Articles tagged with Medical Research Facilities
The International Association for Dental Research and American Association for Dental Research have partnered with SAGE to publish the Journal of Dental Research beginning in 2009. The journal will expand its reach through SAGE's marketing capabilities and consortia deals.
A recent study found that convenience to home or work is a major reason patients switch mammography providers, with 37% citing this as the primary factor. The study also revealed that patients value factors such as doctor referral and quality of care when choosing a mammography provider.
Research reveals that resolvins and protectins, derived from omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, counter-regulate pro-inflammatory signals and promote tissue healing in diabetes. These mediators reverse inflammatory responses in polymorphonuclear leukocytes and macrophages, offering potential for new therapeutic options.
Dr. Thesleff is being honored for her early research work on the associations between oral clefts and drugs taken during pregnancy, as well as her studies on the development of tooth germs and teeth. She has published over 250 papers and made significant contributions to the public understanding of science in her domain.
Dr. Philip Preshaw is being recognized for his groundbreaking research on the effects of quitting smoking on periodontal treatment outcomes. He has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and holds multiple prestigious awards, including the UK National Clinician Scientist award.
Dr. Adrian Lussi is recognized as a pioneer in dental erosion and caries research, with over 160 publications and executive positions. He received the Research in Dental Caries Award for innovative achievements in caries diagnosis.
Dr. James Steele has received the prestigious Geriatric Oral Research Award for his pioneering research on the relationships between oral health and nutrition in older adults. His work, which spans over three decades, has significantly advanced our understanding of the impacts of oral health on disease and well-being in the elderly.
Dr. James Melvin, Director of the Center for Oral Biology, University of Rochester, received the 2008 Salivary Research Award for his studies on ion transport mechanisms underlying fluid secretion. The award recognizes his contributions to advancing research and increasing knowledge to improve oral health.
Dr. Childers' research on mucosal immune responses and dental caries vaccine development has contributed to a better understanding of oral health. He currently supervises projects funded by NIDCR, investigating host/parasite relationships in dental caries high-caries-risk populations.
Dr. Anne George has been recognized with the IADR Pulp Biology and Regeneration Award for her pioneering research on dentin matrix biology. Her work has significantly advanced our understanding of biomineralization in bones and teeth.
Dr. Sheldon Baumrind is honored for his extensive work in craniofacial biology, including clinical investigation and application of devices and engineering concepts. His research includes articles on randomized clinical trials, radiographic assessment, and orthodontics.
Dr. Neal Garrett has been recognized for his research focus on restoring oral function and quality of life following tooth loss or other oral impairment in the elderly. He established the functional efficacy of various denture parameters and types utilizing dental implants, improving mastication and patient perceptions.
The International Association for Dental Research presents Dr. Miroslav Marek with the Wilmer Souder Award for his exceptional contributions to corrosion science and standardization, particularly in restoratives, implants, and dental amalgam. He is being recognized for his influential work on mercury release from dental amalgam.
Dr. Fischman has made significant contributions to the evaluation of drugs used to prevent and treat dental caries and periodontal diseases through his design and analysis of clinical trials and publication of guidelines for colleagues. His research studies have evaluated over 100 chemical agents, providing benchmarks for clinical trials.
The International Association for Dental Research and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare announced the winners of the 2008 IADR/GSK Innovation in Oral Care Awards. Three researchers were recognized for their innovative work on reducing oral biofilm and targeting post-transcriptional signaling for periodontitis.
A new article suggests that the United States government should convert Guantanamo Bay into a biomedical research institute dedicated to combating diseases of poverty. The facility could conduct research on developing new drugs and vaccines, promote clinical research, and serve as a training ground for physicians and scientists.
The Wellcome Trust plans to increase its spending from £2.5 billion to almost £4 billion over the next five years, supporting biomedical research and its impact on health and wellbeing. The charity will invest in large-scale projects globally, including major initiatives in neuroscience and mental health.
A recent study published in PLOS Medicine found that a free mass distribution program increased ITN use among Kenyan children from 7% to 66%. The high rate of adoption was consistent across different family income levels. The researchers argue that making ITNs freely available is crucial for achieving high levels of use and saving lives.
The Gerontological Society of America has selected 10 faculty members as the newest inductees into the Hartford Faculty Scholars Program, a program aiming to improve older adults' well-being by increasing trained geriatric social workers. The scholars receive $100,000 in funding over two years for professional development.
