Chancellor’s message on restructuring
During my interviews for the Chancellor position here many months ago, I stated my belief that UCD has the potential to be one of the finest institutions in the world. Now that I have been here for a little over two months, I am even more convinced that we have an excellent institution with potential to be among the very best.

Women with certain genes have a 90 percent risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer
During September, Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, the University of Colorado Cancer Center at the University of Colorado Denver is joining with the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) to educate women about familial breast-ovarian cancer syndrome.

Ombuds Office handles problems
The Ombuds Office was created to provide alternative dispute resolution for the UCD community. Rather than having to file a formal grievance for every misunderstanding, miscommunication, or misinterpretation of a policy or procedure, an ombudsperson can assist individuals in exploring options and alternatives in an informal manner.

Type 1 diabetes genetic risk higher than previous estimates
A discovery at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes has identified a genetic risk for type 1 diabetes three to four times higher than previously thought possible.

$6 million establishes stem cell
biology program at School of Medicine
The School of Medicine at the University of Colorado Denver has established the Charles C. Gates Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology Program, a comprehensive new program that will conduct cutting-edge research that could lead to cures for debilitating diseases.

Three finalists announced for
dean of the School of Pharmacy
The Search Committee has announced the three finalists who will visit the UCD campus to interview for the position of UCD Dean of the School of Pharmacy.

Assistive Technology Partners
Program designated the only Microsoft
Accessibility Resource Center in the region
For a person who has lost the use of a hand or an arm, using a computer can prove to be an obstacle. It can be even more difficult when trying to utilize functions that require using more than one key at once. Now, there is an option for people with a range of disabilities to learn about free, built-in components already present in Microsoft products that simply need to be activated for use.

Early nitric oxide use may prevent
breathing problems in preemies
Inhaled nitric oxide can significantly lower the risk of lung and brain damage in some very low birth weight premature infants, but children must be studied for several years to assess the long-term, protective benefits of the treatment on brain development, said a Colorado researcher who led one of two studies and whose findings appeared in the July 27 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Cultural sensitivity is threaded through course
curriculum at School of Pharmacy
The University of Colorado Denver School of Pharmacy’s ongoing commitment to promoting and enhancing cultural diversity has culminated in a program whose focus is as diverse as the patients that students encounter in practice.

HIPAA update 2006 course available
As recommended by CU Internal Audit, and as a follow-up to previous education, all UCD employees who were required to complete HIPAA 101 prior to 2006 are now required to complete the HIPAA Update 2006 course.

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