White House to honor UNC School of Medicine scientist for 'early career' achievement
...am that would "honor and support the extraordinary achievements of young professionals at the outset of their independent research careers in the fields of science and technology." The Presidential Awards are intended to recognize and nurture some of the nation's finest scientists and engineers who, while early i...Berkeley Lab soil scientist Margaret Torn receives Presidential Early Career Award
...en annually to honor and support the extraordinary achievements of young professionals at the outset of their independent research careers. "The work of these young scientists and engineers is an excellent example of the kind of innovative and forward-looking research that our nation needs to meet the challenge...Second call for proposals for the European Young Investigator Award
...tinguished themselves through outstanding research achievements and demonstrate the potential to become world class leaders in the respective research area. Due to the differing ages at which a doctorate may be awarded in the various European countries there is no age limit. Rather, applicants should have between...Chernobyl study: Risk of thyroid cancer rises with radiation dose
...a straightforward one. Some of the team's greatest achievements were simply establishing the working relationships and infrastructure to get the studies off the ground. "Within the first year of the 1986 accident, we were very interested in seeing if we could get involved and participate in long-term studies of h...Synthesized molecules studied as weapon to stop cell division in cancer cells
...professor of chemistry, will report on her group's achievements in presentations at the 228th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting in Philadelphia August 22-26. Pin1 regulates the protein Cdc25, which initiates mitosis or cell division. Without Pin1, the cell enters programmed cell death -- which is g...8 environmental stewards win $900,000 in biodiversity awards
...ted Biodiversity Emerging Leaders for their "early achievements and creative excellence in solving problems releva... who, in the Foundations' words, "have shown early achievements and creative excellence in solving problems relevant to conserving biodiversity." They are: Nina In...Brookhaven lab biophysicist F. William Studier wins R&D 100 award
...ually by R&D Magazine to the top 100 technological achievements of the year. Typically, these are innovations that transform basic science into useful products. The awards will be presented in Chicago on October 14. Studier's new method simplifies the production of many proteins in parallel. Proteins do most of ...NIH renews funding for continued Rb2 tumor suppressing gene research at Temple
...l Award, Lions Club Napoli-Europa, for outstanding achievements in the field. He also has been honored as Knight b...President of the Republic of Italy for outstanding achievements in cancer research. A native of Naples, Italy, Giordano earned his medical degree summa cum laude fr...Cutting-edge cancer researchers sought for international recognition
...n to bring heightened public attention to landmark achievements in the continuing effort to prevent and cure cancer. The dynamic lectures given during the AACR Annual Meeting are the perfect forum for promoting and rewarding outstanding cancer research and for motivating cancer investigators around the world. The...Workforce achievements celebrated at NASA Marshall Center Awards ceremony
...le, Ala., recognized its workforce for outstanding achievements and contributions to America's space program. Wil...s Research and Technology Award recognizes notable achievements in current technology development. Award recipients included Dean C. Alhorn, Jeri M. Briscoe, Thomas...NAS requests nominations for outstanding scientists
... presents several awards to recognize outstanding achievements in science. Fields of presentation in 2005 include: Chemistry, cosmology, solar physics/solar-terrestrial relationships, astrophysics, materials science, geophysics, aeronautical engineering, microbiology, psychology, the industrial application of ...Ralph J. Cicerone nominated to be next National Academy of Sciences president
... recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research; election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors that can be accorded a scientist or engineer. The membership includes approximately 2,000 members and 350 foreign associates, of whom more than 190 have won Nobel P...Fox Chase Cancer Center's Alfred Knudson Jr. named 2004 Kyoto Prize winner
...oups in appreciation not only of their outstanding achievements but also of the excellence of the personal characteristics on which they have built their contributions to mankind. The laureates are selected through a strict and fair process considering candidates recommended from around the world. As of January 2...Scientists receive awards, give lectures at the ASBMB/IUBMB meeting
...anic chemistry. The award honors both his research achievements in these diverse fields and the many ways he has enriched the life of Caltech undergraduate and graduate students. He speaks on cytochrpme c oxidase and the particulate methane monooxygenase at 4:45 p.m. Monday, June 14. Dr. Ronald W. Davis of Sta...2004 BP Conservation Programme winners pave the way for protecting wildlife
...ramme partnership the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of these young conservationists, who hold the potential to become the environmental leaders of the future. Three top 'Consolidation' awards of $75,000 each are being given to the best continuing conservation projects that the Programme has helped to ...EMBL Director-General receives high German honour: the Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse
...e research group at the laboratory. His scientific achievements make him one of the world's most renowned experts in malaria research. Prof. Kafatos was instrumental in establishing the international consortium that determined the mosquito genome sequence in 2002. The consortium developed new approaches to elucid...Beware cancer, insomnia and liver disease UH students are taking aim
...ategory. Each received a medal to recognize their achievements and a cash award of $500. "We are extremely proud of all our students who represented the University of Houston," said John Bear, dean of UH's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. "And we're particularly pleased with the acknowledgement re...White House lauds Physiological Society for mentoring underrepresented minorities in biomedicine
...Fellow herself, Dr. Gunter-Smith said, "One of the achievements of which I am most proud is that of my students who have completed their PhDs, two are physiologists and both are former Porter Fellows." Dr. Gunter-Smith chairs the APS Porter Fellowship Program. In a recent study, Drs. Frank and Matyas found that o...Campbell wins 2004 Abbott-ASM Lifetime Achievement Award
...mpbell is honored for his exceptional insights and achievements in the field of molecular genetics, a career of groundbreaking research that has had a profound influence on several fields, including molecular cloning and gene therapy. At the ASM General Meeting, he will deliver the Abbott-ASM Award Lecture, "Unit...John Sherris receives 2004 Abmm/Abmli Professional Recognition Award
... known as the Kirby-Bauer or Bauer-Kirby test. His achievements are recognized internationally, through his years ...d curriculum development. One of his most enduring achievements is the highly regarded textbook Sherris Medical Microbiology, now in its fourth edition. Sherr...