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behaviors and other health issues affecting South Florida’s diverse Hispanic community “The College of Arts and Sciences is thrilled that the National Institutes of Health has renewed funding for this landmark study, which has been housed in the Department of Psychology for 18 years,” said Leonidas Bachas “This study is critically important in providing a deeper understanding of chronic diseases in Hispanic and Latino populations under the capable leadership of Professor Frank Penedo and his colleagues Professors Maria Llabre and Christina Cordero in the Department of Psychology as well as collaborators across the Miller School of Medicine it will continue to positively impact communities throughout the United States.” and a professor in the Departments of Psychology and Medicine Penedo in the fourth phase of the study as co-principal investigators are: professor of psychology and education at UM • Claudia Martinez, M.D., associate professor of clinical medicine in the Miller School’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine assistant professor of psychology and HCHS/SOL project director “I am incredibly proud to be part of the team leading this study at the University of Miami,” said Dr “This grant award will enable us to expand upon the extensive data and discoveries gathered since the cohort’s inception Our work continues to uncover novel insights into how biologic environmental and social factors influence health and disease in diverse Hispanic/Latino groups across the U.S.” epidemiological longitudinal study among U.S with 4,000 participants recruited at sites in Miami Each site will receive $21 million in the fourth phase of the grant which includes support from the National Heart and Blood Institute and six other contributing NIH institutes The study participants will represent diverse Hispanic backgrounds Cuban and Central and South American heritages “This groundbreaking study advances our understanding of unique risk factors among diverse Hispanics and informs targeted precision prevention and medical care in cardiovascular diseases “Our comprehensive clinical exam and assessments capture critical information This approach allows us to more precisely identify risk determinants and modifiable risk factors to improve health outcomes in this population.” participants are referred to their primary care providers or community-based organizations serving uninsured individuals Study researchers have already discovered that the risk of cardiovascular disease is similar across Hispanic groups Seventy-one percent of women and 80 percent of men have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease they have found significant differences in risk factors in different Hispanic populations such as higher rates of diabetes in participants of Mexican and Central and South American backgrounds more than 40 percent of the individuals who were diabetic were not aware of their condition Multiple barriers impacted cancer screening behaviors that did not generally meet recommended prevention guidelines “This points to the importance of targeted strategies to increase awareness and hopefully prevent the onset of diabetes The study was initially conceptualized and led by Neil Schneiderman an expert in tackling health disparities and a professor in the UM College of Arts and Sciences university researchers have used the wealth of data from the first three phases of HCHS/SOL to conduct 28 ancillary studies About 4 percent of participants were diagnosed with cancer upon the start of the cohort Hispanics have lower rates of common cancers but a higher rate of advanced disease,” Dr such as a sense of fatalism that is related to poor adherence to screening guidelines for colorectal cancer.” The continuation of this NIH grant will allow researchers to collect additional longitudinal data and conduct more sophisticated modeling for risk factors The study offers opportunities to incorporate emerging novel analytic tools such as artificial intelligence and machine learning methodologies to predict disease onset The research group expects about 80 percent of the 4,000 Miami-Dade participants in prior HCHS/SOL study phases to participate in the fourth visit More than 500 scientific papers have been published from this cohort there will be ample opportunities to examine long-term associations among multi-level disease risk and protective factors in the Hispanic community trainees and faculty to take advantage of the wealth of information in the study’s open-access database and capitalize on the research opportunities the data presents Reflecting on the 18 years of the HCHS/SOL study “Our success in achieving the highest retention rates across the four sites is a testament to the exceptional dedication of our research staff and the trust of our participants we strive to make a lasting and meaningful impact on the health of Hispanic/Latino communities.” Sylvester researchers make sure to take cultural context into account when creating their patients' cancer care plans. A University of Miami Miller School of Medicine orthopaedic surgeon wants to erode the barriers of entry to his profession for historically underrepresented groups. The Miller School associate professor will use his presidency to promote early-career Latino researcher mentorship. Copyright © 2025 University of Miami Health System Parkinson’s Disease and Aging-related Movement Disorders Volume 16 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1354738 Since spatial-temporal gait impairments are directly related to brain degeneration and PD symptoms spatial-temporal gait changes are an attractive option to help diagnose PD and monitor disease progression most studies comparing spatial-temporal gait parameters between people with PD and neurologically healthy peers include a reduced number of participants given the heterogeneity of the patient's conditions and the importance of highlighting the effects of PD it is critical to have a matched-neurologically healthy group (e.g. age and sex) to compare and confirm the changes in unobstructed walking is to introduce an open data set that contains spatial-temporal gait parameters of people with PD and neurologically healthy olders The dataset includes (a) demographics such as age and cognitive assessment; and (c) spatial-temporal gait step and stride parameters such as length and overall health conditions data of people with PD and neurologically healthy older people (controls) The participants were included if they presented the following criteria: • Preserved cognitive functions (> 24 points in the Mini-mental State Examination - MMSE or somatosensory dysfunctions as self-declared; • Diagnosis confirmed by a movement disorders specialist • Any neurological or physical dysfunctions other than those associated with PD; • Be under antiparkinsonian drug treatment for at least 3 months; • Mild to moderate PD progression (Hoehn and Yahr scale - H&Y from 1 to 3) After 5 min of restoring in a sitting position participants walked barefoot three times on an unobstructed path at their own self-selected velocity No freezing of gait episodes happened during the trials The gait parameters were acquired using two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) methods: • 2D: The GAITRite® walkway system (100 Hz) was employed A carpet (5.74 m long) with pressure sensors was positioned over a 7 m straight segment to capture the gait parameters; • 3D: Ten Vicon Motion Systems® cameras (100 Hz) were utilized (Figure 1) Two passive reflective markers were placed on each participant's foot (second metatarsal and calcaneus) The acquired data were filtered using a 5th-order low-pass digital Butterworth filter (zero-lag) with a 6 Hz cut-off frequency Illustration of the unobstructed path (8.5 × 1.5 m) where participants walked and gait spatial-temporal data of healthy older people and people with PD were collected (top panel) with a 3D capture system (represented by cameras) or 2D capture system (represented by a gray rectangular) acceleration and deceleration phases (steps that were excluded from the analysis) The lower panels show the central three steps (left panel) and two strides (right panel) analyzed The black spheres on both feet represent the reflective markers positioned on the calcaneus and second metatarsal It is important to mention that the use of different kinematic tools did not affect the quality of the data. A previous study (Webster et al., 2005) compared the two systems for measuring both average and individual spatial-temporal gait parameters revealing an excellent level of agreement between the methods The intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) ranged from 0.92 to 0.99 The metadata files named Control-Group_gait_data.csv and Parkinson_disease-Group_gait_data.csv contain information from each participant's demographic For the Control-Group_gait_data.csv file (columns A to G): Participant_code: the code of the participants from #1CG to #63CG Gender: gender (F for females or M for males) Body_mass: body mass in kilograms (measured with a calibrated scale) Body_height: height in meters (measured with a calibrated stadiometer) For Parkinson_disease-Group_gait_data.csv file (columns A to J): Participant_code: the code of the participants from #1PD to #63PD UPDRS-III: Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale-part III All spatial-temporal processed data are stored in CSV format and are named by the corresponding participant code (from #1 to #63) and group (PD – Parkinson's disease or C - Controls) plus the number of trials (from 1 to 3) Each file consists of a header of 189 rows (three rows for each participant trial) and 45 columns (27 columns with each variable for three steps and 18 columns with each variable for two strides) For the Control-Group_gait_data.csv file (columns H to BB) and for Parkinson_disease-Group_gait_data.csv file (columns K to BE): Participant_code: the code of the participants from #1 to #63 DS_time_step_1: double support time for step 1 DS_time_step_2: double support time for step 2 DS_time_step_3: double support time for step 3 DS _step_1: normalized double support for step 1 DS _step_2: normalized double support for step 2 DS _step_3: normalized double support for step 3 SS_time_step_1: single support time for step 1 SS_time_step_2: single support time for step 2 SS_time_step_3: single support time for step 3 SS _step_1: normalized single support for step 1 SS _step_2: normalized single support for step 2 SS _step_3: normalized single support for step 3 Duration _ stride_2: duration for stride 2 DS_time_stride _1: double support time for stride 1 DS_time_stride _2: double support time for stride 2 DS_stride_1: normalized double support for stride 1 DS_stride_2: normalized double support for stride 2 SS_time_stride_1: single support time for stride 1 SS_time_stride_2: single support time for stride 2 SS _stride_1: normalized single support for stride 1 SS _stride_2: normalized single support for stride 2 Demographic, sociocultural, and overall health conditions data were compared by an independent t-test (p < 0.05 – Table 1). The dependence between gender distribution and group was performed through the Chi-Square (x2) test (p < 0.05 – Table 1) The groups were different in gender and BMI This manuscript provides a publicly available dataset with assessments on the spatial-temporal gait parameters in people with PD and neurologically healthy older people No other public database provides processed spatial-temporal of unobstructed gait data of people with PD allowing for straightforward comparisons between steps and strides or between trials Our database is a valuable resource for PD research there is the possibility of performing comparisons by calculating variability (intra-steps or intra-trials or between participants) and gait asymmetry (steps or strides) between people with PD and neurologically healthy people demonstrating the potential to distinguish people with PD from matched-healthy people and to identify the PD stages through this dataset it is possible to perform several calculations with the spatial-temporal parameters of unobstructed gait (i.e. intra- and inter-trial variability and asymmetry) identifying what happens to gait during the healthy aging process and as a result of the PD the availability of this public dataset is expected to enable countless investigations and contributions to the unobstructed gait of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and neurologically healthy individuals This issue is of great relevance to the scientific community as it allows for the assessment of physical function and even the risk of death in these populations By understanding the neuromotor and biomechanical impairments of gait caused by both the aging process and PD we may be able to develop new strategies to improve the gait performance of these populations The datasets presented in this study can be found in online repositories. The names of the repository/repositories and accession number(s) can be found at: https://repositorio.unesp.br/items/783cb1b0-d327-45c2-beb3-bf1db1b3f7f1/Institutional Repository of São Paulo State University The studies involving humans were approved by Ethics Committee from the School of Science at São Paulo State University The studies were conducted in accordance with the local legislation and institutional requirements The participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this study TP: Writing – review & editing CK-F: Writing – review & editing JC: Writing – review & editing