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YALE UNIVERSITY NEWSMichael Wishnie is appointed the William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law (Click Here to View) Yale News Michael J. Wishnie, the newly designated William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law, focuses his teaching, scholarship and law practice on immigration, labor and employment, habeus corpus, civil rights, government transparency, and veterans’ law.
OTHER YALE UNIVERSITY NEWSYale Nobel laureate creates compound that halts growth of malaria parasite Yale News A drug candidate that has shown promise for neutralizing dangerous bacteria also prevents the parasite that causes malaria from growing, new research by a Yale University team headed by Nobel laureate Sidney Altman shows. Barbara Walters of ABC News to be Class Day speaker Yale News Barbara Walters, who has arguably interviewed more statesmen and stars than any journalist in history, will address the graduating Yale College Class of 2012 on May 20. Book: Neurogastronomy: How the Brain Creates Flavor and Why It Matters Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. Wooster Square in pink and white Yale News Every year, New Haven's Wooster Square dons its pink and white spring attire, as the cherry blossoms there come out in full force. Here's a look at this year's floral fashion show. Delicious, sweaty, and barefoot: Campus to celebrate the human aspects of sustainability Yale News Human health and well-being is the focus of this year’s annual “Celebrate Sustainability” week. This weeklong series of events will be held on campus Monday-Sunday, April 9-15. Early administration of GIK solution lessens severity of heart attacks Yale News A national study under the direction of a Yale physician has shown that patients suffering heart attack symptoms who receive early administration of a glucose-insulin-potassium solution suffer less-severe heart attacks and fewer cardiac arrests or deaths. Talk explores myth and reality of Brazil’s rise Yale News André Petry, international correspondent for VEJA, Brazil’s leading weekly news magazine, will visit Yale as a Poynter Fellow in Journalism on Tuesday, April 3. Classic works and world premieres will highlight 2012-2013 season at the Yale Rep Yale News The world premiere of three plays — including one by acclaimed writer Sarah Ruhl — and a re-staging of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” starring Academy Award nominee Paul Giamatti will be among the 2012-2013 season’s offerings at the Yale Repertory Theatre. Alcoa chair speaks at Yale Yale News Klaus Kleinfeld, Alcoa chair and chief executive officer, discussed the global trends that are affecting how businesses operate during a talk in at Morse College on March 28. John Wargo is appointed the Tweedy/Ordway Professor of Environmental Health and Politics Yale News John P. Wargo, newly named as the Tweedy/Ordway Professor of Environmental Health and Politics, is an expert on the threats to human health posed by environmental hazards. Xuhui Lee named the Sara Shallenberger Brown Professor of Meteorology Yale News Xuhui Lee, recently appointed as the Sara Shallenberger Brown Professor of Meteorology, is an internationally renowned expert in the biophysics and biometeorology of natural and human-dominated ecosystems, including agricultural systems. Paul Anastas designated as the Teresa and H. John Heinz III Professor in the Practice of Chemistry for the Environment Yale News Paul T. Anastas, who recently returned to Yale as the Teresa and H. John Heinz III Professor in the Practice of Chemistry for the Environment after serving as head of research for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is widely hailed as the “father of green chemistry.” His term in the post is effective through December 2013. Q&A: Air Force ROTC prepares for take-off at Yale Yale News YaleNews recently spoke with Lieutenant Colonel Theodore G. Weibel, commander of the Air Force ROTC detachment, one of two ROTC units that will open on campus in the fall. Research Note: Yale researcher develops global model that helps predict biodiversity Yale News Understanding what determines the distribution of biodiversity across the planet remains one of the critical challenges in biology and has gained particular urgency in the face of environmental change and accelerating species extinctions. A study co-authored by Walter Jetz, a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Paul Fine of the University of California, Berkeley, develops a novel analytical framework to jointly evaluate historical and contemporary environmental predictors of the latitudinal gradient in the diversity of terrestrial vertebrates. New Haven Restaurant Week returns April 15-20 Yale News Whether they prefer contemporary or classic cuisine, international or more home-grown fare, diners will find something on the menu to whet their palates when 34 local eateries take part in the city’s bi-annual New Haven Restaurant Week, April 15-20. Get a glimpse into medicine’s future during Yale’s interactive simulcast of TEDMEDLive Yale News Yale School of Medicine will host TEDMEDLive, a simulcast of the three-and-a-half day TEDMED conference in Washington, D.C., in April. A live stream of the event will be shown April 10–12 in Harkness Lounge, 367 Cedar St., and April 13 in Harkness Auditorium, 333 Cedar St. Joint Yale-Hong Kong project to preserve documentation of Chinese Christianity Yale News The Yale University Divinity School Library (YUDL) and the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have launched a collaboration to preserve and enrich their collections of contemporary Chinese Christianity, especially works written in Chinese. With you in the room, bacteria counts spike Yale News A person’s mere presence in a room can add 37 million bacteria to the air every hour — material largely left behind by previous occupants and stirred up from the floor — according to new research by Yale University engineers. Lecture redux: Leading pollster offers insights into 2012 elections Yale News Peter Hart, a leading analyst of public opinion in the United States, delivered a talk on this year's national elections, on March 22 at Luce Hall auditorium. Immune system turning on itself may trigger melanoma growth Yale News A new study by researchers from Yale and Johns Hopkins reveals the molecular pathway by which the body’s inflammatory immune response may trigger its own inhibition, protecting tumor cells from destruction and allowing the growth of melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer. The study currently appears in Science Translational Medicine. Tamas Horvath honored by the Endocrine Society Yale News Yale professor Tamas Horvath has been honored by the Endocrine Society with the 2012 Ernst Oppenheimer Award, one of the society’s Laureate Awards. Yale School of Architecture ends term with distinguished roster of speakers Yale News Celebrated architect Frank Gehry and distinguished