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August 17, 2006
The latest news from the UW
Out of mentoring and research — a friendship grows
Nathan Kutz and Josh Proctor have worked, studied, traveled, published and even applied for a patent together in their roles as professor and student, boss and employee and principal investigator and student researcher.
Streamer line innovation saves seabirds from that sinking feeling
Globally each year, hundreds of thousands of seabirds looking for a free lunch end up snagged on baited hooks as commercial longline vessels set their gear.
Etc: News & Notes from around campus
SWIM FOR A CAUSE: Some people will go to any lengths to help out an institution they believe in.
UW Police sport new look
The UW Police got a new look this week, but you’ll have to be pretty observant to see it.
Primal needs influence kids’ thoughts of future
When it comes to predicting what they want in the future, even a crystal ball probably wouldn’t help preschool children figure out what they might want tomorrow.
Kornberg named HR vice president
Mindy Kornberg, currently assistant vice president of human resources at Duke University, has been appointed the UW’s next vice president of human resources, Executive Vice President Weldon Ihrig announced.
Home, career balance: Research shows changing climate
There’s an old joke among university scholars and researchers that they have great flexibility in their jobs — they can work any 80-hour week they want.
Talking about stem cell funding – a correction
Coming events at the UW School of Medicine
Clinical Research Symposium Sept.
Pun wins Presidential Early Career Award
Seattle Public Library Site for New UW Medicine Lecture Series
By Julie Collier
News & Community Relations
UW Medicine is partnering with the Seattle Public Library to provide speakers and expert health care specialists for a new evening lecture series that takes monthly from September to November 2006, and from January to March 2007.
Physician training to increase with new Montana Track program
By Leila Gray
News & Community Relations
The Montana WWAMI medical education program announced Aug.
Of famine, folate and schizophrenia: Link studied between genetic mutations and lack of micronutrients
When doctors and scientists look for the underlying causes of a disease or a condition, they usually put everyone with the ailment together in one big group and see what they have in common.
Summer dental research institute a global draw for professionals seeking training
August 15, 2006
UW study to test whether women will bridge gap in birth control coverage by going directly to pharmacists
A University of Washington-led study will examine whether women whose birth control prescriptions have expired would be interested in receiving contraceptives directly from a community pharmacist.
Climate change was major factor in erosion of Alps 6 million years ago
The Alps, the iconic rugged mountains that cover parts of seven European nations, might have reached their zenith millions of years ago, some scientists believe, and now are a mere shadow of their former selves.
August 14, 2006
Current desires distort children’s choices about the future
When it comes to predicting what they want in the future, even a crystal ball probably wouldn’t help preschool children figure out what they might want tomorrow.
August 11, 2006
New biomarkers could help doctors spot Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in their early stages can be difficult for physicians to spot, and many diagnoses are incorrect.
August 10, 2006
Parental cigarette use is ‘double whammy’ for children
A new study exploring smoking, heavy drinking and marijuana use across three generations indicates that the children of a parent who uses any of these substances are more likely to smoke, binge drink or use marijuana in adolescence and adulthood.
August 9, 2006
Medical students will be able to spend entire third-year of medical school in Montana
The Montana WWAMI medical education program today announced that Billings and Missoula will be home to an expanded effort to train new physicians for Montana.
August 7, 2006
Ancient bison teeth provide window on past Great Plains climate, vegetation
A University of Washington researcher has devised a way to use the fossil teeth of ancient bison as a tool to reconstruct historic climate and vegetation changes in America’s breadbasket, the Great Plains.
August 3, 2006
UW, zoo to continue cooperative work
Woodland Park Zoo and the UW have renewed their agreement for scientific and educational cooperation to promote research, education and conservation.
Adventures in DNA: Middle school students do real research at the Burke
Nine lucky middle schoolers are spending this week studying DNA, thanks to a new program at the Burke that makes use of the museum’s Genetics Resources Collection.
Free Summer Orchestra concert Aug. 8
The UW Summer Orchestra, conducted by Philip Tschopp, will present a free concert at 7:30 p.
Public service law veteran is Gates director
The UW School of Law has hired Michele Storms as executive director of the William H.
Arctic magic draws writer in: Thomas weaves tale of shamanism
Lesley Thomas went to live in the Arctic at the age of 11 fresh from a tour of Europe with her grandmother.
ROOTS shelter, food program has ongoing need for volunteers
It’s late on a warm Friday afternoon at University Temple United Methodist Church, across 15th Ave.
Etc: Campus news & notes
NURSING PATRIOTISM: The U.
Gift creates lecture series at UW Tacoma
Beginning in 2008, UW Tacoma will host a lecture series featuring prominent speakers on the UW Tacoma campus, thanks to a $1 million pledge by Arthur R.
More than 20,000 pounds of reusable items collected from dorms
A total of 20,430 pounds of reusable materials was diverted from the landfill-bound waste stream during Summer Scram 2006.
Old, new skills combine to help student launch research project
By Liorah Wichser
Biology
In the Botany Greenhouse’s largest research room, a strange machine built mostly out of wood and pulleys spins two vertical wheels at different speeds powered by a small motor.
Faubion named student regent
Jennifer Faubion, a third-year law student from Kapowsin, Wash.
Pigment could be key in emerging technologies
Imagine turning on your computer and not having to wait for it to load the operating system, virus protection, firewalls and other programs.
Business School gets $1.5 million gift
The UW Business School has announced the gift of $1.
Autism genes different in boys, girls?
Like detectives trying to solve a murder case, researchers searching for the biological cause of autism have come up with some surprising suspects.
Official Notices
English Language Courses
The UW English Language Programs (UWELP) offers quarterly online and on-site courses designed primarily for non-native speakers of English.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Health Sciences News Briefs
MEDEX’s Ballweg honored
Ruth Ballweg, program director of MEDEX Northwest, the UW’s physician assistant program, has received the Washington Rural Health Association’s Outstanding Contribution to Rural Health Award.
Point of Pride: Puget Sound Heart Walk coming Oct. 7
UW Medicine is gearing up once again for this year’s Puget Sound Heart Walk, which takes place Saturday, Oct.