MF: Writing – review & editing DC: Writing – review & editing FB: Writing – review & editing The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research from São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) This study was financed in part by the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior -Brasil (CAPES) -Finance Code 001 We would like to thank the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior -Brasil (CAPES) - Finance Code 001 The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest The author(s) declared that they were an editorial board member of Frontiers This had no impact on the peer review process and the final decision All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher The Supplementary Material for this article can be found online at: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2024.1354738/full#supplementary-material “Masters and servants” in parkinsonian gait: a three-dimensional analysis of biomechanical changes sensitive to disease progression Google Scholar Araújo-Silva Temporal dynamics of cortical activity and postural control in response to the first levodopa dose of the day in people with Parkinson's disease Supervised machine learning based gait classification system for early detection and stage classification of Parkinson's disease Gait velocity and stability are correlated to muscle and bone mass loss in people with Parkinson's disease: a preliminary study Obstacle avoidance increases asymmetry of crossing step in individuals with Parkinson's disease and neurologically healthy individuals Suggestions for utilization of the mini-mental state examination in Brazil Prognostic value of usual gait speed in well-functioning older people - results from the health Machine learning models for Parkinson's disease detection and stage classification based on spatial-temporal gait parameters Disease severity and health-related quality of life across different chronic conditions Gender differences in Parkinson's disease: a clinical perspective Blood levodopa levels and unified Parkinson's disease rating scale function: with and without exercise Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Gait changes in older adults: predictors of falls or indicators of fear PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Influence of obstacle color on locomotor and gaze behaviors during obstacle avoidance in people with Parkinson's disease Neural control of walking in people with parkinsonism PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar The relevance of gender in Parkinson's disease: a review Gait analysis and clinical correlations in early Parkinson's disease Similarities and differences of gait patterns in women and men with Parkinson disease with mild disability Selecting clinically relevant gait characteristics for classification of early parkinson's disease: A comprehensive machine learning approach The variability of the steps preceding obstacle avoidance (approach phase) is dependent on the height of the obstacle in people with Parkinson's disease and clinical scales of freezing of gait in individuals with parkinson's disease during a turning-in-place task Physical performance measures in the clinical setting Functional neuroanatomy for posture and gait control PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Quantitative gait dysfunction and risk of cognitive decline and dementia Validity of the GAITRite® walkway system for the measurement of averaged and individual step parameters of gait Coelho DB and Barbieri FA (2024) Spatial-temporal parameters during unobstructed walking in people with Parkinson's disease and healthy older people: a public data set Received: 12 December 2023; Accepted: 15 March 2024; Published: 28 March 2024 Copyright © 2024 Penedo, Kalva-Filho, Cursiol, Faria, Coelho and Barbieri. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited in accordance with accepted academic practice distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms *Correspondence: Fabio Augusto Barbieri, ZmFiaW8uYmFyYmllcmlAdW5lc3AuYnI= Disclaimer: All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher 94% of researchers rate our articles as excellent or goodLearn more about the work of our research integrity team to safeguard the quality of each article we publish Iliana Suarez is an enthusiast about her exercise and nutrition routine Her activities aren’t quite those of the typical gym rat, though. Suarez participates in movement and nutrition classes tailored specifically for cancer survivors through programs at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine “Everything they do is to better your health,” said Suarez a 63-year-old breast cancer survivor from Miami “I talk about this to people all the time because this is a wonderful program Suarez was initially diagnosed and had surgery to remove her tumor at another facility in Miami. She later received radiation treatment at Sylvester, and it was there that she was introduced to the center’s Survivorship and Supportive Care Programs Although she’s nearly seven years past treatment for her breast cancer Suarez doesn’t see her involvement with Sylvester ending any time soon where instructors tailor activities for a survivor’s unique needs and she enjoys getting to meet and talk with other patients and survivors She’s also working with Sylvester researchers as a patient advocate on an upcoming exercise study in older cancer survivors Although the term “survivor” may evoke someone long past their diagnosis and primary treatment like Suarez physicians and researchers use the term from the moment someone is diagnosed as guided by the National Cancer Institute There’s a growing recognition at Sylvester and other cancer centers that clinicians need to care for an entire patient not just focus on eliminating their cancer Penedo and his colleagues take a holistic approach to their work Survivorship care can range from screening for secondary cancers to managing the treatment-related burden by providing mental health counseling to treating patients’ emotional side effects or lifestyle approaches like exercise In South Florida, where many patients are Hispanic or Latino, Dr. Penedo is also conscious of how culture and the social context can influence a person’s perspective and unique journey through cancer care and beyond. Sylvester was the first NCI-designated cancer center to implement clinically validated patient-reported outcomes in Spanish as part of their clinical care and will soon be launching these same measures in French and Creole His group has also developed linguistically and culturally adapted stress management interventions for Hispanic or Latino cancer survivors “We don’t change the basics and tools provided in the interventions to help survivors cope with cancer since these are evidence-based interventions that have already been tested,” Dr “But we do take culture and the cultural context into consideration.” That could look like recognizing some patients have large and close-knit extended families where multiple caregivers may need to be educated on their care Or it could mean recognizing that some racial and ethnic minorities may have historical or personal reasons to mistrust the medical system and working with them to establish trust The survivorship team at Sylvester has integrated much of its work into patients’ regular care the team members assess patient-reported outcomes at regular appointments and triage them to different care as needed lifestyle care or additional medical treatments This automatic integration has resulted in findings that suggest decreased emergency room visits and hospitalizations among its patients They also have several survivorship wellness clinics that address survivorship challenges that fall outside regular oncology treatments These clinics provide comprehensive survivorship care plans encompassing all their treatments and follow-up needs Around a quarter of Sylvester cancer patients don’t have a primary care provider so the survivorship team also works to identify general practitioners in the University of Miami Health system for ongoing care and trains those providers on how to best care for cancer survivors Many Sylvester survivorship care providers also conduct their own research on cancer survivorship. Dr. Penedo is now leading the first Hispanic cancer survivorship cohort study conducted in the U.S., which is funded by the NCI and called Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways) conducted in partnership with Mays Cancer Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is currently recruiting 3,000 Hispanic solid-tumor cancer survivors in Florida and Texas aiming for a diversity of country of origin socioeconomic status and urban versus rural living environments Hispanic cancer patients tend to have worse outcomes than non-Hispanic white patients The Avanzando Caminos study aims to understand the many factors that may contribute to poorer quality of life and outcomes in this population They’re gathering information on factors such as stress levels lifestyle behaviors and biological measures such as levels of inflammation They hope the data that results from the study will inform new interventions or modifications to existing interventions that can better serve the Hispanic cancer patient community But none of these studies have had the size or breadth that the team hopes to accrue through the larger which should give them much more detailed information about outcomes for this population “There’s enough evidence to tell us that there’s a problem,” Dr “We just don’t know how big the problem is and how these factors really contribute to it because we haven’t had a big enough or diverse enough sample.” A Sylvester research team is studying how a technology-based stress management tool can impact the lives of pancreatic cancer survivors A new Sylvester initiative offers people at high risk for cancer personalized lifestyle modifications aimed at reducing their risk A Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center-Frost School of Music study is looking at mindfulness and music therapy in cancer care 2013) – The LA Galaxy announced today that the club has signed goalkeeper Jaime Penedo on a free transfer and that he will be added to the club’s roster pending the receipt of his P1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate The 31-year-old Panamanian international spent the last six seasons playing in Guatemala with Municipal and most recently helped lead Panama to the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final details of the contract were not disclosed The 31-year-old began his club career in his native Panama beginning his professional career with Plaza Amador before joining Arabe Unido who he helped lead to the Apertura and Clausura titles in 2004 playing in Italy for Cagliari and in Spain for Ossauna He spent the last six years with the Guatemala City-based club helping them win two Clausura titles (2008 and 2010) and two Apertura titles (2009 and 2011) while appearing in more than 150 games for the club Municipal qualified for the CONCACAF Champions League four times in the six years of the competition Penedo has also made 89 appearances with Panama’s national team since making his international debut in 2003 Penedo was his country’s first choice goalkeeper at the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup helping Panama reach the Final for the first time ever only to fall on penalties to the United States he led Panama back to the Gold Cup Final where they once again fell to the United States last week Penedo played in 11 of the 12 games that Panama played in those two tournaments including a pair of wins over Mexico last month winning the award for the tournament’s top goalkeeper each time who also led Panama to the 2009 UNCAF Nations Cup championship has also played in four of Panama’s six games so far during the final round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying They are currently in fifth place in the group two points behind Mexico for the third and final automatic qualification spot to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil They are one point behind Honduras for fourth place in the group NAME: Jaime PenedoPOSITION: GoalkeeperHT: 6-0WT: 160AGE: 31DATE OF BIRTH: September 26 PanamaLAST CLUB: Municipal (Guatemala)NATIONALITY: PanamaCOLLEGE: --SQUAD NUMBER: 18 Northwestern Medicine | Northwestern University | Faculty Profiles News Center Frank Penedo, PhD, a nationally-renowned health psychologist, will join Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine on June 1 as a professor of medical social sciences. He will also become the inaugural Roswell Park Professor on June 11 and will lead the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Cancer Control and Survivorship Research Program “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Penedo to the medical school,” said Eric G. Neilson, MD, Feinberg’s vice president for medical affairs and Lewis Landsberg Dean “His reputation as a scholar of health disparities and outcomes in ethnically diverse populations will further add to our strong standing in these areas he will lead our research into the most effective ways to promote cancer prevention Penedo has served on the faculty at the University of Miami since 2000 most recently as an associate professor in psychology He also held a secondary appointment as an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Penedo has been honored with numerous awards over the past decade including the Society of Behavioral Medicine Early