October 13, 2003
In Print Photo by Steve Gilbert From Focus: Compound Traces Brain Plaques in Real Time Using a multiphoton microscope to peer into the brains of living mice, Brian Bacskai (left), Bradley Hyman, and colleagues have successfully imaged the labeling of amyloid plaques by a fluorescent dye called PIB; these plaques are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. The findings have paved the way for experimental PET imaging of PIB in human volunteers with the hope that this technology will facilitate the diagnosis and monitoring of Alzheimer's.   Publications Online BBS Bulletin Focus HMI World HSTconnector MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain   Related Links InteliHealth Harvard Health Publications		Headlines Osteoporosis Appears to Be Poorly Treated After Fractures Dieting May Actually Promote Weight Gain in Children Upcoming Sixth Annual John B. Little Symposium: Cellular Mechanisms in Genetic Stability and Aging Multiple Speakers Oct. 24, 12:30-5:30 pm Oct. 25, 9:00 am-5:30 pm Lab Works A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research The 60-second Survey Take a survey to tell us how you use WebWeekly.		Spotlight CBR Transforms Itself at 50 The Center for Blood Research celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and in honor of the milestone, has announced a thorough transformation. Part of the change is a new name, the CBR Institute for Biomedical Research, and an anniversary symposium on Oct 17. Student Scene Photo by Graham Ramsay Mission Hill Walk: Making Strides for Youth Programs The 8th Annual Mission Hill Walk for Health raised thousands of dollars for youth programs in the Mission Hill neighborhood. First-years Sarah Psutka (left) and Hannah Klein took part with fellow students, faculty, and staff, who joined Boston mayor Thomas Menino, neighbors, and community leaders in the event.

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