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May 10, 2002 Vol. 26, No. 32
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Edison Theatre observes 30 years of OVATIONS!

Edison Theatre will celebrate 30 years of exuberant dance, rich musical traditions and classic and cutting-edge theater with its 2002-03 OVATIONS! series. Full story

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Tina Oliver-Welker administers a lung capacity test.
Breathing easy

On World Asthma Day May 7, Tina Oliver-Welker (left), clinical research coordinator in pediatrics, monitors Maya and Mikhail Culpepper as they test their lung functions. View in full

Diabetes research grants available

Faculty members who conduct research in the areas of diabetes and endocrinology may apply for funding through the Diabetes Research and Training Center (DRTC) in the School of Medicine.

Researchers from the Hilltop and Medical campuses are encouraged to apply for the two-year grants, which begin Dec. 1. They will range from $20,000 to $50,000 per year.

Applications from basic science, epidemiological and behavioral science departments are particularly encouraged. Full story


Imaging method reveals protein interactions in animals

Pinwica-Worms
Pinwica-Worms
Researchers in the Mallinckrodt Institute's Molecular Imaging Center in the School of Medicine have developed a method to detect the interaction of one experimental protein with another in whole living animals using positron emission tomography (PET), which may help researchers better understand tumor growth and develop new anticancer drugs.

"This novel tool is an elegant combination of molecular biology, biochemistry, cancer cell biology and radiochemistry," said David Piwnica-Worms, M.D., Ph.D., professor of radiology and of molecular biology and pharmacology and principal investigator for the study. Full story

Young investigators receive poster awards

Jonathan W. Heusel, M.D., Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow and clinical pathology resident, and Jonathan J. Lam, an M.D./Ph.D. student in molecular cell biology, received two of the three Trainee Best Poster Awards at the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) and the Association of American Physicians (AAP) meeting in Chicago, which concluded April 28. Full story

Central administration book fair June 4-6

The Department of Central Administration in the School of Medicine will host a book fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4-6 on the second floor link of the Clinical Sciences Research Building. New York Times best sellers, children's books, photo albums and more will be discounted 30 percent to 75 percent off retail prices.

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