Career Award in 2005 and its Distinguished Service Award in 2008 “Dr. Penedo is a very successful researcher in the bio-psychosocial aspects of cancer and he excels at bringing these aspects together into one coherent understanding of the disease,” said David Cella, PhD, medical social sciences chair Frank has a strong track record of funding in cancer control and related fields and his interdisciplinary nature will be an asset in fostering collaborations a necessary skill in today’s medical research environment.” As director of the research program in cancer control Penedo will be charged with bringing together the diverse talents of more than 40 Lurie Cancer Center members researching screening He will also work to establish a Center for Bio-behavioral Oncology The principal investigator of nearly $8 million in National Cancer Institute grants Penedo has published more than 100 articles and abstracts in his 12-year professional career His current research is focused on prostate cancer survivorship in Hispanic populations including the extent to which ethnic and sociocultural factors may promote or hinder chronic disease adjustment and health outcomes; whether sociocultural and psychosocial factors impact immune parameters in chronically ill populations; and the extent to which stress- and age-related decrements in immune and endocrine function can be buffered or exacerbated by psychosocial factors It marked an abrupt change when the LA Galaxy and goalkeeper Jaime Penedo annoucenced they had parted ways at the end of July after two years together The Galaxy quickly moved on, reacquiring veteran Donovan Ricketts advancing in the CONCACAF Champions League and clinching a playoff spot while posting a 5-2-2 league record without Penedo; the Panamanian shot-stopper has yet to find a new club Currently at Panama's national team camp prior to a Tuesday friendly against Mexico Penedo admitted he could've handled the situation differently "Maybe I regret it a little bit," said Penedo, to reporters Penedo also said his decision to leave the Galaxy had more to do with contract length than money who recently turned 34, remains Panama's No he posted a 1.09 GAA (third in MLS history among qualifiers) and recorded 17 shutouts Penedo logged four shutouts (seven games) and a 0.56 GAA backstopped the Galaxy to the 2009 MLS Cup Final and 2010 Supporters' Shield championship He was twice named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year 2015) - The LA Galaxy have mutually parted ways with goalkeeper Jaime Penedo Penedo departs after joining the Galaxy in 2013 Penedo finishes his time with the Galaxy with 54 MLS appearances overall He recorded 155 saves while allowing 59 goals for a 1.09 goals against average He also has recorded 17 all-time shutouts and was a member of the Galaxy squad that won the 2014 MLS Cup.  Home  /  News  /  Research and Innovation  /  Diversity Penedo will help set national research priorities at the NIH for addressing health disparities Advocating for health equity and cancer survivorship has always been at the forefront for Frank J. Penedo, Ph.D., associate director for Cancer Survivorship and Translational Behavioral Sciences at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center He will now continue his advocacy on a larger scale as part of the National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NACMHD) — an initiative of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Despite progress in minority health initiatives there is still pending work to achieve health equity in the U.S The NACMHD comes into play as a response to these issues with its members guiding the NIH’s research endeavors secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) the NIH director and the director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities “Being selected to the NIH Advisory Council is quite an honor,” Dr this is a critically important position and role as it sets the national research priorities for addressing health disparities at the NIH.” The secretary of HHS selects appointees for the council from a pool of individuals across the nation with expertise regarding issues of minority health Penedo’s appointment is effective immediately and will last until February 28 Penedo has spent the past 23 years tackling minority health issues making him an ideal candidate to merit his appointment His work focuses on understanding marginalized communities rural communities and others without equitable care he has conducted research and training programs to evaluate the role of psychosocial and sociocultural processes in adjustment health-related quality of life and health outcomes in diverse populations along with interventions for optimal cancer management “There are still many health barriers in these communities — even with access to care,” Dr persist and continue to obstruct every aspect of the health care continuum I look forward to providing guidance on implementing the necessary research infrastructure to characterize how potentially modifiable factors may be targeted to mitigate the elevated risk seen in these communities.” behavioral and medical influences on adjustment to cancer survivorship in Hispanic patients As a prior and current principal investigator of multiple NCI and other NIH studies Penedo has developed considerable experience in cancer control and survivorship His focus on the delivery of psychosocial interventions care delivery and health services research are all great strides in optimizing health outcomes in diverse cancer survivors “I hope to have the opportunity to contribute my expertise by guiding research priorities and ultimately eliminate health disparities in the U.S.,” Dr “I am also thrilled to interact with an exceptional group of scientists as we move forward to achieve health equity in our communities.” Miller School researchers have shown how mutations in the SPEG protein can derail muscle function and cause disease The image-guided treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia is a viable alternative for men who want to avoid transurethral resection or oral medications Chatzizisis talks about about the recent SCCT meeting and how researchers are pushing the envelope in cardiac computed tomography 2015) – LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jaime Penedo has been named to the Panama National Team for two friendly matches against Ecuador June 3 at Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City before traveling to Guayaquil for a match at Estadio George Capwell on Saturday Penedo will be unavailable for selection this weekend when the team hosts Vancouver Whitecaps FC at StubHub Center on Saturday has made over 100 appearances for the Panamanian national team including caps in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers the CONCACAF Gold Cup and UNCAF Nations Cup matches Penedo has started 12 matches for the LA Galaxy this season in MLS the goalkeeper has made 50 appearances while recording 146 saves and 16 shutouts with a 1.08 goals against average The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) six-year, $9.8 million Avanzando Caminos (Leading Pathways) Hispanic/Latino Cancer Survivorship Study has entered its second phase Avanzando Caminos seeks to identify multiple factors that drive poor quality and health outcomes among Hispanics following primary cancer treatments Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine leads the observational study in collaboration with Mays Cancer Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio biological and medical factors impact Latinos after cancer treatment The landmark study of 3,000 Hispanic cancer survivors of diverse Hispanic origin is the largest survivorship study to date and includes survivors of common as well as rare cancers Cancer is the leading cause of death for Hispanics/Latinos in the United States. Hispanics are less likely to achieve quality-of-life levels comparable to what they had before they were treated for cancer. In some cases, they report greater symptom burden and experience less favorable treatment outcomes, according to Frank Penedo, Ph.D., the Avanzando Caminos’ lead principal investigator “We don’t fully understand why that is the case,” said Dr who is also associate director for population sciences and director of cancer survivorship and supportive care at Sylvester Leading Pathways will use data to understand the “why.” Unlike prior smaller studies of Hispanics that have focused on groups from specific geographic locations a single Hispanic heritage background or less acculturated communities this study will include Hispanics of Mexican Central American and South American descent Funding for this phase of Leading Pathways depended on meeting NCI benchmarks in the study’s first three years “We met the benchmarks of recruiting at least 18% of the sample and collecting at least 85% of the assessments we proposed to collect which included comprehensive psychosocial assessments and blood samples,” Dr we have recruited 700 of the 3,000 participants a professor of psychology and medicine at the Miller School is working with his colleagues to continue conducting the study’s large-scale assessments and follow-ups “These are comprehensive assessments that tap into multiple determinants of quality of life symptom burden and disease activity and outcomes,” Dr like socioeconomic status and neighborhood composition as well as cultural values like family interdependence that are prevalent in the Hispanic community We’re also looking at typical psychosocial and behavioral factors like coping such as pro-inflammatory and pro-angiogenic signaling may show how social determinants of health and psychosocial factors get under the skin and affect symptom burden such as pain that recruiting Hispanics with less common cancers “Despite enormous efforts to get participants with these cancers by the time those patients present to our clinics which is the most advanced stage of the disease and is harder to treat and were initially excluded from the study,” he said “We worked with the NCI to revise our criteria to include participants with advanced disease to make sure we capture these challenging cancers.” “We’re also finding higher rates than we expected of comorbid conditions “That means that many of our participants are not only dealing with cancer but also these other chronic conditions which add significant burden and is often challenged by financial caregiving and other challenges the community is facing.” researchers have found their methodology to be user-friendly reliable and valid for assessing the study measures The next four years will paint a much more detailed picture of how the factors being evaluated in the study impact Hispanics after cancer treatment Sylvester’s experience and continued commitment to working with South Florida’s Hispanic cancer community position the organization to tackle the study’s challenges “As an NCI-designated cancer center with a proven track record for community engagement and research efforts to address the unique needs of our community “NCI also noted the infrastructure that we have in place and how we work so well with the community to address cancer’s burden along with the collaborative nature and expertise of our investigators and our history of working with the Mays Cancer Center Tags: Avanzando Caminos, cancer research, Dr. Frank Penedo, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center The conference brings together thousands dedicated to clinical science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease and brain health Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is minimizing cancer risks for HIV patients through education caregivers and researchers fill the program for this year's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center survivorship event LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jaime Penedo dreams every day about representing Panama at the World Cup Panama has never been to soccer’s quadrennial party every day— “every day,” he emphasizes— he dreams about it “It’s one of my biggest motivators to work hard every day,” Penedo said on FutbolMLS.com’s Tiro Libre podcast last week More than 3.4 million people live in Panama a tiny Central American country that is slightly larger than West Virginia (the 10th smallest state in the United States) more than 9.8 million people live in Los Angeles County there are pockets in Panama that are baseball crazy but at the moment everyone has soccer fever as Los Canaleros enter the final stretch of the World Cup Qualifiers With only four games left in the Hexagonal Panama is within two points of one of the three automatic berths given to CONCACAF which comes with a spot in a playoff game against Oceania champions New Zealand with a berth in next year’s World Cup at stake This is the closest Panama has ever been to a World Cup at this stage of the process acknowledges that it won’t be easy to qualify to Brazil “but the road is laid out for us,” he said during the podcast “The points (needed to qualify for the World Cup) are there it will probably need a little help from the U.S Penedo said he’s already talked about this with current Galaxy teammates Landon Donovan and Omar Gonzalez that they need to win all of their remaining games,” Penedo said with a laugh “If they (the U.S.) want to go into the World Cup with 30 points could reach with their remaining games is 25 but Penedo’s enthusiasm is easy to understand the better Panama’s chances of advancing to the World Cup are That’s not to say that Penedo and Panama are not focused