What don't we know? Science presents the great unsolved scientific mysteries of our time
...nnedy, Science's editor-in-chief. "As Science celebrates its 125th birthday, we've recognized that an examination of science's outstanding mysteries also reflects its tremendous accomplishments," he added. Founded by Thomas A. Edison, Science debuted on July 3 1880, with 12 pages of articles on the possi...Research Australia unveils top 12 issues threatening our children's health
...aunch of this year's "Thank You" Day program which celebrates the achievements of Australian health and medical researchers and urges them on to continue to address the burning issues affecting the nation's health. Research Australia CEO Dr Christine Bennett said Australian children today enjoy good health com...Keck School of Medicine pediatric endocrinologist elected to Institute of Medicine
...er Keck School dean. "As the Institute of Medicine celebrates this milestone, it is a great pleasure to welcome these distinguished individuals as members," said IOM President Harvey V. Fineberg. "Election recognizes those who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care...Barbara B. Kahn, M.D., elected to Institute of Medicine
... biomedical sciences and health, the IOM this year celebrates its 35th anniversary. "Election [to the IOM] recognizes those individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health," said IOM President Harvey V. Fineberg in announcing the newly ele...NYU Child Study Center raises $4 million at eighth annual child advocacy award dinner
... Tishman Speyer. The Child Advocacy Award Dinner celebrates the Child Study Center's commitment to its mission: to apply the best of science and medicine to the problem of mental illness in children. Past honorees include: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg; First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton; Mayor Rudolph Giuliani; ...'Doctor Franklin's Medicine' explores founding father's vast medical legacy
... back in the spotlight in coming months as America celebrates his 300th birthday on Jan. 17, 2006. Major exhibits on his life and work are opening in London and Philadelphia, and a traveling exhibit moves next year to museums in St. Louis, Houston, Denver, Atlanta and Paris. While much of the hoopla will focus ...BIDMC's Harold Dvorak, MD, honored by National Foundation for Cancer Research
...ientific achievement in the war against cancer and celebrates leading researchers who have made extraordinary contributions in the field of cancer research. In 1983, Dvorak and his colleagues were the first to demonstrate that tumor cells secreted vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), known at the time a...New study calculates millions of years saved in lives of AIDS patients
...nniversary of the first reported cases of AIDS and celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the use of multi-drug antiretroviral combinations for the treatment of HIV infections (also known as highly active antiretroviral therapy or HAART). To analyze the impact of HAART on patient survival, the investigators use...Plastic Surgery 2006 spotlights the future of plastic surgery
...bitors in the field of plastic surgery. "As ASPS celebrates 75 years of history and advances in plastic surgery, this year's meeting will look ahead, focusing on the future needs and demands of patients," said ASPS President Bruce Cunningham, MD. "The meeting will bring an array of leading experts together w...Plastic surgery reflects on its past; Highlights innovations for the future of the specialty
... Honoring the past while creating the future, ASPS celebrates its 75th anniversary with an everlasting focus on emerging trends. WHEN: Oct. 6-11, 2006 WHERE: Moscone Convention Center747 Howard Street, San Francisco, Calif. 94103Press Room: #111 SPECIAL EVENTS: Oct. 5, 10 a.m., Pre-Annual Meeting Event, ...