October 2007

Vol 13, Issue 10

Photo Courtesy of the Macarthur Foundation Dr. Mark Roth joined the Center's Basic Sciences Division in 1989. Since then, he has contributed to major advances in basic biology. Roth's innovative research on metabolic hibernation could lead to major breakthroughs for a host of human ills caused by tissue damage from a lack of oxygen.

Articles

• Roth wins MacArthur 'genius' award
  Basic Sciences Division cell biologist Mark Roth receives $500,000 unrestricted fellowship award from MacArthur Foundation
  
  
• Researchers win $4.8 million for genome coordination center
  Center, UW to coordinate National Human Genome Research Institute disease studies
  
  
• Belly fat linked to Barrett's esophagus
  PHS study links central body weight, precancerous condition
  
  
• Funds for innovative gene therapy
  Hans-Peter Kiem, Barry Stoddard receive $5.2 million NIH grant
  
  
• The intranet site designed by you ...
  Designed with staff and faculty input, CenterNet will ease access to Center News, resources and more
  
  
• Protection for the many 'Faces of Influenza'
  The Environmental Health & Safety Office will offer free flu shots in November while collaborating to increase awareness of nationwide educational campaign
  
  
• CIS: Growing the public voice of the National Cancer Institute
  The Center's Cancer Information Service casts a wider net as it expands as both a resource provider and research partner
  
  

Briefs

• Science Friday presents NOVA's 'The Unknown World' Oct. 19
  
  
• Hutch High seeks volunteers for science symposium Nov. 15
  
  
• Volunteer for Hutch Holiday Gala
  
  
• John Thompson named director Consortium's phase I trials
  
  
• Gralow, Lehman will co-chair breast-cancer conference Oct. 25, 26
  
  
• Faculty openings in two divisions
  
  
• Pete Gross House Luncheon honors Steve and Sharon Raible
  
  
• Make an impact, donate to giving campaign now through Nov. 2
  
  
• Law mandates clocks 'fall back' to standard time Nov. 4
  
  
• Catch a Cure events double success
  
  

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