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Hee Yun Lee named Clinical and Translational Science KL2 scholar

February 7, 2012

Hee LeeSchool of Social Work Assistant Professor Hee Yun Lee has been named a Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) KL2 Scholar. This competitive award is supported by the National Institutes of Health and administered through the University of Minnesota Clinical and Translation Science Institute. The program supports new clinical and translational research investigators through a three-year mentored training program. The goal is to develop investigators who can assure that the findings of basic research are translated to clinical settings and from clinical settings into the community.

The program provides funds to secure protected research time for the scholar to conduct research. Dr. Lee’s research will focus on developing an intervention to promote breast cancer screening among underserved minority women using mobile phone technology. She will be mentored by Professor Jasjit S. Ahluwalia, M.D., executive director of the University of Minnesota Center for Health Equity; Douglas Yee, M.D., director of Masonic Cancer Center at the University, and Dipankar Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D., associate professor in the Division of Biostatistics in the University’s School of Public Health.

Albrecht to serve on Waite House Advisory Council

February 2, 2012

Lisa AlbrechtLisa Albrecht, Ph.D., assistant professor for the School of Social Work, has been asked to serve on the Advisory Council for the Waite House Community Center (part of Pillsbury United Communities) in Minneapolis. For the past several months, she has also helped to direct their strategic planning process as they prepare to move into their new space in the Phillips neighborhood.

Edleson’s work on domestic violence & children receives national attention

January 23, 2012

Jeffrey EdlesonResearch by Professor Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D., and colleagues at the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) continues to receive national attention. A recent article in the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) News talked about Honor Our Voices, an online project that aims to help social workers and service providers better serve children exposed to domestic violence.
Honor Our Voices was created by MINCAVA and the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare in the School of Social Work. In addition, Edleson is consulting with officials in Baltimore County, Maryland, on developing a screening tool that would quantify the impact of domestic violence on children. He also was quoted in the Springfield (Missouri) News-Leader about his research on the link between domestic violence and child abuse.

Phillips Neighborhood Clinic Silent Auction

January 13, 2012

Thursday, February 9th 6-9 PM
McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis
The Phillips Neighborhood Clinic (PNC) is a free clinic operated by University of Minnesota health professional students, including those in the master’s of social work program. Last year, the clinic provided free healthcare services, to more than 1,200 patients. Please join the students for an evening of hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live music, and the chance to bid on unique items at this year’s silent auction fundraising benefit. Tickets may be purchased online.

Info session for study in South Korea May 2012

November 8, 2011

Thursday, November 10, noon-1 p.m., Peters Hall, room 280
Culture, Health & Social Welfare Policy in South Korea is a 3-credit health and social welfare policy course designed for learning about South Korea’s health and mental-health policies. The class will visit South Korea’s two largest cities, Seoul and Busan, focusing on government agencies, nonprofits, hospitals and social welfare organizations. The trip, which will take place May 12-27, will feature a health policy forum with Seoul city officials. For more information, contact Assistant Professor Hee Yun Lee, or Associate Professor Liz Lightfoot.

Meier finishes bike ride to raise awareness about men with depression

September 12, 2011

MeierMMark Meier, community faculty member in the School of Social Work, has finished a bike ride from San Francisco to New York to raise awareness about men battling depression. He started the trip May 11 and completed his 3,600-mile journey Aug. 20.
The bike ride highlighted the nationwide launch of the Face It Foundation, a nonprofit that works to help men talk more openly about depression. Meier, who battled depression for many years, co-founded the nonprofit.
To read Meier’s blog, and get more information on the Face It Foundation, go to faceitfoundation.org