Save The Date! - Department of Anesthesiology - Duke University

Monday, July 23, 2012 • Volume 14, Issue 29
New Grant Awarded to Veterans Division
Research Group
Drs. Tom Buchheit,
Andrew Shaw and
Tom Vandeven have
received notice of
award of a $2.9
million Department of
Defense Grant over 4
years to study the role
of epigenetics in the
transition from acute
inflammatory pain to
chronic neuropathic
pain. The grant
entitled “PT110575 -
“Regional Anesthesia
and Valproate Sodium for the Prevention of Chronic Postamputation
Pain” uses a clinical trial, and nested metabolomics, epigenomics and
gene expression analysis to dissect mechanisms that may prevent the
development of chronic pain.
The VA research group will partner with their collaborators at Walter Reed
to run a clinical trial at both the Durham VA and Walter Reed in active duty
and veteran amputee patients. “This is full justification of our decision
to focus on amputation as a model system for understanding persistent
postoperative pain states, and we look forward to expanding our current
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Save The Date!
Department of Anesthesiology
Annual Holiday Party
Saturday, December 1, 2012
The Cotton Room at Golden Belt
Downtown Durham, NC
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amputation pain clinic to handle the increased workload this grant will
bring” said Dr Buchheit.
Dr Shaw noted that this is the second large federal grant the VA group
has been awarded in the past 18 months, and said: “We are delighted to
continue our existing highly successful relationship with DOD, and fully
support their goal-oriented approach to funding important translational
medical research. Understanding how we respond to environmental
trauma and stress is a key component of our research program, and
this award fully cements our group at the cutting edge of inflammatory
epigenomics.”
The award brings the group’s total federal active support to $4.4 million
dollars, and will be conducted in their laboratory in GSRB1, the Duke
Epigenetics and Epigenomics Program (of which all three are faculty
members) the Durham VA and at Walter Reed National Military Medical
Center, in collaboration with Col Chester “Trip” Buckenmaier.
7-11 pm
Megan Foureman Wins
1st CRNA Service Award!
Her peer wrote, “Megan Foureman is a
great candidate for the CRNA Service
Award. Megan has distinguished herself
on our staff by taking the leadership role
on the Duke CRNA Global Health Travel
Committee, by becoming the first chair of
the committee and establishing its policies.
She also, on her own accord, traveled to
Haiti and represented the Duke CRNA Department
while providing volunteer anesthesia services at the
Albert Schweitzer Hospital. Megan is a team player
and deserving of this award as she exemplifies what
it means to be a Duke CRNA.”
Presented in July 2012, a $25 donation will be made
in her name to the Duke Children’s Hospital Fund.
Please know that Megan’s peers both nominated
and selected her for this award.
NIH Extramural Loan
Repayment Program for
Clinical Researchers
(LRP-CR) - http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/
notice-files/NOT-OD-12-123.html
The overall purpose of the extramural LRP is the
recruitment and retention of highly qualified health
professionals as research investigators to careers in
research. Additional detailed Information about each
LRP is provided at http://www.lrp.nih.gov/about_the_
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THIS MONTH IN THE DEPaRTMENT OF aNESTHESIOLOgy
July 2012
MONDay TUESDay WEDNESDay THURSDay FRIDay
23 24 25 26 27
7:15-8:00 am, RM203-Pain
Clinic
MRC Pain Conference
2:30-3:30 pm, VAMC
VA Echocardiography
Conference
5-6 pm, 5685-HAFS
CT Conference: “The Dilated
Aortic Root: A Case-Based
Discussion” - J. Mauricio Del
Rio, MD
IRB Deadline
7:00 am, 2001DN
Grand Rounds: “Chemical
Dependence in Anesthesiology:
Preventive Measures” - Warren
Pendergast, MD & Catherine
Kuhn, MD
4:30 pm, 5685-HAFS
Advanced Resident
Lecture: “Neuroanesthesia
Emergencies” - David Mc-
Donagh, MD
7:15-8:00 am, RM203-Pain
Clinic
MRC Pain Journal Club
4-5 pm, 5680A-HAFS
