigan, RN at (631) 444-1610 or (631) 444-8121
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
3. How Do You Manage Your Stress During Pregnancy?
Research Study at the General Clinical Research Center, University Hospital.
If you are in the first or second trimester of pregnancy, you may be eligible for a research study that is looking at different ways to manage stress and cope during pregnancy.
Through this study you may learn relaxation techniques, coping skills and stress reduction techniques. These skills may be useful to you during and after your pregnancy.
There is no cost to you. If you are interested, Please call (631) 444-6900 for more information
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
4. Are You A Type I Insulin-Dependant Diabetic?
We are conducting a study to determine whether periodontal treatment can reduce specific markers of infection/inflammation that may make it more difficult for you and your physician to control diabetes.
Study participants will receive a free periodontal cleaning and payment up to $300.00
Please contact Ruth Tenzler, RN, BSN, CCRC @ (631) 632-9452 to discuss whether or not you may qualify for this research study.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
5. Select - Selenium And Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial.
SELECT is a research study being conducted to see if prostate cancer can be prevented.
Men who participate in this study will take two capsules a day. Some men will take only selenium or vitamin E and some will take both. Others will take a placebo (sugar capsule).
Participants will visit their local study site twice a year for at least seven years, and no more than twelve years. About 32,000 men will take part in this study.
Men free of prostate cancer who are age 55 or older may be able to take part in this study. African-American men may join at age 50 or older.
Taking part in SELECT may not help you directly. But we hope that the information learned from this study will benefit your sons, grandsons, and future generations.
Call the Stony Brook SELECT Study Center at (631) 444-3936 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
6. Do You Have A Frozen Shoulder?
If you are affected by a condition called "ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS" (Frozen/Stiff Shoulder), you may be able to join a Clinical Research study.
Participation is free of charge.
Patients with shoulder arthritis or rotator cuff problems will NOT be eligible.
Please call (631)444-2215 Orthopedics Dept, for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
7. Brookhaven National Labs (BNL) - Imaging Studies - 20 Yrs+ Volunteers
Volunteers needed for Imaging Studies at Brookhaven National Laboratories.
The volunteer must be 20 years or older and in good health for participation.
Confidentiality maintained and transportation will be provided.
Call 1-888-352-7380 for more information.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
8. Research Volunteers Wanted At The General Clinical Research Center, Stony Brook University Hospital.
Seniors 60 and over in reasonably good health and young adults 20-35 years of age to participate in a research study.
Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $1600 for their participation.
For more information please contact Jeanne Kidd at (631) 444-3740.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
9. Are You Taking Cholesterol Lowering Medication?
Patients being treated with cholesterol lowering medications (Statins) with complaints of muscle pain or weakness or stable, low grade CPK elevation are eligible to participate in a research study to determine the benefits of "COENZYME Q-10"
For further information contact, Dr. Patricia Kelly, DO at (631) 444-7893.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Did You Ever Wonder Why Some People Get Stressed Out More Easily Than Others?
Stress can affect the brain, heart, hormones, and mental performance.
We are looking for men and women, 18-50 years of age, to participate in a non-invasive study.
Participation in this protocol requires that volunteers be free on two consecutive weekdays including two hospital overnights
For example: Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon, or Tuesday night to Thursday afternoon
You will be free to pursue your normal activities after 4:15 pm, but you will need to be back for the overnight stay.
COMPENSATION: $200.00
If you are interested in participating call us at (631) 444-8405, SUNY Stony Brook Laboratory for the Study of Emotion and Cognition or e-mail us at greents@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
11. Do You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
If you are 18-60 years of age and have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), you are invited to participate in a study funded by the National Institute of Health. Participants will be compensated up to $200.
For further information call Dr Fred Friedberg at (631) 632-8252
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
12. Take Part In Clinical Research Studies.
Inquire about Clinical Research Studies. Call Albert Ruenes at (631) 499-8697 or email at aruenes@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
13. Participants Needed for Brain Simulation Study of Emotion and Personality.
Qualified participants
- must be at least 18 years of age
- have no history of seizures, stroke, and head trauma.
- Not pregnant
- Do not currently take tricyclic anti-depressants or neuroleptic medication
- Other exclusion criteria apply.
