Thursday, July 3, 2003

Vol 9, Issue 13

Science Articles

• Paradox of genome protection
  Yao lab discovers how curious pond microbe Tetrahymena routinely eliminates parts of its own DNA to safeguard its genetic blueprint
  
  
• Medical detectives
  Center pathologists identify patterns, track clues to complications and, in the process, boost survival rates for transplant patients
  
  
• She navigates the regulatory maze
  New regulatory-affairs manager keeps on top of FDA rules and regulations so scientists can focus on innovative clinical trials and treatment
  
  
• Combined HRT doubles breast-cancer risk
  PHS study finds long-term use of hormones estrogen and progestin a risk, regardless of regimen
  
  
• Multitask master
  Limei Fan shepherds grants, oversees operations and manages a team in support of scientific success
  
  
• Every experience in lab counts
  Guidebook helps new principal investigators set up their first lab and move into management with greater confidence
  
  

General Articles

• Positioned for growth
  Finance Department reorganizes to ease the transition to PeopleSoft system and accommodate a decade of expansion
  
  
• Easier access to occupational health
  Environmental Health and Safety Department improvements aim to keep center, Alliance staff informed, immunized, safe
  
  

Briefs

• Park free and catch Fourth of July fireworks at the center
  
  
• Summer craft fair is Aug. 22; proceeds benefit Hutch School
  
  
• Diversity learning groups still have limited openings
  
  
• Breast-cancer research nurse publishes screening overview
  
  
• Neff receives gene-therapy award
  
  
• Disis first recipient of UW Medicine mentoring-excellence award
  
  
• Learning Center available for department 'rental'
  
  
• Alliance co-sponsors healing conference in Seattle July 12, 13
  
  
• Potter kicks off colon-cancer prevention event at Seattle Center: the Colossal Colon Tour July 9
  
  

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