Scientist works on innovative treatments for brain tumors
... example, he hopes to re-engineer Il 13 so that it recognizes cancer cells and completely spares normal tissues, something that cannot be achieved with normal chemotherapy. "We want to examine opportunities to take full advantage of the unique presence of restricted IL 13 receptors in glioblastomas as a treatme...Epidemiologist Trichopoulos receives $5.8 million Department of Defense 'Innovator Award'
...ted Medical Research Programs. The Innovator Award recognizes individuals who have a "history of visionary scholarship, leadership, and creativity." "There has admittedly been little progress in the prevention of breast cancer, despite efforts in molecular, clinical, and epidemiological research, which have foc...Earlier use of prostate cancer vaccines urged by Hopkins scientists
... Connecticut found that the animal's immune system recognizes the cancer but fails to mount an attack, probably because immune cells become tolerant of the slow-growing cancer. "The mice get used to the cancer very slowly over time," Drake says. "But we found that if we use the vaccine to activate the immune s...Philanthropist Paul F. Glenn launches labs for aging research at Harvard Medical School
...ool. "We structured this partnership in a way that recognizes the key drivers in the scientific process, so that the resources would be positioned to push aging research forward more quickly and to new levels of knowledge," said Mr. Glenn. "In pursuing the underlying molecular mechanisms involved in the aging ...2005 Award for Basic Research in Biological Mineralization
...ter at San Antonio Dental School. The award, which recognizes outstanding research that has made significant contributions to the field of biological mineralization, will be presented during the Opening Ceremonies of the IADR's 83rd General Session. Dr. earned her PhD in Craniofacial Biology at the University o...2005 Research in Oral Biology Award
...stry, University of Washington, Seattle. The award recognizes Dr. Somerman's outstanding contribution to understanding of the physiology and pathology of the mineralized and soft tissues of the peridontium. She has published widely, currently serves on four journal editorial boards, and has long been committed ...Awards & fellowships at the International & American Association for Dental Research General Session
... this award, established by the Borrow Foundation, recognizes and stimulates research in oral health prevention for children, with a priority for caries prevention using fluoride in different formats. Dr. Stookey served on the faculty at Indiana University from 1964 until his retirement in 2001. He continues to...Study shows faces are processed like words
...bjects by parts, not as wholes. Our visual system recognizes "bite-sized pieces" of our world, and our brain assembles them into the perceptual objects that constitute our environment....Studies underscore genetic involvement in nicotine addiction & aggressive hostility
...to build a protein that is part of a receptor that recognizes acetylcholine, a major neurotransmitter that plays a role in the brain's pleasure system and also aids learning and memory, sleep, control of muscle movement, heart rate, blood pressure and more. Because nicotine is chemically very similar to acetyl...Innovation prize finalists announced in 'Science of Better'
...ve operations at the food giant. The Edelman Award recognizes outstanding implemented operations research that has had a significant, positive impact on the performance of a client organization. The top finalist receives a $10,000 first prize. Last year, Motorola and Emptoris were recognized for achieving incre...Johns Hopkins scientists receive presidential medals
...eshaped concepts of neurotransmission. "This honor recognizes Sol as a pioneer in brain sciences research and celebrates his many creative, novel experimental approaches and numerous ground-breaking discoveries," said Chi Dang, M.D., Ph.D., vice dean for research at the School of Medicine. "Because of both his ...Canadian neurologist wins highest award as American Stroke Association honors five
...eer physician Thomas Willis (1621-1675), the award recognizes a senior investigator who has made major contribut...erg Award for Excellence in Clinical Stroke, which recognizes significant achievement in the clinical investigation and management of stroke. Feinberg (1952-1997...Cancer vaccines: A two-pronged attack?
...alled cytolytic T cells (CTL). Each CTL population recognizes a different, specific marker, an 'antigen', on the cancer cell surface. Cancer vaccines are designed to tip the balance in favor of the immune system by stimulating the production of CTLs against the particular antigen in the vaccine. However, in bac...New network of gastrointestinal immune cells discovered
...d to better understanding of how the immune system recognizes and responds to dangerous bacteria and viruses and to new approaches to immunization and infectious disease treatment. "We found an extensive system of immune cells throughout the intestinal tract that take up bacteria and other antigens, giving us ...Good parent-doctor relationships may improve the advice parents receive
...elationship with a family. "The medical community recognizes that the clinician-parent relationship is the centerpiece of primary care. As we observed in our study, this relationship is especially important for clinicians dealing with families at-risk of child abuse and neglect. Not only are their children m...ASTRO patient education campaign wins award
...igious Associations Advance America awards program recognizes associations that propel America forward with innovative projects, knowledge creation, citizenship and community services. Although association activities have a powerful impact on everyday life, they often go unnoticed by the general public. "ASTRO...Prentiss Foundation awards $5 million to University Hospitals
...threatening remarks while at school. "This gift recognizes the outstanding work of Dr. Findling and his colleagues in addressing the much-needed facilities and programs to benefit children with behavior disorders," says Fred C. Rothstein, M.D., president and chief executive officer, University Hospitals of C...2004 Science-in-Society Award winners announced
...l. The 70-year-old organization of science writers recognizes and encourages critical, probing works in six categories: newspaper, magazine, television, radio, Web and book. The award is considered the highest honor in science journalism because winners are chosen by panels of their accomplished peers and laude...Molecular tailoring of chemotherapy with novel imaging techniques
...his case, the response to chemotherapy. The beacon recognizes a characteristic change in chemo-treated tumor cells, physically opens up and fluoresces, which can then be measured. "The beacon goes right into the living cell and if it opens up, emitting fluorescence, we can detect the glow," says El-Deiry. Huma......ists know a great deal about how the immune system recognizes proteins, but comparatively little about this type of cell or the mechanisms the immune system uses to sort out lipids. NKT cells are also odd in that they fall somewhere between the brute force of innate immunity and the flexible sophistication of ...