Thursday, December 15, 2005 • Vol 11, Issue 24

Dr. Michael Boeckh, of the Program in Infectious Disease, probes the depth of the connection between community-acquired respiratory viruses (CRVs) and asthma-like breathing difficulties in long-term stem-cell transplant survivors. Photo by Todd McNaught

• A trigger for infection
  Clinical Research Division study tracks common viruses and their connections to airflow obstruction in post-transplant population
  
  
• Prostate-cancer drug shows promise
  SCCA physician leads treatment that may extend life for men with late-stage prostate cancer
  
  
• Unlocking the brain's black box
  Study of signals triggered by odors, pheromones reveals network of nerves that influence behaviors
  
  
• Linking lung function to stem-cell transplants
  Jason Chien, Jean Sanders study connections between lung-test results and stem-cell transplant risks
  
  

• Infection protection
  The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s new early warning system, clean track record makes it a world leader in preventing infection among patients
  
  

• Rosemarie Keenan appointed PHS Division administrator
  
  
• Coronado, Malik speak Dec. 16 at Science Friday in Pelton
  
  
• Gopal, Pagel present AML, MDS findings at annual ASH meeting
  
  
• Breast-cancer campaign supports clinical trials, early detection research at Center and UW
  
  
• KCTS television special features discussion with John Pagel
  
  
• Take an a-door-able tour
  
  
• Take the Intranet survey online
  
  
• Center wins international awards for new branding, communications
  
  
• Amazon book orders support Hutch Kids
  
  
• Craft fair funds for Hutch Kids
  
  
• Hutch Holiday Gala raises $7.6 million
  
  
• Prostate-cancer test affected by demographic, lifestyle factors
  
  

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