Thursday, February 20, 2003 • Vol 9, Issue 4

Chinese researchers (from left) Jiang Tao, Ma Linmao, Xu Tao and “Kevin” Wang Jiansheng get training in database management from Phil Kirsch, systems administrator for SCHARP, the Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention in the Public Health Sciences Division. Photo by Todd McNaught.

• Sharing skills in the AIDS fight
  In unique, NIH effort at global training, five researchers from China absorb SCHARP’s expertise in statistical analysis, data collection/management
  
  
• Test-tube tumors
  Beatrice Knudsen seeks to further develop in-laboratory methods to help physicians predict which prostate cancers will spread
  
  
• Thwarting virus with immunity
  Genetic variants that boost or lower risk may help scientists develop vaccines to treat women with cervical cancer
  
  
• Making a difference: Volunteer to support or participate in research
  


• Division Notes
  
  

• In this contest, everybody wins
  For 12 weeks, faculty/staff teams can earn points for beneficial eating and exercise, in springtime Healthy Challenge 2003 adline
  
  
• Means, Tanita get new titles, realigned responsibilities
  
  
• "Accuracy, efficiency and grace"
  Respect for co-workers and mission drive Kristie Logan, Appelbaum's administrative manager for last 10 years
  
  

Briefs

• Celebrate golden anniversary of the double-helix' discovery on Friday afternoon, Feb. 28
  
  
• Friendly competition, sisterly love
  
  
• Want to keep riding the bus 'free'? Make sure to renew your HutchPass
  
  
• Biotech Expo coming March 24 at Shoreline Community College
  
  
• Math whiz? Hutch School needs you
  
  
• Do you prepare IRB forms? Workshop today is for you
  
  
• HIPAA confidentiality training continues through March
  
  
• INS adds five more countries to special-registration list
  
  
• Tai chi classes begin next month; see free demonstration March 3
  
  
• FMStified about FMS? Check out info session on Friday, March 7
  
  
• Diversity Council plans pair of 'learning groups' for faculty, staff
  
  
• Want guaranteed OK for long-term care plan? Apply by Friday, Feb. 28
  
  
• Check out Flexcar Feb. 25
  
  
• Guild that puts on Gala seeks new members on March 13
  
  

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