Children raised in one-parent households are at a higher risk for childhood sexual abuse, according to a study. The risk is particularly high in lower-income families where the single parent may be absent more frequently, making children more vulnerable to predators.
The Woodruff Foundation is contributing $261.5 million to support Emory University's modernization of outpatient care facilities and strategic priorities. The gift includes funds for a new Emory Clinic complex, renovation of administrative buildings, and investment in initiatives related to the university's vision.
Researchers develop diamond resonators and oscillators for next-generation telecommunication devices, enabling higher data communication rates. The UNCD material exhibits exceptional mechanical properties, allowing for reliable and affordable production of tuning fork devices.
The IADR has reinstated the Isaac Schour Memorial Award, a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding scientific contributions in anatomic sciences. The award will be funded at the same level as other IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards and will consist of a $2,000 prize and a plaque.
The NIH has awarded nearly $30 million to support research facility improvements, including new labs and animal housing at several institutions. The funding will enable enhanced research capabilities for studies on major illnesses like AIDS, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.
The Tulane Primate Center is expanding its facilities with a new grant, providing state-of-the-art housing and nursery facilities for monkeys. The center will also establish a national nonhuman primate breeding colony resource to meet increasing demand for these animals.
In KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, hospital admissions for malaria dropped by 89% after introducing an antimalarial combination called artemether-lumefantrine (AL) and improving mosquito control with DDT. The province also saw a significant decline in outpatient cases and malaria-related deaths.
The Australasian Kidney Trials Network will focus on new and innovative clinical research to provide better treatments and outcomes for patients. The network aims to address the growing health issue of chronic kidney disease affecting one in seven Australian adults.
The NIH and DOE have collaborated to develop additional X-ray beamlines at Argonne National Laboratory, enhancing structural biology research. Researchers can now conduct studies from home laboratories with the aid of automated tools, leading to improved data quality and discovery.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has awarded new grants to strengthen the national biodefense and emerging infectious diseases research network. The grants support research on next-generation treatments, vaccines, and diagnostic tools for diseases such as anthrax, plague, smallpox, and West Nile fever.
Three academic centers win $225,000 IADR/GSK Oral Care Awards for innovative oral health projects. The awards aim to improve the public's oral health and quality-of-life issues associated with oral diseases.
The 'Public Services' programme will examine costly and complex services such as healthcare and education, with a focus on quality, performance, and delivery. Researchers aim to use scientific analytical research to understand the realities of public services and their unintended effects.
The Leducq International Network Against Thrombosis aims to encourage idea exchange between institutions researching thrombosis in vascular disease. The five-year grant will support faculty and students exchanging research time and technology.
The federal government's investment in Canadian biomedical and health research has yielded significant results, including a 50% increase in licenses, 200% increase in income, and 40% increase in new spin-off companies. The funding has also led to increased international recognition and participation in global projects.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a grant to the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center/Interdisciplinary Research Complex. The grant will provide state-of-the-art laboratories and enhance opportunities for interdisciplinary research teams.
Researchers at MIT discovered that memories with emotional arousal are remembered by the amygdala, whereas calm memories are processed by the prefrontal cortex. This finding has important implications for understanding how the brain makes memories and may lead to treatments for memory loss and learning impairments.
The Environmental Polymorphism Registry aims to investigate the interaction between genes and environment. Researchers will analyze DNA samples from 20,000 participants to identify genetic variants associated with environmental exposure.
The grant will enable the university to renovate historic facilities, consolidate research programs, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. The center aims to address health disparities and provide guidance on bioethics research practices.
Dr. Berger's lab will expand its studies of idiopathic prostatitis and explore potential solutions using Botox and genetic stress factors. The grant will help develop a working model explaining the disease's puzzling manifestations.
The NIH has awarded a ten-year, $19 million contract to Chimp Haven to establish a chimpanzee sanctuary. The sanctuary will provide humane care for retired research chimpanzees and operate under standards established jointly by the NCRR advisory panel and the Chimp Haven Board of Directors.
The new facility will produce proteins for structural analysis and clinical trials, initially using bacterial and insect cell systems. The goal is to scale up production to mammalian cells, enabling more detailed understanding of protein structures and development of intervention strategies.