critics Michael Kimmelman and Paul Goldberger head the list of eminent speakers at the Yale School of Architecture this term. All of the forthcoming events are free and open to the public and take place in Hastings Hall, the auditorium of Paul Rudolph Hall, 180 York St., at 6:30 p.m. Health reform mandates good for economy, says Yale economist Yale News In a recently published report, two economists from Yale and the University of Pennsylvania demonstrate that mandate-based national health reform makes sense economically, extending affordable health insurance to some of the 50 million uninsured Americans without killing jobs. Book: Dreaming in French Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. Morse College to welcome new master: Amy E. Hungerford Yale News Amy E. Hungerford, professor of English and American studies and the current acting master of Calhoun College, has been named the next master of Morse College for a period of five years, beginning July 1. Brain’s evolution is topic of last 2012 Shulman Lecture Yale News Anthropologist and neurobiologist Terrence William Deacon will deliver the final 2012 Shulman Lecture in Science and the Humanities on Tuesday, March 27, at the Whitney Humanities Center, 53 Wall St. Late photographer Diane Arbus to “speak” at Yale Yale News The recorded voice of Diane Arbus (1923 –1971), part of a slide show presentation she prepared before her death, will kick off a public discussion at Yale about the legendary photographer’s work on Wednesday, April 4. Researchers unravel genetic mechanism of fatty liver disease in obese children Yale News Obese youths with particular genetic variants may be more prone to fatty liver disease, a leading cause of chronic liver disease in children and adolescents in industrialized countries, according to new findings by Yale School of Medicine researchers. U.S.D.A. forest chief to discuss forest restoration Yale News Tom Tidwell, chief for the U.S. Forest Service, will discuss “Restoring Forest Health: We Need to Pick Up the Pace” on Wednesday, March 28, 4:30-6 p.m. in Burke Auditorium of Kroon Hall, 195 Prospect St. The event is free and open to the public. Watch live: Akhil Amar on C-SPAN Yale News Akhil Amar, professor of law and political science, will be the guest on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27. Yale library symposium explores preserving history in the wake of disaster Yale News The East Asia Library at Yale will host a symposium on archives related to disasters in Japan to commemorate the first anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan on March 11, 2011. A warm welcome for spring Yale News The arrival of spring on the calendar, and the arrival of spring-like weather don't often coincide. But they did this year, when the spring equinox heralded in days of warm weather and sunshine. Lecture redux: DNA discoverer on curing 'incurable' cancer Yale News Watch a video of the March 19 lecture at Yale by renowned scientist James Watson, who won the Nobel Prize with Francis Crick for discovering the double-helix structure of DNA. As ‘science diplomats,’ graduate students are helping to create an informed public Yale News As his audience watches intently, Yale graduate student Kenneth Buck talks about the processes that take place in the complex circuitry of the brain, from the growth and development of neurons to the way it communicates messages. Yale pesticide forum explores how and why to grow green Yale News Stonyfield Farms CEO Gary Hirshberg will join other prominent advocates for sustainable agriculture, farmers, community activists, and public health officials at Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (FES) on March 30–31 to discuss why growing food organically is better for the environment and for human health. The Week Ender: Happenings March 23 to 25? Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Yale fertility expert honored by Endometriosis Foundation of America Yale News Dr. Hugh Taylor, professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences and director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, was selected by the Endometriosis Foundation of America as its 2012 honoree. Geophysicist Maureen Long awarded grant from the National Science Foundation Yale News Yale geophysicist Maureen D. Long has won a $106,108 grant from the National Science Foundation for her continuing study of the Earth's interior. Walk of a lifetime promotes organ donation Yale News On March 19, two-time organ donor Harry Kiernan began a walk across the United States to raise awareness about organ donation. Among those who gathered at Yale-New Haven Hospital to wish him well on his journey was Dr. Sukru Emre, the Yale School of Medicine transplant surgery who performed one of Kiernan's donations. Podcast: Robert Shiller on "Finance and the Good Society" Yale News In his new book “Finance and the Good Society,” Yale economist and best-selling author Robert Shiller argues that financial capitalism is the best system the world has ever known for democratizing wealth. He also concedes in the book, which will be published by Princeton University Press next month, that the system has serious flaws. Before Greg Smith blew the whistle on Goldman Sachs in the New York Times, Shiller had specifically addressed the issue of financial industry malfeasance in a chapter of his book titled, “Some Unfortunate Incentives to Sleaziness Inherent in Finance.” “The Treasures of Yale” series presents the Newberry Memorial Organ Yale News In conjunction with the latest "Treasures of Yale" video on the Newberry Memorial Organ in Woolsey Hall, here's a look at the history of the massive music-maker. 'Shakespeare at Yale' this week: March 19-25 Yale News A gallery talk on Shakespeare illustrator Edwin Austin Abbey; a screening of Akira Kurosawa’s “Ran,” the cinematic retelling of “King Lear”; an exhibition of Shakespeare-inspired material Yale College art majors; and the official opening of “Winter’s Tale” at the Yale Repertory Theatre are featured events in the “Shakespeare at Yale” celebration this week. Nagai, galaxy cluster expert, named 2012 Cottrell Scholar Yale News Yale physicist Daisuke Nagai has been named a 2012 Cottrell Scholar by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Yale research offers new way to see inside solids Yale News Researchers at Yale University have developed a new way of seeing inside solid objects, including animal bones and tissues, potentially opening a vast array of dense materials to a new type of detailed internal inspection. Shakespearean paintings by an American artist are showcased in new installation Yale News As part of the celebration Shakespeare at Yale, the Yale University Art Gallery is displaying works by Edwin Austin Abbey, an expatriate American painter who was awarded an honorary degree by Yale in 1897. Archives in action: Yale papers breathe life into theatric roles Yale News Actors from the most recent Long Wharf Theatre production, "February