on their next opponents The former Municipal man was one of 23 players called up by Panama head coach Julio Dely Valdes for their upcoming qualifiers at home against Jamaica on Sept and away to Honduras in Tegucigalpa on Sept we need to take it game-by-game and the more important of the two games is against Jamaica,” he said “It’s the first one and it’s at home we go into the game against Honduras in a very good position.” When asked if he thinks Panama is going to the World Cup He even added that they would qualify without having to play in the playoff game tell me it’s ‘too complicated,’” he said adding that he knows it’s complicated Home  /  News  /  Grants and Awards  /  Cancer Penedo’s contributions to behavioral medicine replete with scientific insight that offers strategy and change for clinical practices The International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM) agrees Penedo received the organization’s 2023 Distinguished Scientist Award The ISBM is a scientific society that serves the needs of all health-related disciplines concerned with the integration of psychosocial Penedo received recognizes distinguished theoretical or empirical contributions to behavioral medicine recipients of this award have made “several outstanding contributions to the science of behavioral medicine.” Of note Penedo is one of only two researchers awarded the honor he is also the only scientist from the U.S “It’s such an honor to receive this prestigious award and I am very humbled and grateful to the society which has been one of my academic homes for the past 23 years,” said Dr “This recognition underscores my longstanding commitment to document how psychosocial and behavioral factors impact health outcomes and how we can develop and implement psychosocial interventions to promote better health.” who serves on the NIH’s National Advisory Council on Minority Health Disparities has long been at the forefront of behavioral medicine at the national and international levels The ISBM award brings international recognition to Sylvester’s global impact via the research it produces Penedo does evaluates the role of sociocultural biobehavioral and psychosocial mechanisms underlying disease activity and health outcomes Penedo studies the efficacy of evidence-based psychosocial interventions in promoting optimal chronic disease management and health outcomes in cancer His research areas also include working with underserved groups behavioral and cultural factors impact adaptation to cancer and its treatment quality of life and overall health outcomes With a career spanning more than two decades Penedo’s dedication to research has reshaped cancer survivorship In addition to his professorship at the Miller School of Medicine and the College of Arts and Sciences has contributed to legislation to support cancer survivorship care and shares his knowledge willingly to translate his scientific research to applications in the clinical setting Jay Spiegel has received a V Foundation grant to combine CAR T immunotherapy with two promising anti-cancer drugs to treat lymphoma The Diabetes Research Institution is using a $50 million donation to extend leading-edge therapies to more type 1 diabetes patients The Miller School of Medicine researcher and research assistant professor is investigating the role of inflammation in wound healing MIAMI— The LA Galaxy bolstered their goalkeeping depth on Monday with the signing of Panamanian goalkeeper Jaime Penedo but where he fits into the squad still remains to be seen Penedo will be available for Wednesday’s Guinness International Championship Cup match against AC Milan at Sun Life Stadium in Miami but will be added to the LA’s roster pending the receipt of his P1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate The 31-year-old goalkeeper spent the last six years of his career with CSD Municipal in Guatemala while becoming firmly entrenched as the starter for the Panamanian National Team Fresh off a successful run at the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup that saw him lead Panama to the tournament final while winning the Golden Gloves award for the competition’s top ‘keeper “I’m very happy in all honesty It’s a privilege to be part of such a great club in MLS I hope to succeed at this level,” Penedo told reporters following the club’s training session at Florida International University that he turned down offers in Mexico and Europe to join LA I’m a big fan of hard work and doing things the right way I hope to integrate myself well into the team.” Penedo becomes the Galaxy’s fourth goalkeeper on the roster and will look to battle Carlo Cudicini and Brian Rowe for minutes in net as Brian Perk is still recovering from a concussion suffered in a reserve match against the Portland Timbers on July 14 Cudicini has started 20 of LA’s 22 MLS regular season games this year with Rowe earning the nod in the other two matches the Italian has dealt with a back issue over the past two weeks that has caused him to miss both of LA’s ICC matches.  Earning the start from day one will be no lock for Penedo but he’s excited about the chance to carve out a role with the Galaxy “I always think that competition is good When someone doesn’t have to compete for anything they tend to relax too much,” said Penedo “I think that I can learn from the other guys like Cudicini as well I always go with the attitude of wanting to learn Just who gets the start for LA in net will ultimately be the decision of head coach Bruce Arena who admits that he has kept tabs on Penedo for some time “He’s a good goalkeeper,” said Arena “I followed him for years for Panama He’s got a lot of experience; he probably has between 85 and 90 international caps We think that he’ll help strengthen the goal position for us.” Not only will he have to earn his way onto the field for LA but Penedo must deal with a language barrier as just two of the Galaxy’s defenders [Omar Gonzalez and Leonardo] are Spanish-speakers Just one training session into his Galaxy career Penedo has already had to deal with the language issue but he is optimistic that he can adapt quickly I was speaking and they didn’t understand me I learned a few words in English and I think the idea is to not be ashamed to express myself as far as things that are concise,” he said “I’m sure that we will understand one another.” As he looks to settle into a new club in a new country and deal with a new language “I don’t have a single complaint of anything,” said Penedo.  “It’s been spectacular Adam Serrano is the LA Galaxy Insider. Read his blog at LAGalaxy.com/Insider and contact him at LAGalaxyInsider@Gmail.com Home  /  News  /  Grants and Awards  /  Alumni started his undergraduate career at the University of Miami in 1983 he was rooting for the Miami Hurricanes as they won their first national championship he cheered on the Miami Dolphins during their run to the Super Bowl things have come full circle as the University of Miami Penedo and his groundbreaking work at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center a part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System In recognition of his accomplishments in the field of cancer survivorship and psychosocial oncology Penedo was recently inducted during a special ceremony as the inaugural holder of the Sylvester Dolphins Challenge Cancer Living Proof Endowed Chair in Cancer Survivorship created through a remarkable partnership of the Harcourt M Sylvester Foundation and Dolphins Challenge Cancer combines the efforts of many into a greater unified impact we recognize the talent and achievements of Dr Frank Penedo,” said University of Miami President Julio Frenk “I am thrilled that in recognition of your ongoing accomplishments you will be the holder of the Sylvester Dolphins Challenge Cancer Living Proof Endowed Chair in Cancer Survivorship.” Penedo has dedicated his life to increasing the understanding that fighting cancer is a lifelong journey and social challenges that affect not only the patient but the family and caregivers as well His survivorship research aims to better understand and treat the full impact of cancer “I am humbled and honored to receive this endowed chair,” said Dr who is the center associate director for Cancer Survivorship and Translational Behavioral Science director of Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care and co-leader of the Cancer Control Research Program at Sylvester Penedo is also a professor in the Departments of Psychology and Medicine at the University’s College of Arts and Sciences and Miller School of Medicine “This endowment is less about me and more about three amazing pillars of our community that have made this possible: the Harcourt M and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,” he said “I am so grateful that they have chosen me to conduct this mission.” in clinical health psychology at the University of Miami and completed a fellowship in psychosocial oncology and behavioral medicine at Sylvester and the Department of Psychology Bachas, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Penedo is a prolific scholar and leader in his field and a gifted mentor to the next generation of researchers “I am honored to count Frank as a colleague in the College of Arts and Sciences and delighted that he is being honored with the Sylvester Dolphins Challenge Cancer Living Proof Endowed Chair in Cancer Survivorship,” he said Penedo served on the University’s faculty from 2000 until 2012 when he took on a leadership position at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago where he created the first cancer survivorship institute in the U.S and held the Roswell Park Endowed Chair in Medical Social Sciences he has made remarkable progress in survivorship research and clinical efforts and the growth of the Cancer Control Research Program He has established one of the nation’s most robust programs for monitoring patient-reported outcomes to manage patient symptoms Penedo also has several NCI-funded grants evaluating the effectiveness of evidence-based psychosocial interventions to address survivorship needs and improve patient outcomes at Sylvester which is South Florida’s only nationally ranked and NCI-designated cancer center In addition to developing a survivorship institute that will serve as a nexus for clinical and translational survivorship research at Sylvester Penedo leads a portfolio of $14.9 million in extramural funding $9.8 million grant to study determinants of survivorship experiences and outcomes in the Hispanic/Latino community That study is examining how factors such as socioeconomic status and biological markers of inflammation and ancestry can impact quality of life and overall survival. Cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanics nationwide and the country could face a staggering 142% rise in cancer cases by 2030 Sylvester’s catchment area is home to six million people Frank Penedo to continue their groundbreaking research and discover new treatments in perpetuity,” said Jeffrey Duerk executive vice president for academic affairs and provost of the University “An academic chair is one of the most important honors our faculty members can receive.” who is president and director of the Sylvester Foundation a member of the University of Miami Board of Trustees vice chair of the Sylvester Board of Overseers and steward of the Sylvester family’s incredible legacy attended the event to personally bestow the honor on Dr pledged $27.5 million to benefit cancer programs at the University of Miami In recognition of what was then the largest-ever gift to the University the cancer center was renamed Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in honor of Mr Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center opened its doors in 1992 and I are so pleased to support the work you do,” said Ms and we will always be here to support you.” Dolphins Challenge Cancer began 12 years ago with one goal: to unite the community against one of the world’s most insidious diseases the DCC is a year-round movement that has raised more than $53.9 million donating 100% of participant-raised funds to Sylvester “This endowed chair represents one team coming together to have greater outcomes for our community,” said Javier Sanchez executive director of Dolphins Challenge Cancer.” We want this town to win and to do so we need a cancer center that is second to none We need doctors and researchers to have the resources they need.” director of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Oscar de la Renta Endowed Chair in Cancer Research highlighted the longtime support Sylvester has received from both philanthropic organizations “The Sylvester Foundation has been supporting us for 30 years and the Dolphins have been our partners for the last 12 years,” said Dr who is also executive dean for research at the Miller School “Sylvester continues its pursuit of excellence This generous philanthropy allows world-class researchers like Dr Frank Penedo to accomplish the most impactful research for our community.” A Miller School of Medicine research team will use an R01 grant to study the impact of opt-out testing for HIV and hepatitis C The distinction is awarded to health care organizations that attest to at least four of six evidence-based blood pressure activities which recognizes organizations that excel in the patient exprience Home  /  News  /  Research and Innovation  /  an internationally recognized expert in cancer survivorship and psychosocial oncology will join Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center on August 