Subjects will be compensated $25.00 per hour (approx. 1-2 hours).
For more information call 631-444-6900 or email Turhan.Canli@stonybrook.edu
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
14. Seeking Volunteers Men And Women 18 Years Of Age And Older With A Diagnosis Of HIV+ And/Or AIDS
We are researching the effectiveness of chromium picolinate (a dietary supplement) in the treatment of complications of current HIV therapy, including insulin resistance (leading to diabetes) and possibly body fat distribution (HIV Lipodystrophy).
COMPENSATION UP TO $475.00 plus transportation expenses
Contact: Dr. Bob Ferris (631) 444-3740
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
15. Seeking Volunteers for a Cancer Study.
We are seeking to identify new cancer markers in blood, tissue and body fluids. This may allow us to develop laboratory tests which can diagnose cancers earlier and/or identify patients who are at risk for a poor outcome and who may benefit from more aggressive therapy than is normally recommended.
Contact the GCRC at (631) 444-6900 for further details and questions.
Compensation of $25.00 plus Hospital parking validation will be provided.
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
16. Volunteers Needed For a Study On Incidence Of Insulin Resistance In A Morbidly Obese Population
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions and contributes to increased mortality and morbidity. Mortality and morbidity arises from an increased incidence of insulin resistance and diabetes.
This exploratory protocol will examine the effect of gastric bypass on insulin resistance and changes in potential mediators prior to actual weight loss.
"Subjects with a Body Mass Index >35" Completion of surgical work-up prior to surgery
"Adult Men and Women" Minorities
Compensation up to $600.00 For further information contact: Josh Feiner @ 631 444-3571
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
17. Seeking Volunteers - Healthy Men and Women who are 65 Years of Age or Older and Leading Active Lifestyles
Some Individuals Become Less Sensitive to Insulin As They Get Older. Insulin Resistance is a
- Significant Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
- Major Factor for the Increase in Prevalence of Diabetes Among the Elderly.
Subjects will be Compensated $300.00 For Further Information Contact Shai Gavi, DO @ 631 444-7873
Submitted by: Adnan Rangwala/UHMC
10. Miscellaneous
1. 7th Annual Institute for Medicine in Contemporary Society Writing Contest. Guest Judge: John Stone, MD and Author
All members of the Stony Brook University community are welcome to enter, including students, faculty, and staff from all departments on both sides of campus, and employees, staff, patients, and families of patients of University Hospital. Previous winners are ineligible in the year after they have won.
Entries may take the form of poetry, short stories, or personal essays. Poetry entries should be no longer than fifty lines, and prose no more than 2,000 words. Each entrant may submit no more than three entries (no matter which category). Submissions must not have been previously published in print or electronic format and must not be under consideration for publication anywhere else.
There will be two first prizes of $500 - one for the best poetry entry and one for the best prose entry. Deadline February 11, 2005. Contact Catherine Belling at 444-8029 or e-mail cbelling@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Submitted by: Elisa Nelson/UHMC
2. Master of Business Administration (MBA) accepting applications for Fall 2005.
The College of Business is accepting applications for its MBA Program. We offer classes, full-time and part-time, at our Stony Brook and Manhattan campuses. Students may choose to concentrate in finance, information systems management, health management, human resources or entrepreneurial management. A concentration in marketing will be offered in the near future. Please visit our website at: www.stonybrook.edu/collegeofbusiness, call our Office of Student Services at 632-7171, or stop by Harriman Hall Room 102 for further information.
http://www.stonybrook.edu/collegeofbusiness
Submitted by: Ronee Baldwin/CEAS
3. Become a Long Island State Veterans Home Volunteer
The Long Island State Veterans Home located on Stony Brook Campus is always in need of volunteers. We need volunteers to help with therapeutic recreation especially evenings & weekends. We are open 365 days a year and good help is always beneficial. Spend some time helping a veteran enjoy life or assist a department to provide services for a veteran. You could share your talents and/or your time to improve quality of life for everyone. Contact Susan Helmus: 444-8590 for more information. Contact Carol Maher 444-8523 if you have a special talent that Veterans of Armed Services would appreciate. Community service can create meaningful, lasting, and rewarding interactions.
http://listateveteranshome.org
Submitted by: Carol Maher/LISVH