House," visited Yale's Manuscripts and Archives Department to learn more about the real-life people they portray via the archives of the 1940s publication Decision Magazine, which is a major component of the new musical. Helping women faculty navigate ‘career pressure points’ Yale News In this Q&A, Priyamvada Natarajan, chair of the Women Faculty Forum, talks about women in science, taking risks, and the importance of mentoring and parity. Alcoa CEO to discuss global business challenges in Yale talk Yale News Klaus Kleinfeld, Alcoa chair and chief executive officer, will deliver the Gordon Grand Fellowship Lecture at Yale on March 28. Stone carvings at Yale Law School Yale News Here's a musical tribute to the beauty of Sterling Law Building. In memoriam: Dr. Howard M. Spiro Yale News Dr. Howard M. Spiro, the founding section chief of gastroenterology in the Department of Internal Medicine and former director of the Yale Program for Humanities in Medicine died on March 11, in Branford, Connecticut, after a brief illness. Leading pollster to speak at Yale about 2012 election Yale News Peter D. Hart, a leading analyst of public opinion in the United States, will deliver a talk on this year’s national elections, on Thursday, March 22 at 4 p.m. in Luce Hall Auditorium, 34 Hillhouse Ave. Three Yale students heading abroad via Gates, Luce scholarships Yale News Three students from Yale have been chosen by two highly selective scholarship programs for work or study abroad. Yale senior Sarah Armitage and 2011 graduate Harold McNamara are among 40 scholars nationwide who have received Gates Cambridge Scholarships for postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge, and senior Reid Magdanz is one of 18 young Americans selected by the Luce Scholars Program for professional positions in Asia. Snyder book honored by American Academy of Arts and Letters Yale News The American Academy of Arts and Letters presented an award in literature to Professor Timothy Snyder for his book “Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin” (Basic Books, 2010). Answering your health questions: Yale Medical Group launches blog Yale News You can learn about medical issues and get answers to your own health-related questions via the new “Ask Yale Medicine” blog in the New Haven Register online. The site was developed by Yale’s Office of Public Affairs and Communications to help bring the latest research and trends in clinical care to... ISPS to host forum on Affordable Care Act Yale News The Institution for Social and Policy Studies will host a forum titled “Navigating Health Care: What Is the Affordable Care Act?” on Wednesday, March 28. The event will be held 5-6:30 p.m. in Rm. 129 of the Yale Law School, 127 Wall St. The Week Ender: Happenings March 16 to 18 Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Cell phone use in pregnancy may cause behavioral disorders in offspring Yale News Exposure to radiation from cell phones during pregnancy affects the brain development of offspring, potentially leading to hyperactivity, Yale School of Medicine researchers have determined. Yale senior wins Jefferson Award for being a 'globechanger' Yale News Yale senior Jourdan Urbach is one of four individuals under the age of 25 who have been awarded 2012 Jefferson Awards for “Outstanding Service by a Globechanger.” James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA's structure, to visit campus Yale News Nobel Prize-winner James D. Watson will visit the campus to discuss "Curing 'Incurable' Cancer." Anti-smoking campaigns have saved over 800,000 lives Yale News More than 800,000 lives were saved in the United States between 1975 and 2000 thanks to anti-smoking measures, according to a new study that used a Yale mathematical model to quantify for the first time the impact of anti-smoking measures on lung cancer. ‘Dr. Ruth’ to speak at annual Department of Psychiatry symposium Yale News Ruth Westheimer — the psychosexual therapist more commonly known as “Dr. Ruth” — will be the featured speaker and awardee at “Neuroscience 2012,” the Yale Department of Psychiatry’s annual symposium showcasing advances in the basic and clinical sciences of the brain. Book: Memories of the Future Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. Yale sophomore wins Jefferson Award for being a 'globechanger' Yale News Yale sophomore Jourdan Urbach is one of four individuals under the age of 25 who have been awarded 2012 Jefferson Awards for “Outstanding Service by a Globechanger.” The MacMillan Report: Sharing news of the world Yale News Each week, the internet show "The MacMillan Report" showcases the innovative work and research of faculty affiliated with The MacMillan Center. The show airs on Wednesdays at noon. The latest episode features Alexander Evans, senior fellow of the Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, discussing the relationship between the United States and South Asia. Watch Evans (above) and see other recent episodes of "The MacMillan Report" here. ‘Improvising on Jazz’ exhibition to open at the Institute of Sacred Music Yale News An exhibition of paintings with jazz-based themes by Philadelphia-area abstract painter Ellen Priest will open at the Institute of Sacred Music (ISM) on Tuesday, March 20. Aging brain gets stuck in time, Yale researchers show Yale News The aging brain loses its ability to recognize when it is time to move on to a new task, explaining why the elderly have difficulty multi-tasking, Yale University researchers report. Yale panel to discuss Civil War legacy after 150 years Yale News Five influential writers on the Civil War and Emancipation will convene at Yale March 29 to discuss the conflict’s legacy over the last 150 years. Final ‘No Boundaries’ performance is a ‘fiction within a fiction within a fiction’ Yale News “The Rehearsal,” a production that challenges the audience’s perception of reality by presenting a rehearsal — or perhaps the rehearsal of a rehearsal — is the final offering in “No Boundaries: A Series of Global Performances,” presented by the Yale Repertory Theatre and the World Performance Project at Yale. Summit to promote sustainable development Yale News A major summit to encourage sustainability in the United States and Canada will take place on March 24 and 25 at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES). "Shakespeare at Yale" this week: March 12-18 Yale News The opening of an exhibition showing how 18th-century actor David Garrick spawned a love of "bardology" and the premiere of the Yale Repertory Theatre’s production of “The Winter’s Tale” are among this week's highlights of the Shakespeare at Yale celebration. At Law School: Clinic upholds immigrants' rights (video) Yale News A new video produced by the Yale Law School highlights the Worker & Immigrant Rights Clinic and its advocacy for Latino immigrants who were arrested five years ago. Yale’s history comes to life in new Facebook Timeline Yale News You can now explore the highlights of Yale’s over 300-year history on the Timeline of Yale University’s Facebook page; the new feature went live on March 7. Alumni insights: Host of AYA fundraiser talks about a decade in the entertainment industry Yale News Conor Knigton ’03 National Book Critics Circle honors Gaddis for biography of Cold War statesman Yale News The National Book Critics Circle awarded its 2012 biography award to Yale historian John Lewis Gaddis for his work “George F. Kennan: An American Life” (Penguin Press). The Week Ender: Happenings March 9 to 11? Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Divinity School scholars invite you along on their trip to the Middle East Yale News A group of 34 scholars and students from the Yale Divinity School have embarked on a two-week travel seminar through Israel-Palestine, and they invite members of the community to become their virtual traveling companions. What makes ticks tick? Yale News A veteran researcher ponders the past, present and future of Lyme disease and worries about increasingly vocal attacks on medical science. Book: Cuban Fiestas Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. Yale psychology researchers to create emotional literacy program for preschool children Yale News Susan E. Rivers, a research scientist in Yale University’s Department of Psychology and the associate director of Yale’s Health, Emotion, and Behavior Laboratory, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute for Education Sciences to create, implement, and test a preschool program designed to improve emotional literacy in children. Amy Meyers reappointed director of the Yale Center for British Art Yale News Amy Meyers has been reappointed to a third, five-year term as director of the Yale Center for British Art, President Richard C. Levin has announced. 15 Yale faculty honored by Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering Yale News Fifteen Yale faculty members have been elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering in recognition of their contributions to the advancement of science. Yale scientist tapped to serve key roles at the White House and NSF Yale News Yale scientist and Haskins Laboratories chief executive officer Philip Rubin has been appointed to key roles at the White House and the National Science Foundation. Shake Shack’s opening in fall will further propel New Haven renaissance Yale News Next fall, just as students return to campus, a new restaurant will be part of the city scene. 'Shakespeare at Yale' this week: March 5-12 Yale News A Yiddish edition of “King Lear,” a Yale School of Drama production of “Anthony and Cleopatra," an exhibition on the maladies and medicines of Elizabethan England, and a talk about ill-fated dealers in Bard-related art are among the events that take place during the Shakespeare at Yale celebration during the week of March 5–12. In conversation: Sir Peter Crane Yale News Evolutionary biologist Sir Peter Crane has been dean of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES) since 2009. He recently spoke with Yale News about F&ES’ internationalism, the role of business in environmental management, and what it was like to be knighted at Buckingham Palace, among other topics. Radiation still used despite evidence of little benefit to some older breast cancer patients Yale News Even though a large clinical study demonstrated that radiation has limited benefit in treating breast cancer in some older women, there was little change in the use of radiation among older women in the Medicare program, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in the March Journal of Clinical Oncology. Yale cell biologist Milosevic wins prize for young researchers Yale News Yale cell biologist Ira Milosevic has been given the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) Anniversary Prize. Yale Rep to stage the Bard’s tale of ‘blinding jealousy and forgiveness’ Yale News “The Winter’s Tale,” William Shakespeare’s classic story of tragedy, romance, and magic, is the next play to be staged by the Yale Repertory Theatre. How megakaryocytes get so big — and the bad things that happen when they don’t Yale News Yale researchers have discovered how megakaryocytes — giant blood cells that produce wound-healing platelets — manage to grow 10 to 15 times larger than other blood cells. Egyptian and Yale scholars discuss ‘Season Changes in the Arab World’ Yale News During a recent visit to Yale, Egyptian scholars discussed “Season Changes in the Arab World” and answered the question "How will Egypt’s revolution affect its relationship with the West?” Nobel winner is a draw for top Yale College science applicants Yale News One of the "perks" of a weekend for promising high school students who want to study science at Yale College was an opportunity to meet and talk with Professor Thomas Steitz, a winner of the 2009 Nobel Prize for chemistry Gregory E. Sterling of Notre Dame named next dean of Yale Divinity School Yale News Yale Divinity School will welcome a new dean this summer: Gregory E. Sterling, currently dean of the Graduate School of the University of Notre Dame. Yale students to present plans to the Department of Energy Yale News Six students representing the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and Yale School of Management will present proposals for making commercial buildings more energy efficient to Department of Energy (DOE) officials on Friday, March 2, in Washington, D.C. Torosaurus is not Triceratops, Yale researchers say Yale News A year-long study by Yale University paleontologists concludes that two related horned dinosaurs are different animals and not adult and juvenile versions of the same. The Week Ender: Happenings March 2 to 4 Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Biomarkers assist in detecting life-threatening kidney injury after cardiac surgery Yale News Following heart surgery, patients commonly experience acute kidney injury (AKI) and a progressive loss of kidney function. But a Yale-led study identifies specific blood and urine markers that can predict which patients will suffer these serious complications. The findings suggest that early detection and better patient monitoring could prevent kidney deterioration. The study appears online in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. How red blood cells get so big — and the bad things that happen when they don’t Yale News Yale researchers have discovered how megakaryocytes — giant blood cells that produce wound-healing platelets — manage to grow 10 to 15 times larger than other blood cells. De Camilli honored for work with brain synapses Yale News Pietro De Camilli, the Eugene Higgins Professor of Cell Biology and Neurobiology, was named the recipient of the Sir Bernard Katz Award by the Exocytosis and Endocytosis subgroup of the Biophysical Society Feb. 25 at its 56th annual meeting. Book: Get There First, Decide Promptly Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. New director named for Human Research Protection Program Yale