SearchPast Issues Jan. 31, 2008

Pat on the back Eighteen School of Medicine faculty were recognized Jan. 23 for their accomplishments in clinical care, community service, education and research. Altering brain's lipid metabolism reduces Alzheimer's plaques in mice Increasing levels of a protein that helps the brain use cholesterol may slow the development of Alzheimer's disease, research with mice at the School of Medicine shows. Longer Life Foundation awards five grants, seeks applications The genetics of aging and the effects of calorie restriction on aging and longevity will be studied at the School of Medicine with funding from the Longer Life Foundation. Three faculty receive Loeb Teaching Fellowships for 2008-09 Thomas De Fer, M.D., James Fehr III, M.D., and Mary Klingensmith, M.D., have received the 2008-09 Carol B. and Jerome T. Loeb Teaching Fellowships at the School of Medicine.