*** WEB WEEKLY *** news from the
Harvard Medical Community
May 24, 1999

*** IN FOCUS *** *** HEADLINES ***

T Cells Mustered to Fight Brain Tumors

A study led by Lois Lampson (right) suggests a technique for rallying and guiding T cells to destroy brain tumors, which are highly invasive and often inappropriate for surgery.



Elevated Homocysteine Level in Blood Indicates Moderately Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Women

Three HMS Institutions Picked to Conduct Cancer Drug Study

Body Image Disorder Linked to Toy Action Figures' Growing Muscularity

*** HAPPENING *** *** STUDENT SCENE ***

Harold Amos Faculty Diversity Award and Staff Diversity Award Presentation

Keynote Speaker:
William Julius Wilson,
Kennedy School of Government

Monday, May 24
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Peabody Students Win Society Olympics

The May 14 Society Olympics brought victory to Peabody Society student athletes, whose prowess prevailed in a range of contests.