Connecting the diabetes, obesity, metabolism, and related complications community at the University of Michigan | |
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In this Issue...
* From the Patient's Perspective
* Institute Happenings
* Who's In the News?
* Faculty Publications
* Professional Opportunities
* Funding Opportunities
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From the Patient's Perspective | |
Preserving an Artist's Vision after Diabetic Retinal Disease (DRD)
For artist Kim Hartman, art has always been a way to translate the beauty of the world onto canvas. When diabetic retinal disease threatened her vision, she sought care and treatment here at Michigan Medicine. Read on to learn how Dr. Thomas Gardner helped her to retain both her passion and her vision.
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Artwork from Michigan Medicine patient,
Kim Hartman.
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RSVP and submit questions for the Q&A here. | | |
Join us this week!
CDI Town Hall Luncheon
This Thursday, we're kicking off our first town hall of the year! In addition to lunch, the town hall will feature brief presentations from CDI leadership and staff as well as time for Q&A. Those who are interested may submit their questions ahead of time. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday, February 20, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
NCRC South Atrium (B10)
Click here for full agenda!
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Manuj Bandral PhD, Awarded Fernandez Buddin Type 1 Diabetes Fellowship Grant | |
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Dr. Manuj Bandral was recently awarded the Fernandez Buddin Type 1 Diabetes Fellowship Grant for his application, "Improving stem cell derived islets with dorsal/ventral pancreas specific signals".
Dr. Bandral is a post-doctoral fellow in Pharmacology currently working with the Lorberbaum Lab. Congratulations, Dr. Bandral, on this achievement!
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Reminder: Michigan Medicine's New Email Retention Policy Starts February 28, 2025
This is just a friendly reminder that the new email retention policy will go-live on February 28. Emails in Outlook and Exchange will be retained for two years starting on this date. So, any email reaching the two year, and one second mark will be permanently deleted, regardless of location. Click the image above for more information on the upcoming change.
See FAQ on new email retention policy.
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Register Today: 5th Annual Diabetic Foot Conference | |
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Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Frankel Cardiovascular Center | Danto Auditorium
ATTENDANCE IS FREE!
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University of Michigan Medical School
Dean's Lecture Symposium
Metabolism Research From Bench to Bedside
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Monday, April 14, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NCRC, Dining Hall
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U-M Medical School Celebrates
175 Years- Share Your Memories!
Throughout this year and next, the University of Michigan Medical School will commemorate its 175th anniversary. To showcase how U-M has become one of the premier medical institutions in the country, the medical school is looking to engage with faculty, staff, and learners in fun and memorable ways.
Have any fond memories or materials (images, videos, etc.) of your time with the medical school? The commemoration team would love for you to share your experience for their "Your History, Your Words" campaign!
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Did You Know?
- U-M Medical School was the first medical school in the U.S. to own and operate a teaching hospital.
- Our medical school was the first major medical school in the nation to teach science-based medicine.
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Call for Nominations:
Office of Patient Experience Hope & Joy Awards
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Know someone who goes above and beyond to improve the patient experience? Consider nominating them for the Office of Patient Experience's HOPE and JOY Awards. Nominations are open to faculty, staff, patients and families. Click the link to learn more.
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Reduce your Energy Usage: Join the U-M Freezer Challenge!
A laboratory freezer can use as much energy in a year as a residential home! Learn how you can reduce your lab's carbon footprint (and reduce costs) by participating in the U-M Freezer Challenge.
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Erica Jansen, PhD, assistant professor of nutritional sciences shares her insight in The New York Times.
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Dave Bridges, PhD, associate professor of Nutritional Sciences, is featured in Everyday Health.
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Ashley Gearhardt, PhD, associate professor of Psychology and the clinical science chair, is interviewed in The New York Times. (subscription required)
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Andrew Kraftson, MD, clinical associate professor of Internal Medicine and director of the Weight Navigation Program is quoted in the Associated Press.
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Photo Credit: Associated Press | |
Emily Walker, PhD, Scott Soleimanpour, MD, Nathan Qi, MD, PhD, Stephen Parker, PhD, Peter Arvan, MD, PhD, Leslie Satin, PhD et al published in Science
Retrograde Mitochondrial Signaling Governs the Identity and Maturity of Metabolic Tissues
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Professional Opportunities | | |
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Fast Forward Medical Innovation fastPACE
A multi-week course designed to help academics develop their innovations, including medical devices/diagnostics, digital solutions, drugs, educational/training interventions, research tools, and many others.
Innovators are matched with expert teaching team members for guidance on the development of a business case for adoption, implementation, or commercialization.
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Let's Stay Connected
We would love to "Dialogue" with you! If you have stories, information or events related to diabetes, obesity, metabolism and their complications you wish to share, please email MichiganDiabetes@med.umich.edu.
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Emails going into your "junk" folder? Add michigandiabetes@med.umich.edu to your Safe Senders list in Outlook. Under the Home tab choose either the Junk icon or the ellipsis (...) on the far right. Click Junk, then Junk Email Options. There you should see the Safe Senders tab. | | | | |
