In This Week's Update:

Patients vs. Paywalls
UR Complex Care Center 2nd Annual Conference
UR/RIT Augmented and Virtual Reality Meeting
Food Truck 'Party On the Patio'
Submit a Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposal
Calendar of Events
Funding Opportunities

Patients vs. paywalls: Zand weighs in on open-access publishing in the US

In an opinion article published in STAT News last Friday, UR CTSI Co-director Martin Zand, M.D., Ph.D., weighed the cost and benefit of moving to an open-access publishing system in the U.S. Currently, most research published here sits behind paywalls, making it difficult for patients and taxpayers to access. But part of that cost goes toward a peer review infrastructure that ensures scientific rigor and accuracy of the information being published. In the article, Zand put forth several new ideas to balance these issues and improve our system.

UR Complex Care Center 2nd Annual Conference

"The Future is Today: Transforming the Care of Childhood-Onset Chronic Health Conditions"

Event Learning Objectives:

List the components and benefits of an interdisciplinary model in primary care.
State the benefits of interdisciplinary care management for patients with complex medical needs.
Describe the successful transition for young adults with pediatric-onset conditions from pediatric specialty care to an adult primary care provider.
Describe considerations for informed decision-making, guardianship, and future care needs for adults with chronic complex conditions.
Identify the challenges and solutions to preventative health care in complex populations.
Describe innovative methods of research in pediatric-onset chronic conditions.
Develop knowledge regarding the applications of technology and telemedicine in caring for complex patients.

UR/RIT Augmented and Virtual Reality Meeting and Discussion

This meeting is to share interests in the field of Augmented and Virtual Reality among researchers at the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology to identify collaborations and partnerships that will allow both institutions to have a significant impact on this emerging area.

The morning will be devoted to five-minute presentations with three minutes for Q&A. The afternoon will be break-out group discussions.

A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Any questions, please email Tamara Evans or call (585) 275-6049.

Registration is required by Monday, September 24.

Date: Monday, October 1
Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Location: University of Rochester
Bloch Alumni and Advancement Center
300 East River Road

Food Truck 'Party On the Patio' with Friends of Strong

Join Friends of Strong for a "Party on the Patio" food truck rodeo fundraiser to support patient care programs throughout Strong Memorial Hospital. The Meatball Truck, Effortlessly Health and Chef's Catering Truck will be in attendance and Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters' Café will have day-of beverage and ice cream specials all day.

Purchase tickets at the Friends of Strong office (1-1230, between the Green Elevators and Golisano Children's Hospital) or the Finger Lakes Coffee Café at the MRB now through September 19 for just $12. The ticket includes one menu item and a select beverage from the food truck of your choosing. Call 275-2420 for any questions.

Date: Thursday, September 20
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters Café Patio

Submit a Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposal

The Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposal is funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which funds a wide array of programs that aim to build a national culture of health. This opportunity encourages researchers to look into the future and put health first as they design for changes in how we live, learn, work and play, to help everyone in America live the healthiest life possible.

A total of $2.4 million is available to fund projects within the $200,000 – $400,000 budget range with a project term between 12 and 36 months.

Pioneering Ideas :

challenge assumptions or long-held cultural practices;
take an existing idea and give it a new spin or a novel application;
offer a new take or perspective on a long-running, perplexing problem;
apply cutting-edge ideas from other fields to health; or
explore the potential for emerging trends to impact our ability to build a culture of health.

Submit your ideas by Wednesday, October 17, 2018.