News Jan L Hewett, formerly at the University of Michigan, has been named director of Yale’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), announced Andrew Rudczynski, associate vice president for research. Edelson to be honored with National Physician of the Year award Yale News Dr. Richard L. Edelson, professor and department chair of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine, will be one of five distinguished physicians to receive the National Physician of the Year award from Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Molecular duo dictate weight and energy levels, Yale researchers find Yale News Yale University researchers have discovered a key cellular mechanism that may help the brain control how much we eat, what we weigh, and how much energy we have. Prostate cancer treatment overused in some older patients Yale News Treatment is not always warranted for older men with prostate cancer and a short life expectancy, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in the Feb. 27 Archives of Internal Medicine. ‘Collect, protect, connect’: Yale researcher aims to rescue disappearing languages Yale News Mark Turin, an associate research scientist at the Macmillan Center’s South Asian Studies Council, is working to preserve the languages and oral traditions of the Himalayas. 'Shakespeare at Yale' this week: Feb. 27-March 4 Yale News A performance of Shakespeare songs from both sides of the Atlantic; a talk on how the early book trade marketed Shakespeare to the masses; and the film of the ballet "Romeo and Juliet" are among this week's highlights. Hello, snow Yale News It is a rare winter in New Haven when snow is a rare sight. But waking up to a snow-covered landscape on this late February morning reminds us how becoming the campus looks when clad in white. Yale at the Academy Awards Yale News There will be many colorful outfits on the Red Carpet during the 2011 Academy Awards ceremony on Feb. 26. One color sure to be represented there is Blue — as in the Yale Blue alumni who have gone on to win Oscar nods. Here are just a few. Yale’s Nelson gets $8.4 million grant to study photosynthesis Yale News Timothy Nelson, professor of molecular, cellular & developmental biology, has been awarded an $8.4 million grant by the Plant Genome Research Program of the National Science Foundation to investigate the molecular basis of C4 type photosynthesis — a type of photosynthesis that supercharges carbon dioxide into photosynthetic cells of leaves, dramatically increasing their productivity. Dean Miller to speak at Boston University about Maya murals Yale News Yale College Dean Mary Miller will present the inaugural Raymond & Beverly Sackler Distinguished Lecture in Archaeology at Boston University on Wednesday, Feb. 29. The Week Ender: Happenings Feb. 24 to 26? Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Training parents is good medicine for children with autism behavior problems Yale News Children with autism spectrum disorders who also have serious behavioral problems responded better to medication combined with training for their parents than to treatment with medication alone, Yale researchers and their colleagues report in the February issue of Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Vaccinating adults with new pneumonia vaccine more cost-effective, affirms Yale researcher Yale News A new study suggests vaccinating adults against one of the most common causes of pneumonia with a new vaccine, which has virtually eliminated this infection in children, is more cost effective than using the current vaccine. Yale researcher Eugene Shapiro agrees with the study’s findings in an editorial published in the current issue of JAMA. Yale researcher wins novel grant to study lupus Yale News Dr. Sandra Wolin of Yale School of Medicine, is among 12 investigators to receive a 2012 Novel Research Grant from the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) to conduct innovative work in lupus. The LRI grants support original ideas from what it calls “some of the country’s most creative scientists.” Studies will look at why lupus turns the body’s immune system against itself and will develop new strategies for treatment. In total, $3.6 million was given in grants. Cocaine and the teen brain: Yale research offers insights into addiction Yale News When first exposed to cocaine, the adolescent brain launches a strong defensive reaction designed to minimize the drug’s effects, Yale and other scientists have found. Now two new studies by a Yale team identify key genes that regulate this response and show that interfering with this reaction dramatically increases a mouse’s sensitivity to cocaine. Learn about thermoelectronics — and more — via ‘Material Marvels’ Yale News In this latest segment of “Material Marvels,” Yale scientist Ainissa Ramirez describes how simple devices like cell phones can be powered by heat using thermoelectric materials, which convert heat to electricity. Bikers: Support cancer research by signing up for the ‘Closer to Free Ride’ Yale News In September, students, faculty, staff, and family members will have an opportunity once again to climb on their bikes and raise money to support cancer research and treatment at Yale. Desert footprints reveal ancient origins of elephants’ social lives Yale News A cluster of ancient footprints in the Arabian desert offers the clearest evidence yet for the early origins of modern elephants’ social structure, according to a Yale-led research team. Message from President Levin to the Yale community Yale News In a letter to the Yale community, President Richard C. Levin said New York Pollice Department monitoring of Muslim student associations, including the Yale Muslim Students Association, is "antithetical to the values of Yale, the academic community, and the United States." In memoriam: Ruth Barcan Marcus Yale News Yale professor emeritus of philosophy Ruth Barcan Marcus, a pioneer in the field of logic and metaphysics who gave her name to a groundbreaking formula of symbolic logic and was a key figure in philosophical debates, has died at the age of 90. Book: Tradition and Invention in Architecture: Conversations and Essays Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. Book: Democracy, Expertise, and Academic Freedom Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. Yale Center for Molecular Discovery created at West Campus Yale News The road from discovering a novel insight to turning it into a practical biomedical application is full of twists, turns, and dead ends, but a combined center at Yale’s West Campus seeks to provide University faculty with the knowledge and tools to navigate from basic science to new breakthroughs in disease management. Positive media portrayals of obese individuals reduce weight stigma Yale News Presenting obese individuals in a positive, non-stereotypical manner in the media could help reduce weight-biased attitudes held by the public, finds a study from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale. The