Private Finance Initiative may have had its day in the NHS
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...in a place on the world stage will require ongoing commitment to funding of dedicated research facilities and to provision of staff with the appropriate training, skills, and opportunities to conduct world class research," Frazer said. As for the future of cancer research in Australia, Frazer said that the focu...NIAID launches first Phase II trial of a 'global' HIV/AIDS vaccine
...years since the launch of the VRC--underscores our commitment to hasten the day when we have an effective AIDS vaccine," says NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. The unique vaccine combines synthetically modified elements of four HIV genes found in subtypes A, B and C of the virus--the subtypes commonly found...UNC wins eight top NIH 'Roadmap' grants, more than any other university in the country
... at UNC. "One of Carolina's great strengths is its commitment to interdisciplinary research focused on real-worl...or research and economic development at UNC. "That commitment and the excellence of our faculty put us in a great position to compete for these awards." The wide ...Senator Arlen Specter to be honored at AACR gala
...cer survivors across the nation. Senator Specter's commitment to support biomedical research funding has resulted in making Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia area in particular home to several of the most advanced and well-respected cancer research and treatment institutions in the country. His impressive rec...Al Gore recipient of Harvard Global Environmental Citizen Award
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...y for the ODS:"This initiative reflects an ongoing commitment by the Office of Dietary Supplements to provide health practitioners and consumers with the necessary information to help them assess the contributions that dietary supplements make to nutrient intakes and health," said Paul M. Coates, Ph.D., directo...Institute of Medicine elects Gladstone Director Warner Greene
...e humanities. With their election, members make a commitment to involve themselves in the work of the Institute, which conducts studies and other activities addressing a wide range of issues in medical science, health services, public health, and health policy. Some current studies are a project to recommend a...Public forum on breast cancer issues 'call to action'
...CEO, Kadlec Medical Center. "Kadlec has proven its commitment to the community by continuing to invest in and explore new technologies, such as holographic ultrasound, that show promise in addressing the issues surrounding breast care." Emerging technologies represent one essential piece of the overall picture ...Wistar emeritus professor Stanley A. Plotkin, M.D., elected to Institute of Medicine
...s, and health. With their election, members make a commitment to involve themselves in the work of the Institute, which conducts studies and other activities addressing a wide range of issues in medical science, health services, public health, and health policy. Some current studies are a project to recommend a...Population growth could be bigger threat to reducing poverty in Africa than AIDS
...nd middle Africa. Third, international funding and commitment to family-planning programmes in Africa have decreased. Fourth, the dissemination of contraceptive information and service seems unlikely in countries with fragile governments. For these reasons population size in 2050 may well exceed the expectation...Aboriginal researcher receives Fiona Stanley medal
...s has been awarded the Fiona Stanley Medal for her commitment to improving child health and wellbeing. Professor... to acknowledge those who have made an outstanding commitment to health and medical research. Previous winners include Dr Michael Wooldridge, Mr Peter Wills AM, T...Infectious disease doctors respond to President Bush's strategy on pandemic influenza
...trong potential. Success will require a long-term commitment and coordinated effort from the state and local government, the medical profession, business, and the American people....$50 mil. gift from the Simmons to expand cancer care, clinical research programs at UT Southwestern
...man, with two of his daughters as co-trustees. His commitment of $41 million to UT Southwestern in 1988 ranked as the largest philanthropic gift in Dallas history at the time and was one of the largest gifts ever made for medical research in the United States. Annette Simmons, a graduate of Southern Methodist ...Oxford Open first quarter results show marked differences in uptake across disciplines
...al open access model, Oxford Open, maintaining its commitment to sharing first hand open access evidence with the scholarly community. It has also confirmed afurther 19 journals to join the initiative from January 2006. The initiative, launched on July 1, 2005, gives authors the option of paying for their rese...Obesity measure should be redefined to accurately assess heart attack risk
...h care through education and research. Dr. Yusuf's commitment to finding answers to important heart health questions that affect people around the world exemplifies the leadership we embrace at Hamilton Health Sciences."...Unrelated adults in the home associated with child-abuse deaths
...with a limited child care experience and emotional commitment to the child -- who then inflicts injury, often out of frustration" Schnitzer said. The authors suggest that subsidized child care, visits by nurses to high-risk homes, and instructional programs could reduce the risk of inflicted injury by supporti...