National Academy of Sciences elects 2 Rutgers professors
... to be elected to the Academy, an achievement that recognizes the research performed throughout the years by former and present members of my lab," Dooner said. Dooner has brought a fresh perspective to our understanding of genomes. He observed that rather than adhering to a rigid plan, the genomes of many o...Salk scientist Ursula Bellugi elected to National Academy of Sciences
...meeting in Washington, DC. Election to the Academy recognizes distinguished and continuing achievements in original research, and is considered one of the highest honors accorded a U.S. scientist. Dr. Bellugi, director of the Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, is ...Salk scientists hammer out a pathway that promotes muscle cell survival in mice
...led salt-inducible kinase-1, or SIK1, specifically recognizes and phosphorylates HDAC. Then, to explore the possibility that SIK1 is the enzyme controlling the HDAC brake in muscle cells, the researchers reduced SIK1 activity in muscle cells grown in the lab using a technique that silences gene expression. L...Double honor recognises world-class science and spin-out success
...ns that solve our customers challenges. This award recognizes their expertise and commitment in making Molecular Profiles a cutting edge global contract research company. Professor Martyn Davies, Chairman and a founder of Molecular Profiles comments "our company was founded on innovation and I am proud to sa...Krber Prize to ETH Zurich Professor Seeberger
... of the most prestigious German awards in science, recognizes European scientists for applied and pioneering research. This years award honors chemist Peter Seeberger for his groundbreaking research in the synthesis of complex sugars. The Krber Foundation, located in Hamburg, Germany, decided to honor Professor...Pierre Ronco and Rashad Barsoum awarded for oustanding contributions to nephrology
...2007 Roscoe R. Robinson Award, established in 2005 recognizes Rashad Barsoum's tireless efforts and work educating nephrologists in the developing world and beyond, as well as his research of excellence that has advanced nephrology and medicine. Since his early career days as resident when the kidney within hi...Eduardo Slatopolsky honored with 2007 ISN Amgen International Prize
...blished in 2003, the ISN Amgen International Prize recognizes those who have increased the understanding and tre...rapeutic advances. This year's prize specifically recognizes Slatopolsky's pioneering experimental research in mineral metabolism which has undoubtedly improved ...AAAS, National School Boards Asso. join in historic effort to improve science, math & tech education
...school board officials. The Kauffman Foundation recognizes the critical role that local school boards play in improving mathematics, science, and technology education," said Dennis Cheek, the foundations vice president for education. Yet these school leaders have largely been overlooked in discussions of sch...Ossur's Proprio Foot walks away with 2007 Medical Design Excellence Award
...s) and is the only awards program that exclusively recognizes contributions and advances in the design of medical products. Entries are evaluated on the basis of their design and engineering features, including innovative use of materials, user-related functions that improve healthcare delivery and change tradi...AIBS honors outstanding contributions to the biological sciences
...ll receive the President's Citation Award , which recognizes meritorious accomplishments by an individual (or g... will receive the Past President's Award , which recognizes the services of the immediate past-president of AIBS. Holsinger is a professor in the Department of ...Leading researchers honored for progress in cancer prevention, detection and treatment
...he Friend virus, Dr. Charlotte Friend. The lecture recognizes an outstanding scientist who has made meritorious ...Lilly. The oldest award given by AACR, this honor recognizes an individual with outstanding recent accomplishments in basic cancer research. Dr. Kastan's lectu...Alternative-fuels pioneer receives first-ever $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Sustainability
...Lemelson-MIT Award for Sustainability today, which recognizes inventors whose products and processes enhance economic opportunity and community well-being, while protecting and restoring the natural environment. Lynd and his colleagues inventions are at the forefront of advanced technologies for converting b...St. Jude named a Center of Excellence in flu research
... factors that cause drug resistance. This award recognizes both the enormous contribution that St. Jude has made over the last several decades in the study of animal influenza viruses, as well as our leadership role in this area, said Richard Webby, Ph.D., assistant member in the Division of Virology in the ...MicrobeWorld podcast wins another award
...igious Associations Advance America Awards program recognizes associations that propel America forward with innovative projects in education, skills training, standards setting, business and social innovation, knowledge creation, citizenship, and community service. Although association activities have a powerf...AEA, UAlbany College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering to partner on CIRCA 07
...enting all segments of the high-tech industry. AeA recognizes that manufacturability and commercialization of nanotechnology are among the greatest challenges facing widespread implementation and commercial viability. AeA's strategic relationship with CNSE is providing unique capabilities and solutions to addre...Pezcoller Foundation-AACR International Award for Cancer Research recognizes Mina J. Bissell
...ar marks the tenth anniversary of the award, which recognizes an individual who has made a major scientific discovery in basic or translational cancer research. Bissell will give an award lecture at the AACR Annual Meeting 2007 in Los Angeles, Calif., April 14-18. Her talk, entitled "Phenotype Overrides Genotyp...Nanoparticles for delivery of prostate cancer treatment
...ule that Garen and Hu constructed, called an Icon, recognizes the receptor tissue factor (TF) found on cells lining the inner surface of blood vessels in tumors but not in normal tissues. The Icon binds to TF more strongly and specifically than a natural antibody. Because the Icon acts through the blood, it can...Immune response to cancer stem cells may dictate cancer's course
... of screening for all kinds of cancers, because it recognizes cancer at a stage where it can't be seen by any other method," he says. Dhodapkar notes that the study is preliminary and must be confirmed in larger numbers of patients. "This raises more questions than it answers right now," he says, "but these ...LA Times reporters receive Public Communications Award from American Society for Microbiology
...gical imbalance in the worlds oceans. The award recognizes outstanding journalistic achievement in increasing public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of microbiology. It carries an honorarium of $2,500 plus travel to the ASM General Meeting, May 21-25 in Toronto, where it will be presented. The seri......ely slowly diminished." The Tyler Prize citation recognizes Lettinga for "your research and development of an environmentally sound novel process for the treatment of polluted wastewater and its implementation worldwide, especially in developing countries." The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement is o...