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Issue #85 October 2009The DEPM eNews is issued monthly, in pdf format with images. Each month's feature article on research can be accessed either through the pdf or its own link below. Please send any comments and/or items for inclusion in future issues to: depmnews@med.monash.edu.au Contents
SPHPM local eNews 9 October 2009This is the local SPHPM eNews for the month of September, featuring staff and local news, published to the DEPM website. Download this issue (624kb) to see photographs, file attached below. A SPHPM eNews for the wider world, featuring publications, conference reports, awards, prizes, PhD news, media mentions, etc. is due later in October.Attached Files: 091009 SPHPM local enews.pdf 623 KiloBytes | Contents | Photos - updatei. Staff photos Next Faculty photographer visit is booked for 11 am-12 noon, Tuesday 27 October, DEPM Rm 317. If your photo is not on file, or is old, please be photographed: email Julia.veitch@med.monash.edu.au to arrange. To check, staff photos are kept in the V drive, at V:\epm\Department\Staff Photo.ii. Group (Unit, Section, etc) photos V drive, at V:\epm\Department\Staff Photo\staff group photos. I now have 22 updated group shots. If you want to book a group shot, please email me: Julia.veitch@med.monash.edu.au. A most recent shot is of the Clinical Epidemiology group based at the Cabrini Hospital: L-R: Ms Lavonne Collins, Administrative Officer; Ms Joan McPhee, Research Assistant; Prof Rachelle Buchbinder, Head of Unit; Dr Renea Johnston, Research Fellow; Dr Juliana Roos, Research Fellow; Dr Margaret Staples, Biostatistician iii. Photos to go subscription extended for three months Our subscription for the stock photo library, “Photos to go” at www.photostogo.com.au has been extended to 7 December. Hundreds of images have been downloaded, of generic images for hospital, laboratory, medical, blood products, pharmacy, ambulance, accidents, lifestyle, etc, see sample in pdf download. These photos are royalty free, and therefore may be used in any publication, and are provided in a size suitable for reproduction up to A3 poster. Low resolution images are stored at: V:\epm\Department\Communications\Photography, video\photo library\Photostogo.com.au stock. Once in the folder, click ‘View’ and select either thumbnails or filmstrip to view images. If you require a high resolution image, I will email it to you. iv. Event notification checklist (Regularly updated) V:\epm\Department\Communications\Marketing\Advertising avenues. | Contents | Staff newsi. New Staff Welcome to all new staff having started with DEPM from 4 Sept 09. Please introduce yourself in the corridor, the tea room, wherever, and don’t worry about forgetting names, just ask again. That goes for everyone!New Staff Role Working with Vic Roberts, Casual RA, Haemostasis Registry Connie Mogg, School Manager. Connie starts Mon 12 Oct. She comes from Deakin University where she has held the position of Executive Officer with the School of Psychology. Shan Liu, RA, Bing Wang CCRET Rowena Van Essen, Casual Admin Assistant, HOD/Communications Marisa De Iure, Casual Admin Assistant, Front Office/Reception Lachlan Tan, Casual RA, Bebe Loff Mahfuzul Haque, Casual Data analyst, CIDMU Roman Ahmed, RF, Rory Wolfe Ryan Hoy, SRF, MonCOEH Lavanya Vijayasingham, RA, Angela Brennan & Diem Dinh Igor Yeykelis, System Analyst/ Developer, CIDMU Kathryn Backholer, RA, Anna Peeters ii. Departing Staff Au revoir and good luck to our departing or departed staff and visitors: Ashley Fletcher - Adjunct Senior Research Fellow Alison van Lint - Adjunct Research Fellow | Contents | Research Governance seminar 14 OctoberFrom Megan Brooks, Research Governance Officer – recommended seminar. Any questions, please contact Megan: Megan.Brooks@med.monash.edu.au Seminar: New system for centralised review of multi-centre trials The Alfred Ethics Office invites you to a discussion of how this system might work at Alfred Health. Topics for discussion:
| Contents | DEPM Environmental Action Survey undertaken by Rosanne Freak-PoliDuring 2009, PhD student Rosanne Freak-Poli developed and administered a survey regarding environmentally friendly ac-tions which DEPM employees could individually take and which could be enacted in DEPM policy. See attached Survey for full details. The recommendation which would have the most significant environmental impact yet have little effect on people’s lifestyles is increasing the proportion of vegetarian food, and indeed a majority of respondents wanted 50% or more of the catering to be vegetarian. For example, producing 1 kg of yearling beef takes 40,000 litres of water, as the feed grown for the animal to eat requires water, as well as all the water drunk by the animal during its lifetime, and the water used in processing its production - see www.theage.com.au/news/letters/when-it-takes-5000-litres-to-make-a-big-mac/2006/10/11/1160246195717.html?page=fullpage. And has anyone ever noticed how all the vegetarian sandwiches seem to go first? However, every little helps, and there are plenty of small things people can do to make a difference.Attached Files: DEPM_EnvironmentallyFriendlyPolicySurvey_Report.doc 1159 KiloBytes | Contents | Births, deaths and marriagesDeb Roberts was safely delivered of little Oliver Roberts, born on Wed Sept 30. “He was the littlest of our 3 boys at 8 lb 3 oz. He is lovely.” Congratulations Deb and we look forward to you bringing him into the Department! Deb is a Senior Research Fellow for the Centre of Research Excellence in Patient Safety (CREPS) and teaches in the Masters program in the Health Services Management Unit.