Steele Center patients Anna and Adam.
Department of Pediatrics Awarded $44 Million Contract to Participate in National Children's Study
The
UA Department of Pediatrics has been awarded a $44 million, six-year contract
to participate in the National Institutes of Health's National Children's
Study, a major effort to investigate the interaction of genes and the environment
on children's health.
The UA will recruit individuals from Maricopa, Pinal
and Apache counties to participate in the study over the next six years.
When fully operational, the study
is expected to include 36 to 50 study centers in the planned 105 study
locations throughout the United
States.
The principal investigator for the UA portion of the study is
Fernando Martinez, MD, professor of pediatrics.
"I am convinced that this study, if successful, will be
remembered for years to come as one of the most important scientific
enterprises ever started regarding children's health," Dr. Martinez said.
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 Dr. Tracey Kurtzman received the Vernon and Virginia Furrow Award for "Excellence in Clinical Science Teaching for Medical Students."
UA Department of Pediatrics and Faculty Honored with Prestigious Teaching Awards Congratulations to the Department of Pediatrics and faculty who were honored at the 29th Annual College of Medicine Faculty Teaching Awards and the Vernon and Virginia Furrow Awards, held on November 13, 2008.
Outstanding Achievement in Teaching by a Clerkship or Elective: Department of Pediatrics
Out of 14 departments within the College of Medicine, third and fourth year medical
students chose Pediatrics as the best department for teaching. This is a great
testament to our faculty's commitment to teaching!
 Educator of the Year: Sean P. Elliott, MD, Associate Professor, Clinical Pediatrics Dr. Elliott is in the section of Infectious Diseases.  Excellence in Clinical Science Teaching for Medical Students:Tracey Kurtzman, MD, Assistant Professor, Clinical Pediatrics Dr. Kurtzman is in the section of General Pediatrics.  Dean's List for Excellence in Teaching: William A. Madden, MD, Associate Professor, Clinical Pediatrics Dr. Madden is in the section of General Pediatrics.
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Dr. Kartik Krishnan walks down the runway with a young cancer survivor at the second annual "Runway for Research."
Thank You to the Following Volunteer Groups for Supporting the Steele Center. We can't do it without you!
November 16, 2008
The Art Institute of Tucson/Tee Up For Tots "Runway for Research" Fashion Show
The second annual fashion show with Steele Center pediatric cancer patients modeling clothes designed by students from the Art Institute of Tucson, accompanied by their doctors was a great success! Read the Arizona Daily Star article here.
October 10-11, 2008
"Raise A Racquet for Kids" raised approximately $50,000 for pediatric cancer research through its tennis tournament, dinner and silent and live auctions!
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 Upcoming Event:
"Playing Fore PANDA" Golf Tournament
Dec 5, 2008
Arizona Biltmore Golf Course, Phoenix more info
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 Ways to Give: "In lieu of" gifts are a great way to honor friends and family
There
are many ways to support the Steele Center's mission to teach, to heal, to
discover. In lieu of gifts
for family and friends this holiday season, please consider making a donation in
their honor to the Steele Center. We will send them a card informing them
a donation has been made in their name to help improve the lives of children
throughout Arizona (donation amount will not be included). If you prefer, we
will send you the card which can then be delivered in person. Please contact Laura Hopkins at 520-626-9618 or hopkins@peds.arizona.edu for more information. Online donations now available. |
Come visit us!
We would love to give you a tour
of the Steele Center. For more information, please call Mariana Vazquez at 520-626-9773 or email her
at: vazquez@peds.arizona.edu
We are located
at: 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Room 3301, Tucson, Arizona 85724 www.steelecenter.arizona.edu
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