In Print Photo by Graham Ramsay Focus: The Case of the Misnamed Kinase A collaboration between researchers in Italy and at HMS, including Li-Huei Tsai (left) and Rani Dhavan, has solved the crystal structure of the Alzheimer's implicated cdk5 paired with a neurotoxic partner. The architecture reveals a surprising mechanism for cdk5 activation. BBS Bulletin HSTconnector MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain

Headlines Fly Genetics Point to Potential Cancer-causing Gene MGH Researchers Use Gene Therapy to Correct Heart Failure in a Rat Model Finding of Key Blood Sugar Controller Could Yield New Diabetes Drugs Upcoming Women's Health Forum: Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Friends: Health Issues for Women of All Ages Keynote Speakers: Jerri Nielsen, author, Ice Bound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole Mae Jemison, first African-American woman astronaut Saturday, October 13 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Spotlight Photo by Liza Green, HMS Media Services Bridges to the Community Sept. 25 was a day devoted to the local community, with poster sessions for Ebert Community Service Day, presentation of the Dean's Community Service Awards, and HMS dean Joseph Martin's delivery of the State of the School Address, whose theme was building bridges. Student Scene Photo by jeff Cleary Bread and Circus Attending scientific talks comes with the territory in research. But some speakers are better than others, even apart from the findings. Jan Schmollinger probes what makes a talk come to life and how a poor presentation can bury good data.

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