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Grid Eases Computer Burdens of Wired Scientists
Like most of us, structural biologists want their computers to run smoothly and quickly without having to program and maintain the machines themselves. They need occasional intensive computing power and a dozen or more complex software applications to turn volumes of data into precise molecular pictures, but they would rather be focusing on discovering the shape of molecules than compiling code. Now they can, thanks to HMS structural biologist Piotr Sliz and his SBGrid technology team.

Upcoming

HMS Office for Diversity and Community Partnership

2008 Minority Health Policy Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 1
8 a.m.–2:15 p.m.

Speaker:
•Thomas Perez

Spotlight

Call for Diversity Award Candidates
Nominations are being sought for the 2008 Harold Amos Faculty Diversity Award and the Sharon P. Clayborne Staff Diversity Award. The deadline for both is May 9.

Student Scene

Graham Ramsay

The Bright Side Already
New England winters can wreak havoc on people, with seasonal affective disorder and other maladies. In fact, says Nicole Martin, it’s hard for anyone to stay on top of the blahs, especially when spring is tardy.

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