June 24, 2005

Computer training workshop
Partners Information Systems will offer summer computer training classes for both new and experienced users. All classes will be held at the MGH Training and Workforce Development Office, located at 165 Cambridge St. For schedules and registration forms, visit http://is.partners.org/training or call (617) 724-1229.

Senior HealthWISE seminar
MGH Senior HealthWISE will sponsor "Sleep and Older Adults" June 28, from 11 am to noon in the Walcott Conference Rooms. John W. Stakes, MD, of the MGH Neurology and Sleep Disorders Clinic, will be the guest speaker. This event, for seniors 60 years and older, is free of charge. For more information, call (617) 724-6756.

Clinical Research Day
The MGH Clinical Research Program will sponsor MGH Clinical Research Day June 28. Jeff Drazen, MD, editor of the New England Journal of Medicine, will give the keynote address "Lessons in Translational Research: Pharmacogenetics of Asthma and Beyond," at 8:30 am in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. After Drazen's talk, representatives from three award-winning MGH teams will present their research projects, followed by a poster session at 10:15 am under the Bulfinch Tent, featuring more than 200 clinical research projects. From 11:30 am to 1 pm, Nobel Laureate and MGH Trustee Phillip Sharp, MD, will chair a panel discussion of leaders from industry and academia about new models for collaboration. Throughout the day, community education about clinical research will take place in the Main Corridor.
For more information, call (617) 726-1669 or email crpedu@partners.org.

Making a Difference Grant reception and poster display
The Making a Difference Grant program will host a special reception and poster display for the 2005 grant recipients June 29, from 3 to 4:30 pm in the Trustees Room. Applications for the 2006 Grant Program will be available at the event. For more information, call Melanie Cassamas at (617) 726-1816.

Smoking cessation program
The MGH Quit Smoking Service will offer an evening smoking cessation program beginning June 29 at 5:30 pm. This weekly, seven-session group program includes information about preparing to quit, coping with stress without cigarettes, preventing weight gain and tips for not smoking again. For more information, call Amy Asare at (617) 726-7443.

Blood donors needed
The MGH Blood Donor Center will have a Make-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundae event July 1 and 5, from 11 am to 4 pm. Donors who donate before 11 am will receive a coupon to come back for their sundae. All donors also get their choice of two newly-designed summer T-shirts. For more information, call (617) 726-8177.