Pediatric Conference: “Pediatric
Anesthesia Faculty Meeting”
5-6 pm, 5685-HAFS
Fellow Seminar Series: “Personalities,
Learning, Teaching,
Teams, and Conflict” - Peter
Metzner, MA & Mark Stafford-
Smith, MD
30 31 August 1, 2012 2 3
7:15-8:00 am, RM203-Pain
Clinic
MRC Pain Conference
2:30-3:30 pm, VAMC
VA Echocardiography
Conference
5-6 pm, 5685-HAFS
CT Conference
IRB Deadline
7:00 am, 2001DN
Grand Rounds: “Welcome
to The WiPPP: Workflows in
Personal and Professional Productivity”
- Jeffrey Taekman, MD
4:30 pm, 5685-HAFS
Advanced Resident
Lecture: “Malignant Hyperthermia:
Genetics, Diagnosis and
Treatment” - Scott Schulman,
MD
7:15-8:00 am, RM203-Pain
Clinic
MRC Pain Journal Club
4-5 pm, 5680A-HAFS
Pediatric Conference
6 7 8 9 10
7:15-8:00 am, RM203-Pain
Clinic
MRC Pain Conference
2:30-3:30 pm, VAMC
VA Echocardiography
Conference
5-6 pm, 5685-HAFS
Faculty Meeting
6-7:30 pm, 5685-HAFS
Executive Team Meeting
5-6 pm, 5685-HAFS
CT Conference
IRB Deadline
7:00 am, 2001DN
Grand Rounds
4:30 pm, 5685-HAFS
Advanced Resident
Lecture
7:15-8:00 am, RM203-Pain
Clinic
MRC Pain Journal Club
4-5 pm, 5680A-HAFS
Pediatric Conference
5-6 pm, 5685-HAFS
Fellow Seminar Series: “Making
Good Slides and CME Requirements”
- Katherine Grichnik, MD
13 14 15 16 17
7:15-8:00 am, RM203-Pain
Clinic
MRC Pain Conference
2:30-3:30 pm, VAMC
VA Echocardiography
Conference
5:30-6:30 pm, 5680A
Perioperative Leadership Group
Meeting
5-6 pm, 5685-HAFS
CT Conference
7:00 am, 2001DN
Grand Rounds
4:30 pm, 5685-HAFS
Advanced Resident
Lecture
7:15-8:00 am, RM203-Pain
Clinic
MRC Pain Journal Club
4-5 pm, 5680A-HAFS
Pediatric Conference
5-6 pm, 7683-HAFS
Fellow Seminar Series: “How
Will I Keep Myself Current?”
- Katherine Grichnik, MD
Upcoming:
2012 Duke anesthesiology alumni Reception: Sunday, October 14, 2012 | Washington, DC
2012 ASA: October 13-17, 2012 | Washington, DC
2012 Duke anesthesiology Holiday Party: Saturday, December 1, 2012 | Cotton Room at Golden Belt | Downtown Durham, NC
2013 Duke Anesthesiology Resident Graduation: June 22, 2013 | Hope Valley Country Club | Durham, NC
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Grant Overview
The DREAM Innovation Grant (DIG) supports
innovative high-risk, and potentially high-reward
investigations to accelerate anesthesia and pain
management research.
Research deemed innovative may introduce a new
paradigm, challenge current paradigms, look at
existing problems from new perspectives, or exhibit
other uniquely creative qualities. The DIG promotes
new ideas; therefore, proposals need not include
preliminary data. However, a solid rationale for the
work must be provided. Proposed work should not
be the next logical step of previous work, but should
have a high probability of revealing new avenues
of investigation. This program aims to provide pilot
funding that will lead to successful competition for
additional funding beyond the pilot period. The
research concept, scientific team, and explicit plans
for how this work will lead to follow-on funding will be
the primary criteria for judging. These points should
be specifically addressed in the application.
The principal investigator (PI) is responsible for
clearly and explicitly articulating the project’s
innovation and the potential impact on anesthesia
and pain management research.
Eligibility: Faculty level appointment with in the
Department of Anesthesiology
One of the grants will be reserved to support a
beginning scientist (within 5 years of completion
of residency or fellowship) by encouraging and
adequately funding projects that can contribute to
bridging the gap between training and progression to
independent investigator status. The other award(s)
will be used as a seed grant to help investigators with
promising science obtain preliminary data to support
follow-on funding applications.
aNESTHESIOLOgy NEWS
DREAM Innovation Grant (DIG)
Funding
A maximum of $30,000 will be awarded to each
recipient. None of the funds awarded are to pay for
faculty salary or overhead expenses. The number of
grant recipients and grant amount will be determined
by the DREAM Innovation Grant Committee after all
applications have been received.
