DFG intensifies cooperation with South Korea
...ed a meeting of German and South Korean experts to discuss the future of scientific cooperation between the t...or Helmut Schwarz, Vice President of the DFG, will discuss the current status and prospects of German-Korean scientific relations with experts from Korea and G...Johns Hopkins hosts 2005 Annual Fall Meeting of Biomedical Engineering Society
... mechanical engineers and medical specialists will discuss the future of biomedical engineering during the 2005 fall meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), to be held in Baltimore Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 and hosted by Johns Hopkins. The conference, "The Changing Face of Biomedical Engineering ...What is good for the goose or the gander?
...completion of a scenario, students will be able to discuss their assessment with the experts online. Zanella pointed out that each scenario's content and format was reviewed at the 2004 International Society for Applied Ethology Conference in Helsinki, Finland. The panel also provided an answer key to each s...Top nature photographers join a global conservational initiative to protect wilderness
...ers in the world gathered in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss how photography can contribute to the conservation...e. Over the next four days, the photographers will discuss ways in which images can further contribute to the conservation agenda. The Symposium, sponsored by ...Report focuses on challenges to unlocking future promise of vaccines
...olloquium convened by the Academy in March 2005 to discuss vaccines, current infectious disease problems, the potential for new and better vaccines, vaccine safety, research issues surrounding vaccines, education, and training topics. Experts in vaccine research and development from academia, industry, and ...Did feathered dinosaurs exist?
... the theropod derivation hypothesis. Finally, they discuss the significance of the Chinese discoveries with respect to bird origin and flight. The authors emphasize that the totality of evidence from various branches of science must be included if we are ever to solve the mystery of bird origins and the ori...New technologies in the fight against terrorism
...ufficient time to allow intervention. He will also discuss what security measures the UK will need in the future such as biometrics for identity authentication, screening for explosives and weaponry, geospatial tracking, and financial tracking (and related investigative techniques). ...Researchers address the meaning of the genomic revolution
...ence will join leading Queensland bioscientists to discuss the meaning of the genomic revolution at a conference to be held at The University of Queensland (UQ) on October 14-15. The Conceptual Impact of the Genomic Revolution conference is being organised by Australia's first research centre in 'biohumanit...New advances in Parkinson's research and treatment
... advances in Parkinson's disease. Researchers will discuss genetic aspects of the disease, new approaches to ...at may impact onset of Parkinson's. Panelists will discuss their work and respond to questions from the audience. WHY: After Alzheimer's disease, Parkin...AAAS science literacy project 20th anniversary, Oct. 17-19
...rm leaders, and other supporters of the Project to discuss what "science literacy for all" means today and to consider the most promising directions for future work. WHAT: AAAS Project 2061 20th Anniversary Event WHEN: October 17 - 19 October 17: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Professional Development Workshop f...Creeping crinoids! Sea lilies crawl to escape predators, new video shows
...sciences Tomasz Baumiller will show the videos and discuss the research Oct.16 at a meeting of the Geological Society of America in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sea lilies and feather stars, members of a group called crinoids, are closely related to starfish, sea cucumbers and sea urchins. The two main types of cri...Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosts 19th Annual Worldwide Cystic Fibrosis Conference
...rs from across the world are expected to attend to discuss progress in cystic fibrosis (CF) research and care. Conference sessions will highlight the milestones reached in the search for a CF cure and updates on ongoing CF research projects. With 50 years of scientific advances to the CF Foundation's cre...Other highlights in the October 19 JNCI
...ty of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and colleagues discuss the theoretical advantages of using C225 and PDT t...igenetic changes linked to cancer development--and discuss their effectiveness as antitumor agents in phase I-III clinical trials. The authors point out areas ...Conference to set deer-vehicle crash research agenda
...from Fumihiro Hara, a Japanese researcher who will discuss the deer-vehicle crash problem on Hokkaido Island;...enters for Disease Control and Prevention who will discuss non-fatal animal-crash-related injuries; Leonard Sielecki of the British Columbia Ministry of Transp...National Academies advisory: Oct. 27-29 US Frontiers of Science
...ch brings together outstanding young scientists to discuss cutting-edge research. This year's presentations will explore new findings on topics such as addiction, black holes, robot learning, and climate change. A preliminary program is available online at www.nasonline.org/usfos2005 . DETAILS: Oct. 27-2...Advancing saltwater fish farming
...e Conference ( www.sustainableaquaculture.org ) to discuss new advances in both offshore and onshore aquacult...ulatory structure for aquaculture. Dr. Rubino will discuss the resulting legislation, the National Offshore Aquaculture Act now pending in Congress, and how it...Media alert: Special session on the impact of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita on crops, soils, environment
...r of Engineering, Louisiana State University, will discuss the underlying geological story and changing coastal landscape, including the dramatic changes we will likely see in the future of the Mississippi River and the entire Gulf Coast. With dramatic changes in the delta landscape and land mass (due to eng...ECCO 13 - One voice, one vision needed to overcome cancer in Europe
...cancer-related issues and where they will meet and discuss with patients and health professionals. The campaign signifies a change in approach, highlighting how it is no longer about just pressurising politicians, but involving them in the fight for justice for cancer patients. Thanks to MAC the MEPs will in......akers, ethicists and political leaders together to discuss the issues from their perspectives. Logistics: The cost, including lunch, is $125. Call 1-800-548-5481. News media may cover the seminar without charge. Contact Dennis O'Shea at 443-287-9960 or dro@jhu.edu . Johns Hopkins University news release...ECCO 13 offers new insights into patients' perceptions of cancer
... concerns with health care providers and wanted to discuss these matters. Many felt they did not want to rais... communication that is comfortable for patients to discuss sensitive topics," noted Dr Margaret Fitch from Toronto Sunnybrook Regional Centre, Canada. "The fin...