Thursday, October 2, 2003

Vol 9, Issue 19

Science Articles

• Center says farewell to a friend
  Founding scientist James McDougall leaves a legacy of service to the center and fond memories to hundreds who called him a friend
  
  
• Old yeast brew new clues to cancer
  Single-celled fungus may hold key to understanding age-induced genetic instability that leads to cancer in humans
  
  
• Front line on biological defense
  Drs. Nina Salama and Jeff Delrow join the fight to protect the public from attack by infectious disease
  
  
• Cystectomy alone is not enough
  Eleven-year SWOG study shows combination therapy may lengthen lifespan for sufferers of locally advanced bladder cancer
  
  
• Model manager
  Center veteran Berta Nicol-Blades inspires dedication among the epidemiology study-team members she manages
  
  

General Articles

• Scientific space makers
  Working with scientists to build better labs gives Fred Hutchinson's design team members a window into the world of research
  
  
• Picture-perfect commuting
  Metro's Rideshare events, Oct. 13-24, offer movie-themed prizes for switching to a smarter commute
  
  

Briefs

• Dr. Ross Prentice honored for lifetime achievement in statistics
  
  
• Flu vaccinations begin Oct. 14
  
  
• PHS researchers develops a better array-technology research tool
  
  
• Seattle Biomedical Research Institute investigators to speak
  
  
• Alliance, UW nurses receive honors for excellence from NurseWeek
  
  
• New Perspectives in Science seminar series today in Pelton
  
  
• PHS staff look forward to sipping An Ounce of Prevention
  
  
• Basic Sciences Division retreat at Semi-ah-moo draws 180
  
  
• 2003 Retirement Fair
  
  
• Proceed to the nearest exit in a calm and orderly fashion
  
  
• Flu vaccination schedule, Oct. 14-30 at Fred Hutchinson and the Alliance
  
  
• Participants needed for ergonomic study at Fred Hutchinson
  
  
• Hutch Award winner Salmon honored
  
  
• Support Hutch School buy a book today at biannual book fair
  
  
• Tupperware sales Oct. 30, 31 benefit Pete Gross House
  
  

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