Department-Level Report Information Available for Chairs/Directors and DAs
In response to multiple department requests, the SRAS created a report to provide monthly department-level information for chairs/directors and department administrators pertaining to grant budgeted funds vs. actual expensed funds. The report uses information from BW (the reporting tool for the University’s financial system) to establish a burn rate to estimate how each grant is expensing and will expense over the course of the grant life.
Surgery welcomes new specialist in minimally invasive surgery, and Chicago blues
By Josh Shepherd
Department of Surgery Publications Office
Campbell Muscle Lab Gives Back to Heart Failure Patients
Every day throughout 2015, University of Kentucky physiologist Ken Campbell laced up his running shoes and took off for a 5-kilometer run, regardless of his schedule, plans or location.
Regular running routes were plotted through his neighborhood and around the university’s campus. When traveling on business, he explored new territories and scenery on his runs. He also logged many miles running next to students on treadmills at the Johnson Center. Nothing stopped Campbell from completing a "5K a day."
National leader to present Michigan’s experience in establishing heart surgery quality collaborative
There is a growing body of evidence that the development of a collaborative among Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgeons statewide has made a significant impact on positive outcomes and the overall quality of care in surgical procedures. Michigan is one of several states to establish such a collaborative network and demonstrate measurable success in its initiatives.
UK Stroke Researcher Named Honorary Lecturer at University of Glasgow
Dobbs Appointed to Editorial Position for Prestigious National Journal
Taylor Lab Has Openings for Two Part-Time Research Positions
Dr. Brad Taylor’s lab in the Medical Sciences Building in the Department of Physiology has openings for 2 part time positions for undergraduates or temporary staff interested in research. Both positions are 12 month commitments, including summer research.
SRAS Requests Feedback on Newly Revised SOP
The SOPs for the SRAS are currently being reviewed and updated. An updated draft of the SOP for Reconciliation has been posted to the SRAS SOP website. You can find it by clicking on Reconciliation.
NIH Provides Revised Application Guides for Applications with January Due Dates
NIH recently released revised application guides and supplemental instructions for applications with due dates on or between January 25, 2016 and May 24, 2016. These applications will continue to use Forms C.
SRAS Adds More Documents to Its Useful Information Page
SRAS has a Useful Information Page that contains a wealth of information to assist College of Medicine faculty, staff and trainees with the grant development and management process. One new item has recently been added, a document entitled “PADR at a Glance”. This new documen