April 22, 2002
In Print Photo by Steve Gilbert Focus: Changes in Brain Shown with Learning A study by Vadim Bolshakov and colleagues demonstrates physiological changes in the brain that were caused by learned fear. Whether a cause-and-effect relationship exists between learning and changes in the brain has been a central question in neuroscience. The findings give weight to the affirmative side of this debate and may also clarify new targets for anti-anxiety medications. BBS Bulletin HMI World HSTconnector InteliHealth MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain		Headlines Researchers Identify Protein that Overcomes Leptin Resistance Beth Israel Deaconess Study Documents Outstanding Surgical Outcomes Shown for Diabetes Patients How to Treat a Heart Attack: Angioplasty or Clot-busters? Upcoming Ethics Forum: Time, Money, and Ethics: The Debate over 'Concierge Medicine' Panel Discussion Thursday, May 2 5:30-7:30 p.m.		Spotlight Photo by Liza Green/HMS Media Services Gimbrone Gives Keynote at Soma Weiss Michael Gimbrone (left), who was chair of the academic societies' committee on student research for 11 years, gave the keynote address at the April 18 Soma Weiss Day. It was the 62nd annual celebration of this event, which showcases student research. In his talk, Gimbrone, who is shown above with HMS dean Joseph Martin, probed the nature of vascular endothelium. Student Scene Photo by Jeff Cleary Drawing Lines Between Medicine and Public Health After returning to the wards earlier this month from a year off earning an MPH, Vatsal Doshi noted some of the distinctions between medicine and public health. And he still wonders where the balance is for him between caring for populations or individuals.

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