Thursday, October 16, 2003

Vol 9, Issue 20

Science Articles

• The measure of remission
  First-ever use of polymerase-chain-reaction analysis for drug response helps predict prognosis for leukemia patients in remission
  
  
• The mental health-immune system connection
  PHS' McGregor examines psychological interventions to decrease stress and strengthen the immune system of cancer patients
  
  
• New figures in the HRT equation
  New Women's Health Initiative studies link ovarian-cancer risks and bone benefits to HRT
  
  
• "A dedicated resource"
  Twenty-five-year veteran Pat Norkool loves analyzing data and contributing to the science of Wilms tumor
  
  
• Drug curbs mother-child transmission of AIDS
  Simple, safe, inexpensive nevirapine regimen nearly halves the risk of mother-to- newborn HIV infection
  
  

General Articles

• A wireless way to work
  No longer tethered by cables, researchers have room to roam with wireless access to the center's high-speed network
  
  
• For radiation safety's sake
  Safety team supports scientists working with radioactivity in center labs
  
  

Briefs

• Still time to sign up for cancer disparities conference Oct. 18
  
  
• Hutch High seeks helpers Nov. 6
  
  
• 'Be a HERO,' make a pledge to workplace-giving campaign
  
  
• Steve Collins receives Leukemia and Lymphoma Society grant to improve leukemia-drug therapy
  
  
• Effie Petersdorf receives Asian American Living Pioneer Award
  
  
• Genetic education for researchers working with Native Americans Oct. 29
  
  
• Henikoff awarded $2.5 million for plant genomics research
  
  
• Prostate-cancer researcher Norman Greenberg to join center's Clinical Research Division
  
  
• Human-research subjects classes offered in Pelton
  
  
• Center travel fair Oct. 28
  
  
• Tupperware sales at Weintraub/Thomas buildings Oct. 30, 31 will benefit Pete Gross House
  
  
• Help make annual Hutch Holiday Gala a success
  
  
• A focused force
  
  

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