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Where Stem Cells Call Home by Vivien Marx, Nature Methods, January 30, 2013
Researchers describe the intricacies of the stem cell niche and their efforts at niche engineering. Rosemarie Hunziker, NIBIB Program Director, speaks to the interdisciplinary nature of this complex task.
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Mobile Health Tech: From Novel Startups to Global Industry, by Gabriella Rosen Kellerman,
The Atlantic, December 10, 2012
The mHealth summit last week in Washington, D.C. provided conference attendees with
the opportunity to evaluate the state of the field, discuss regulatory issues, and
ponder the future of mobile health technologies.
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Now, smartphones diagnose cancer, by Sola Ogunsipe, Vanguard, December
9, 2012
At the recent mHealth summit in Washington, D.C., Dr. Pettigrew described the handheld
Diagnostic Magnetic Resonance (DMR) device developed by NIBIB-funded researchers
at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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New approach could treat MS, other autoimmune diseases, by Maggie Fox, NBC News
November 19, 2012
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The Sharper Image--Advances in light microscopy allow the mapping of cell migration
during embryogenesis and capture dynamic processes at the cellular level, The Scientist
Magazine, October 1, 2012, by Jeffrey M. Perkel.
Hari Shroff, Chief, Section on High Resolution Optical Imaging at NIBIB was one
of four microscopy innovators/researchers asked to discuss novel approaches in his
lab. Shroff works on high-resolution imaging of zebrafish embryonic development.
Since super high resolution microscopy techniques typically cannot be applied to
live samples because they are both slow and relatively toxic to the cells, he has
built a system that couples the super-resolution of Structured Illumination Imaging
(SIM) and confocal microscopy–a technique that allows him to image samples
several cell layers deep.
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Long-term partnership between HHMI and NIBIB boosts biomedical interdisciplinary
graduate training, September 12, 2012
Howard Hughes Medical Institute announces funding of graduate biomedical training
awards in collaboration with NIBIB. William Heetderks comments on importance of
training for biomedical researchers and NIBIB-HHMI collaboration.
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Paralyzed woman uses thoughts to move robotic arm, Reuters, by Julie Steenhuysen,
May 16, 2012
A trial of the BrainGate neurally controlled robotic arm (Brown University, Massachusetts
General Hospital, Harvard Medical School) demonstrates a paralyzed woman’s
ability to grasp a cup and sip coffee from a straw using her thoughts to instruct
a robotic arm. Dr. Pettigrew is referenced in the article.
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Additional article on same topic in National Journal.
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Advances in Single-Cell Imaging Bring Opportunities for Physicists, Biologists,
and Chemists alike, Nature, December 1, 2011 by Amy Maxmen
Single cell imaging is a growing and interdisciplinary field that requires technical
and scientific acumen. The field is an ideal niche for technology-minded scientists.
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RSNA Image Share Network Enrolls First Patients, RADInformatics.com, November
25, 2011
RSNA Image Share Network standardizes the way medical images are shared on the Internet.
Discussion of program and future direction with comments by Dr. Pettigrew.
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Industry: Connecticut Bioscience Heading in Right Direction, Hartford Business Journal,
October 24, 2011 by Brad Kane
Connecticut’s efforts to become a bioscience leader are discussed at the time of
the annual conference of the Biomedical Engineering Society conference in Hartford.
Dr. Pettigrew indicated the need for technological innovation. He pointed to NIBIB-funded
efforts at Yale and the University of Connecticut.
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Microscopy: Bright light, better labels, Nature, October 5, 2011 by Monya
Baker
The tiniest structures in cells can be seen only using sophisticated instrumentation
and informatics, but what biologists really need are improved fluorescent probes.
Although advances in instrumentation and informatics should not be overlooked, many
researchers believe that it is better-performing fluorescent labels that will allow
super-resolution microscopy to continue to move forward. George Patterson, NIBIB
Intramural Program, comments on fluorescent proteins.
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Personalizing Nanomedicine, Chemical & Engineering News, September 26, 2011
by Lauren K. Wolf.
This article examines the role of nanoparticles in personalized medicine and how
they are used for both therapeutics and diagnostics. In regard to the successful
use of nanomaterials in personalized medicine, Dr. Xiaoyuan (Shawn) Chen, NIBIB,
highlighted the importance of imaging methods to follow the release and efficacy
of a drug.
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