Biodesign Institute leads innovative project to prevent cancer
...ward recognizes individuals who have a "history of visionary scholarship, leadership and creativity." Breast cancers course is often long and devastating and, despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, one in five women still succumb to the disease, said Johnston. Its time to fundamentally rethink how we a...MBL scientist Julie Huber receives 2007 LOral USA Fellowship for Women in Science
...resident, National Academy of Sciences. LOral USAs visionary Fellowships program cultivates women scientists and provides essential support as they embark on their careers. In addition to Dr. Huber, 2007 LOral USA fellowships were also awarded to earth scientist and geochemist Dr. Jaime D. Barnes of the Univ...Revelle family endows UC San Diego chair honoring Roger Revelle
...egendary scientist of the first order as well as a visionary academic leader who built a powerful institutionUC San Diegofrom the ground up. A good measure of UCSDs success can be traced back to the strong foundation laid by Roger Revelle, said UCSD Chancellor Marye Anne Fox. This generous gift from the Revel......e study. The University of Utah has been extremely visionary in their support of this work."...Philippines president enacts new national conservation policy
...a Rica and Liberia. "President Arroyo has taken a visionary step by committing her government to protect the nation's natural wealth for the benefit of the Filipino people, now and in the future," Seligmann said. "More and more, progressive leaders are recognizing that a healthy environment is the foundation ...$18 million grant will boost ASU research into mysteries of fatal diseases
... Technology, Pasadena. "Deirdre Medrum is both a visionary and a scientific and technological leader," said ASU President Michael Crow. "The participation of Dean Meldrum's team in this collaboration of leading research institutions gives ASU the opportunity to make significant contributions to some of the m...UK Biobank gets unanimous backing from international experts after piloting phase
UK Biobank the multi-million pound visionary medical project aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases that kill, disable or cause widespread misery (such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, dementia, mental illness, joint disease and many other debi...Scientific issues associated with carbon-neutral energy sources such as cellulosic ethanol
... science communities. Somerville called the AEI a visionary research initiative that will help transition the nation's transportation sector to use of domestically produced biofuels. Displacing use of gasoline with biofuels, such as cellulosic ethanol, will dramatically reduce emissions of stored carbon diox...New Lemur species named for CI President
...adagascar President Marc Ravalomanana declared his visionary conservation policy in 2003 to triple Madagascar's protected areas including vital lemur habitat. "I consider it a great honor to have a primate species named after me, and, given my life-long interest in Madagascar, I am especially pleased that it ...NIH awards $13.3 million to Carnegie Mellon, University of Pittsburgh
...ed diagnostic medicine. "This award recognizes our visionary science and the collaborative strength of both universities in advancing this exciting new field," said Mark Kamlet, senior vice president and provost of Carnegie Mellon. "This major grant will give us even greater capabilities to produce innovative ...Madagascar expands protected areas under visionary conservation policy
...lora and fauna. "Such a bold step demonstrates how visionary leaders can ensure the well-being of their people and their nations," CI President Russell A. Mittermeier said. "This territory includes some of the most important biodiversity real estate on the planet, home to numerous Critically Endangered species...Multi-million pound UK Biobank underway
UK Biobank, a visionary medical project aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and many other serious conditions is launched this week after several years of meticulous planning. Up to three thousand people living in th...Norman R. Augustine to receive 2006 Public Welfare Medal, Academy's highest honor
...s awarded the National Medal of Technology for his visionary leadership of the aerospace industry in the development of leading-edge technologies such as space vehicles, "smart" weapons, information systems, and advanced aircraft systems. Five times he has earned the Defense Department's highest civilian deco...The World Economic Forum announces new class of technology pioneers for 2006: Ossur selected
...l not qualify. Leadership. The company must have visionary leadership that plays a critical role in driving the company towards reaching its goals. Status. The company must not currently be a Member of the World Economic Forum. This criterion applies to the parent company thus wholly-owned subsidiaries of...Double trouble: Cells with duplicate genomes can trigger tumors
...y about cancer causation put forth by a scientific visionary nearly 100 years ago. The so-called "double-value" cells are produced by random errors in cell division that occur with unknown frequency. The generation of these genetically unstable cells appears to be a "pathway for generating a tumor," says David...2005 NIH Director's Pioneer Award recipients announced
...lie ahead, and we look forward to seeing where the visionary concepts of our Pioneer Awardees lead." The 2005 awardees work in diverse areas, including neuroscience, genetics, epidemiology, chemistry, stem cell biology, behavioral science, infectious diseases, and technology development. Six of the 13 are wome...Rockefeller University's Titia de Lange receives NIH Pioneer Award
...r of the NIH. "We look forward to seeing where the visionary concepts of our Pioneer Awardees lead."...Rutgers entomologist honored by Chinese Academy of Sciences
...ach. He has had real-world impact and [has] been a visionary leader for his discipline." Gaugler earned his B.S. in entomology from North Dakota State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in entomology from North Carolina State University and the University of Wisconsin, respectively. He has been a profes...Foresight Nanotech Institute launches nanotechnology roadmap
...collaborative initiativewill enable us to create a visionary document which will shape the future ofglobal productive nanosystem innovations," said Alex Kawczak, VicePresident, BioProducts and Nanostructured Materials, of Battelle. The steering committee, currently being assembled includes: Ted Waitt,Chairma...Plant pathologists evaluate eco-friendly alternatives to methyl bromide
...riven by the phase-out plan, there is a need to be visionary in the development of more sustainable production systems for methyl bromide-dependent crops," said Rosskopf. A number of chemical alternatives to methyl bromide are currently being investigated for efficacy with several still in the registration pro...