Thursday, April 15, 2004

Vol 10, Issue 8

Science Articles

• Control of the great divide
  Edgar lab finds that well-known fruit-fly protein, E2F1, ensures the fundamental process of cell division proceeds on schedule and error-free
  
  
• Minor proteins, major impact
  Hootie Warren and Immunology Program colleagues search for subtle differences between donors and recipients that impact transplant outcome
  
  
• 'Another good reason to exercise'
  Study shows regular, moderate-intensity exercise reduces inflammation markers associated with increased cancer risk and decreased survival
  
  
• Modeling a smoke-free life
  Sitting in nonsmoking sections and banning smoking at home are powerful tactics for preventing teen smoking
  
  

General Articles

• Digging for gold
  Seminars by HR recruiters help keep managers' eyes trained on the prize of great employees
  
  
• Workstation comfort at your fingertips
  Innovative idea from EH&S brings ergonomics tips and training online
  
  

Briefs

• Jury clears Fred Hutchinson of allegations in T-cell study case
  
  
• Nancy Haigwood named center's first scientific ombudsperson
  
  
• National Cancer Institute funds available to support six high-school summer interns
  
  
• Trask lab contributes to rat genome-sequencing project
  
  
• Register by April 19 for oncology and nutrition workshop, April 28
  
  
• Julie McElrath and Lee Nelson to speak at Women and Science fund-raiser April 28 in Pelton, PHS
  
  
• Center staff members participate in community health symposium April 23 at McCaw Hall
  
  
• Reflect on a job well-done, attend PHS building open house April 16-17
  
  
• Register for 'May Madness' tournament by Friday, April 23
  
  
• Earthquake exercise is April 22
  
  
• A Closer Walk — A film about AIDS in the world
  
  

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