Thursday, May 5, 2005 • Vol 11, Issue 9

Dr. Mark Roth's research shows how an ability to survive in an oxygen-independent, hibernation-like state could buy time for critically ill patients. Photo by Todd McNaught

• 'Hibernation on demand'
  Landmark finding on reversible metabolic hibernation in mice may lead to new approaches for cancer and trauma care in humans
  
  
• Name that mold
  Molecular analysis proves Marr lab has discovered Aspergillus lentulus, a previously unknown species of fungus
  
  
• Getting to the core of cell quality control
  Researchers in Gottschling lab discover pathway for trashing defective proteins in yeast-cell nucleus
  
  
• Ethnic differences in breast-cancer
  Factors like family history, access to screening account for rate differences; mortality rates in African Americans may be an exception
  
  

• A friend on the front line of fear
  Christine Karlsen helps Barrett's esophagus patients by speaking from a place of personal understanding
  
  
• May is the month to bike to work
  Join a team, attend a bicycle maintenance workshop in preparation for annual Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 20
  
  

• Henikoff elected to National Academy of Sciences
  
  
• Open enrollment begins next week
  
  
• Next human-research subjects class is Monday, June 6, in Pelton
  
  
• Weintraub symposium tomorrow, Saturday in Pelton Auditorium
  
  
• Molecular physiologist Marc van Gilst to join Basic Sciences Division
  
  
• John Crowley receives International Myeloma Foundation scientific advisory board appointment
  
  
• Clinical Research Division investigators Clurman, Kiem elected to ASCI
  
  
• Pilot funds available for cancer, aging projects
  
  
• Three SEP teachers receive grants
  
  
• Research-ethics education panel discuss making the most of mentorships
  
  
• Occupational Health Program offers free health screening
  
  
• HIV network presents overview on vaccines, clinical trials at Science Friday forum May 13 in Pelton
  
  
• Public science series concludes May 10 with 'Cancer and Culture'
  
  
• Annual May Madness Basketball Tournament entry deadline is May 11
  
  
• SCHARP seeks craft-fair vendors; proceeds will benefit Hutch Kids
  
  
• Join center, SCCA Toastmasters
  
  
• Team One Thin Mint wins center's 2005 Healthy Challenge
  
  

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