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Researchers develop way to grow body parts

It may sound like a Halloween prank, but it’s not. Researchers at the Cardiovascular Innovation Institute have come up with a way to create “made to order” body parts. Bioengineers Jay Hoying and Stewart Williams, working with a $2 million National Institutes of Health grant, have developed a three-dimensional printer that patterns tissue headed for implantation. The technique is designed to produce body parts that will be a perfect match when they’re implanted. Ellen deGraffenreid, 502-852-7504

Outpatient center evokes feeling of four-star hotel

University officials will dedicate a $46 million UofL Health Care Outpatient Center at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The 169,000-square-foot facility at 401 E. Chestnut St., modeled on a “hospitality concept” for health care, features a three-story atrium, water sculpture and pedestrian walkways. Patients visiting the building can receive medical tests, surgery, prescriptions and other services at a single location. Media tours will be offered at the dedication. Ellen deGraffenreid, 502-852-7504

Preview Day offers first peek at campus life

Prospective students and their families are being invited to visit UofL Nov. 1 for Campus Preview Day. Those who register at 12:30 p.m. in Swain Student Activities Center can attend an information fair from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring representatives of various academic departments. A series of workshops from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. will cover topics ranging from financial aid to the honors program. Free parking is available in the Floyd Street parking garage. More information

Partnership wants people to sign energy pledge

Making little changes in your daily habits can add up to big energy savings, says the Partnership for a Green City, a joint venture of UofL, Louisville Metro Government and Jefferson County Public Schools. The partnership is asking 150,000 people at their organizations to trim their energy use by 10 percent. Strategies include riding TARC and switching to compact fluorescent lights. Those who sign the pledge by Dec. 7 are eligible for prizes, says director Brent Fryrear. More information

Medical students to get new smart phones

Students in UofL’s School of Medicine will be some of the first in the nation to use new Sprint smart phones combining medical and drug databases with standard functions such as e-mail and scheduling. The devices allow users to research medical topics anytime and anywhere. School administrators say the phones also will help students acquire the technology skills they’ll need as practicing physicians. Ruth Greenberg, 502-852-2120

Altars honor Hurricane Ike, Virginia Tech victims

Victims of Hurricane Ike and the Virginia Tech shooting are among those honored in a Day of the Dead altar-building contest at UofL. Fifteen altars created by students and community members for the annual Hispanic social ritual are on display at Ekstrom Library through Oct. 31. Contest winners will be named at a campus-only celebration Nov. 3. Other UofL groups are involved with displays and activities at Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 21c Museum Hotel and several area Latino restaurants and businesses. Manuel Medina, 502-852-0501, or Lisa Wagner, 502-852-0498.

University expands its ‘pedaling’ capacity

UofL has installed 24 new bicycle racks around Belknap Campus, adding parking space for up to 396 bicycles. The university’s police department placed the racks in requested locations and where usage surveys showed a need, said police chief Wayne Hall. People riding bicycles now have more than 1,300 parking spaces on campus and long-term plans call for new racks to be installed as part of every new construction project. More information

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ASK THE EXPERTS

Faculty experts at UofL can offer insight on the issues of the day and are usually willing to do news interviews. They include:

PNC takeover of National City Bank

Although customers probably won’t see much of a difference, the acquisition could affect bank employees.

• Dianna Preece, finance, 502-451-1542, or e-mail Dianna Preece

Why have an electoral college?

Some say the U.S. president should be elected by popular vote. Why isn’t that a good idea?

• Gary Gregg, McConnell Center, 502-852-3323, or e-mail Gary Gregg

Halloween candy and your child’s weight

The underlying cause of a growing obesity problem among U.S. children is much more complicated than their eating holiday candy.

• Walter Sobczyk, call Anne Eldridge at 502-852-0943, or e-mail Anne Eldridge

A complete listing of UofL experts is available in The Expert Source.

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