15 as associate director for cancer survivorship and translational behavioral research Penedo will also co-lead the cancer control research program Penedo will be a professor in the Department of Psychology and will hold a joint appointment in the Department of Medicine Division of Population Health and Computational Medicine “I am delighted to rejoin the team at Sylvester and the Department of Psychology,” said Dr who spent the first 12 years of his career at Sylvester and the University of Miami “I am very pleased to join an exceptional team of faculty and staff at Sylvester and the Department of Psychology and I look forward to working with the many friends and colleagues I have at Miami to reduce the burden of cancer in our patients and the communities we serve.” Penedo will be responsible for developing and enhancing research specific to cancer survivorship He will be implementing the delivery of evidence-based psychosocial care across Sylvester clinics Penedo will oversee distress screening and survivorship care planning initiatives aligned with Commission on Cancer accreditation standards He will also direct the Cancer Survivorship Translational Research and Care Initiative to build an institute that brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts in cancer control and survivorship with the primary aim of bridging scientific discoveries in cancer control and survivorship research to cancer care delivery “Survivorship is the goal of all our work at Sylvester at the patient’s bedside and in our clinic we know that there is more to cancer care than treating physical ailments A large component is psychosocial care,” said Sylvester Director Stephen D Penedo will bring his expertise and leadership in this area to Sylvester which will profoundly benefit our patients.” and are enthusiastic about what he will contribute to the department in clinical health psychology at the University of Miami He completed his clinical residency at the University of Pittsburgh Western Psychiatric Institute and a fellowship in psychosocial oncology and behavioral medicine at Sylvester and the UM Department of Psychology he held a faculty position in psychology and at Sylvester he has served as professor of medical social sciences psychiatry and psychology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago Penedo is the leader of the cancer control and survivorship research program and director of survivorship at the Robert H At the Lurie Cancer Center he created and directs the Cancer Survivorship Institute a behavioral translational research and clinical care institute He is the inaugural Roswell Park Endowed Chair in Medical Social Sciences and is currently president of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine Penedo is the author of more than 175 articles in cancer survivorship Penedo has led a portfolio of $14.9 million in extramural funding as a principal investigator He currently holds two RO1 grants and an NCI-funded T32 grant As program leader of the survivorship research program at Northwestern his major accomplishments include the development and adaptation of evidence-­based psychosocial interventions to improve patient-reported outcomes in diverse ambulatory cancer patients and implementation of symptom and toxicity screening and management in the context of cancer care delivery by capitalizing on advances in mobile technologies and bioinformatics Much of this work addresses the complexities and psychosocial challenges of precision oncology screening and care Tags: cancer survivorship, Frank Penedo, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Research presented by Sylvester physicians describes positive results for patients with high-risk forms of these two blood cancers A person's "biological age" may be a hidden factor in their risk of colorectal cancer before the age of 50 The director of the Miller School's online M.P.H program discusses the importance of public health professionals Researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University’s Frost School of Music are using a $2.6 million federal grant to study how mindfulness and music therapy can alleviate stress and improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors which is supported by a five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute and other agencies associate director of Cancer Survivorship and Translational Behavioral Sciences and director of Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center director and associate professor of music therapy at the Frost School It is generally accepted that listening to preferred types of music can often change one’s mood Penedo and Lesiuk are working to identify specific therapeutic techniques in which music can favorably impact symptoms and quality of life in cancer patients and survivors A critical tool is mindfulness-based music therapy (MBMT) applied by trained music therapists refers to paying attention to the present moment “This involves focusing the mind and not letting it wander,” said Dr who is an accomplished pianist and board-certified music therapist and exercising mindfulness can help minimize overthinking and ruminations which can cause distress by either listening or playing an instrument “Previous research on music therapy has led up to our study,” Dr “Researchers looked at the link between music and stress in the workplace how music caused mood changes in air traffic controllers and improved cognition,” she said Some research on music therapy has been done in the past on cancer patients but the University of Miami researchers pointed out that more specific investigation is needed the research team will be looking at several factors relating to cancer patients and survivors One is how listening to favorite types of music or playing an instrument (even for beginners) can “settle down” the effects of chemo brain: memory lapses and other issues associated with chemotherapy They will also examine how music and attitudes of mindfulness can reduce distress and symptoms associated with cancer treatments “The overall project will begin with focus groups to refine the intervention content then we will obtain feedback and move on to the full pilot study with randomized patients,” said Dr who is also a professor in the Department of Medicine and in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Psychology “A cancer diagnosis and treatment can be very distressing for some patients and music can be an effective tool to reduce the emotional and physiological impact of stress,” Dr “Music therapy and stress reduction techniques have the potential to enhance the immune system and reduce the symptom burden that can be common as a result of treatment—pain “The NIH [National Institutes of Health] is interested in music therapy which has a record of showing improvements in patients,” he said “We are trying to identify specific music therapy techniques and link them to specific outcomes.” is funded by the National Cancer Institute with support from the National Center for Complementary and Integrated Health Life-enhancing cancer survivorship care is the goal of a new federal grant to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center candidate Jordyn Williams received the inaugural Jacobo Wajner Fifteen Bascom Palmer physicians were selected for the 2024 Power List of the world’s 100 most influential ophthalmologists Home  /  News  /  Clinical Care  /  Diversity an electronic health record integrated symptom and practical-needs screening and referral system developed at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System went live for all Sylvester outpatients and providers on June 1 Sylvester researchers have been using and studying the My Wellness Check tool in preparation for the system-wide rollout which will now include not only Sylvester’s ambulatory oncology clinics but also the central Sylvester campus and follow-up visits post cancer diagnosis The cancer center has these satellite offices across South Florida including specialty clinics for breast oncology My Wellness Check is available in English and Spanish and was developed to assess a broad range of cancer patients’ physical and emotional symptoms as well as practical needs including transportation The assessment is scored in “real time” within the electronic health record and patients are triaged to supportive services and/or the medical teams during their visits “UHealth is the first health system to incorporate (National Institutes of Health-) NIH-developed and well-validated Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) measures in Spanish to evaluate and monitor physical Sylvester associate director for cancer survivorship and translational behavioral sciences The rollout comes on the heels of research recently published in JCO Oncology Practice which documented the feasibility of using the screening measures in English and Spanish among racially and ethnically diverse patients “Ours was the first large-scale study to evaluate the use of a patient-reported screening system embedded within the electronic health record among Spanish speakers which have historically been excluded from such initiatives,” Dr Penedo and co-authors at Sylvester implemented the pilot at the UHealth gynecology-oncology ambulatory clinic Of the more than 1,200 assessments offered to patients from October 2019 to January 2021 including more than 65% of the English and about 50% of the Spanish My Wellness Check screenings which the authors wrote may limit the generalizability of these findings to other patient populations Most patients completed the 8- to 10-minute screening at home via the patient portal Patients were most likely to voice nutritional concerns or needs The appropriate oncology health professional addressed physical symptoms in more than 77% of cases; social work staff responded to emotional symptoms in nearly 100% of cases; and a dietician followed up with patients with nutritional needs in nearly 79% of cases These findings are in line with emerging evidence that patient-reported outcomes assessing the spectrum of health and wellness concerns among cancer patients and survivors may facilitate responsive patient-centered care and improve patient-provider communication This type of screening is beginning to impact the lives of cancer patients and survivors at cancer centers nationwide It will inform future efforts about how to improve care with adequate representation from racial and ethnic minorities “We are currently looking at long-term clinical outcomes and how My Wellness Check impacts those outcomes Those results should be ready for publication soon,” Dr Co-authors on the JCO Oncology Practice paper include: Heidy N candidate in epidemiology at the Miller School’s Department of Public Health Sciences; Patricia I lead of evidence-based survivorship supportive care at Sylvester; Vandana Sookdeo administrative director of survivorship clinical programs at Sylvester; Akina Natori survivorship clinical research programs at Sylvester; Carmen Calfa survivorship clinical programs at Sylvester; Jessica MacIntyre director of clinical operations at Sylvester; and Tracy E director of lifestyle medicine and digital health at Sylvester who worked with a racially and ethnically diverse group of study participants showed that these interventions are also associated with fewer emergency room visits and hospitalizations Jason Rose was diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan anemia syndrome long ago but only recently discovered the diseases underlying cause The new Comprehensive Women’s Health Alliance offered by UHealth – University of Miami Health System integrated approach based on based on the patient’s multiple medical needs Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has expanded its array of cancer support services The 1,000-1 outsiders’ goalkeeper travels to Russia without fear: ‘Going to the World Cup gives you the opportunity to go into another dimension an impromptu nationwide street party began across Panama The emotional release was the culmination of decades of work for both the small Central American nation and their goalkeeper The well-travelled 36-year-old is the nation’s most experienced player, earning 130 caps in a 15-year international career. Football in Panama does not lend itself to creating top-class footballers, so Penedo has spent time at Osasuna, LA Galaxy and now Dinamo Bucharest but his proudest moments will come in Russia in games against England, Belgium and Tunisia. Read moreAs part of a developing football nation They’ve won the World Cup and we have not played in it yet,” he says I have always dreamed of playing the likes of England They are the rivals one dreams of playing as a kid Penedo may turn out to be the busiest player during the group stage but the goalkeeper feels qualifying for Russia is sufficient for a man who never felt he would have the chance to play on the biggest stage “I realise that getting to the World Cup is the ‘easy’ part, the hard part is coming now. Going to the World Cup gives you the opportunity to go into another dimension, another football planet for us. We played against Iraq and Wales I cannot say if Panama aims to get to the second phase but I always set some goals and I want to earn some points in the World Cup and hopefully those will help us get some kind of result.” 