May 2007 • Vol 13, Issue 5

Photo by Stephanie Cartier The Institutional Review Office's Ralph Eickhof and Tanna MacReynold led the development of software that is changing the way Institutional Review Boards operate. Instead bringing stacks of paper to every meeting, Center IRB members and collaborators now just bring their laptops.

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

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