Harvard Medical School

Feb. 14, 2005

In Print

Photo by Steve Gilbert

From Focus:
Blocking Protein Might Reverse Hearing Loss
Hair cells in the inner ear, which are critical to hearing, do not renew themselves, so their loss or damage can lead to deafness. Now HMS researchers led by Zheng-Yi Chen have found that the molecular switch that prevents renewal of the cells is a familiar cell-cycle regulator. In the absence of this protein, hair cells reenter the cell cycle and make new functional cells. The finding suggests a new strategy for preventing or curing hearing loss.

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Spotlight

Nominations Sought for Leadership in Women’s Advancement
The Joint Committee on the Status of Women is currently accepting nominations for the 2005 Dean’s Award for Leadership in the Advancement of Women Faculty and Staff. Nominations are due by March 11 for the faculty award and by April 15 for the staff award. Further information and nomination forms are available on their website.

Student Scene

Annual Second Year Show to Open February 24
This year’s Second Year Show, “Into the Longwoods,” runs from Feb. 24 through 26, 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Roxbury Community College’s Mainstage Theater. Ticket information and a link for directions appear inside.

Headlines

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