In Brief

Symposium examines genetics

The Medical Center is sponsoring a symposium to address the issues of genetic privacy and discrimination. The event on June 14-15 will include presentations by experts in a variety of disciplines, including medicine, genetics, ethics, law, and public policy. The goal of the symposium is to develop specific recommendations for research and, in turn, the generation of data and sound public policies to minimize and prevent genetic discrimination.

For more information on registration, visit www.urmc.rochester.edu/cpe/sgpd.

Lecture series honors chemist

Jackie Ying of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will deliver the first seminar in the Su Distinguished Lectureship Series on Wednesday, April 24, at 3 p.m. in 202 Gavett Hall. Sponsored by the Department of Chemical Engineering, the series honors the contributions of the late Professor Gouq-Jen (Gene) Su, who taught chemical engineering from 1947 until his retirement in 1974. Reservations required. For more details, contact Mary Ellen Felten at x5-4041 or felten@che.rochester.edu.

Commission conducts UHS survey

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations will conduct a re-
accreditation survey to evaluate the compliance of University Health Service (UHS) and Counselng and Mental Health Services (CMHS). The first survey is scheduled for May 2-3. Anyone with pertinent and valid information about quality of care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided may request a public information interview with the commission's field representative.

Additional comments or suggestions about the care or services provided by UHS or CMHS can be directed to Linda Dudman, UHS patient advocate, at x3-5770 or Ralph Manchester, director, at x5-2679. For additional information on the survey, visit www.rochester.edu/uhs/announce.htm.

Women's Club hosts author

Zena Collier, a noted author and Rochester resident, will speak at the University Women's Club annual meeting on Friday, May 10. Collier's talk is entitled "Reflections of a Late Bloomer." The annual meeting will be held at The Century Club, 566 East Ave., at 10:45 a.m. A luncheon will follow. Call 624-5095 by May 6 for reservations and more information.

Student employee graduating?

Student Employment at the Career Center would like to remind supervisors who oversee student employees that seniors cannot receive payroll payment through student employment after graduation. Two additional hiring options are available for students:

• Time as Reported (TAR): A supervisor can open a TAR position with a specified end date. There is 12.3 percent overhead (decreasing to 11.8 percent effective July 2).

• Strong Staffing: Supervisors can hire a student for up to six months through Strong Staffing. There is 29.9 percent overhead (increasing to 30.2 percent effective July 1). Students may be required to complete an orientation program, as well as a physical and drug screening.

  For more detail, contact Strong Staffing, x5-7873.

Fair features office products

All users of office supplies are invited to attend the Staples Office Productivity Fair on April 23 in Helen Wood Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet with Staples and more than 20 University suppliers to sample the products offered. The fair include hands-on demonstrations, free samples, door prizes, refreshments, and a StaplesLink training seminar.

Research participants needed

RSV and influenza virus--Healthy men and women between the age of 18-45 are needed for a virus screening research study. Participants will be required to stay at a local hotel 24 hours per day for nine days between May 9-22. Lodging and meals provided. Payment up to $1,200. For more information, call x3-3990 or x3-4637.

Healthy Postmenopausal Women--Women between the age of 35-60 who do not have naturally occurring menses or who have had both ovaries removed for more than 12 months are needed for an for an 18-week study to evaluate the effects of two medications and placebo in the treatment of hot flashes. Participants must experience 7 to 20 hot flashes per day and have no medical complications related to hormone replacement therapy. Current hormone replacement therapy users are potentially eligible. Up to $100 payment. For more information, contact the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, x3-3212.

Depression--Mothers with children between the ages of 7 and 8 are needed for a study investigating children's learning and parent-child relationships. Mothers must have experienced depression or manic-depression since the birth of their child and must not receive public assistance. Participants will be compensated $50 for three-hour visits to the University. For more information, contact Jennifer Blender at x5-2991.

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