Application and Deadline
Applications and questions should be submitted to
David S. Warner, M.D. at david.warner@duke.edu.
A Statement of Intent (Deadline July 16, 2012):
a. Abstract (150 word max)
b. Budget (Budgets should not include salary
support for a faculty, resident, or fellow)
c. NIH formatted Biosketch for PI
2. NIH R03-like Application Format (Hard Deadline
September 7, 2012): i.e., up to 1 page for Specific
Aims and up to 6 pages for the research plan
(background, preliminary data and/or rationale,
experimental plan, description of roles of scientific
team members, timeline for milestones and
completion, and definition of plans to advance work
beyond this funding interval). All pages are to be
single-spaced in 11 point Arial font. Appendices will
not be considered.
Final applications must be submitted in a pdf format
and include the final abstract, budget, biosketches of
key personnel, specific aims, and research plan.
3. Winners will be announced October 14, 2012
during the ASA Alumni Reception.
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programs/index.aspx. The NIH invites qualified health professionals
who contractually agree to engage in NIH mission-relevant research for
at least two years, and who agree to engage in such research for at
least 20 hours per week based on a 40-hour work week, to apply for
participation in the extramural LRP. Extramural LRPs provide for the
repayment of educational loan debt of up to $35,000 annually for qualified
health professionals performing research within the mission of NIH at
domestic, non-profit, or government entities. LRP applications will be
accepted annually from September 1 through November 15, 8:00 p.m.
EST. Applications must be submitted electronically using the NIH Loan
Repayment Program Website, www.lrp.nih.gov.
Tips for the Clinical Researcher
Research Data Security Plans
Part 2 Storage of Electronic Information
When submitting the Research Data Security Plan (RDSP), it is strongly
recommended that electronic files are stored on a departmental server,
not locally on any individual workstation’s hard drive and never on non-
Duke owned computers. Storage on devices other than a server is
expected to have a business justification.
SSNs are never to be stored electronically without the approval of the
Department, CRU, University IT Security Office, Chief Information Officer
and Executive Vice President.
The software product and version that will be used for analysis must be
listed.
Please note that if you use REDCap for data entry and also obtain an
export from REDCap, you should include both the REDCap server
information and the information for where the export will be stored.
Examples of responses for Electronic Information storage:
Server name: Parnassus
Server location: Davison Building Room 447.
Pathway: Parnassus/user/funk0001
The server is supported by Larry Dowell (684-2835) and Ken Childs
(684-2697).
Software: Microsoft Access 2010
Server name: redcapdb
Server location: Fitz-East Data Center
Pathway: /var/lib/mysql_backup/
The server is supported by Cory Ennis (668-8284) and Jeff Hawley
(684-1651)
Software: REDCap
Comings and goings
Please welcome Yu Ling Yeh to the department. Yu is a new Visiting
Research Scholar working in the Pain Management Division on Morreene
Road. Yu started on July 1, 2012.
We are pleased to welcome Tiffany Nickel as our new
Program Coordinator. She will be working with Elizabeth
Perez on our department’s alumni and development
affairs office in Hanes House. Tiffany is joining us from
Wisconsin, where she has a degree from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison and over five years of experience in
event planning, marketing, and sales. Tiffany enjoys going
golfing with her husband, Brian, traveling, and running
with her boxer, Zeus. Tiffany looks forward to using her
knowledge and experience to contribute to the future of the
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Duke Anesthesiology Department, and looks forward to meeting all those
who have made it the exceptional program that it is today. She started
today, Monday, July 23, 2012.
We wish a fond farewell and good luck to Daniel Thomas, MD, Assistant
Professor in the Regional Anesthesia Division who left the department on
July 19, 2012.
Thank you and Farewell from Lauren E. Marcilliat
My husband has recently accepted a position as an attorney at a small
law firm in Sparta, North Carolina, and I will be leaving my position as
Duke Anesthesiology Program Coordinator on August 9th. With legal
jobs at an all time low, we feel incredibly fortunate to have this opportunity.
We are just sorry that we have to leave Duke and Durham to take it! As
many of you know, this was my first job out of college, and I want to thank
all of you for your kindness, patience, and teaching over the past two
years. You made my time here a true pleasure! I plan to keep in touch,
and cannot wait to see what the future has in store for this department.
Leaving the department soon? Let’s keep in touch! Please contact Lauren
Marcilliat at lauren.marcilliat@duke.edu with your new mailing and email address
prior to your departure so that we can add you to our database!