8:40Panama's World Cup journey: the former Millwall coach behind their success – videoQualification was achieved with the help of a ghost goal in their final Concacaf game against Costa Rica with many in the Panama team expecting a play-off to decide their fate But Gabriel Torres’s shot which went wide was mysteriously awarded by the referee Penedo has spent long enough in football to know you have to accept any breaks that come your way and morals can be left behind when your dreams come true Panama were not too concerned by the error Our players could not believe the manner that we did it We knew that against Costa Rica we had to win but that we would most likely go to the play‑offs a very difficult play-off against Australia the USA lost against Trinidad & Tobago I think it is the greatest thing that’s happened to me in football and to have achieved it at my last opportunity For the country and the fans it was a joy that had been building up for decades and they could release that desire to celebrate the qualification.” football was not the mainstream sport it has become in Panama Penedo has played his part by taking Panamanian football abroad and coming back to help the national team the US and Slovakia but Penedo is by far the most experienced in the squad That has opened doors so Panamanian football can reach a new level and achieve new things There is still a very large gap between the national team and the domestic league; the league still needs to develop I still think that the local league does not reflect the results of the national team “Some of the players have been the same for 12 years with the key players having gone abroad and stayed abroad They might not be in the elite leagues but leaving Panama is always going to be better “Soccer is now very important in our country football was not the No 1 sport in our country The World Cup has raised the passion and now the football has taken on a lot more importance in Panama Penedo’s first experience outside Panama was a move to Osasuna in Spain where he played for the B team but he almost left for the Italian side Cagliari It was a realisation of how far he would need to go to become an international goalkeeper and a sign of how far Panamanian football has come over the past 15 years football was practically semi-professional I knew I had to make the jump directly to Europe I went to Italy for a tournament with the national team where the president of Cagliari liked my game a lot but the reality was that going from Panama to Europe was light years I had good attributes such as good reaction good speed but in Panama I had never worked at it too hard and the reality is that in Europe there is no time to be coached “I think it would have been better to go from Panama to another intermediate league and then come to Europe I was not prepared for that change and well where more or less I could start to prepare but I had an injury that year When I was able to recover I had to return home that is why I always saw Europe as a great ghost becoming a regular for two years with Dinamo Bucharest and he wants to show what he can do under the world’s glare but he is keenly aware Panama are the biggest underdogs in Russia Panama may end up pointless after their three group games but Penedo believes the team’s work ethic can help surprise a few and he would be disappointed to not at least pick up a draw when we play together we are greater than the sum of our parts We do not have a figure that grabs the headlines We are a team that need to stay close together and work for each other.” Jaime Penedo always seems to make big saves against the Vancouver Whitecaps The Panamanian goalkeeper has been nominated for MLSsoccer.com’s Save of the Week for the second week in a row for his reflex save off a deflected Pedro Morales shot in the 2-2 draw Penedo is up against Bobby Shuttleworth Júlio César and Nick Rimando (twice) Come out and join the LA Galaxy as we host an autograph signing featuring LA Galaxy legends Jaime Penedo and Carlos Ruiz on Wednesday The two Galaxy legends will be available for a meet-and-greet at the LA Galaxy Supporters Tailgate before heading to SoccerFest for an autograph session at the AFJA booth at Soccer Fest from 6:45 pm PT to kick off The Cancer Letter The leading source for information on the issues that shape oncology since 1973 Frank J. Penedo, associate director for cancer survivorship and translational behavioral sciences at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is the recipient of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine’s 2023 ISBM Distinguished Scientist Award. The award was presented at the 17th Congress of the ISBM in Vancouver, British Columbia, and recognizes distinguished theoretical or empirical contributions to behavioral medicine. Rebecca M. Shulman named assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Fox Chase University of Miami’s Jashodeep Datta awarded $800K DoD grant to study pancreatic cancer OK Cancel Site license subscribers:Log in with your IP | Register a sponsored account Many of Penedo’s saves were spectacular, including one on Seattle’s Andy Rose early in the second half on a shot Penedo later admitted he didn’t even see. “I honestly don’t know how I saved that one,” said Penedo, who fell one stop short of Kevin Hartman’s 12-year-old team record for saves in a game. “The ball just came and I happened to be just standing.” The shutout, Penedo’s 13th in 41 MLS games, upped his record with the Galaxy to 20-9-12 in parts of three seasons. He has a career 1.05 goals-against average. “He kept us in the game,” Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez said of Penedo. “You know when your keeper makes those key saves, those brilliant saves that keep the game at zero-zero, it just gives you an opportunity to make something happen. Sure enough, after Jaime made those saves we figured out a way to score. “We go up 1-0 and later in the game he makes some more key saves. Jaime Penedo played brilliantly.” The victory snapped a four-game winless streak for the Galaxy, allowing the team to climb out of the Western Conference cellar. The Galaxy returns to action Saturday against Sporting Kansas City at the StubHub Center. Kevin Baxter writes about soccer and hockey for the Los Angeles Times. He has covered seven World Cups, five Olympic Games, six World Series and a Super Bowl and has contributed to three Pulitzer Prize-winning series at The Times and Miami Herald. An essay he wrote in fifth grade was voted best in the class. He has a cool dog. High School Sports Olympics Dodgers Galaxy Sports UCLA Sports Clippers Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jaime Penedo finished second in MLSsoccer.com's Save of the Year voting as Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando took home the honors.  Penedo's remarkable stop of a close range Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Jordan Harvey effort back in August earned 24.47 percent of the vote in what was an extremely close tally finishing less than six percentage points behind Rimando's save during RSL's August draw with the Colorado Rapids which garnered 29.94 percent FC Dallas' Raul Fernandez finished in third with 22.3 percent for his save on Galaxy forward Gyasi Zardes in July while Portland Timbers' Donovan Ricketts save on Vancouver back in October earned 23.28 percent of the voting.  Meanwhile, Vancouver Whitecaps FC forward Camilo earned the Goal of the Year honors  Both the Goal of the Year and the Save of the Year were selected by fan voting on MLSsoccer.com Even though it may not have won...let's relive that Penedo save through the magic of GIFs.. Saprissa announced that it signed Panama international goalkeeper Jaime Penedo (pictured) on December 2 Costa Rica – Panama international Jaime Penedo has a signed two-and-a-half year contract with Saprissa The 34-year-old goalkeeper has been without a club for four months after parting ways with the LA Galaxy on July 30 who helped Panama to a third-place finish in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup on a free transfer and was part of the 2014 MLS championship squad He had played the previous six years with Municipal helping it capture four Guatemalan league titles Penedo won the 2009 Central American Cup and finished as runner-up in a pair of Gold Cups (2005 taking home Golden Glove honors on both occasions The two-time Panamanian league champion with Arabe Unido played the entire 90 minutes in Panama’s 2-1 loss to visiting Costa Rica in a World Cup qualifier on November 17 Former LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jaime Penedo admitted to a group of reporters ahead of a Panama friendly that he regrets his decision to leave the team While preparing for a friendly against CONCACAF Cup champions Mexico Penedo admitted he could've handled the situation differently: "Maybe I regret it a little bit," said the Panamanian The ultimate reason for which he left was not about money The Galaxy wasted no time in finding a replacement for "San Penedo" re-aquring former goalkeeper of the year Donovan Ricketts California -- The LA Galaxy announced Monday that it signed Panamanian international goalkeeper Jaime Penedo on a free transfer he helped Panama to a spot in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup final Penedo began his club career in Panama with Plaza Amador before joining Arabe Unido winning two Clausura titles (2008 and 2010) and two Apertura titles (2009 and 2011) The Rojos qualified for the CONCACAF Champions League four times during his tenure the 31-year-old has made 89 appearances with Panama since starting his international career in 2003 the Panamanians reached the final of the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup he led Panama back to the confederation’s final who also won the 2009 UNCAF Nations Cup championship will be eligible to make his debut on Wednesday in the Guinness International Champions Cup’s third place match when the Galaxy face AC Milan at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens LA will open play in its fourth straight Champions League against visiting Cartagines on August 20 at StubHub Stadium Home  /  News  /  Clinical Care  /  Cancer The number of cancer survivors in the U.S. is projected to grow by 24%, to nearly 23 million, by 2032 Most survivors need complex care to adjust to treatment prevent future cancers and address physical and psychosocial symptoms that can linger years—even decades—after diagnosis According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), survivorship care in the U.S. is often suboptimal. Delivery varies based on care setting, geographical area and personal resources. Many survivors are left with persistent symptoms, unmet needs and lack of access to comprehensive survivorship care were among 33 subject matter experts from top academic centers invited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the NCI to develop the U.S “We have a robust survivorship and supportive care program that integrates the delivery of evidence-based care ranging from psychosocial services to lifestyle medicine,” Dr “It is unique among cancer centers and the only one of its kind in South Florida.” screening for recurrence or secondary cancers lifestyle medicine (including nutrition and exercise) and rehabilitation Sylvester offers a long list of cancer support services The cancer center has established survivorship wellness clinics focused on precision care coordinated with specialized oncology providers on the survivors’ treatment team “We established cancer-specific survivorship clinics in response to feedback from our patients and providers,” MacIntyre said we further refined our approach and have implemented or are in the process of developing survivorship wellness clinics for a range of cancer types.” gynecologic (endometrial and ovarian) and gastrointestinal cancers these clinics develop personalized survivorship care plans including guidance on vaccines and screenings support emotional well-being and lifestyle and connect patients with support services “Sylvester has programs in place to address survivors’ needs and symptom burden “And a specialized lifestyle medicine component helps survivors optimize nutrition exercise and other health behaviors so they are more likely to benefit from treatment experience less symptom burden and lead healthier lives.” “It’s very exciting to see our work expand into the community which is part of our mission as an NCI-designated cancer center,” MacIntyre said Much of Sylvester’s survivorship care uses digital technologies telemedicine and other remote options that help people access care without leaving home “It’s important that patients understand what’s available to them and who can they reach out to if they do want to talk to somebody about their cancer future risk and simply feeling better,” MacIntyre said To help inform physicians, caregivers and survivors, Sylvester will host the 2024 Sylvester Cancer Survivorship Symposium in October Providers and researchers will learn from experts about sex and survivorship caregivers in survivorship research and more relevant topics it’s important that oncologists and primary care doctors in the community understand how they can integrate these services,” MacIntyre said “so they feel like they’re providing these patients everything they need without the time constraints.” The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s second annual conference offered tracks for cancer researchers and patients alike Lifestyle interventions that focus on diet and exercise are proving to enhance the quality of life for cancer survivors Donovan Ricketts is headed back to LA One day after waiving goalkeeper Jaime Penedo the Galaxy sent a second-round pick in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft to Orlando City SC in exchange for the veteran goalkeeper winning the 2010 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award – the first of two times he took home the honor – and the 2011 MLS Cup with the Galaxy “Donovan is one of the most experienced and successful goalkeepers in MLS,” LA head coach Bruce Arena said in a club statement “He is familiar with our team and has proven to be a player capable of winning championships We are happy that he is once again a member of the LA Galaxy and look forward to his contributions to our club.” Ricketts rejoins the Galaxy with 177 career MLS regular-season appearances and 74 wins as a starter across seven seasons in the league The Jamaican goalkeeper’s 70 appearances for the Galaxy are the second most for any goalkeeper in club history Ricketts joined Orlando this winter after spending the previous two-and-a-half years with the Portland Timbers, getting selected by the Florida club with the No. 1 overall pick in December’s MLS Expansion Draft. He made 10 appearances with the Lions – including starting their inaugural MLS match on March 8 – notching a 2-5-3 record before being replaced in the lineup by Tally Hall who missed the start of the year while recovering from injury.