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NCI
AWARDS $17 MILLION TO OHIO STATE CANCER SCIENTISTS
The National Cancer Institute has awarded two major grants totaling $17 million
to two Ohio State cancer researchers. Michael Caligiuri, director of the OSU
Comprehensive Cancer Center, has received $10 million over five years to study
the use of certain human immune cells combined with cutting-edge drugs for
the treatment of leukemia and other cancers. The grant is a renewal of a study
that began in 2002 and encompasses four closely related projects. The NCI also
awarded A. Douglas Kinghorn, Jack L. Beal Professor and Chair, College of Pharmacy,
and a member of the OSUCCC Experimental Therapeutics Program, $7 million for
a five-year project titled “Discovery of Anticancer Agents of Diverse
Natural Origin.” Read more >
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The Central Ohio Professional Education Council is hosting free programs
designed for those considering their health care and pension options
through STRS, PERS or SERS. Workshops are offered at 4:30 and 7 p.m.
November workshops include: Retirement Planning, Thursday (11/15) and
Tuesday (11/27), and Estate Planning, Wednesday (11/28). December workshops
include: Health Insurance & LTC, Tuesday (12/4) and Year End Tax
Planning, Wednesday (12/5) and Wednesday (12/12). Health Insurance
workshops begin Wednesday (10/24). Details, locations and registration
are available online at www.thecopecnetwork.org.
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EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK NOV. 12-16
Ohio State is celebrating diversity and welcoming the exchange of ideas and
cultures during the eighth annual International Education Week, from Monday
(11/12)-Friday (11/16), a joint initiative established by the U.S. Departments
of Education and State. As Ohio State continues its commitment to internationalization
and global awareness, now is the time to broaden awareness and understanding
of world viewpoints and invest in the future. Faculty and staff are encouraged
to take advantage of the international education opportunities that Ohio State
has to offer. For a calendar of international events, visit the Office of International
Affairs’ Web site at http://oia.osu.edu.
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If you are suffering from depression, you may be able to participate
in a research project involving a new medication. This investigational
drug is the first in a new class of antidepressants which targets melatonin.
All eligible participants will receive study medication and study-related
care at no cost for up to 18 months. For more information, call the
Research Office of the Ohio State University Department of Psychiatry
at 293-7109.
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RESEARCH
PROJECT USES TIBETAN MEDITATION TO TREAT STRESS DISORDER
Ohio State and Miami University researchers will use an ancient technique
to address a modern problem. The researchers will explain their project and
introduce the Tibetan monk who will teach meditation skills during “Wellness
through Meditation,” from 2-4 p.m. today (11/7) at Franklin Park Conservatory,
1777 E. Broad St. The research project, “Treatment of Trauma Survivors:
Effects of Meditation Practice on Clients’ Mental Health Outcomes,” investigates
the impact of Tibetan meditation on victims of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Researchers will work with a group of women diagnosed with PTSD who live in
Amethyst House, a women’s treatment program for alcohol and drug addiction
in Columbus. Contact: Liz Alcalde, 247-4462
BREAKFAST
OF SCIENCE CHAMPIONS WELCOMES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
More than 150 local middle school students will explore the colleges of Engineering
and Veterinary Medicine, or tour the Byrd Polar Research Center, from 9-11:30
a.m. today (11/7) during the Breakfast of Science Champions program. Students
meet faculty and graduate students from the sciences, mathematics and engineering,
and tour labs and participate in a variety of demonstrations. At the end of
the school year, participants are invited back to campus for a virtual conference
and to share their experiences. Contact: Melissa Weber, Veterinary Medicine,
292-3752; Kristina Kennedy, Engineering, 247-7936; Carol Landis, Byrd Polar
Research Center, landis.83@osu.edu or Mindy Wright, Arts and Sciences, 688-5557.
SUGIYAMA
IS PHARMACY LECTURE SERIES GUEST NOV. 8
Yuichi Sugiyama, professor of Molecular Pharmacokinetics, University of Tokyo,
will present “Drug Transporters in New Drug Discovery and Development” at
11:30 a.m. Thursday (11/8) in 103 Parks Hall. The event is part of the College
of Pharmacy Distinguished Lecture Series. Sugiyama is the president of the
International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics and the Japanese Society
for Xenobiotic Metabolism and Disposition. He is the most-cited author in Pharmacology & Toxicology
for 1997-2007. Contact 292-3385. Read more >
UNIVERSITY
LINKS FOUND ON FACULTY/STAFF WEB PAGE
Learn about educational and professional development opportunities available
for faculty and staff. Link to academic resources such as Academic Affairs,
Carmen and Faculty and TA Development. Review discount programs, medical plans
and other university benefits. Click on the bus service link for CABS maps
and schedules. Check out these and many other links on the Faculty/Staff Web
page at www.osu.edu/facultystaff/.
WORLD
USABILITY DAY AT DIGITAL UNION NOV. 8
Join the Central Ohio Usability Professionals' Association for World Usability
Day at 5 p.m. Thursday (11/8) at the Digital Union, 370 Science and Engineering
Library. A reception kicks off the event, which features presentations by Prabu
David of the OSU School of Communication, Donald Cox of Klein Associates, and
Bob Hale of Resource Interactive. A panel discussion follows with Tingting
Lu, OSU doctoral candidate specializing in usability, and Nolan Crabb, director
of Ohio State's Assistive Technology. The event is free and open to the public,
but registration is required. Read
more >
THAI
DANCER FEATURED IN NOV. 12 WEXNER PERFORMANCE
Young French choreographer Jérôme Bel, who won over Wexner Center
audiences in 2005, returns Monday (11/12) with “Pichet Klunchun and myself,” an
acclaimed new show with the classical Thai dancer Pichet Klunchun. The show
is in Weigel Hall. Tickets are $20 (general public), $17 (Wexner members) and
$10 (students), and are available at www.ticketmaster.com or
292-3535. Contact: EPepple@wexarts.org
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