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November 20/27, 2000

In Print

Focus:
New Post Adds Vigor to Biological Safety
In response to the increased number of gene transfer studies in the Harvard medical community, HMS has created the position of associate director for biological safety, which was recently filled by Andrew Braun. His appointment is part of a comprehensive effort to strengthen protections for patients, research subjects, and employees.
BBS Bulletin
HSTconnector
MedEd News
Mentations
On The Brain

Headlines

Parents' Night Work and Lack of Paid Leave Linked to School Children's Lower Test Scores
Study Suggests Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death During Heavy Exertion May Exist in Men Who Do Not Exercise Regularly
Increased Sick Leave Associated with Decreased Ventilation in Office Buildings

Upcoming
World AIDS Day 2000:
An Evening of Awareness for AIDS in Africa
Laura Riley, MGH,
K. Anthony Appiah, HU, and Others
Friday, December 1
6:00-9:00 p.m.

Spotlight

MD–PhD Retreat Marks First Year of Revised Program
The October gathering of students and faculty at the annual MD–PhD retreat launched the first year of a revised curriculum. The new course of study integrates the two degree tracks, allowing students to complete the program in less time.
Harvard Mahoney Neuroscience Institute Honors Larry King

Student Scene

My Life as a Guinea Pig
First-year medical student Tarayn Grizzard says physicians-to-be who have never been seriously ill may have difficulty empathizing with patients who are. She suggests one way to gain insight is to participate in a clinical study that simulates at least part of the experience of illness. That's what she did...