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SANDY, Utah. – Real Salt Lake gave the Los Angeles Galaxy all they could handle, but couldn’t find a way to get a shot past Jaime Penedo. Real Salt lake held the Los Angeles Galaxy to their worst offensive output of the season on Saturday night, but a stellar six-save outing by Penedo forced RSL to settle for a 0-0 draw in front of a sold-out Rio Tinto Stadium. Despite RSL out-shooting the visitors 15-3, the Galaxy clung to the stalemate thanks to a virtuoso performance from Penedo. With the advent of the away goals rule, all eyes were on these familiar foes and how the match would shake out with a tweak to the playoff format. The big question after the draw was, “who does this result favor?” The Galaxy will clearly be pleased leaving Utah unscathed but it was LA head coach, Bruce Arena, who made the substitution in the final minutes of the match to try and grab a goal, while RSL coach Jeff Cassar stood pat. It almost paid off for the first-year head coach when midfield maestro Javier Morales attempted to chip Penedo from just inside the box. The Panamanian backstop leaped and swiped at the ball, clawing the ball over the bar and preserving draw logging his sixth and final save of the night. “I don’t think we sat back at all,” Cassar said. “We created an abundance of chances tonight. We ran across a goalkeeper that played great. Hats off to him.” RSL’s head coach, while praising Penedo, was also very positive about his team’s position heading to Los Angeles for the second leg. “I think we’re in a fantastic position,” he said. “I’m really excited and I know the guys are. Yeah, we’re frustrated we didn’t put the ball in the back of the net, absolutely. I’m not saying that, but we created the chances.” In fact, RSL logged six shots on goal while the Galaxy were only able to muster a single attempt, which came very early in the match. Alvaro Saborio, Joao Plata and Morales had two shots on goal each and were dangerous all night long. Plata, in particular, was buzzing around the pitch all night, disrupting LA’s passing lanes and threatening LA’s backline. RSL displayed bite and aggressiveness throughout the match and kept their energy level up despite the lack of a single substitution from the bench, something that hasn’t happened for the Utah side since the 2007 season. RSL captain Kyle Beckerman remarked that the team wasn’t concerned about the subs but was focused on the Galaxy. “We’re playing, we’re playing, we’re playing,” Beckerman said. “We gotta just keep going. We were plugging away trying to get that goal and trying to keep them off the scoresheet. That’s all our focus is.” RSL did keep the Galaxy off the scoresheet thanks to a backline that limited chances on the break and largely kept the potent trio of Landon Donovan, Robbie Keane and Gyasi Zardes quiet. “I think tonight we were just really good at covering for each other,” defender Nat Borchers said. “One defender would step and we were aggressive enough to win that initial ball and if we didn’t we had somebody covering. So that was good to see, especially this time of year that we’re really establishing that rhythm in the back.” Despite the lack of goals in the match, the fans were treated to a titanic matchup between familiar foes who took it to each other all night. “It was a good spectacle for the fans, for sure, as far as 0-0 games go,” RSL defender Tony Beltran said. “It’s two capable teams. Two teams that like to attack. Two teams that have a lot of attacking prowess but also pride themselves on their defending.” “We’re evenly matched and it may come down to who wants it and who gets lucky on the day next weekend.” An away goal would have been sweet, but just gotta win next week. Go Galaxy! Pendo did have an amazing game. All the RSL fans say we got Rimando’d. It was a great game but I think RSL played the better game by far. I’m really excited to see the resolution of this in a week. Should be a really good, chippy game. How good was Penedo? And how much did LAG get him for again? Americans have some complaints about how they’ve been treated in Europe. Guys like Penedo have more. As little love as guys from USA, Costa Rica, and Honduras get…the fact that LAG was able to swoop in after the Gold Cup for a keeper like Penedo and get him for low six-figures (or less!) is highway robbery. Keep in mind…he was replacing Cudiccini. The European legend. Ah, cuddles. Let’s not speak of him. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Print When the Galaxy signed Jaime Penedo 16 months ago they knew they were getting a gem of a goalkeeper “I was a diamond in the rough,” Penedo acknowledges now “And a diamond in the rough has to be polished.” Penedo is someone the Galaxy will be counting on to help it reach next month’s Major League Soccer championship game for the fourth time in six years starting 29 times during the regular season and giving up just 1.14 goals a game on average Only one keeper in the league had better numbers in that many starts shutting out Real Salt Lake twice in a two-leg semifinal victory to send the Galaxy on to the conference finals with the Seattle Sounders Yet none of that happens without Galaxy assistant coach Matt Reis who retired in 2013 after 11 stellar seasons in goal with the New England Revolution was given the job of chipping away at Penedo’s rough edges “A lot of goalkeepers from different parts of the world are not necessarily trained properly in their technique,” Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena “He’s been given a lot of training this year on the technical side Key to that transition was the trust Penedo had in Reis who the goalie says has become less of a coach and more of a friend “Every day when I get home I tell my wife that Matt corrects me at least 50 times a day which I like because I have noticed a change,” Penedo explained in Spanish You correct me and your voice is the one I follow.’” You couldn’t blame Penedo if he didn’t believe he needed correcting Only one man has played in more games for Panama’s national team than the 33-year-old Penedo He was twice named top keeper in the regional CONCACAF Gold Cup But he admits none of that had prepared him for the faster bringing in a guy who ranks in the top six in MLS history in shutouts one that had him leaning back on his heels while awaiting a shot Reis instructed Penedo to bend at the knees and lean forward allowing him to react quicker and move faster from side to side “We’re just trying to add little things and give him little ideas that can make him better,” Reis said It’s just a matter of picking out a few things that can make him better.” Penedo has arguably been at his best lately he had eight clean sheets during the regular season During the regular season the Galaxy took 543 shots — an average of 16 a game and 55 more than any other team Penedo was asked to make far fewer stops than most other MLS keepers Add it up and no team in the league scored more goals (69) or gave up fewer (37) than the Galaxy who has worked on that with sports psychologist Ken Ravizza When you start thinking that’s when you get distracted “I just pretend like they’re supporting me.” That ability to shut out distractions apparently extends beyond the field too Penedo’s $135,000 contract with the Galaxy expires when the season does Though the team says it would like to pick up Penedo’s option the Galaxy has had a revolving door in front of its net recently starting the year with four different regular keepers over the past four seasons “That would be ideal,” Penedo said of returning to the Galaxy kevin.baxter@latimes.com LAFC Angel City FC Soccer CARSON, Calif. – With Jaime Penedo away trying to help Panama into the World Cup, might this be the week Carlo Cudicini returns between the pipes for the LA Galaxy but Bruce Arena and his staff have little to say about who will be LA's goalkeeper when they take on the Colorado Rapids in a critical Western Conference game Saturday night at the StubHub Center (10:30 pm ET only stating that they have three candidates and confidence in all three Cudicini, the Italian goalkeeper signed last winter to replace Josh Saunders in the Galaxy's nets, hasn't played nor made an 18-man game roster since the 3-3 draw at FC Dallas on Aug. 11. Penedo has impressed while starting the last four first-team matches, including the 2-0 CONCACAF Champions League victory over Cartaginés on Aug. 20, and Brian Rowe has been his backup in every game Rowe also got 90 minutes in Sunday's Reserve League draw with San Jose, and Brian Perk Cudicini's absences from game rosters speaks volumes but Arena will says it's “just my decision decisions you make,” and associate head coach Dave Sarachan recommends that everyone “read less into that” than the media apparently has “I have to do the talking on the pitch,” said Cudicini a lot of people are doing all the talking – on the websites So I think there's enough people talking a lot – for me too much – and so I'd rather talk on the pitch and that's actually the only place I should talk.” His mission: “Try to get better on the field and see what the manager's decision is.” Rowe has started five first-team games: LA's first two regular-season meetings with Real Salt Lake a US Open Cup loss to the Carolina RailHawks and International Champions Cup friendlies against Real Madrid and Juventus as well as six of eight Reserve League matches Rowe (pictured at right) says he's “made good strides” this season after joining the Galaxy from the MLS goalkeeper pool last summer He produced an extraordinary performance in the 2-0 victory at RSL in April and has looked solid in the Reserve League matches “I feel like it's starting to come along,” he told MLSsoccer.com It's all come along as I've gotten more games.” Rowe says he has no expectations for the Colorado game and notes that “we've got three great goalkeepers to choose from so I'm sure you can't go wrong with any of them." CARSON, Calif. – There seems a goalkeeper controversy brewing with the LA Galaxy, as criticism of Carlo Cudicini's efforts grows and following the acquisition of Jaime Penedo and how it plays out through the stretch run leading to the MLS Cup playoffs could determine whether the champs' three-peat aim has substance Cudicini is expected to get the call when LA (10-9-4) take on Supporters' Shield leaders Real Salt Lake (12-7-5) in a crucial Western Conference showdown Saturday night at the StubHub Center (10:30 pm ET, MLS LIVE). But Penedo is prepared to battle the 39-year-old Italian for the No. 1 spot in the coming weeks. The Galaxy signed the 31-year-old Panamanian 'keeper, one of the stars of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, during their International Champions Cup break from league play. Penedo debuted in the ICC loss to AC Milan and was Cudicini's backup in last weekend's draw at FC Dallas, and he's certain to get playing time soon, at the very least during the coming CONCACAF Champions League group stage. Head coach Bruce Arena says he is satisfied with Cudicini “for the most part” – goalkeeper coach Ian Feuer says the Italian keeper is “doing fine” – and brought in Penedo to increase competition in the nets. “Like any position, if we think we can make it more competitive, we will,” Arena said. “If we think guys need an opportunity to play, we'll do that as well. So all of that remains to be seen right now.” Cudicini was inconsistent over the first four months of the campaign but has shored that up since summer arrived, although he has received criticism for some of the goals he's conceded and his approach to dealing with crosses into his goalmouth. “You're only as good as your last game, and when I say good, [Cudicini] was the starting goalkeeper against Dallas,” associate head coach Dave Sarachan said. “He's been our No. 1. ... We analyze, maybe sometimes overanalyze, when goals go in: where it started and how many passes and who fell asleep and what could have been done. I don't know if you can point to just one person. “In Carlo's case, goals have gotten by him, but I couldn't fault him for every single goal that gets by him. It's a combination of a lot of things.” Cudicini, who has started 21 of 23 league games – missing just the first two meetings with RSL – says nothing has changed with Penedo's arrival. “We already have a big competition with the two Brians [Rowe and Perk],” he