study, published online in Health Psychology, investigates the impact on... Benhabib honored with Leopold Lucas Prize Yale News Seyla Benhabib, the Eugene Meyer Professor of Political Science and Philosophy, has been awarded the 2012 Leopold Lucas Prize in recognition of her study of the coherence of civil societies under strain from the pressures of globalization, migration, and conflict over the differing values of groups and individuals. Emmy Award-winning Yale student composer to discuss music and the environment Yale News The connection between two disparate fields — music and the environment — will be the focus of discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 21, when a filmmaker, an environmentalist, and a composer will get together at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies to talk about how the musical score for a documentary about a pioneering naturalist can expand the viewer’s awareness of the environment. Air Resources Board chair to give Yale conference keynote Yale News The chairman of the California Air Resources Board will give the keynote address at the Yale Environmental Law Association’s second annual conference on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. Yale proclaims: 'Hail to the Chief' Yale News In honor of Presidents' Day, here is a photo gallery highlighting the U.S. presidents who graduated from Yale, those who were awarded honorary degrees by the University or have visited the campus, and chiefs of state featured in Yale's collections. ‘Shakespeare at Yale’ this week: Feb. 20–26 Yale News The musical effects Shakespeare used to complement the staged production of his plays and the ways in which his plays have inspired visual artists are the focus of three “Shakespeare at Yale” events this week, Feb. 20–26. Yale’s new innovation and design center to foster ‘culture of engineering’ Yale News The Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science has begun construction of a versatile innovation and design studio to encourage the invention and prototyping of radically new, socially beneficial technologies – from robotics and medical devices to renewable energy systems and other innovations yet to be conceived. Spotlight: Yale curator recommends ways to make scenery a part of the ride Yale News There are those for whom a long-distance bicycle ride is often a high-speed workout; the scenery just a whizzing peripheral blur.Frederick Lamp isn’t one of them. Yale hosts international student summit to advocate elimination of nuclear weapons Yale News Over 250 college students from around the world will convene at Yale on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19, to discuss the elimination of nuclear weapons. When body clock runs down, immune system takes time off Yale News The circadian clock is a finely tuned genetic mechanism that regulates our sleep cycle and key metabolic changes during the 24-hour cycle. It also may help determine whether we get sick or not, according to a new Yale School of Medicine study. Yale study: how mitochondrial DNA defects cause inherited deafness Yale News Yale scientists have discovered the molecular pathway by which maternally inherited deafness appears to occur: Mitochondrial DNA mutations trigger a signaling cascade, resulting in programmed cell death. The study is in the Feb. 17 issue of Cell. Secret of sperm quality control revealed by Yale scientists Yale News Yale researchers have discovered how the “guardian of the genome’’ oversees quality control in the production of sperm — and perhaps in many other cells as well. Yale study proves nobody is genetically perfect Yale News Every person carries on average 100 variants that disable genes - yet very few suffer ill effects, an international team of researchers led by Yale University and Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute report in the Feb. 17 issue of the journal Science. Wyss Scholars to promote land conservation out west Yale News On a cross-country bicycle tour for Habitat for Humanity several summers ago, Chris Colvin peddled hard toward the 9,600-foot summit of Togwotee Pass from Riverton, Wyoming, eyeing the open grassy meadows and Whitebark pines to distract from the burn in his legs. Yale Symphony Orchestra and pianist Idil Biret in concert Yale News The Yale Symphony Orchestra (YSO), under the baton of musical director Toshiyuki Shimada, will perform a concert with internationally celebrated pianist Idil Biret on Feb. 18 in Woolsey Hall, corner of College and Grove streets, 8 p.m. Mexican delegation takes part in University leadership program Yale News Yale recently hosted a delegation of Mexican Supreme Court members, governors of various Mexican states, ministers, academics, members of Congress and private sector leaders as part of the CIDE-Yale Mexico Leadership Program — the first leadership program conducted with a Latin American partner. Fish of Antarctica threatened by climate change Yale News A Yale-led study of the evolutionary history of Antarctic fish and their “anti-freeze” proteins illustrates how tens of millions of years ago a lineage of fish adapted to newly formed polar conditions – and how today they are endangered by a rapid rise in ocean temperatures. 'Shakespeare at Yale' this week: Feb. 13-19 Yale News A screening of “Shakespeare in Love,” a talk by Professor David Kastan, the debut of two exhibits — one exploring the legal side of the playwright, the other two centuries of Shakespeare at Yale — and a performance of "Shakespeare's Deadly Seven" are among this week's highlights. C-sections linked to breathing problems in preterm infants Yale News Research conducted at Yale School of Medicine shows that a cesarean (C-section) delivery, which was thought to be harmless, is associated with breathing problems in preterm babies who are small for gestational age. Students and alumni unite to STAY Yale News The new STAY program is bringing Yalies together across classes, generations, and degree programs for the benefit of the University, the community, and the world The Week Ender: Happenings Feb. 10-12 Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. An eye for the tsetse fly Yale News A research scientist’s passion for photography results in an award-winning image of the insects he studies. Yale Athletics raising money for breast cancer research with 'Pink Zone' Yale News The Yale Athletic Department will host its fifth-annual "Yale Athletics Pink Zones" weekend, a program designed to raise breast health awareness, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12, at Payne Whitney Gymnasium. As next supercontinent forms, Arctic Ocean, Caribbean will vanish first Yale News Geologists at Yale University have proposed a new theory to describe the formation of supercontinents, the epic process by which Earth’s major continental blocks combine into a single vast landmass. Exhibit curated by staff member — and featuring other Yale affiliates — explores art as ritual Yale News