Doggie Holly Needs a
Forever Home
1 year old Staffordshire Terrier needs a
home. She is full of energy and very loving.
She weighs about 60 lbs, 2 feet tall
at her head (I am 5 feet tall and her head
is at mid thigh). My landlord won’t let me
keep her, so I need to find her a new home.
Please contact me if you are interested or
know of anyone who may be interested. Email carrie.hines@duke.edu
or 919-395-6977.
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Classifieds
CaR FOR SaLE: 2007 Toyota Camry LE, 2.4L, 66000 miles, mint condition, price
below KBB-quick sale - $12,500 (Morrisville) Automatic, 4 wheel ABS, A/C, power
windows, power locks, power steering, tilt wheel, cruise control, AM FM radio with
CD player, dual air bags, side air bags, power seats, steel wheels, carfax history
available. Photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/104934085738812154729/
ToyotaCamry2007 If interested, please contact - kk178@dm.duke.edu or Ph 206-
669-4595.
LaB EQUIPMENT FOR SaLE: GEM PREMIER 4000 blood gas analyzer. Price
negotiable. If interested, please contact Ike at keita.ikeda@duke.edu.
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aNESTHESIOLOgy NEWS
HOUSE FOR RENT: Newly renovated oceanfront/oceanview
house at Carolina Beach. 6
Bedrooms, 4 Baths. Only $2150/week for members
of department. If interested, send email
to allison.ross@duke.edu for more information.
Will be ready for renters June 9th.
HOUSE FOR SaLE: 5 BR * 3 BATH * 3010 SF
* $555,000
Simply put, this home has it all. Located in Forest
Hills and overlooking the park, 608 E. Forest
Hills Boulevard offers both the comforts of a
newer home and the charm of a historic neighborhood.
Inside, cathedral ceilings, expansive
windows, and skylights grace the living room,
and gleaming hardwood floors run throughout
the home. Ample kitchen cabinet space, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances,
and a breakfast bar bring ease and comfort to cooking any meal. Maximize
your time outside with the generous outdoor living spaces: the rocking-chair front
porch, screened back porch, and the large, stone patio overlooking the private
backyard. Located in the Morehead Montessori priority zone, this home is also
generator-ready, has a water recirculator, and has an in-home surround sound
speaker system. Courtney James * Urban Durham Realty * 919.291.2318
BEaCH HOUSE RENTaL: Price: $2300/week linens
and furnishings included.
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Sandpiper/the_Sandpiper.html
Fresh From The Farm
If you are interested in purchasing any of
the farm fresh items listed below, please
contact danielle.carr@duke.edu for payment
and drop-off arrangements (All
items are first come, first served, i.e. limited
supply).
EGGS @$2.50 dozen (brown and blue eggs)
ROSEMARY @$1.00 bunch
BASIL @$2.00 per sandwich bag
THYME @$1.00 bunch
POTATO @$2.50 per pound
ONIONS @$1.00 per pound (white, yellow, red)
TOMATO @$1.00 per pound (salad, grape, heirloom)
Upcoming CME activities
7th annual Winter anesthesia and Critical Care Review
March 3-8, 2013 | Canyons Resort | Park City, UT
For more information, contact Kathy Long: kathy.long@duke.edu.
6th annual Emerging Technologies in the OR and great Fluid
Debate
June 10-14, 2013
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa | Lake Buena Vista, FL
For more information, email Katherine Siler: siler006@mc.duke.edu.
16th annual Cardiothoracic Update and TEE Board Review
June 20-23, 2013
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa | Hilton Head Island, SC
For more information, contact Jaime C. Cooke: jca24@notes.duke.edu.
Preceptorships
Ultrasound guided Regional anesthesia Preceptorship Course
2012-2013 Dates available | Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
For more information, email Katherine Siler: siler006@mc.duke.edu.
Participants in the Duke Preceptorship will spend three days in the regional block
area, operating rooms and on the floor with post surgery patients observing ultrasound
guided single shot nerve blocks and catheter techniques in a wide variety
of clinical scenarios.
Visiting Preceptorship in Intraoperative
Transesophageal Echocardiography
2012-2013 Dates available | Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
For more information, email Jaime C. Cooke: jca24@notes.duke.edu.
Participants in the Duke Intraoperative TEE Preceptorship spend one three-day
session in the cardiac operating suites, observing techniques of intraoperative
TEE and interpretation of images.
For more information and to register, visit
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