Harvard Medical School

Jan. 31, 2005

In Print

Photo by Liza Green/HMS Media Services

From Focus:
Finding NEMO: Latest Crohn’s Disease Clue
Derek Abbott (above), Lewis Cantley, and other team members report that the protein NOD2 and a molecular partner change the function of a protein called NEMO by unusual means, leading to increased inflammation in the gut when the process goes awry. The dysfunction apparently contributes to Crohn’s disease and may illuminate drug targets against the disorder.

Upcoming

Neuroscience Seminar Series:
Genetic Manipulations in the Fruit Fly Fight Club
Edward Kravitz
HMS
Tuesday, Feb. 8
4:00–5:00p.m.

Lab Works

A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research.

StudenTalk

Personal takes on issues inside and outside the classroom.

Spotlight

School Celebrates Alvin Poussaint
A visiting lectureship fund has been established at HMS in Alvin Poussaint’s name, and the first lecture and scientific sessions will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12.

Student Scene

Photo by Graham Ramsay

Ed Reform at a Critical, Malleable Phase
HMS dean Joseph Martin gives an update on Medical Education Reform, saying that the initiative is now his highest priority.

Headlines

News from HMS and Its Affiliates

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Scientists discover molecular "switch" in liver that triggers harmful effects of saturated and trans fats

Communication between primary-care physicians and patients can reduce medication-related problems, study suggests