Clusters of genetic variants can be linked to the success of two common treatments for smoking cessation, according to a study published in the June issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. The research team included Raymond Niaura, professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown, and Sean David of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown. 07-179
(Distributed June 9, 2008)
A recent gift from the Suna and Inan Kiraç Foundation, accepted by the Corporation of Brown University on May 25, 2008, has established two funds that will initiate an international collaboration program between Brown and Bogaziçi University in Istanbul. New joint research programs and other scholarly exchanges will lead to closer ties between Brown and Bogaziçi in molecular biology and brain science. 07-173
(Distributed June 5, 2008)
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Researchers at Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies have published the first known study linking the risk of drinking problems after college with similar problems in a student's extended family, not just parents or fathers. The study was published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. 07-178
(Distributed June 2, 2008)
Frontiers of Healthcare
Leading scientists nationwide explain the latest advances in neurotechnology, the emerging field in which technology such as implants, probes and electrical stimulators repair damage to the central nervous system in humans. The panel discussion is held as part of the Frontiers of Healthcare Conference, organized by Brown University and Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI). It will be held Monday, June 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Salomon Center for Teaching. 07-175
(Distributed May 30, 2008)
A team led by a Brown University chemist has created the smallest iron oxide nanoparticles to date for cancer detection by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The magnetic nanoparticles operate like tiny guided missiles, seeking and attaching themselves to malignant tumor cells. Once they bind, the particles emit stronger signals that MRI scans can detect. 07-167
(Distributed May 27, 2008)
2008 Student Orations
Olivia Olsen of Geneva, Switzerland, delivered the second of two senior orations to the graduating class at the University Commencement Ceremony on Sunday May 25th, 2008, on The College Green. The full text of Olsen’s address follows here.
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(Distributed May 25, 2008)
2008 Student Orations
Amina Massey of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, delivered the first of two senior orations to the 2008 graduating class at the University Commencement Ceremony on Sunday May 25th, 2008, on The College Green. The text of Massey’s address follows here.
07-171
(Distributed May 25, 2008)
At its regular Commencement Weekend business meeting Friday, May 23, 2008, the Corporation of Brown University approved changes in academic programs and policies; established new endowed chairs; received a number of gifts to the University; elected two new fellows and four new trustees; elected a new treasurer and secretary; and authorized the sale of the former Old Stone Bank building. 07-168
(Distributed May 25, 2008)
The 240th Commencement
Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons, presiding at the University’s 240th Commencement exercises Sunday, May 25, 2008, will confer 2,211 degrees, from bachelor’s to honorary doctorates. 07-169
(Distributed May 23, 2008)
The 240th Commencement
Amina Massey of Eden Prairie, Minnesota and Olivia Olsen of Geneva, Switzerland, will deliver senior orations to their classmates at the University Commencement Ceremony on Sunday May 25th, 2008, at 12:45 p.m. on The College Green. Massey's address is titled "
When We are Well" and Olsen's address is titled "
Translating Borders." 07-166
Cancer Clinical Trials
Results from a major clinical trial show that adding a screening ultrasound examination to routine mammography reveals more breast cancers than mammography alone – but also increases the rates of false positive findings. The American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN), whose biostatistics center is located at Brown University, conducted the study and reported the results in the Journal of the American Medical Association. 07-165
(Distributed May 13, 2008)
Campus and Student Life Appointment
Margaret Klawunn, currently associate vice president for campus life and dean for student life, has been named vice president for campus life and student services at Brown University. Her appointment is effective July 1, 2008. 07-164
(Distributed May 12, 2008)
Commencement 2008
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University celebrates its
34th graduating class with a speech by global health expert and former
U.S. health envoy Nils Daulaire, M.D. The faculty address will be given by
pediatrics professor Brian K. Alverson, M.D., and David Lloyd Ain will
deliver the student address. 07-162
(Distributed May 8, 2008)
The 240th Commencement
Brown University's Graduate School Commencement Ceremony ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Lincoln Field. Casey Marks, a doctoral candidate in computer science will deliver the student address, titled "Beyond Specialization." Several prestigious awards will also be presented. 07-163
(Distributed May 8, 2008)
The 240th Commencement
Brown University’s 38th annual Commencement Forums will begin Saturday, May 24, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. Presenters, drawn from the ranks of University alumni, parents, honorary degree recipients and special guests, will present sessions ranging from arts and culture to history and human rights to biomedical science and planetary exploration. All sessions are free and open to the public on a space-available basis. 07-161
(Distributed May 8, 2008)
