Monkey virus may hold clue for development of common blood cancer
...0 of 57 tumors stained positive with antibody that recognizes the large T antigen of SV40. There is no question that SV40 is a powerful cancer virus in some animals, says Samaniego. In a hamster, for example, the virus causes both lymphomas and mesotheolioma lung cancers, as well as tumors in the brain and bone...2004 Award for Basic Research in Biological Mineralization goes to Dr. Yoshiro Takano
...cal and Dental University, Japan. 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 82nd General Session. Dr. Takano received his DDS from Niigata University, Japan, in...2004 Research in Oral Biology Award to Gibson
...a School of Dental Medicine since 1986. The award recognizes Dr. Gibson's outstanding contribution to our understanding of the molecular and genetic basis for development of the dentition that has unified clinical observations with fundamental knowledge of gene function. Dr. Gibson has published widely in a v...Awards & fellowships presented in Hawaii
... 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. This is the 13th year of the award, which consists of a cash prize and a plaque. The IADR David B. Scott Fell...Now accepting nominations for the $2,500 M. Powell Lawton Award
...November 19-23, 2004 in Washington, DC. The award recognizes a significant contribution in gerontology that has led to an innovation in gerontological treatment, practice or service, prevention, amelioration of symptoms or barriers, or a public policy change that has led to some practical application that impr...Now accepting nominations for the $10,000 Maxwell A. Pollack Award
...for the 2004 Maxwell A. Pollack Award. This award recognizes instances of practice informed by research and analysis, research that directly improved policy or practice, and distinction in bridging the worlds of research and practice. Individual(s) who are mid-career and actively engaged in the conception and ...Jefferson researchers find immune response, dosing keys to vaccine's success against melanoma
...ls more visible to the body's immune system, which recognizes and reacts against them. According to Dr. Berd, the immune response against the cancer cells is measured by a test called delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH), which is similar to a tuberculosis or allergy test. Patients who developed stronger DTH ...Scientists identify cell defects that limit immune system's impact on late-stage tumors
...e mobilized to attack cells that the immune system recognizes as invaders. Because specific lymphocytes recognize and attack specific immune threats, they are called "antigen-specific." In cancer vaccine experiments, such as those ongoing at the Institute to improve treatment for brain tumors, researchers seek ...Dietary supplements containing ephedra and caffeine may cause heart problems
...European Center for Proprietary Medicinal Products recognizes a drug-induced increase in the QTc interval of at least 30 milliseconds as a possible cause of concern in developing a potentially fatal irregular heart beat, known as torsade de pointes. The Food and Drug Administration has no official standards on...UF 'smart home' demonstrates concept of automated elderly help and care
...tive-living devices, ranging from a microwave that recognizes entrees and automatically determines how long to cook them to sensors that track an elderly person's whereabouts in the home. These devices are linked by a computer network and keep tabs on each other and, most important, the resident whence the dis...Hansen to present the Gerontological Society of America's 2003 Maxwell A. Pollack Award lecture
...re the following year. This prize, given annually, recognizes instances of practice informed by research and analysis, research that directly improved policy or practice, and distinction in bridging the worlds of research and practice. On Lok is a not-for-profit family of organizations providing comprehensive p...Stem cell and other new biological therapies are target of major NIH contract to U of MN
... trials. This funding is an example of how the NIH recognizes the importance of translational research, to help move basic science discoveries more rapidly to direct patient care and treatment." The University is in the forefront of translational research, as evidenced by the existence of the MMCT facility and...The Endocrine Society responds to Institute of Medicine report on testosterone therapy for older men
...herapy for men of all ages. The Endocrine Society recognizes that clinical trials are needed to better understand the impact of testosterone treatment on aging men. We applaud the IOM panel for evaluating our current knowledge of testosterone therapy and for determining the most appropriate way to conduct fut...New CDC-funded HIV program at UNC integrates treatment with prevention
...in thinking about prevention," Quinlivan said. "It recognizes that transmission occurs between two people, that current prevention efforts have addressed only half of that interaction and that we ought to think of new ways to resolve this problem." In its report, the committee recommended that prevention servic...Jeffrey S. Flier, M.D., elected to Institute of Medicine
...re elected through a highly selective process that recognizes those who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health," said the institute's president, Harvey V. Fineberg, M.D., Ph.D., in announcing the 65 newest institute members. "Election is consider...President names eight elite scientists and engineers to receive National Medals of Science
...nes for which the awards are given. The medal also recognizes contributions to innovation, industry or education. The president named for the Medal of Science biologists James E. Darnell of Rockefeller University in New York City, who discovered RNA processing, and Evelyn M. Witkin of Rutgers University, who co...Vision-producing cells fail 'taste-test,' treat key light-detecting molecules identically
...their own phosphate-adding enzyme, the rod version recognizes the cone pigment as an equally appropriate target, says Yau. In separate experiments using a mutant version of the cone pigment that couldn't be phosphorylated, the rod did in fact produce a longer signal. Only one inherent characteristic of the cone...Researcher at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center wins lifetime achievement award
...or his lifetime achievement in cancer research and recognizes his significant contributions to understanding the cause of certain blood cancers and immune disorders -- findings that have led to the development of improved therapies for patients. Specifically, Witte's research has been instrumental in the evolut...The Gerontological Society of America confers 2003 Kalish Award to Utah's Pasupathi
...vative Publication Award. This distinguished honor recognizes insightful and innovative publications on aging and life course development in the behavioral and social sciences. The award presentation will take place at GSA's 56th Annual Scientific Meeting, which will be held from November 21st-25th, 2003 in San...McConnell to receive The Gerontological Society of America's 2003 Maxwell A. Pollack Award
...for Productive Living. This honor, given annually, recognizes instances of practice informed by research and analysis, research that directly improved policy or practice, and distinction in bridging the worlds of research and practice. The award presentation will take place at GSA's 56th Annual Scientific Meeti...