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Burroughs Wellcome Fund to support Project Suc-SEED at CIIT Centers for Health Research

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is providing $1.292 million to support Project Suc-SEED, a partnership between CIIT and the ACS to recruit underrepresented students for Ph.D.s in chemistry. The project aims to build on the success of Project SEED, which has placed 36 national award winners in science competitions.

SourceThe Hamner Institutes for Health·DateSep 14, 2006

CIIT research on estrogens featured at national meeting

Dr. You's research highlights the effects of endocrine-active chemicals on biological systems, finding altered gene expression in male rats exposed to high levels of genistein and methoxychlor. The study suggests plant-based estrogens can alter the effects of synthetic compounds like pesticides.

SourceThe Hamner Institutes for Health·DateJun 12, 2002