| | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Net-Letter | | In This Issue: | January 2008 | | | • | New York State Supports Expansion and Stem-cell Research at CSHL | | | • | Research May Lead to Improved Breast Cancer Therapies | | | | • | Saturday DNA! Program Unravels Genetic Mysteries for Children and Adults | | | • | Brain Stem Cells Sensitive to Space Radiation | | | | • | CSHL Discovery Reveals Prospect of Novel Treatment for Lung Cancer Patients | | | • | CSHL Scientist Recognized for Accelerating Cancer Gene Research | | | | New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, Empire State Development (ESD) Chairman Pat Foye, and Dr. Bruce Stillman, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory president today announced a $2 million grant to purchase new equipment for the Hillside Campus facilities project. The grant reaffirms New York State's commitment to encouraging the growth of the local biotech industry and recognizes CSHL's long history of research discoveries that improve the human condition. Earlier this week, the Empire State Stem Cell Board awarded a $380,933 grant to CSHL as part of New York State's new multi-year stem cell research program. The funds will support CSHL's stem cell research of cancer tumors by Patrick Paddison, Ph.D.; nervous system tumors by Linda Van Aelst, Ph.D.; mood disorders by Grigori Enikolopov, Ph.D., and attempts to regulate stem cell activity by Marja Timmermans, Ph.D. | | | | |
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