In 2009 we were awarded a grant from NIH NCRR SEPA for our new program Biomedical Explorations: Bench to Bedside (here and here). This summer we welcome our first Bench to Bedside cohort of teachers to investigate how a therapeutic, whether a drug or device, travels from the bench to the bedside. So this new professional development program is one new addition, and its addition brings another.
UF CPET is comprised of a very small staff so when we add another member to our eclectic bunch, it is cause for celebration. Bench to Bedside afforded us the opportunity to bring Dr. Kim Golart on board. Kim will be the Bench to Bedside liaison, working with program participants in their classrooms to assist with action research proposal implementation during the school year. She is a welcome addition to the UF CPET family and an individual all participants will enjoy working with.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Busy times at UF CPET
Spring is definately in the air here in Gainesville. The warm sunny days have returned and with them the anticipation of another busy summer at UF. We have three great professional development opportunities scheduled: Bench to Bedside, ICORE: Emerging Pathogens, and Summer Science Institute: Aquatic Solutions. Check them out and join us!
And of course, we have our summer programs for students as well. The Student Science Training Program and Science Quest are still accepting applications.
And of course, we have our summer programs for students as well. The Student Science Training Program and Science Quest are still accepting applications.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Alachua County tops the state for kid flu vaccines
I'm so proud of my county and my university.
Several years ago, a flu campaign was initiated by our beloved Dr. Parker Small. His goal: vaccinate the school children and prevent the spread of influenza through the community. This year, with the support of the Emerging Pathogens Institute, Florida Department of Health and the Alachua County school system, free vaccinations were administered to our students. Even in the private schools, nose tickles were given early in the fall. Kudos to all involved. There is a small article in The Gainesville Sun.
I had the opportunity to sit next to Dr. Glenn Morris during a dinner last week and spoke to him about the vaccination effort. He was very pleased with the results and the community effort that was involved. One advantage we have here at the University of Florida...lots of students! Graduate and professional students in the Health Science Center were instrumental in talking with parents, getting forms signed, and helping with classroom management.
Several years ago, a flu campaign was initiated by our beloved Dr. Parker Small. His goal: vaccinate the school children and prevent the spread of influenza through the community. This year, with the support of the Emerging Pathogens Institute, Florida Department of Health and the Alachua County school system, free vaccinations were administered to our students. Even in the private schools, nose tickles were given early in the fall. Kudos to all involved. There is a small article in The Gainesville Sun.
I had the opportunity to sit next to Dr. Glenn Morris during a dinner last week and spoke to him about the vaccination effort. He was very pleased with the results and the community effort that was involved. One advantage we have here at the University of Florida...lots of students! Graduate and professional students in the Health Science Center were instrumental in talking with parents, getting forms signed, and helping with classroom management.
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