Pharmacy student receives coveted Roybal Scholarship

By Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy

Growing up in the outskirts of Lima, Peru, during a period of economic turmoil and political violence, Luis Ramos developed a sense of the importance of community.

October 15, 2008

Brain nerve cells can directly control stimulation of paralyzed muscles through an artificial connection

An artificial connection between nerve cells in the brain and muscles has been shown to restore voluntary movement to paralyzed limbs. This finding was reported today in the journal Nature.

October 14, 2008

Visiting scholars from Afghanistan reported missing

Five visiting scholars from Afghanistan at the University of Washington have been reported missing to the University of Washington Police.

October 13, 2008

Mouse study shows fetal heart can grow cells to repair disease damage

A recent study in mice shows the ability of the fetal heart to grow healthy cells to compensate for cardiac tissue lost to disease.

Scientists develop new cancer-killing compound from salad plant

Researchers at the University of Washington have updated a traditional Chinese medicine to create a compound that is more than 1,200 times more specific in killing certain kinds of cancer cells than currently available drugs, heralding the possibility of a more effective chemotherapy drug with minimal side effects.

Top UW administrators receive national honors

The UW’s president and provost have both been elected to prestigious national societies.

October 9, 2008

UW researchers to lead two CDC-funded projects exploring communications with vulnerable populations, health-care providers in emergencies

When a public health emergency strikes, a key to survival is effective communication between the local health department, health-care providers and the community.

Polls may underestimate Obama’s support by 3 to 4 percent

Current polls of the presidential election may be underestimating Barack Obama’s support by 3 to 4 percent nationally and possibly larger margins in the Southeast and some strongly Republican states, according to University of Washington researchers.

New eProcurement system goes live online Oct. 13

UW eProcurement, the University’s online system for ordering supplies and equipment, is about to implement a new system that will greatly enhance the user experience.

Faculty, staff invited to bring kids to college planning evening

The Office of Admissions invites UW faculty and staff to a college planning evening exclusively for them and their high school children from 6 to 7:30 p.

President Emmert to speak Tuesday, Oct. 14

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MOMIX returns to Meany Hall with concert of favorites

Dancer-illusionists MOMIX, the sell-out hit of the UW World Series 2006-07, returns to Meany Hall with Best of MOMIX, a collection of some of the company’s favorite works.

Resident advisers get hands-on practice in fire safety

Thick smoke clouds a first-floor corridor of Terry Hall.

Mystery photo

Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.

UCAR arrives at UW Bothell

UW Bothell is now officially the fifth location for the very successful <A href="http://www.

Transportation survey under way

Work has begun on the University’s biennial transportation survey that measures the commuting patterns of people on campus and monitors the effectiveness of the U-PASS program.

Slide show: Travel the world — in a garden

A rhodie from China that can grow 2 ½ foot leaves when mature, a fuchsia from New Zealand that hugs the ground and produces red berries, and a monkey-puzzle tree from a lineage that goes back to Chile — a country with no monkeys — are a few of the unusual plants one sees strolling the just-opened Pacific Connections Garden.

Official Notices

Board of Regents

The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.

Burke co-sponsors ‘Lucy Talks’ lecture series, opening Oct. 16

The Burke Museum has partnered with the Pacific Science Center to present a series of lectures inspired by Pacific Science Center’s current exhibit, Lucy’s Legacy: the Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia.

A lactation station celebration — on Oct. 13

There will be an open house from 2 to 3:30 p.

UW to lead $40 million landmark study of children’s health

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a grant of approximately $40 million over five years to the Pacific Northwest Center for the National Children’s Study at the UW to partner with Washington State University, Oregon Health & Science University, and local communities in Washington’s Grant County and Oregon’s Marion County.

Dawg Dash, ‘Pride in 5’ short film contest featured among Homecoming celebrations

The events around UW’s annual Homecoming get under way Sunday, Oct.

Etc.: Campus news & notes

BEYOND BORDERS: The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students has announced the recipients of its annual awards honoring individuals or organizations who embody the FIUTS mission of international understanding and peace.

Protect your stuff with the Equipment Insurance Program

If something in your office or lab is damaged or stolen, the University has insurance to replace it, right? Well, not necessarily.

Engineering inspired by nature is topic of lecture series

“Engineering Inspired by Nature: Robots, Greener Energy & Nanotech Systems” is the title for a series of three lectures that examine nature’s role in our future.

Preserved by ice: Glacial dams helped prevent erosion of Tibetan plateau

The Tsangpo River is the highest major river in the world, starting at 14,500 feet elevation and plunging to the Bay of Bengal, scouring huge amounts of rock and soil along the way.

‘From Invention to Start-Up’ back by popular demand

A seminar series for inventors and would-be entrepreneurs is back by popular demand.

Faculty-staff-retiree gifts to the University show depths of connection

Campaign UW officially concluded several months ago, but the Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students is still raising money through the end of the year.

UW proud to host National Academy of Education Oct. 17-18

The National Academy of Education will discuss second language-learners and the role of foundations in funding education research, among many other topics, in its annual meeting, Oct.

2008 Combined Fund Drive kicks off with charity fair, food drive Oct. 15 in Mary Gates Commons

UW employees help others year-round through the Combined Fund Drive (CFD), Washington State’s workplace giving campaign.

UWPD’s crime victim advocate honors the memory of Rebecca Griego with her work

Michele Puckhaber, the UW Police Department’s first-ever crime victim advocate, says she thinks often of Rebecca Griego as she does her job.

Scientists discover clues to enzyme that helps eye detect light

An atomic-resolution view of an enzyme found only in the eye has given researchers at the UW clues about how this enzyme, essential to vision, is activated.

Search tool that makes drugs safer is poised for growth

By Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy

Between 1994 and 2005, the number of prescription drugs purchased in the United States increased 71 percent (from 2.