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October 30, 2013

Institute of Medicine issues report today on youth concussions

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ injury expert Dr. Fred Rivara was vice chair of the committee. Its report recommends actions to reduce the occurrence and consequences of youth concussions in sports and in the military, and stresses the need to better understand their nature and treatment.

October 29, 2013

Crashing rockets could lead to novel sample-return technology

This year, in an annual trek to the Nevada desert, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students deliberately launched rockets from altitude directly into a dry lakebed. These were early tests of a concept that eventually could be used to collect and return samples from an erupting volcano, a melting nuclear reactor or even an asteroid in space.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ work contributes to largest international study of Alzheimer’s genes

Eleven regions of the human genome have been newly discovered to influence the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ was one of 145 academic centers worldwide participating in this research, which involved analyzing genes from more than 74,000 people.

New Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ-Pacific NW National Lab computing-research institute holds first public workshop

Based at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, the Northwest Institute for Advanced Computing’s first public event on Oct. 30 will feature speakers from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and industry, as well as breakout sessions that explore various aspects of science and engineering technologies.

October 24, 2013

Arts Roundup: Music, exhibits, women’s festival — and a Halloween concert

It’s a big week for the arts on campus featuring dance, music, lectures, and a festival. From the annual Halloween Organ Concert to the ISIS: Women Arts Festival at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture — take your pick or pick them all.

Panel to discuss making a difference during health-care reform

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a panel discussion on the “Affordable Care Act: How You Can Make a Difference,â€� from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Hogness Auditorium at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Health Sciences Center.

Three Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty members elected to Institute of Medicine

Blood disease specialist Dr. Janis Abkowitz and drug safety expert Dr, Bruce Psaty today were named new members of the prestigious Institute of Medicine, an honorary and national advisory group.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ receives grant from attorney general’s office for pain management

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has received an 18-month grant of $110,299 from the state Attorney General’s Office to provide training and education for health professionals and the general public on the subject of chronic pain management and cannabis use.

October 10, 2013

Arts Roundup: Music, film, drama, lectures — and Chamber Dance Company

This week, the Chamber Dance Company’s 2013 concert is the icing on the cake in a busy week of arts events that also includes the School of Drama’s opening of “The Real Inspector Hound” and the Emerson String Quartet performing with School of Music Professor Craig Sheppard.

October 9, 2013

News Digest: New employee housing, Carlos Pellegrini installed as president, Math Across Campus kicks off, Honor: Gerry Philipsen, health and safety nominations open

Ground broken for employee housing || Carlos Pellegrini installed as president || Math Across Campus considers challenge of sustainability || Gerry Philipsen honored by communication association || Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Health and Safety Committee nominations close Nov. 1