Yale Bulletin and Calendar

March 24, 2006|Volume 34, Number 23

Campus Notes

Kyriakides elected to board of physics journal

Themis Kyriakides, assistant professor of pathology and biomedical engineering, has been selected as a member of the editorial board of the Institute of Physics' (IOP) newest journal, Biomedical Materials.

The journal has been established to publish original research findings that contribute to knowledge about the composition, properties and performance of materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The IOP is a not-for-profit learned society publisher that will provide access to the journal free of charge at www.iop.org throughout 2006.

A member of the Interdepartmental Program in Vascular Biology and Transplantation, Kyriakides focus his research on cellular and molecular events at the interface between implanted biomaterials and tissues, wound healing and tissue regeneration with a focus on angiogenesis, and the development of artificial skin.

Search committee formed for OEHS director

The provost has appointed a search committee to identify candidates for the position of director of the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS).

The committee, composed of faculty and staff representatives, will review and make recommendations regarding candidates identified in the search process. Dr. Stephanie Spangler, deputy provost, will chair the committee. Rick Maffei, director of security operations at the School of Medicine and former director of the school's building services and operations, will serve as interim director of OEHS.

Community members are encouraged to forward their observations about the future of OEHS and nominations for the post of director to Spangler at stephanie.spangler@yale.edu or by mail to 1 Hillhouse Ave., New Haven, CT 06520-8365.

Neumeister lauded for work in psychopharmacology

Dr. Alexander Neumeister, associate professor of psychiatry, has been awarded the Max Hamilton Memorial Prize by the Collegium Internationale Neuro-Psychopharmacologicum.

The prize is given to a young scientist in recognition of an outstanding contribution to psychopharmacology. Hamilton (1912-1988) is best known for his assessment of depressive illness through psychometrics. The recipient of the award is chosen by an international scientific jury. The prize consists of $10,000 and an engraved plaque.

T H I SW E E K ' SS T O R I E S

Shauna King named vice president for finance and administration

Project will aid Ethiopia's HIV/AIDS patients

Team finds gene that can prevent kidney stones

Budding scientists

Range of global health issues will be explored . . .

Researchers identify the function of protein in nerve cell growth

Event will examine redevelopment of the waterfront in three cities

'Mabou Mines Dollhouse' is an untraditional rendition of classic play

Project to enhance collection related to colonial India

Former Yale Daily News editor to pursue journalism work in Asia . . .

Civil rights in American law to be addressed in talk

Castle Lectures will explore the costs and advantages . . .

In Memoriam: George F. Mahl

Dwight Hall hosts an online and silent auction to raise funds . . .

PIER seminar aims to link ancient and modern history of Iran

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