At 02:04 PM 4/25/01 -0700, you wrote:
>Just FYI.
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>Linda
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>At 04:04 PM 4/25/01 -0400, you wrote:
>>ATTENTION          ATTENTION          ATTENTION          ATTENTION
>>
>>Register now for the upcoming conference, "Current Human Research Issues
>>and Solutions: Regulatory Overview and Hot Topics," to be held in
>>Charleston, South Carolina, on June 21-22, 2001!  (Conference brochure
>>and registration information are available at
>><<<http://www.edserv.musc.edu/cme/rhett/OPHR.pdf>http://www.edserv.musc.edu/cme/rhett/OPHR.pdf>>.)
>>
>>
>>This workshop is part of a national sieries of programs designed for
>>anyone involved in the conduct or oversight of research involving human
>>participants.  It is jointly sponsored by the Medical University of South
>>Carolina and the Office for Human Research Protections in collaboration
>>with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Veterans
>>Affairs, South Carolina State University, Trident Health System, the
>>Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, and the College
>>of Charleston.
>>
>>This two-day session will include regulatory updates and disucssions on
>>interpretation of the regulations by OHRP, FDA, and VAHA; an "Ask the
>>Feds" session; and special sessions on institutional compliance, the use
>>of placebos, recruiting minorities, non-clinical research, HIPPA
>>regulations, vulnerable populations, and IRB basics.  The conference will
>>end with a panel of federal representatives and workshop faculty in an
>>"Ask the Experts" session.
>>
>>An added plus to a dynamic program that will focus on solutions to
>>problems in implementing human participant protection programs is the
>>venue--beautiful, historic Charleston, South Carolina...
>>
>>As as native Charlestonians are fond of saying, this is "where the Ashley
>>and the Cooper Rivers come together to form the Atlantic Ocean."
>>
>>       898dc.jpg
>>   View of Charleston Peninsula, The Battery, and  White Point Gardens
>>
>>The Mills House Hotel
>>(<http://www.millshouse.com>http://www.millshouse.com), site of the
>>conference, is in the heart of Charleston's peninsula, a 7.6 square mile
>>area of dense urban streets, historic homes, and lush gardens that can
>>easily be traversed by foot...
>>89a1c.jpg
>>                      The Charleston Battery--an avenue of historic
>> homes--at dusk.
>>
>>Throughout its history, Charleston has stood as a cultural capital of the
>>South.  The performing arts are well represented with a symphony
>>orchestra, community theater groups, and several local ballet companies
>>performing regularly.  The Gibbes Museum of Art and numerous art
>>galleries, along with the abundant examples of architectural excellence
>>and craftsmanship, expose residents and tourists to the visual arts.  The
>>Charleston Museum, the oldest museum in North America, offers a
>>captivating collection of artifacts depicting Lowcountry life from the
>>time of the first settlers through the twentieth century.  As in other
>>coastal cities, recreation in Charleston centers around water.  Sailing,
>>boating, and sport fishing, as well as tennis and golf, are
>>popular year-round sports.  The City's numerous parks and scenic,
>>tree-lined streets provide ample space and a beautiful backdrop for
>>walking, jogging, and cycling.  For the less athletically inclined,
>>horse-drawn carriage and bus tours are available.  You will find
>>extensive shopping and dining opportunities in the downtown area.
>>
>>89b0c.jpg
>>             Carriage tours along The Battery
>>
>>An exciting program, great presenters, an absolutely marvelous
>>location--don't miss this opportunity!
>>Register now!
>>
>>==================================================================
>>Barbara H. Gray, Director
>>Office of Research & Grants Administration
>>College of Charleston
>>66 George Street
>>Charleston, SC  29424
>>Campus Location:  407-G Bell Bldg.
>>Office: 843.953.5673  Desk: 843.953.5885  Fax:  843.953.6577
>>e-mail:  xxxxxx@cofc.edu   URL:
>><http://www.orga.cofc.edu/>http://www.orga.cofc.edu/
>>==================================================================
>>
>
>Linda W. Patton, M.S., CRA
>Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
>University of San Diego
>5998 Alcala Park,  Maher Hall 210
>San Diego, CA  92110-2492
>Ph:   619/260-6825
>FAX: 619/260-2225
>e-mail: xxxxxx@is.acusd.edu
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 May 3, 2001.
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Chuck

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