Thursday, January 19, 2006 • Vol 12, Issue 2

Epidemiologist Dr. Gloria Coronado (center) and project manager Elizabeth Acorda (right) review English as a Second Language curriculum materials with Chen Deering of the Chinese Information and Service Center. Coronado and colleagues designed the lessons to raise awareness of the dangers of the hepatitis B virus. HBV can lead to cancers and cirrhosis of the liver and liver failure. Photo by Dean Forbes

• Lifesaving language lessons
  ESL curriculum teaches Chinese Americans, at-risk populations about the transmission, prevention of hepatitis B virus
  
  
• Weighty research on diet supplements
  PHS, Bastyr researchers discover certain dietary supplements help prevent weight gain
  
  
• Research without boundaries
  Ambitious, long-distance trial provides real-time treatment for post-transplant patients, 'lifeline' to Center
  
  
• Pain killers
  Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Pain Clinic staff helps oncology patients manage the burden of physical pain with targeted interdisciplinary care
  
  

• Take steps towards a healthier life
  Annual Healthy Challenge touts teamwork approach to making positive exercise, diet, lifestyle habits
  
  
• Career Appreciation Honor Roll
  Compiled by Human Resources, this list recognizes faculty and staff for reaching 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 35 years of service to the Center in 2005
  
  

• Biggio to receive Hutch Award Feb. 1 during annual luncheon
  
  
• Susan Wood to speak on health policy decision-making by federal agencies
  
  
• PHS faculty searches under way
  
  
• Research-subjects training Jan. 23
  
  
• Toastmasters celebrate one year 'Communicating for the Cure'
  
  
• Gala guild needs your help
  
  
• Science Friday presents talk on prostate cancer tomorrow in Pelton
  
  

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