| Contents | 2009 SPHPM Short Courses Spring School12-23 Oct 2009 Monash Spring School for Public Health and Clinical Research This two week program includes courses on Public Health Updates and Clinical Research. It concludes the Short course program for 2009. Bookmark & browse our web page www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/shortcrs/ or contact short-courses.depm@med.monash.edu.au for further information. Discounts apply.Attached Files: 20090909 SPHPM Short course flier.pdf 451 KiloBytes | Contents | Master of Public Health Information Night 4 NovMaster of Public Health Information Night Wed 4 November 2009 6:30pm – 8:30pm (supper will be provided) The University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus. Starting in Lecture Theatre 1, Basement, 207 Bouverie Street, Parkville an expo by the Universities will follow on the 4th floor See Map for location. RSVP vcph@med.monash.edu.au.Attached Files: 20091104 MPH Flyer 2009.pdf 100 KiloBytes | Contents | 16 Nov 2009 Postgraduate Symposium - Alfred Hospital campus2009 Postgraduate Symposium - Melbourne We aim to improve the visibility of students and their research projects on a larger scale and celebrate their achievements. This year, six nominated final year/completed PhD students will showcase their results. Speakers: 1. Betty Kafanelis, Medicine, Monash 2. David Barton, Baker IDI, Monash 3. Jacqueline Flynn, Immunology, Burnet, Monash 4. Trifina Sofian, ACBD, Monash 5. Oanh Nguyen, Immunology, Monash 6. Clare Westhorpe, Burnet, Monash 7. Adrian Cameron, DEPM, Monash Chair: A/Prof Rob Medcalf Time: 1.30 to 5.30 pm Date: Monday 16 November, 2009 Venue: AMREP Seminar Room, Alfred Hospital campus RSVP: 9 November For further information contact: Name: Laisa Tigarea-Thomson Telephone: +61 3 990 330 679 Email: Laisa Tigarea-Thomson@med.monash.edu.auAttached Files: 2009 POST GRADUATE SYMPOSIUM-2.pdf 187 KiloBytes | Contents | SPHPM SeminarsSPHPM seminars are held in the DEPM seminar room on Wednesdays from 12-1 pm unless otherwise noted. A reminder will go out about DEPM seminars on the morning of the day they are to be given. The seminar program is at www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/events/. Please download attached document to see forthcoming seminars for the remainder of 2009. Next seminar is: Dr Stephen Campbell, National Primary Care Research & Development Centre, University of Manchester: Developing clinical quality indicators for primary care in Europe - what works and doesn't work for cardiovascular disease - a 10 country indicator development study. AMREP Seminar Room, Wed 14 October, 12-1 pm. The weekly AMREP seminar listings are emailed by Liana Friedman to all Alfred based staff. Various other seminars which involve DEPM people are also listed.Attached Files: 2009 consolidated.doc 55 KiloBytes | Contents | PHAA and cycling eventsPlease download pdf from item 1 for details. Next events are: PHAA and AEA joint initiative A workshop showcasing higher degree public health student research in epidemiology and public health is being offered by the Australasian Epidemiology Association and the Public Health Association of Australia. This is an opportunity for students from all Victorian universities to meet and network, and to listen to and appreciate one other's work, and learn together. We will have time to discuss projects in early development, work in progress and completed projects. Book tokens will be awarded for each of the best epidemiology and public health presentations. Details: La Trobe University City Campus 215 Franklin Street, Melbourne Thursday November 5, 2009 9.30am - 4.00pm Click on the link below to download the flyer/registration/abstract form - registration is free. PHAA form 14 October Ride to Work day Each year, Bicycle Victoria holds "Ride to Work" Day, to encourage more people to ride to work with all of its advantages of reducing car traffic and greenhouse gases, and getting fit at the same time. More information about RTW Day is available on Bicycle Victoria's website: www.bv.com.au/ride-to-work. Contact Penny Robinson for volunteering with breakfast arrangements for cyclists riding to DEPM, Penny.Robinson@med.monash.edu.au| Contents | Grants and funding opportunities deadlinesLiz Douglas maintains an updated, detailed list of deadlines for funding opportunities and abstract submissions. Contact email: Elizabeth.Douglas@med.monash.edu.au. In addition, see: Monash University Research Office maintains a Funding Opportunities database, accessible with authcate details, at www.monash.edu.au/research/academics/funding/information/calendar-int/fodder.html. James Cook University lists a wide selection of granting schemes and their deadlines, at www.jcu.edu.au/office/research_office/funding/external/deadlines.html| Contents | Items for the DEPM News are due The DEPM eNews is issued monthly, in pdf format with images. Each month's feature article on research can be accessed either through the pdf or its own link below.. Please send any comments and/or items for inclusion in future issues to: depmnews@med.monash.edu.au |