In Brief
National Eye Institute Funds New Core Center for Vision Research
The National Eye Institute (NEI) recently announced multi-year funding
for a new Core Center for Vision Research at The Scripps Research Institute
(TSRI). The center will support shared resources for TSRI researchers
who have independent programs in vision science funded through the NEI.
Principal investigator Martin Friedlander, TSRI associate professor
of cell biology, and member of Scripps Clinic Medical Group notes that
the core center will strengthen and expand existing research.
A microarray core module will produce DNA “chip” microarrays
that can be used for observing changes in gene expression during the course
of normal and pathological changes in the eye. Similarly, a proteomics
core module will provide global analysis of all the proteins expressed.
A microscopy and imaging core module will allow the phenotypic state of
eye tissue to be studied in conjunction with the expression data that
comes from the microarray and proteomics cores.
Investigators using the microscopy and imaging core will be able to
take advantage of new technologies in order to expand existing research,
for example a state-of-the-art multiphoton scanning laser confocal microscope.
In addition to serving TSRI researchers, the center will support three
scientists from nearby University of California, San Diego, who also have
vision science research programs.
Friedlander hopes that the center will facilitate professional interactions
among TSRI investigators, UCSD scientists, and their clinical counterparts
at Scripps Clinic and Scripps Memorial Hospital.
Ginsberg to Speak on Integrins in Faculty Lecture Series
Department of Vascular Biology Professor Mark Ginsberg will speak
on "Integrins: The Inside Story" as part of The Faculty Lecture Series,
Wednesday, April 18, at 5 PM. The event will be held at the Scripps Clinic
amphitheater. A reception will follow in the Immunology Building.
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about this e-mail program, sign up for the Eudora class scheduled for
Tuesday, April 17, from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. To enroll, go to http://www.scripps.edu/rc/training/signup,
or e-mail Training@scripps.edu.
Easter Cookies and More For Sale at April 10 Craft Faire
TSRI employees and their families will sell some of their creations
at the Second Annual Craft Faire on Tuesday, April 10, from noon until
3 PM in the Immunology Galleria. Handmade Easter baskets, jewelry, pottery,
soap, gourds, quilts, Easter cookies, chocolates, and copies of TSRI Administrative
Assistant Barbara Field’s novel "The Deeper, The Bluer" will be available.
"Don't fill your children's Easter baskets until you have seen all the
goodies," says Bonnie Towle of Immunology, who helps to organize the event.
"It's worth coming to take a look around, just to see all the talent here
at TSRI. Now, with the shuttle
running every half hour, there is no reason not to come on your lunch
hour even if you work on the other side of campus. Plus, the shuttle can
transport all of your purchases afterwards!"
Course on Developing Capable Young People
If there is enough interest among employees, TSRI will offer a four-week
course, "Developing Capable Young People." The sessions will focus on
how to give young people a sense of being capable and significant, as
well how to help them develop self-discipline. There is a minimum of eight
participants and a maximum of 15. The instructor is Linda Watson. Sessions
will be held on Thursdays, noon to 1:00 PM, from April 19 to May 10 in
the Administrative Building, 3301 North Torrey Pines Court, P1 Conference
Room. The cost is $50 per person (including video and workbook). For more
information or to let Jan Hill or Melanie Brittle know that you are interested,
call x4-2950 or x4-2935.
Recently Retired
Recently retired are Security Officer Clifford Malis and Senior Communications
Coordinator Negar Ashraf.
Who’s New?
Animal Resources: Assistant Animal Technicians Lashanda Rochelle Esposito,
Mario Tabernero, Greg A. Van Saanen.
Cell Biology: Guest Scientist Jacob Gano, Guest Scientist Edward
Korzus, Research Associate Michael John Maccoss, Research Associate Gina
M. Story, Guest Scientist Christine Van Broeckhoven, Research Associate
Wenhong Zhu, Guest Scientist Hugo P Adamo, Research Associate Emma C.
Brown.
Chemistry: Research Associate Edward Alexander Anderson, Research
Associate Rachid Baati, Guest Scientist Craig J. Forsyth, Research Associate
Robert Hilgraf, Research Associate Joung Meyoungju, Research Associate
Bheema Rao Paraselli, Research Associate Xumu Zhang.
DNA Array and Chip Technology: Research Technician Elizabeth
P. Bertrams, Research Technician Thomas C. Whisenant.
Environmental Health and Safety: Senior Safety Consultant Karen
M. Trapane.
Environmental Services: Housekeepers Ramon W. Davis, Carmen Flores.
Finance: Accounts Payable Support Pamela Kaye Graham.
Human Resources: Employee Representative Kelly Elizabeth Kehoe.
Immunology: Research Associate Seyed Alireza Alavizadeh, Research
Associate Jian Chen, Research Associate Michael Franti, Guest Scientist
Donald Wyma, Administrative Assistant Christina Renee Corbaci.
Mass Spectrometry Facility: Administrative Assistant Cindy D.
Wranik.
Molecular and Experimental Medicine: Research Associate Natalie
Maria Pecheniuk, Research Technician Angelina Marie Eustaquio, Research
Technician David French, Guest Scientist Gloria Gallo, Visiting Investigator
Marvin J. Fritzler, Research Associate Andreas Gerhard Nechansky, Administrative
Assistant Cathleen Denise Perez.
Molecular Biology: Research Technician Tiffany Janae Gordon,
Research Associate Nina Jendreyko, Research Associate Iaroslav Kuzmine,
Research Associate Jianming Liu, Guest Scientist Karin Musier-Forsyth,
Research Technician Jeffrey Velasquez.
Neurobiology: Research Associate Tracy A. Stevens.
Neuropharmacology: Guest Scientist Elizabeth Letitia Beard, Research
Associate Stephanie Caille, Research Associate John Francis Cryan.
Office of Sponsored Programs: Associate Grant Administrator Philip
Godfrey, Administrative Assistant Kara Nichole Stitz.
Vascular Biology: Research Associate Nicholas Andronicos, Research
Technician Nagyung Baik, Research Associate Giovanna Giandomenico, Administrative
Assistant Justin A. Maisonet.
TB Screenings, Hepatitis B Immunizations, and Serum Draws
On Monday, April 16, Wednesday, April 18, and Friday, April 20, personnel
from Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group will be on-site to conduct TB screenings,
Hepatitis B immunizations, and serum draws. The clinics will be conducted
at the Administrative Offices (3301 North Torrey Pines Court) on the P1
level from 11 AM to 2 PM. No appointments are necessary.
TB screening requires a 48 to 72 hour follow-up. Individuals receiving
the TB screen on Monday will need to return on Wednesday; individuals
screened on Wednesday, will need to return on Friday. Initiation of the
TB screening process will not be available on Friday, but Hepatitis B
immunization and serum draws will be. To learn more about these programs,
see the Human Resources Occupational Medicine web page http://www.scripps.edu/hr/benefits/occmed,
which includes a map and patient information sheets.
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