said. “It's another goalkeeper; we have four now. It's exactly like it was before: Everyone is fighting for a place.” Penedo, who spent time in Italy and Spain and came to Southern California after six years in Guatemala with Municipal, says he “loves challenges” and must “convince the head coach” that he should be on the field. “The situation here is not foreign,” he said through a translator. “I'm trying to play hard and train hard and work hard and try to win that starting spot. If I win it based on merit and work ethic, that's awesome. That's what I'm looking to do here. I'm looking to work hard and let what happens happen.” Goalkeeper Jaime Penedo leaving LA Galaxy after 2 yearsAPCARSON, Calif. (AP) — Goalkeeper Jaime Penedo says he is leaving the LA Galaxy after nearly two years with the defending MLS champions. Penedo announced his departure on social media Wednesday, saying he made the decision "because of principles." The Galaxy's official website reports the Panamanian goalie has been waived. Penedo was a standout for last season's championship team, yielding just three goals in five playoff games. He had 29 wins and 21 shutouts in 61 appearances for the Galaxy. Penedo spent the past month playing for Panama at the Gold Cup tournament. Brian Rowe has started for the Galaxy in Penedo's absence. The 33-year-old Penedo joined the Galaxy in August 2013 after six seasons with Municipal in Guatemala, swiftly becoming one of MLS' top goalkeepers. He is 6-4-6 for the Galaxy this season. Print The Galaxy plagued by inconsistent play in goal all season may have found a solution by signing Panama national team star Jaime Penedo on a free transfer Monday will be added to the team’s roster after paperwork for a P1 visa and his international transfer certificate have been processed with Carlo Cudicini and Brian Rowe splitting time in goal Cudicini has played in 22 games and has a goals-against average of 1.20 but a save percentage of only 59% giving up three goals but stopping 69% of the shots he has faced Penedo was impressive in Panama’s run to the Gold Cup final last month In a 2-1 victory over Mexico in the semifinals he made a number of acrobatic saves in the last 10 minutes who played two seasons in Europe with Italy’s Cagliari and Spain’s Ossauna most recently played for Municipal in Guatemala Terms of Penedo’s contract with the Galaxy were not disclosed Nelson Cruz, 11 others suspended by MLB Alex Rodriguez suspended until the 2015 season A look at the MLB players suspended in the Biogenesis scandal The recent inaugural Spectator tour of Champagne visiting five producers and enjoying two first-rate dinners courtesy of Taittinger and Pol Roger drank lots and I don’t think a single spittoon was sullied during the entire trip and hats off to Peter Brown who came top of the rigorous end of tour examination and who got a bottle of Pol for his troubles however swanky the wines (and some were very swanky) it’s a joy to encounter some tasty still wines of great value such as these we’re offering here a state-of-the-art boutique bodega in Agrelo and are shipped exclusively into the UK by our partners at 1,050 metres in the foothills of the Andes perfect conditions for harvesting fully ripened grapes with great colour The 2021 Penedo Borges Prisma Single Vineyard Gran Chardonnay (1) is our solitary white part of which is aged in oak and part in steel With lively freshness and an enticing creaminess plus hints of peach The 2020 Penedo Borges Cepas Single Vineyard Malbec (2) shows just how brightly Malbec shines in Mendoza since its arrival from France in the 1860s cherries and blackcurrants with just a hint of vanilla Why have French Malbec if you can have this The 2020 Penedo Borges Cepas Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc (3) is a wonderful example of one of my favourite grapes Jonathan Ray is The Spectator’s drinks editor Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for £3 Already a subscriber? Log in Jaime Penedo (pictured), shown above playing for Panama in the Copa America Centenario, joined Dinamo Bucharest of Romania on July 4, 2016. (Photo: Mexsport) BUCHAREST, Romania – Romania’s Dinamo Bucharest announced Monday the acquisition of goalkeeper Jaime Penedo from Costa Rica’s Saprissa, signing the Panama international to a two-year contract.  The 34-year-old joined Saprissa in December 2015.  Penedo, who appeared in all three of Panama’s games at the recently-completed Copa America Centenario, had previously played for the LA Galaxy (August 5, 2013 – July 29, 2015) and was part of the 2014 MLS championship squad. He had spent the previous six years with Municipal, helping it capture four Guatemalan league titles.  With the Canaleros, Penedo won the 2009 Central American Cup and finished as runner-up in a pair of Gold Cups (2005, 2013), taking home Golden Glove honors on both occasions.  A two-time Panamanian league champion with Arabe Unido, he has also competed for Plaza Amador (Panama) and Osasuna (Spain). Print Galaxy goalkeeper Jaime Penedo and forward Robbie Keane have been called up by their respective national teams for World Cup qualifiers next month who joined the Galaxy this month after starring for Panama in the CONCACAF Gold Cup will rejoin the national team after Saturday’s MLS match with San Jose at the StubHub Center has played in four of his country’s six matches in the final round of World Cup qualifying 6 before visiting Honduras four days later which has never qualified for the World Cup Only the top three earn automatic spots in Brazil whose 10 goals and nine assists are fourth-best in MLS in both departments is captain of the Irish national team as well as the country’s all-time scoring leader with 59 goals in 127 caps Ireland is currently tied for second with Austria and Sweden in Group C of the European qualifiers Ireland will play Sweden in Dublin on Sept Keane is also scheduled to leave the Galaxy after Saturday’s match Forward Landon Donovan and defender Omar Gonzalez will learn this weekend whether they will join the U.S national team for its next round of World Cup qualifiers at Costa Rica and against Mexico in Columbus Chivas USA reaches television deal for remaining 2013 games NASCAR’s Bobby Labonte suffers broken ribs in cycling accident Landon Donovan-Galaxy deal could make him highest paid in MLS history Jaime Penedo will not be making a return to his former team LA Galaxy The "Could've, Should've, Would've" train has left the station. Though previously reported that Bruce Arena downplayed any reports of a possible return of goal keeper Jaime Penedo to the LA Galaxy net According to La Nacion, Jaime Penedo has agreed to a deal with Costa Rican team Saprissa that will see him play through 2018 The 34 year old returns to Central America where he previously enjoyed plenty of success with Club Municipal of Guatemala I recently visited and know the passion the fans have always hoping things will work out for the best" "It is very difficult for me to talk about myself What I can say is that I want to work hard i'm almost sure this will be my last go round and I want to end it as a winner" Penedo had been without a team since July when he made an admittedly regrettable decision to cut ties with the LA Galaxy The reason for leaving the starting position of the defending MLS cup championship side was over the length of his contract.. Penedo had been with the team nearly two years prior to his exit, posting a 1.09 GAA (third in MLS history among qualifiers) and recording 17 shutouts. He also was part of the MLS Cup winning side that defeated the New England Revolution to capture the Galaxy's fifth championship As for the Galaxy, well, after parting ways with Donovan Ricketts, only rumors remain Please press and hold the button until it turns completely green If you believe this is an error, please contact our support team 147.45.197.102 : f118b244-2c25-48ca-a2f0-2c0af0b8 Copyright 2020 WLRN 91.3 FM. To see more, visit WLRN 91.3 FM Panamanian goalkeeper Jaime Penedo impressed in his LA Galaxy debut New LA Galaxy goalkeeper made his Galaxy debut last night starting in place of Carlo Cudicini and getting his first victory although the second was in garbage time shortly before the final whistle and with a Central American opponent on Tuesday will likely start again Only three of Salt Lake's shots were on target That's the same type of low number of shots/high number of goals ratio that turned fans off Carlo Cudicini but Penedo did make a bit near corner save that showed quick decision making Taking away the garbage goal with a ball that should have been cleared Penedo only got beat low to allow RSL's first goal It could be the case that Bruce Arena knew he wanted to use Penedo to start in CONCACAF Champions League so he gave him a chance to get first team minutes and have been getting goals from all phases of the game The Galaxy defense gets much of the credit for limiting Salt Lake's looks on goal While LA was able to get twelve shots inside the center of the penalty area against the new look Salt Lake back line RSL only got off three with the majority of their shots from from outside the penalty box "My reason for starting Jaime is I thought it was the best decision to make today and we wanted to see him with our team." Penedo showed the quick thinking ability that had him coming off his line at the appropriate times Fully expect Jaime Penedo to start against Cartagines on Tuesday but we'll see if the starting position is truly his with the road trip to Vancouver this upcoming weekend and he's got another one to make this week 47 in the priesthood and 23 in the episcopate Bishop Breda was born on 24 January 1945 in San Fior di Sotto He made his religious profession in the Salesian Congregation on August 16 his perpetual profession in Albarè on August 16 and was ordained a priest on 29 June 1973 in his hometown in Italy he served the Congregation at the Salesian Classical Lyceum of Manfredini di Este and as head of the Youth Center of the Salesian parish of Padua he worked in the parish of Matriz of Camaragibe (1983-1993) and became a member of the Brazilian Society of Canons (SBC) later being appointed Provincial of the Brazil-Recife Province (BRE) in 1993 He did not complete his six-year term because on 30 July 1997 Pope John Paul II appointed him bishop of Penedo Ordained bishop on October 19 1997 in Recife he chose as his episcopal motto Caritas Christi Urget (The Love of Christ drives us) In addition to carrying out his mandate as pastor in the diocese in recent years he also held the position of President of the Biblical-Catechetical Pastoral Commission of the North-East Region 2 within the Brazilian Episcopal Conference Archbishop Breda had been admitted to the Arthur Ramos Memorial Hospital in Maceió on April 15 after suffering a stroke following several complications yesterday he died he was also twice tested for coronavirus infection The funeral was celebrated yesterday afternoon in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Penedo Due to the restrictions imposed by Covid-19 only priests from the diocese of Penedo were able to participate in the celebration inside the temple to allow the faithful of the whole diocese to bid farewell to their pastor the funerals were broadcast live on the social networks of local parishes and communities "He spent the last 37 years of his life serving the poorest," say his family members Source: Brazilian Episcopal Conference ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007 This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements Paleontologists have unearthed the fossilized remains of an extinct gannet species that lived in what is now Portugal during the Miocene epoch Possible reconstitution of the individual Morus sp. from the Praia do Penedo Norte, Portugal. Image credit: Alexandre Fonseca Gannets are seabirds comprising the genus Morus in the family Sulidae The genus includes three living species: Morus bassanus Gannets are large seabirds that live on coastal areas and normally breed in large colonies along offshore islands or in mainland coastal cliffs Morus bassanus lives in both sides of the North Atlantic the range of Morus capensis extends from the coastal waters off the Gulf of Guinea on the west coast of Africa a paleontologist with the Instituto Politécnico de Tomar the Centro de Geociências da Universidade de Coimbra and the Centro Português de Geo-História e Pré-História “Morus serrator lives in Western Australia and in the North and South Islands of New Zealand.” “In all world there are eleven species of Morus described in the fossil record of America and Europe,” they added “Our work reports another presence of Morus in Europe and constitutes the first to be reported in the Miocene of Iberian Peninsula.” The fossilized coracoid bone attributed to Morus sp was found in 1996 at the basal beds of the cliff of the Praia do Penedo Norte “The presence of seabirds in the Miocene of Praia do Penedo Norte is consistent with the fossil record of this paleontological site where remains of marine vertebrates abound,” the authors said “The marine paleoenvironments over the continental shelf as the calcareous nannofossils found in the sequence Praia do Penedo Norte indicate are also in agreement with the environments frequented by birds of the genus Morus.” “The biostratigraphic calcareous nannofossil framework dates this specimen as Langhian A paper on the findings was published in the Journal of Iberian Geology Aves) from the Langhian (middle Miocene) of Penedo beach (Setúbal Peninsula-SW Portugal) and its paleoenvironmental context