
A new issue of the online weekly of The Scripps Research Institute, News&Views, is now available at http://www.scripps.edu/newsandviews
In this week's issue:
	Chemists Devise Simple Method for Making Sought-After Boronic Acid-Based Drugs and Other Products A new method from the Baran Lab yields compounds with promise for treating COPD, cystic fibrosis and other lung disorders.
	Surprising Brain Change Appears to Drive Alcohol Dependence The new findings from the Roberto Lab could help scientists develop personalized treatments for alcoholism and alcohol use disorder.
	Making the Most of a Postdoctoral Position TSRI’s Career and Postdoctoral Services Office offers resources for job searching, networking and much more.
	Bessie Huang Gilula: 1945–2017 Bessie Huang Gilula, a retired research scientist at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), passed away peacefully at her home on March 2, 2017.
	Announcements: Bill Schief to Present Faculty Lecture 5/10 • CA ScrippsAssists to Support San Diego Humane Society Walk 5/6 • CA Onsite Clinic Scheduled for 4/26 • CA Biosafety Committee Meeting Materials Due 4/28 • At the Auditorium