The new NE-CAT resource will provide urgently needed access to synchrotron radiation for probing biomolecular structures. This will lead to a deeper understanding of how proteins function and interact, ultimately informing the design of new therapeutics for human disease.
The Rat Resource Research Center (RRRC) will provide a centralized facility for information on available rat strains and a source of animals themselves. This will significantly increase the capacity for researchers to study specific human diseases using rat models, such as cardiovascular and pulmonary disease.
The lab is developing new catalysts to optimize chemical reactivity and selectivity, while exploring electric charge transfer at the nanoscale to create more efficient energy-conversion devices. These studies could lead to advances in solar-to-electricity conversion and molecular electronics for faster computer circuits.
Gladstone researchers identified a key protein on cells that can be targeted to block Ebola and Marburg virus entry. This finding offers new hope for developing treatments against these deadly viruses.
Researchers at Imperial College London developed a novel magnetic material dubbed 'Swiss Rolls' that guides radio-frequency magnetic flux in MRI scanners, producing undistorted images. The material's periodic array of structures helps direct magnetic flux from the body to receiver coils with minimal leakage.
The University of Michigan has been awarded $47.8 million in grants from the Michigan Life Sciences Corridor, with U-M scientists leading 24 research proposals approved for funding. The funds will support life sciences research and economic development throughout the state.
A study by Dr. William S. Breitbart found that clinical depression and hopelessness are key factors contributing to a patient's desire to die, even more important than physical pain. The study suggests that addressing psychological needs is crucial in minimizing the desire for death.
The Max Planck Society awarded twelve scientists with the Research Award for International Cooperation in 2000, recognizing outstanding scientific achievements. The prize goes to four foreign award winners and eight German researchers across five disciplines, facilitating collaboration and new discoveries.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a technique to measure defects in materials with picometer accuracy, enabling the design of advanced materials. The new technique uses interferometry in coherent electron diffraction and is particularly suited for investigating tiny areas of materials.
Individuals undergoing non-emergency angioplasty in facilities without surgical backup are twice as likely to die and 20% more likely to require bypass surgery. The study suggests that the procedure can be safely performed with a backup team for emergency cases, but not for non-emergency procedures.
Researchers at UCLA and Cambridge report a breakthrough in pain medicine that delivers painkillers directly to affected areas, eliminating unwanted side effects. A single injection of the new medication can alleviate pain for several days, offering a significant improvement over current treatments.
The meeting aims to facilitate moving drug addiction research into clinical practice, with discussions on using research in real-life settings and forging partnerships. Presentations will cover topics such as the effects of drugs on the brain, gender issues in treatment, and innovations in medication development.
The NHLBI launched a $37 million genomic applications initiative to identify human genes relevant to heart, lung, blood, and sleep functions. The program aims to decipher individual gene functions and develop better prevention, diagnosis, and therapy methods.
Researchers found Sudafed to be relatively safe for divers, but Dramamine could have serious consequences on mental functioning and judgment. The studies used hyperbaric oxygen chambers to simulate pressures at different depths, revealing the effects of medications on scuba diving performance.
The National Space Science and Technology Center will bring together scientists, engineers, and educators to work on common goals of technology advancements. The center will provide expertise and advanced research opportunities for NASA's mission and the growing medical research sector in Alabama.
Researchers at Queen's University have discovered potent antifreeze proteins in insects, which can withstand temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius. The findings hold promise for agriculture and the frozen food industry, potentially extending growing seasons and improving crop yields.
Scientists have identified mating behavior in Candida albicans, a fungus long thought to reproduce only by splitting itself. This discovery promises to accelerate research into the fungus and enable researchers to better understand its biology and identify new drug targets.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a new type of electrolyte that increases electrical conductivity while reducing costs and toxicity. This innovation has the potential to improve rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for use in electric and hybrid vehicles, addressing a significant barrier to widespread adoption.
The American Sociological Association will host its 95th Annual Meeting in Washington D.C., focusing on themes of oppression, domination, and liberation. The meeting will feature over 500 presentations on topics including inequality, race and racism, work/labor markets, education, and health issues.
Researchers at University at Buffalo develop a system that allows physicians to store information about their touch during an exam using virtual reality. This data can be accessed by other physicians, enhancing clinical palpation and enabling more accurate diagnoses.