Thursday, September 4, 2003 • Vol 9, Issue 17

Drs. Veronika Groh (left), Thomas Spies and Lee Nelson of the Clinical Research Division teamed up to discover that two immune-system proteins called NKG2D and MIC play an important role in the progression of rheumatoid arthritis, one of the most common types of autoimmune disease. Photo by Todd McNaught

• Proteins paired for destruction
  Researchers discover that abnormal regulation of two cancer-fighting proteins may play a role in joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis
  
  
• Genetic revelations
  Human Biology Division researchers probe yeast for clues to genetic variation
  
  
• Saving lives in Soweto
  Rotary Club grant supports center’s work with HIV/AIDS prevention in South Africa
  
  
• HIV/AIDS: Vexing virus poses challenge for vaccine testing
  PHS study suggests the development of the first promising vaccines for HIV will require a change in the way new products are tested and licensed
  
  

• Mad about Marek
  Colleagues rave while Pat Marek, who has scaled many a peak on and off his bike, looks back over the roads that led him here
  
  
• Innovations in training programs
  This fall, the center’s training program debuts a new look
  
  

• Who is next? 2003 Wyckoff award winner to be revealed at annual employee barbecue
  
  
• Give blood tomorrow at Sze
  
  
• A silent labyrinth walk in remembrance of Sept. 11
  
  
• Attend research integrity seminars and receive training credit
  
  
• Proteomics course joins fall lineup of interdisciplinary classes
  
  
• Programs sought for center booth at annual AAAS meeting in February
  
  
• NIH loan repayment programs are now accepting applications
  
  
• Travel and Visa Issuance
  
  
• Retirement savings presentations
  
  
• Learn about the USA Patriot Act Sept. 25 in Pelton Auditorium
  
  
• Help a loved one be healthy Sept. 16
  
  
• Catch a Cure for Cancer events raise nearly $250,000 for early detection research
  
  
• Tickets available for Sept. 12 Pete Gross House Luncheon featuring guest speaker Warren Moon
  
  
• Human-subjects training Sept. 15
  
  
• Raise funds and awareness: Join ‘Team Think Pink’ for ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Sunday Oct. 5
  
  
• Annual fire drills to be conducted in September
  
  

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