November 18, 2002
In Print Photo by Pam Murray Focus: New Device Documents Clot Formation in Living Mice With an instrument they designed for digital video microscopy and spectroscopy, Bruce and Barbara Furie have uncovered some of the earliest steps in thrombus formation in mice. The findings suggest a revised model of blood coagulation. BBS Bulletin HMI World HSTconnector InteliHealth MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain		Headlines Walking Can Reduce Risk of Hip Fracture in Women Upcoming AIDS Symposium: Harvard Programs on AIDS in Africa: A University Responds Kenneth David Kaunda, Former President of Zambia Monday, November 25 11:45 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Lab Works A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research		Spotlight Photo by Graham Ramsay Korsmeyer Receives AAMC Research Award At the recent annual meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges, Stanley Korsmeyer was among the award-winners announced for their contributions to biomedical science and education. The prize he received recognizes outstanding clinical or laboratory research. Mission Hill Walk Raises Over $40,000 Some 400 walkers showed up for the Mission Hill Walk on Sept. 21. The more than $40,000 raised from the walk will help local community organizations. Student Scene Photo by Jeff Cleary Balancing Drug Markets, Leveling World Health Getting drug and vaccine manufacturers to develop therapies for diseases that predominantly affect people who cannot afford the medications is a global problem, says Renee Hsia. She explains that public-private partnerships for restructuring the markets may be one of the best solutions.

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