Yale staff member Meredith Miller ’03 ART, a photographer at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, has organized an exhibition at Artspace featuring artists who engage in such daily art making — or whose own art reflects an interest in ritual or marking time. Yale celebrates Dickens' 200th birthday Yale News Between the Yale Center for British Art and the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale has a vast collection of material related to author Charles Dickens, Research Note: Yale researchers describe early warning system for microbial invaders Yale News Deadly viruses are first detected by our immune system by MDA5, a receptor that recognizes viral RNA soon after it infects the cell. Yale University researchers show that pairs of these molecules assemble along this viral RNA in long filaments, which scientists Yorgo Modis and Ian Berke propose trigger a partner signaling molecule, MAVS (seen in red), which in turn instructs the cell to mount an antiviral inflammatory response. Children hospitalized at alarming rate due to abuse Yale News In one year alone, over 4,500 children in the United States were hospitalized due to child abuse, and 300 of them died of their injuries, Yale School of Medicine researchers report in a new study. The findings are published in the March 2012 issue of Pediatrics (published online Feb. 6). 'Shakespeare at Yale' this week: Feb. 6-12 Yale News A new online "Shakespeare at Yale" resource, performances of "Julius Caesar," a cabaret featuring Bard-inspired songs, and a reading of his sonnets are among the highlights. Gene mutation discovery sparks hope for effective endometriosis screening Yale News Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have, for the first time, described the genetic basis of endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women that is marked by chronic pelvic pain and infertility. The researchers’ discovery of a new gene mutation provides hope for new screening methods. Yale School of Architecture symposium asks: ‘Is drawing dead?’ Yale News A symposium Feb. 9-11 at Yale School of Architecture (YSoA) will examine the status of drawing — traditionally the architect’s chief means of expression and exploration — in the digital age. Titled “Is Drawing Dead?” the symposium also marks the official opening of a comprehensive exhibition celebrating the work of Italian artist, designer and architect Massimo Scholari. Sculpture of Venice Biennale among the items on display in retrospective of eminent architect’s work Yale News A new exhibition opening at the School of Architecture in February will showcase the work of the renowned Italian architect, artist, and designer Massimo Scolari. Professor cited in brief to U.S. Supreme Court on new public health law Yale News An article by Jennifer Prah Ruger, associate professor of public health, has been cited by the Department of Health and Human Services in its brief to the Supreme Court supporting the new health law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Politic to host ‘conversation’ with journalist Christiane Amanpour Yale News Award-winning journalist Christiane Amanpour will be the guest at a “Newsmakers and Newsbreakers” program on Monday, Feb. 6, sponsored by The Politic, a Yale undergraduate journal focusing on global and domestic political affairs. Yale’s bike officers: ambassadors on two wheels Yale News There are many advantages to the Yale Police Department's bicycle unit — not the least of which is the interaction the officers can have with members of the community. The physics of football Yale News When fans tune in to watch the Super Bowl, they are also watching “a whole lot of physics” as well, notes Yale scientist Anissa Ramirez. In the latest segment of “Science Xplained,” Ramirez talks about how quarterbacks use the shape of the football and its spin (which can reach the spin speed of a... The Week Ender: Happenings Feb. 3 to 5? Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Performances at Yale shine light on 'piano-theater' Yale News Two years ago Woolsey Hall was briefly transformed by a vibrant, multicolored music and light show of Alexander Scriabin’s “Prometheus, Poem of Fire.” On Feb. 9–11, Yale will again pay homage to the Russian composer and the multimedia art form he created by matching musical notes to dazzling bursts of color. Aleca Hughes one of five finalists nationally for hockey humanitarian award Yale News Aleca Hughes, a senior forward on the Yale women's ice hockey team, has been named one of five finalists for the 2012 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award. This is the sixth time Yale has had a finalist for the award, more than any other school. Hughes is now a two-time finalist, making her the first player in Yale history to accomplish that feat. Book: A Field Guide to the Southeast Coast & Gulf of Mexico Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. Share dinner and conversation with luminaries at LEAP benefit Yale News Hosts throughout the New Haven area — including several from Yale — will open their homes for dinner parties, bringing together distinguished guests and supporters of LEAP (Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership) on Wednesday, Feb. 29. Yale issues semi-annual Report of Complaints of Sexual Misconduct Yale News The report summarizes complaints brought to the University’s attention through the University-Wide Committee on Sexual Misconduct, Title IX coordinators, and the Yale Police Department, from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2011. Straight from the gut: Microbes can cause obesity Yale News Obesity and chronic liver disease can be triggered by a family of proteins that alter populations of microbes in the stomach, a discovery that suggests the condition may be infectious, Yale scientists report. The study, in the advance online publication of Nature, expands on earlier Yale research that showed how similar microbial imbalances caused by the same family of proteins increases the risk of intestinal diseases such as colitis. ‘Otherwordly love story’ makes its debut at the Yale Rep Yale News Four lost souls reunite in a remote town as a tragic accident reveals the township’s mysterious history in the world premiere of Christina Anderson’s “Good Goods” — the next play to be staged by the Yale Repertory Theatre. Freezing technique exposes molecule-to-molecule attachments Yale News Researchers at Yale University have developed a new way of exposing the atomic attachments that keep complex molecules in precise alignment. The new method could provide insight into the mechanics of a variety of molecular structures, potentially aiding efforts to manipulate them for drug discovery and other purposes. Law professor Jonathan Macey to appear on 'The Daily Show' tonight Yale News Jonathan Macey will be the guest of Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" tonight. Macey is the Sam Harris Professor of Corporate Law, Corporate Finance and Securities Law at the Law School and a professor at the School of Management. Yale lectures focus on music and human evolution Yale News The 2012 Shulman Lectures in Science and the Humanities will explore the human capacity for music-making and music perception in light of new developments in evolutionary science and theory. 