Thursday, May 18, 2006 • Vol 12, Issue 10

Dr. Olga Klezovitch (left) and graduate student Wen-Hui Lien, colleagues in the Human Biology Division, found the mutation of a gene called αE-catenin in the central nervous system causes a massive increase in cells due to abnormal activation of the hedgehog developmental pathway. Photo by Dean Forbes

• Mutant gene provides clues to tumor development
  Human Biology researchers find clues to cancer in mice with impaired genes and oversized brains
  
  
• A tool for prostate-cancer prediction
  New risk calculator can help determine whether men with high PSA levels should undergo a prostate biopsy
  
  
• Worksite intervention for obesity prevention
  PHS to partner with south-central Seattle business community for two-year weight-management study
  
  

• Holistic support for people and projects
  Co-winner of the Farwell Award, Sandy Walbrek has spent 22 years paving the way for others to succeed
  
  
• Quiet commitment
  Colleagues describe Farwell Award co-winner Bernedine Lund as 'the glue that holds everything together'
  
  
• Celebrating a partnership with parents
  This weekend, you are invited to join Hutch Kids for a party in honor of its 15th anniversary of providing on-site care for employee families
  
  
• Sabbaticals: Beneficial for self and Center
  Qualified staff, faculty members can spend three to six months pursuing personal and professional goals
  
  

• LaCroix lectures May 25 at UW
  
  
• Bike to work tomorrow
  
  
• Science Friday tomorrow in Pelton
  
  
• Register, submit abstracts for fall Rivkin ovarian-cancer conference
  
  
• UW hosts stem-cell lecture May 25
  
  
• Cancer Consortium sponsors June 1 symposium in Pelton
  
  
• Apply for SPORE grants by Sept. 1
  
  
• Human Biology Division retreat draws 150 faculty, staff
  
  
• Summer craft fair June 2 in Arnold; proceeds benefit Hutch Kids
  
  
• Nominations are due June 9 for Wyckoff-worthy colleagues
  
  
• 20th anniversary Travel & Leisure Auction raises more than $270,000
  
  
• Race-day volunteers sought for 29th annual Shore Run/Walk
  
  
• 'Shop to Make a Difference' for Center research, University Village May 19-21
  
  
• Intranet usability study seeks volunteers
  
  
• National Safety Month offers tips for the workplace, home and community
  
  

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