Thursday, March 18, 2004

Vol 10, Issue 6

Science Articles

• From mice to men
  Norman Greenberg's translational-research studies in mice aim to find clues to the causes of prostate cancer and to develop new therapies
  
  
• Cancer, connexin and cellular communication
  Lampe lab study links defects in Connexin32 protein with increased tumor formation
  
  
• WHI estrogen trial ends early
  NIH researchers find increased strokes, no heart benefits for postmenopausal women on estrogen therapy
  
  
• Cutting a cause of 'male menopause'
  Report offers guidelines for diagnosing and treating severe loss of bone density in men receiving therapy for advanced prostate cancer
  
  
• An environment for postdoctoral success
  Quality of training, funding are among leading reasons Fred Hutchinson ranks as one of best places in United States to be postdoc
  
  
• The cost of connection in the fast lane
  Scientists increasingly rely on the Internet as a research tool, but misuse increases center costs
  
  

General Articles

• Big mom on campus
  Michele Karantsavelos helps graduate students adjust to life in labs and collaborative Molecular and Cellular Biology program
  
  

Briefs

• African-American breast-cancer disparities discussed April 7
  
  
• Save the dates: PHS building open house is April 16-17
  
  
• Avon pilot funds available for breast-cancer research
  
  
• Center, Alliance host oncology and nutrition workshop April 28
  
  
• SPAC funds available for foreign student, postdoc career-support networking groups
  
  
• Career-workshop series begins April 30
  
  
• A PHS building with a view
  
  

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