Health, food, new technologies featured during ACS meeting Oct. 17-20 in Peoria, Ill.
...to a college intern employed at NCAUR to recognize excellence among future scientists. Kenneth and Doris Kolb , professor emeritus and adjunct professor, respectively, at Bradley University, Peoria, Ill. Peoria ACS Lifetime Achievement Award. Timothy Lash of Illinois State University, Normal, Ill. Il...Moffitt doctor's talk on ovarian cancer receives international first place award
... Comprehensive Cancer Center in recognition of its excellence in research and contributions to clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. Additionally, Moffitt is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a prestigious alliance of the country's leading cancer centers, and is listed in the U.S....ORNL project earns top honor from Southeast tech transfer group
...an Dill. Earning honorable mention for excellence in technology transfer were the MicroTrap MS microscale ion-trap mass spectrometer and the miniature californium-252 neutron source for cancer therapy. The microtrap mass spectrometer is a microscale ion trap device that can analyze the c...Stowers Institute scientist named American Cancer Society research professor
...he best in this field. It is gratifying to see the excellence of Dr. Hawley's work and its relevance to cancer acknowledged by this appointment." "Since arriving in Kansas City three years ago, Dr. Hawley has played a large role in helping the new Stowers Institute establish its reputation for highest q...Six reporters reach the 'Pinnacle of Excellence'
...program, informally known as the "AAAS pinnacle of excellence prize," represents the ultimate achievement in the field of science reporting. Six reporters were named to receive AAAS Science Journalism Awards this year, recognizing exemplary communications efforts, completed between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 200...New report offers recommendations to spur interdisciplinary research
... publish interdisciplinary journals, and recognize excellence in interdisciplinary research, the committee said. The report calls on undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to actively seek out interdisciplinary experiences, and to pursue training and study in one or more fields in additio...APS announces 2005 Distinguished Lecturer Awards
...arch and demonstrated dedication and commitment to excellence in training of young physiologists. An award luncheon honoring Dr. Carter-Su will be held on April 2, 2005. DISTINGUISHED LECTURESHIPS Recipients of these Distinguished Lectureships are chosen by the 12 APS Disciplinary Sections as outstanding co...Body's biological clock found to affect cardiac rhythm patterns in healthy adults
...demic health care institution, BWH is committed to excellence in patient care, medical research, and the training and education of health care professionals....AACR supports faculty at minority-serving institutions
...rs in minority-serving institutions who have shown excellence and dedication in the field of cancer research. They come from institutions which are historically Black, predominantly Hispanic, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. The AACR Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar Awards in Cancer Research...Searle grant funds proteomics initiative
...ee universities in a common effort that will breed excellence in future centers and programs. Second, by establishing proteomics and informatics as the initial target, the consortium has emphasized the value of making high-resolution scientific instrumentation and interactive tools and resources accessible to a...The Louis-Jeantet-Prize for Medicine 2005
...-Prize for Medicine encourages further projects of excellence in the prize-winners' laboratories. Alan HALL receives the prize for pioneering work on the regulation of cytoskeleton dynamics in cell adhesion, migration and polarity. With the prize, Alan Hall will further investigate the role of certain enzymes, ...EMBO, HHMI join forces to promote brain gain
...eflecting the Institute's commitment to scientific excellence as a global enterprise. "HHMI believes it is essential that fresh new scientists with fresh new ideas start independent careers with sufficient resources to become competitive in the global world of contemporary science," said Peter J. Bruns, Institu...Genomics champion Eric Lander receives 2004 AAAS Public Understanding of Science & Technology Award
... of the project. Lander was cited by AAAS "for his excellence in communicating complex scientific ideas, and their implications for society, to the general public and policymakers, while actively engaged in a demanding and aggressive research program." A former Rhodes scholar, Lander earned his undergraduate de...Methodist, UH system joining forces for biomedical research, clinical care
...nt cure. "Drawing on the University of Houston's excellence in science, we can accelerate our own research and significantly improve the quality of health care for Houstonians and increase biomedical knowledge for the world," said Ron G. Girotto, CEO and president of The Methodist Hospital System. "It's becom...Advocate for gender equity in the sciences honored by the Association for Women in Science
...lieve, are essential for an institution to achieve excellence in the sciences." AWIS, a non-profit association established in 1971, works to promote women's activities in all fields of science, mathematics and engineering, giving its more than 5,000 members a resource, network and voice. Recognizing the partic...Two UT Southwestern researchers named Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators
...offers a collegial and supportive atmosphere where excellence in science is a top priority." Dr. Michael Rosen, who works in the biochemistry and pharmacology departments, is interested in the smallest of skeletons, which are found inside every cell. The cytoskeleton is responsible for helping cells move, chan...Puberty onset influence of nutritional, environmental and endogenous regulators?
... durable, comprehensive and independent network of excellence in research, risk assessment, and education on health risks that are associated with exposure to chemical residues in food....Society of Nuclear Medicine to offer first $25,000 Mallinckrodt Seed Grant
...ng in 1969. The foundation's mission is to advance excellence in health care through education and research in molecular imaging/nuclear medicine by provision of grants and awards. "Providing molecular imaging/nuclear medicine professionals with increased support for cutting-edge research is one of the major p...VIB top scientist receives major research grant & VIB presents 2004 results
...rch grant of USD 500,000 - recognizes the research excellence of the institution. The grant is being presented in Ghent by Robert Zaczek, chairman of the Bristol-Myers Squibb grant selection committee. VIB's annual report shows that innovative research is the key to economically relevant results in other rese...