March 23, 2001

Clinical Research Program course offerings
The MGH Clinical Research Program (CRP) and the Mallinckrodt General Research Center will co-sponsor "Introduction to Clinical Investigation," April 3, 10, 19 and 24 and May 1, from 5 to 6 pm in the Bigelow Amphitheater on White 4. "Seminars in Biostatistics for Clinical Investigators" will be held April 5, 12, 19 and 27, from 4 to 5 pm in the Walcott Conference Rooms. For more information or to register, call 726-1669.

Nursing diversity presentation
The MGH Department of Nursing will present "Diversity Within Cultures: Implications for Health Care," April 2, from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. Participants will be awarded 7.8 contact hours. For more information or to pre-register, call 726-3111.

Schwartz Center Award
The Kenneth B. Schwartz Center currently is accepting nominations for the annual Compassionate Caregiver Award. The award, supported by Lilly Oncology, recognizes Massachusetts caregivers who display extraordinary kindness in dealing with patients. The winner will receive $5,000. Nomination forms can be obtained by calling 724-6416. Nominations must be received by April 9.

American Cancer Society grants
The American Cancer Society will award the MGH four institutional research grants for distribution to junior investigators involved in cancer research. These grants will offer junior investigators up to $20,000 in seed money per cancer research project for up to one year. All applications must be received by April 5. For more information or to obtain an application, visit http://mghra.partners.org/news/mar01news.html#anchor200869.

Taste of the Town
The MGH Blood Donor Center will sponsor a Taste of the Town event, March 27, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the center on Jackson 1. After giving blood or platelets, donors will be able to enjoy samples from area restaurants and be eligible to have their names drawn for a $25 gift certificate to Francesco's restaurant. For more information or to make an appointment, call 726-8177.

In Vitro Fertilization Unit workshop
The MGH Vincent In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Unit will sponsor Part I of a free "Psychospiritual Healing and Infertility" workshop for couples and individuals, April 4, from 5 to 6:30 pmin the Meigs Conference Room. The workshop, presented by Robert McInnes, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist, and Lucie McInnes, RN, will introduce energy healing techniques to combat infertility. Part I of the workshop is a prerequisite for Part II, which will be held May 9. For more information or to register, contact the IVF Unit at 724-3510.