January 20, 2003
In Print Photo by Steve Gilbert Focus: Gene Expression Pattern Predicts Potential for Tumor Metastasis A DNA microarray analysis of hundreds of tumors reveals a gene activation pattern that predicts whether the tumor will spread to other parts of the body. Unexpectedly, these genes associated with metastasis were found in some early tumors, suggesting that certain tumors may be predisposed to spread. BBS Bulletin HMI World HSTconnector InteliHealth MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain		Headlines Study Identifies Risk Factors for Retained Objects After Surgery Depression May Trigger Earlier Transition to Menopause Scientists Identify Hundreds of Worm Genes that Regulate Fat Storage Upcoming Social Medicine Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Voices from the Earth: The Dirty War in Guatemala Paul Farmer, Harvard Medical School Jennifer Harbury, Attorney José Luis Reza, Filmmaker Friday, January 31 6:30 p.m. Lab Works A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research		Spotlight Orthopedic Residency Renews Tradition on the Web The Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency, a program more than 100 years old, has turned a fresh face to prospective residents with a new introductory website. Four HMS-affiliated teaching hospitals form the core of the program: Massachusetts General, Brigham and Women's, Children's, and Beth Israel Deaconess. Student Scene New Version of Educational Computing Platform Goes Live John Halamka has overseen an upgrade in educational computing, including 50-inch plasma screens in tutorial classrooms and new student-focused features for MyCourses.

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