Thursday, February 19, 2004

Vol 10, Issue 4

Science Articles

• Detecting cancer's family ties
  Researcher Amanda Paulovich believes study of inherited defects in DNA repair could yield new tools for early cancer detection
  
  
• Armed to infect
  Dr. Adam Geballe's lab discovers two genes that allow common virus to tiptoe past a cell's defense system
  
  
• Molecular magnification
  New SLAP technique allows researchers to study tiny tissue samples and develop tools for targeted treatment
  
  
• 'The most satisfying thing I do'
  Late husband's research inspires Barbara Thrasher's commitment to fighting cancer
  
  

General Articles

• Long-term practice of compassionate care
  Annual Dr. Ali Al-Johani award recognizes Clinical Research Division doctor's excellence and empathy in post-transplant patient care
  
  
• Safety lessons logged
  Environmental Health and Safety posts OSHA's record of the center's work-related injuries and illnesses for 2003
  
  

Briefs

• E. Donnall Thomas honored with lifetime achievement award from ASBMT
  
  
• Donate blood tomorrow in the Thomas Building
  
  
• Book fair supports Hutch School
  
  
• Hartwell receives Alfred Knudson genetic-research award
  
  
• Human-research subject classes
  
  
• Travel awards and course scholarships available for trainees
  
  
• PHS Division kicks off building opening with gastric-cancer symposium
  
  
• Nanotechnologies symposium March 4
  
  
• Learn and earn points for Healthy Challenge events
  
  
• Correct center address matters
  
  
• An Ounce of Prevention supplies new PHS occupants plenty of joe to go
  
  
• Updated Cancer Consortium program list
  
  

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