Studying growth, poverty and well-being in Africa
...reforms in many sub-Saharan African countries, the achievements on growth and poverty reduction have been disappointing even in politically stable countries -- with rare exceptions," says Sahn. The research group, which includes economists and social scientists from related fields, will explore issues related to ...Sergio Lombroso Award in Cancer Research presented to
...rgio Lombrosos love for Israel and respect for its achievements in science that led him to bequeath a gift to the Weizmann Institute of Science, a pioneer in the field of basic cancer research. Speaking at the award ceremony, Dr. Pandolfi thanked the Lombroso family and the Weizmann Institute of Science for the a...South Pasadena chemist wins national award for designing new catalysts
... by the world's largest scientific society for his achievements in designing more efficient catalysts, molecules that can assemble polymers or pharmaceuticals. He will receive the 2001 Herbert C. Brown Award for Creative Research in Synthetic Methods from the American Chemical Society at its 221st national meetin...UC Davis recycling expert wins Stockholm Water Prize
...vironmental awardpresented in honor of outstanding achievements related toprotection of the world's water resources. The prize winner, Takashi Asano, is a UC Davis adjunctprofessor of civil and environmental engineering. He has beena teacher and researcher at the university for 20 years. Asano received the prize ...Harvard chemist wins national award for creating new molecules
... by the world's largest scientific society for his achievements in developing ways to tailor-make molecules useful in the pharmaceutical industry. He will receive the 2001 Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from the American Chemical Society at its national meeting in San Diego. When it come...Stony Brook chemist wins national award for drug discoveries
... by the world's largest scientific society for his achievements in discovering and assembling new drug candidates, such as second-generation cancer drugs based on taxol. He will receive the 2001 E.B. Hershberg Award for Important Discoveries in Medicinally Active Substances from the American Chemical Society at i...Pasadena chemist wins national invention award
...he structure and action of molecules - fundamental achievements that have led to new strategies for chemotherapy, for example. He will receive the 2001 Award for Creative Invention from the American Chemical Society at its 221st national meeting in San Diego. Baldeschwieler's work is a good example of fundamental...Cincinnati chemist wins national award for medical contributions
...er that has spanned nearly 50 years, the chemist's achievements are equally widespread. His discoveries have led to the first practical heart-lung machine, the Clark electrode to measure oxygen levels quickly in blood, surgical techniques to reattach the eye's retina, agents to image tumors and heart-attack damag...Imperial College wins Queen's Anniversary Prize
...and his team were recognised for their world class achievements in pioneering new technologies to address training requirements for trainee surgeons, surgeons in post and other professionals. Their innovative work in the use of simulations and virtual reality is internationally recognised as offering a way forw...... as one of synthetic organic chemistrys noteworthy achievements of the 20th Century. Early in his career, in 1952, he discovered that chemical transformations can be controlled at the same time by both the disposition of electrons and the geometric arrangement of atoms. This concept, which Hirschmann termed ste...Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide brings home national Diamond Serif Award
...ive and proactive role in recognising the research achievements of our younger researchers and their contribution to the health of future generations," Dr Bates said. Award Committee Chairman Associate Professor Eric Haan said, " One of the strengths of the award was the way it used a variety of communication te...7,500 pharmaceutical scientists to explore therapies for new millennium
...12:00 p.m. The session will reflect on outstanding achievements in the pharmaceutical sciences during the 20th Century and the future of drug discovery, drug development, clinical research and new technologies in the new millennium. Plenary topics and speakers are: "Disorders of the Brain: Challenges, Advances...Chemist Percy Julian captures spirit of black history celebration scientist
..., the world's largest scientific society. These achievements are all the more remarkable given the circumstances of Julian's life. Born in 1899 in Montgomery, Ala., he was barred from the college preparatory program in the public high school. Nonetheless, Julian gained admittance to DePauw University in Indian...7,000 Pharmaceutical scientists to share latest drug developments and discoveries
...12:00 p.m. The session will reflect onoutstanding achievements in the pharmaceutical sciences during the 20th Centuryand examine how recent advances in research, development and technology willlead the pharmaceutical sciences into the next century. "The plenary session promises to provide a glimpse into the fut......oma. It was the first of Julian's lifetime of achievements in the chemical synthesis of commercially important natural products....Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Nursing Administrator Receives Nursing Excellence Award
...the way they takecare of me,'" she says. Among the achievements that led to Dr. Burnes Bolton's nomination are herparticipation in a variety of professional organizations, including the Centerfor Nursing Leadership; the American Nurses Association; Sigma Theta Tau; theAmerican Organization of Nurse Executives; th...