Thursday, June 16, 2005

Vol 11, Issue 12

Science Articles

• Translating the language of smell
  Findings by Linda Buck and colleagues explore ways the brain translates combinatorial odorant-receptor codes into distinct odor perceptions
  
  
• Setting boundaries in the brain
  Moens lab finds mechanism that repels cells may also serve to attract, depending upon the context
  
  
• Working nights may shift biological balance toward breast cancer
  Consistent late-night exposure to light can disrupt levels of melatonin, alter hormones related to increased breast-cancer risk
  
  

General Articles

• Redesigned Web site launches end of June
  Easier navigation, enhanced content, new look among updated features
  
  
• Courses in good clinical practices
  Web-based training modules provide 'excellent overview' of best practices
  
  
• Get ready to rock then roll along SLU
  The end of the summer concert series will signal start of major neighborhood improvements, including streetcar, park, development
  
  
• More on Center's marketing plan
  Strategy will be measured by increased contributions to Center research
  
  

Briefs

• Nancy Wells, vice president of Development, arrives Sept. 6
  
  
• Craft fair raises more than $900; funds will benefit Hutch Kids
  
  
• SPD presents identity-theft protection seminar July 15
  
  
• Grady receives presidential early-career citation, five-year research grant from Veterans Administration
  
  
• Avon pilot funds available for breast-cancer research
  
  
• Thompson receives HHS grant to reduce cancer disparities in Hispanic community
  
  
• Summer research ethics series begins June 29 with Gadlin lecture
  
  
• Web-based international, multilanguage course is now available for human-subject protections training
  
  
• Security reminder: As surveillance increases, so does the need for personal precaution
  
  
• SCCA's 'Cancer Free Washington' special airs June 27 on KING 5
  
  
• Diversity Council sponsors cultural-awareness seminar for managers June 23 in Arnold Building
  
  
• Center dedicates PHS threshold plaza to The Moyer Foundation
  
  
• Firework safety reminder from EH&S
  
  

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