UNE hosts naming ceremony for Pickus Center for Biomedical Research June 1st
The center is named in recognition of Owen Pickus, D.O. and trustee of UNE, and his wife Geraldine Ollila-Pickus '88, D.O. '93, whose $1 million challenge grant got the campaign started and made the prospect of this important facility a reality. The ceremony will unveil a rendering of the new facility.
(Media-Newswire.com) - BIDDEFORD - The University of New England will host a naming ceremony for the Pickus Center for Biomedical Research June 1, 2007 at 4:45 p.m. on the Alfond Meadow at the University Campus in Biddeford.
The center is named in recognition of Owen Pickus, D.O. and trustee of UNE, and his wife Geraldine Ollila-Pickus '88, D.O. '93, whose $1 million challenge grant got the campaign started and made the prospect of this important facility a reality. The ceremony will unveil a rendering of the new facility.
In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in the Decary Hall Upper Dining Room.
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research The new state-of-the-art biomedical research facility, part of UNE's College of Osteopathic Medicine ( UNECOM ), will eventually house ten or more teams conducting important biomedical research. The facility will allow UNECOM's faculty to dedicate themselves to educating physicians and advancing the practice of medicine, while giving students greater opportunities to experience research as part of their medical studies. It will be located across the street from the Harold Alfond Center for the Life Sciences, which houses UNECOM classes and labs, and Stella Maris Hall.
Owen Pickus, D.O. Dr. Pickus is currently a professor of medicine at UNECOM and is secretary and treasurer of UNE's board of trustees. In addition, he is a member in the departments of internal medicine at Maine Medical Center, Mercy Hospital and Southern Maine Medical Center. Dr. Pickus graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is a board certified in internal medicine, hematology and oncology.
Dr. Pickus was chairman of the committee to advise the Department of Human Services on HIV and has been a leader in the treatment of HIV and hepatitis in the state of Maine. He was the host of "Healthline" on WGAN radio and "Ask the Doctor" on WGME TV. In the 1980's, the Portland Press Herald named him Physician of the Decade.
For more information on the biomedical research building campaign, visit www.une.edu/giving/com.asp or contact Erin A. Peck, associate director of development, at ( 207 ) 221-4598.
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