May 31, 2002

Meditation for Stress Reduction
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will sponsor a work/life seminar, "Meditation for Stress Reduction," June 13, from noon to 1 pm in the Wellman Conference Room. The seminar will outline the basics of meditation and provide an explanation of the cumulative and short-term benefits associated with meditation. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a meditation exercise. For more information, contact the EAP at (617) 726-6976.

MGPO seminar
The Massachusetts General Physicians Organization (MGPO) is sponsoring the last of three seminars about genomics and technology, June 4, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Trustees Room. CME Category 1 credit will be offered. For more information or to register, call (617) 724-8098.

Genomics seminar
The Clinical Research Program (CRP) is sponsoring a seminar, "Genomics and Genetic Epidemiology in the Investigation of Complex Diseases," June 11, from 4 to 5 pm in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. The seminar will provide a broad overview of concepts in design and statistical analyses used for genetic studies of complex human diseases. The seminar is intended for residents, fellows and staff interested in learning more about conducting clinical investigation in genomics and genetic epidemiology. For more information or to register, contact Amy Walkenford at (617) 726-1669.

MGH General Store offers medical supplies
The MGH General Store now is offering medical supplies and hospital scrubs for sale. MGH employees will receive a 10 percent discount and an additional 10 percent off if they are a preferred customer. For more information, contact JoAnne Ellison at (617) 724-1752.

CNRC accepting applications
The Clinical Nutrition Research Center at Harvard Medical School now is accepting applications for new pilot/feasibility projects and competing renewals of currently funded one-year projects. Candidates must submit applications by June 7 to W. Allan Walker, MD, Clinical Nutrition Research Center, 114 16th St., Charlestown, MA 02129, or contact Suzette McCarron at (617) 726-4166.

CRP seminar series
The Clinical Research Program (CRP) is sponsoring a seminar, "Protecting Vulnerable Populations in Clinical Research," June 12, from 11:45 am to 1 pm in the Wellman Conference Room. Alison M. Friedman, MD, of the Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology Unit at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, will discuss the issues involved in conducting clinical research on vulnerable populations, and the measure that should be in place to provide extra protection for the cognitively impaired. The lecture qualifies for 1.2 contact hours for registered nurses. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call (617) 726-1669.

MGH Ethics forum
The MGH Ethics Task Force is sponsoring, "Literature and Medicine: Shakespeare and the Seven Ages of Man," June 14, from noon to 1 pm in the Trustees Room. Beverages and dessert will be provided. For more information, contact Alexandra Cist, MD, at (617) 724-6526.