11/12/2009:
CARE/Crawley Building Selected for Architectural Honor
The University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center's CARE/Crawley Building has been selected for the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design American Architecture Awards program for 2009.

10/19/2009:
Epilepsy Center Fund-Raiser Offers Food, Wines and Fun
If you're looking to combine an evening of fun with raising funds for a worthy cause, "Celebrating Research Innovations for an Epilepsy Cure" is the perfect opportunity.

10/16/2009:
UC Neuroscience Institute Reaches 10-Year Benchmark With National Recognition in 11 Specialties
The University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute celebrated its 10th anniversary today by announcing its arrival at a national benchmark with accreditations, certifications or national association memberships in 11 of 12 important neuroscience specialties.

10/16/2009:
UC Designated Udall Center for Parkinson's Research
The University of Cincinnati has been designated a Morris K. Udall Center for Parkinson's Disease Research by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

10/14/2009:
Research Awards to UC Hit $378 Million
UC and its affiliates recorded $378 million in research funding for fiscal year 2009--marking another record high and moving total funding up $25 million over 2008.

10/12/2009:
'Marvin Mouse' Major Player in Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis
The Marvin Mouse, named after Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, is helping researchers at the University of Cincinnati shed light on how killer T cells contribute to multiple sclerosis.

10/07/2009:
NIH Grant Boosts 'Rehearsal' in Stroke Rehabilitation
A five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will enable University of Cincinnati researchers to explore how mental "rehearsal" of physical activities can improve motor skills in stroke patients.

10/03/2009:
Peter Embi Chosen to Discuss Health Care Reform in D.C.
Peter Embi, MD, is one of roughly 150 doctors in the United States who has been asked to participate in a special health care reform meeting today in Washington, D.C.

10/02/2009:
Memorial Service Honors Body Donors and Families
The annual memorial service for people who have donated their bodies to medical science will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Academic Health Center.

9/30/2009:
Stimulus Funds Give Boost to Study of Intracranial Aneurysms
With the help of $8 million in federal stimulus funds, University of Cincinnati researchers will continue their efforts to identify genes responsible for the formation and rupture of intracranial aneurysms.

News and Announcements

Dr. Collins Talks About Medicare Cuts on Channel 9 News

11-12-09

Dr. Jannette Collins, Ben Felson Chair and Professor of UC Radiology, was interviewed on Channel 9 News Wednesday, November 11, 2009. She talked about the effects that proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts would have on medical imaging. The interview includes footage of the imaging facility at the Medical Arts Building. A video of the interview can be found at: http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story/Medicare-Payments-For-Medical-Imaging-Face-Cuts/qmD9Lg8_GUyi3V4WMBY_RA.cspx.

Ann Choe Named UC Radiology CME Director

11/9/2009

A member of the Abdominal Imaging Section, Dr. Choe has long been an educational advocate. She previously served as Radiology Residency Program Director, during which time she was an enthusiastic member of the Association of Program Directors in Radiology. She now turns her educational focus to Continuing Medical Education and will oversee all departmental CME activities. With assistance from Rose Alden and Pam Sherman, Dr. Choe will be responsible for organizing the annual Felson Conference and Schwinger Lecture, and will provide oversight for any additional CME programs the department sponsors.

UC Radiology Well Represented at Upcoming RSNA Meeting

11/9/2009

The faculty in the UC Department of Radiology will be busy at the upcoming RSNA meeting in Chicago. Listed below are scheduled UC faculty presentations. The RSNA meeting is the largest medical meeting in the world and UC Radiology will be well represented. Thanks to Rose Alden for compiling the list.

95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting
November 29 - December 4, 2009
Chicago IL