May 2007

Vol 13, Issue 5

   Articles

• A paper-free path to clinical trials
  Institutional Review Office creates PIRO, software that manages mountains of material to streamline clinical-trials processes
  
  
• A genetic test for the dogs
  Center owns patents, part of the company formed around a new DNA-based test to identify the pedigree of mixed-breed pooches
  
  
• The benefits of breast MRI
  Connie Lehman's study, American Cancer Society guidelines support addition of MRI to mammography for cancer detection in opposite breasts
  
  
• Extending the reach of the Women's Health Initiative
  New stage of landmark study focuses on biomarkers and greater understanding of common diseases
  
  
• Farwell Award won by a 'friend'
  Berta Nicol-Blades receives honor for 30 years of diligent, compassionate service to PHS Division's Epidemiologic Research Unit
  
  
• Fund provides means for employee growth
  Peggy Means Leadership Development Fund helps Limei Fan and Herb Bone soar in Center careers
  
  
• Benefits open enrollment begins May 7
  Costs rise, but Center's health-care plans remain among region's best
  
  
• New user-friendly road to resources
  CenterNet will address faculty, staff information needs as it transforms the intranet this summer
  
  

   Briefs

• Appelbaum wins ASCO Statesman Award
  
  
• Village Voice discusses culturally aware international travel May 8
  
  
• Lehman named director of radiology
  
  
• Subscribe to the Center News Weekly listserv
  
  
• Bioethics colloquium explores research misconduct May 16
  
  
• Apply by May 15 for Thomsen family breast-cancer research fellowship
  
  
• June security presentation
  
  
• Center installs solar panels on Yale Building
  
  
• Gear up and bike to work May 18
  
  
• Register by May 10 for soccer team
  
  
• Crafters needed for June 1 craft fair
  
  
• Arnold Guild presents $4.7 million from 31st annual Hutch Holiday Gala
  
  
• University Village 20/20 Card sales benefit Center May 18-20
  
  
• Three Healthy Challenge teams tie at the top
  
  

   Additional online-only content

• Calcium plus Vitamin D may stabilize weight in older women
  
  
• Pregnancy doesn't boost HIV-1 risk
  

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