HFES honors 2001 awardees at 45th Annual Meeting
...ion of a person's outstanding contributions to the advancement of the human factors profession and the Society over his or her entire career. The 2001 recipient is Neville Moray, professor emeritus, department of psychology, University of Surrey. Moray has held academic appointments for 34 years and has countles...Scripps scientists, diving officer receive honors
...contributions to the Oceans Foundations mission of advancement of stewardship of the oceans. "Your accomplishm...g over many years have contributed not only to the advancement of underwater science, but also to the safety of all who dive in San Diego waters," the Revelle cita...Researchers find 'north pole' of the molecular world
...vern how a molecule will interact with others. The advancement will help scientists and engineers predict the ways that atoms and molecules exchange energy, possibly enhancing solar energy devices or helping biochemists better understand proteins. The research, appearing in the June 4 issue of Physical Review Le......the community that will formally contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge," says McAvinue. A Hopkins oversight board is being formed to consider the potential uses of aggregate data, both academically and commercially, according to McAvinue. Development of the ABX Guide was funded through unrestri...Genomics portends the next revolution in agriculture
...undation, an organization that promotes scientific advancement for crop improvement in many of the world's less developed countries. He cited the fact that the rice genome, now completely mapped, has the potential to spark significant increases in production and begin to eliminate some of the human health and en...Science's Top 10: genome sequencing named top scientific advance of 2000
...or their profound implications for society and the advancement of science, appear in the journal's 22 December 2000 issue. Genome sequencing steamed full speed ahead this year, as researchers used a synthesis of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and engineering to decode the script of......fic community. Midway through the effort, with the advancement of the technical aspects of sequencing, the committee oversaw acceleration of the project, which has been completed a full year ahead of the original goal. Besides its importance to plant biologists, this work will have implications for agricultural...UF scientists discover novel mechanism underlying bone destruction
...ealth. "These studies represent a significant advancement to our understanding of the complex question of how osteoclasts are able to initiate bone resorption at the proper place and time, a necessary function for normal bone health," said Fred Pavalko, an associate professor of cellular and integrative phy......ve measures to offset these mutations and stop the advancement of early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease. We hope that the information gained from this finding can eventually be applicable to understanding the causes of all forms of Alzheimer's disease." Early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease is responsib...Merck/AAAS Undergraduate Science Research Program expands to become national
...ese two fields of science and encourage scientific advancement in those areas." Specifically, the program is designed to encourage graduate education in the sciences through undergraduate research experiences that forge interdisciplinary relationships between biology and chemistry. The awards also support symp...Introgen Therapeutics reports progress in gene therapy studies at annual ASCO meeting
...this therapy. These study results strongly support advancement to Phase III trials. Introgen and Aventis are beginning Phase III studies for the treatment of head and neck cancer. The accrual of data representing 2,296 gene therapy treatment days gives Introgen and its collaborators and the scientific communit......ions to recognize significant contributions in the advancement of biomedical research, and in the application of basic science findings to the improvement of human health. Reeve was chosen to receive the Service Award for his unwavering personal campaign to increase public and legislative awareness of the need t...The future of the world with materials science and engineering
...al and effective repairs to our bodies." One such advancement could stem from some researchers in Switzerland who are working on polymer gels that can be used to seal and repair arterial defects. Ceramics will be crucial to the success of tomorrow's key technologies, says Professor Robert Newnham from Penn Stat...Human stem cell research leads Science's top ten list of the best scientific advances in 1999
...or their profound implications for society and the advancement of science. This was the pivotal year in which scientists and the public grappled with the ethical and scientific implications of stem cell research. Late last year, two teams of researchers managed to make stem cells from human embryos grow in the l...UK researchers discover a molecular cause of spinal cord injuries
...cord injury. "This work represents a major advancement in our understanding of howand why cells in the spinal cord die following injury," said Joe Springer,Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, UK Collegeof Medicine, and lead author of the paper. "This study will be importa......earch institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedicaltechnology to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognizedinternationally for its pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation, theCenter has four scientific divisions collaborating to form a unique environmentfor......searchinstitution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedicaltechnology to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognizedinternationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, theCenter's four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment forcond...Secrecy In Science Focus Of AAAS-MIT Colloquium
...nces, will speak on thedependence of technological advancement on the regular flow of information. Whatare the effects on academic communication when industries cut off this normalflow of information, particularly in genomics, DNA-based patenting, andcomputing? Experts in intellectual property from the industry,...UCSF's Elizabeth Blackburn Receives Two Major Science Awards
...uallyrecognizes an outstanding contribution to the advancement of medical science,with prime consideration given to work with immediate clinical value or promiseof practical application in the near future. To date, 20 Passano award winnershave subsequently received the Nobel Prize, including UCSF's Bishop and V......h and Earth-like planets, and his influence on the advancement of earth sciences over the past three decades nationally and internationally. (Media Contacts: Bill Noxon, NSF, and Robert Tindol, Caltech, 626-395-3631, tindol@caltech.edu.) John N. Bahcall , Richard Black Professor of Natural Sciences, Institut...