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April 2, 2002
Study shows genetic variants put some patients at risk for dangerous drug reactions
Genetic variants in the human enzyme that metabolizes the drug warfarin, the frequently prescribed anticoagulant Coumadin, make some patients more susceptible to serious or life-threatening bleeding.
April 1, 2002
Researcher named winner of presidential award
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March 29, 2002
Management Agreement Approved for Harborview Bond Project
The University of Washington Board of Regents unanimously approved a project management agreement authorizing UW Capital Projects Office to serve as project manager of the $193 million voter approved bond project to finance earthquake stabilization and bed expansion at Harborview Medical Center.
Statins may inhibit calcium growth on aortic valve in the elderly
People who take statins may have at least 60 percent less aortic valve calcium than people who do not take statins, according to a University of Washington study in the March 30 edition of The Lancet.
Younger generation takes on world’s problems at April 5-6 Model UN
With terrorism and a Middle East crisis setting the stage, UN “Secretary-General” Jasmine Marwaha will convene 450 delegates at the University of Washington next Friday and Saturday to debate pressing world problems.
March 21, 2002
Number of passengers experiencing air travel stress jumps to 81 percent
The number of commercial air travelers who now find flying to be at least somewhat stressful has risen dramatically to 81 percent of passengers, according to the first survey measuring the attitudes of people before and after the events of Sept. 11.
Science close to viewing the beginning of time, UW cosmologist says
When it comes to inflation, cosmologists are pondering a future that probably would leave even Alan Greenspan scratching his head.
March 19, 2002
Mavis Leno, women’s rights activist and wife of Tonight Show host, talks March 26 about women’s rights in post-Taliban Afghanistan
For the last five years Mavis Leno has used her status as an author and celebrity wife to bring attention to the plight of women under the Taliban rule. Leno will speak about the restoration of women’s rights in post-Taliban Afghanistan in a lecture at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26 at Town Hall, 6th and Seneca.
UW joins Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project cultural caravan
An extensive Internet art exhibit and dozens of educational events presented by the University of Washington will enhance cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project when the international extravaganza hits Seattle starting this month.
Nasdaq grant to help fund student trading room
Building on a trend to bring Wall Street into the classroom, the Nasdaq Stock Market Educational Foundation has given its first-ever grant to help create a virtual trading room at the University of Washington Business School.
March 18, 2002
ADVISORY: UW astronomy open house will show off major planetary conjunction
The astronomy open house this year occurs on International Astronomy Day and comes during a major planetary conjunction. Five planets — Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus and Mercury — will line up in the western sky, with a crescent moon supplying illumination.
Mulally to speak on the future of Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, will speak about the plans and prospects for the company’s commercial airplane business during an address at the University of Washington Business School.
March 15, 2002
Sailing icon ready for more adventures with new shoulder
Former Olympic sailing gold medallist Lowell North of Point Loma, Calif., is back at the helm of a sailing yacht, after his painful left shoulder was repaired during a surgical procedure at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle last month.
March 14, 2002
New molecular tools make study of tiny phytoplankton more possible
It’s the most prolific plant in the world’s oceans, explains assistant professor Ginger Armbrust.
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Regulations not best prevention against fraud
The financial value of a law-abiding reputation — not tighter government regulations — is the best way to prevent future scandals like those enveloping energy giant Enron and its auditor Arthur Andersen, a UW researcher says.
Chum salmon returning to Big Beef Creek
The juvenile salmon released last week from the UW’s Big Beef Creek Fish Research Station are offspring of summer chum that returned 900-strong last year to the stream.
Options abound for flextime scheduling
When most of us think of a job, we immediately think of 8 to 5, Monday through Friday.
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CAREER AWARD: In recognition of 30 years of service, Terry Nosho of the Washington Sea Grant Program has received the William Q.
Poll Lecture brings Swedish diabetes expert to UW next week
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Diplomacy, security part of embassy designs
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Speakers consider civil liberties in post-Sept. 11 world
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Pharmacists learn responses to threat of civil emergencies
“Bioterrorism: What Clinicians Need to Know” is the topic for this year’s annual Don B.
Location of pancreatic cancer genetic defect found
Researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, in collaboration with investigators at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, have mapped the location of a gene associated with inherited pancreatic cancer.
Let’s samba!
Visiting artist Lee Higgins teaches students at Seattle’s Nathan Hale High School to perform Brazilian music during “Samba in the Schools” week last week.
Hartwell will give annual Rushmer Lecture for Department of Bioengineering
The Department of Bioengineering’s 14th annual Rushmer Lecture will be given the first week of April by Dr.
Judah Folkman, famed cancer surgeon, to speak here April 4
In research, there’s a very fine line between persistence and obstinacy.
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An 11-week Citizens Academy is being offered by the UW Police Department.
Alcoholism treatment: National study with Seattle site opens enrollment for second group of participants
The UW’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System’s Addictions Treatment Center jointly manage the Seattle site for the COMBINE study (Combining Medications and Behavioral Interventions).
Notices
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Funding Opportunity
The Institute for Ethnic Studies in the United States (IESUS) invites applications from University of Washington faculty members who are engaged in or are beginning projects related to ethnic studies.
What could you do with Internet 2?
UWired Health Sciences will present the first session of the Health Sciences Advanced Applications Forum on Monday, March 25, from 1 to 3:30 p.
Four-Fold Way author to lead workshop for University
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mystery photo
Where are we? Here’s another in our series of more difficult photos for you to guess.
Budget debate goes down to wire
The 60-day Legislative session in Olympia ends today after a flurry of activity that will impact the University.
Initiative expands UWired services
UWired is set, officially, to extend its reach.
Labor of Love: Professor wrote book on ‘extraordinary painter’
Lauro Flores just wanted to see that a deserving artist got more recognition.
In Brief
“The Medicine of Lewis and Clark” will be the topic for the next Healthy U program at 7 p.
March 13, 2002
UW hosts Pacific Northwest Regionals of national robotics competition
Teams from across the western United States and Brazil will gather at the University of Washington March 29 and 30 to test their mechanical mettle in a regional robotics contest.
March 12, 2002
Mathers Foundation grant will help study cell growth, differentiation
A grant from the G. Harold & Leila Y. Mathers Charitable Foundation will help scientists at the University of Washington’s Cell Systems Initiative build a prototype to study how cells grow, proliferate and differentiate.
E-business expert: Executives need to treat symptoms of
The dot-com bust is over and executives need to overcome “dot vertigo,” an inability to adapt to e-commerce, says author Richard Nolan, the featured speaker at the University of Washington Business School’s e-business conference.
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