In Print Photo by Pam Murray Focus: Human Anthrax Receptor Discovered John Collier and colleagues at HMS, Wisconsin, and the Burnham Institute in Calif., have identified the human receptor for anthrax toxin and solved the crystal structure for the destructive toxin subunit, lethal factor. A primary goal is ultimately to improve methods of prevention and therapy to halt anthrax infection. BBS Bulletin HMI World HSTconnector MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain

Headlines Cardiovascular Risks of Marathon Running: Is it Time to Reassess? Upcoming Diversity and Devlopment Celebration Reception: Preparing Future Leaders in Health Policy Karen Davis, Commonwealth Fund Robert Ross, California Endowment Sam Shekar, Health Resources and Services Administration Friday, November 9 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Spotlight HMI World Debuts Harvard Medical International rolls out a bimonthly Web newsletter, HMI World, with features, news, and perspectives on international health services, medical education, and research. Student Scene Photo by Graham Ramsay Healing and History on the Navajo Reservation Alumna Ellen Rothman, now working on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, is negotiating cultural and historical barriers to care, the kind of issues that medical school can only begin to confront.

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