Kidney research center launched with $5.7 million grant
A $5.7 million grant will establish a center at the School of Medicine that will investigate the underlying causes of kidney disease to speed the development of new treatments.
Gene Scene
Photo by Robert BostonAyodele Adesanya, a University of Chicago undergraduate who took part in the summer Biomedical Research Apprenticeship Program (BioMed RAP), talks about his research poster, “Gene expression and polymorphism in the GAL1 promoter of Saccharomyces” with Yue Yun, a doctoral student in the Computational Biology Program.
Gregory, Shearrer named to new positions in Medical Alumni and Development
Patricia Gregory has been named assistant vice chancellor of medical corporate and foundation relations, and David Shearrer has been named executive director of development for clinical programs.
From chords to computers
Photo by David KilperBob Chekoudjian has transitioned from punk rocker to computer expert
Martin contender for Woman of the Year
Track and field standout Delaina Martin has been selected as one of the Top 30 contenders for the 2007 NCAA Woman of the Year award.
May named assistant dean in Arts & Sciences
Victoria L. May, Science Outreach director since 1998, has been appointed assistant dean of Arts & Sciences.
David Levine is first Biggs distinguished professor
David K. Levine, Ph.D., has been named the inaugural holder of the John H. Biggs Distinguished Professorship in Economics in Arts & Sciences.
Gene for itch sensation discovered
School of Medicine scientists have identified the first gene for itching, which could rapidly lead to new treatments and relief for chronic and severe itching.
Project ARK receives $6.7 million to provide HIV care to women, children
Project ARK has received a $6.7 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Obituary: Kornfeld, pioneer for women in science, 72
Rosalind Kornfeld, a pioneer among women in science, died Friday, Aug. 10, after a long illness. She was 72.
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