Awareness of Alzheimer’s onset lags with less schooling
People who spend fewer years in school may experience a slight but significant delay in realizing they have symptoms that could be Alzheimer’s disease.
University, Pfizer extend biomedical research collaboration agreement
The University and Pfizer Inc. will collaborate more closely under a new $25 million, five-year biomedical research agreement.
1,000 human genomes to be sequenced
The School of Medicine will play a leading role in an international collaboration to sequence the genomes of 1,000 individuals.
Arts appreciation
Photo by Robert BostonThe School of Medicine Arts Commission’s annual art show features a variety of art by School of Medicine students, faculty and staff and will be on display through Feb. 15.
Walsh, of the Heart Care Institute, 48
Jamie Marie Walsh, of the Department of Internal Medicine, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, of complications from cancer. She was 48.
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.
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.
Pat on the back
Photo by Robert BostonEighteen School of Medicine faculty were recognized Jan. 23 for their accomplishments in clinical care, community service, education and research.
Shepherding faculty research
Photo by Tim ParkerSamuel L. Stanley Jr., vice chancellor for research, targets infectious disease, helps faculty meet research goals.
School of Medicine establishes faculty recognition program
Eighteen School of Medicine faculty will be recognized Jan. 23 with the first Distinguished Faculty Awards.
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