'Shakespeare at Yale' this week: Jan. 30-Feb. 5 Yale News The opening of two exhibits, the screening of a version of "Hamlet" shot in Elsinore Castle and two adaptations of "Macbeth" are among the highlights. Addicts’ cravings have different roots in men and women Yale News School of Medicine researchers suggest that women and men with cocaine dependence might benefit more from different types of treatment, since their cravings are triggered by different "cues." ‘Father of green chemistry’ plans return to Yale Yale News Paul Anastas, the Yale chemist who has been on leave while serving as head of research for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, plans to return to the University full time later this winter. The Week Ender: Happenings Jan. 27 to 29? Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Yale Peabody Museum hosts hands-on exhibition on ‘Big Food’ Yale News Visitors to the newest exhibition at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History will have an opportunity to investigate our origins as hunter-gatherers, explore an interactive timeline on the history of food, and identify popular processed foods by only their ingredients. O'Hare of Royal Shakespeare Company to head School of Drama playwriting department Yale News Jeanie O’Hare of the Royal Shakspeare Company (RSC) has been named as the chair of the Department of Playwriting at the Yale School of Drama, announced Dean James Bundy Magna Carta and other ‘historic treasures’ showcased in British Art Center exhibit Yale News An exhibition featuring historic objects from the Society of Antiquaries in London — a society for people concerned with the study of Britain’s past — will open at the Yale Center for British Art in February. Yale acquires oral history of choral conductor Sir David Willcocks Yale News Sterling Memorial Library has acquired a substantial collection of interviews on the prominent choral conductor and composer, Sir David Willcocks. Michael Wishnie is appointed the William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law Yale News Michael J. Wishnie, the newly designated William O. Douglas Clinical Professor of Law, focuses his teaching, scholarship and law practice on immigration, labor and employment, habeus corpus, civil rights, government transparency, and veterans’ law. Dr. Steven Southwick is designated as the inaugural Greenberg Professor Yale News Dr. Steven Southwick, newly named as the inaugural Greenberg Professor of Psychiatry, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Resilience, is a recognized expert on the psychological and neurobiological effects of extreme psychological trauma. Yale study: How suppressing the immune system may prevent type 1 diabetes Yale News A new study at Yale School of Medicine has uncovered the mechanism by which a targeted suppression of the immune system may prevent type 1 diabetes or induce sustained remission. The study appears in Science Translational Medicine. In memoriam: Earle Gister Yale News Earle Gister, an influential figure in the acting world and a faculty member at the Yale School of Drama for two decades, died Jan. 22 at his home in New Haven. He was 77. ‘African-American Art Today’ is topic of free lecture series by Yale poet Elizabeth Alexander Yale News Yale professor Elizabeth Alexander, a noted poet, essayist, playwright, and scholar of African-American literature, will deliver the DeVane Lectures Series this spring term on the subject “African-American Art Today.” General McChrystal speaks about the challenge of leadership Yale News At a School of Management Leaders Forum lecture on Jan. 10, retired General Stanley A. McChrystal said he sees a major challenge for leaders in the United States. Drama alumna to head undergraduate production at Yale College Yale News Yale School of Drama alumna Kathryn Krier has been named the new head of the Office of Undergraduate Production in Yale College, announced Susan Cahan, associate dean for the arts. First TEDxYale to present ‘ideas worth spreading’ Yale News Speeches, performances and videos on the theme “A Twist of Fate” will be featured at TEDxYale 2012, which will take place 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Sheffield-Sterling-Strathcona Hall, corner of Grove and Prospect streets. Intelligent Buildings Project receives gift from Wells Far Yale News Yale’s Intelligent Buildings Project has received $200,000 from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support groundbreaking research on energy consumption in buildings. Yale asks community to “help us discover” cures for disease Yale News Yale University is launching a major effort to recruit thousands of volunteers to participate in clinical trials being conducted at Yale’s Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. Top astronomers’ group honors Yale physics chair, Meg Urry Yale News C. Megan Urry, chair of Yale’s physics department, has been named the winner of the American Astronomical Society’s major annual award for extraordinary service to astronomy. Sweeping genetic analysis of rare disease yields common mechanism of hypertension Yale News Analyzing all the genes of dozens of people suffering from a rare form of hypertension, Yale University researchers have discovered a new mechanism that regulates the blood pressure of all humans. Chef Kochilas will bring Greek cuisine to the Yale menu Yale News Yale Dining has invited chef Diane Kochilas, one of the foremost authorities on Greek cuisine, to come to campus on Wednesday, Jan. 25, for a day that will include some teaching, some talking, and a lot of cooking. Lion-dragon parade in New Haven to herald Chinese New Year Yale News In celebration of the Chinese New Year, the Yale-China Association is hosting a traditional lion-dragon dance parade in New Haven on Thursday, Feb. 2. Autism redefined: Yale researchers study impact of proposed diagnostic criteria Yale News Getting an autism diagnosis could be more difficult in 2013 when a revised diagnostic definition goes into effect. New Haven MOMS spearhead mental health initiative Yale News Yale University, city agencies, and community groups will work together to address mental health needs of New Haven mothers thanks to a five-year, $2.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health. Yale GHLI partners with Fudan University to enhance training of Chinese psychiatrists Yale News A group of 11 Chinese psychiatrists will enhance their professional training as part of a new program designed by the Yale Global Health Leadership Institute (GHLI). Students apply to Yale College in record numbers Yale News Yale College has received 28,870 applications for the Class of 2016, announced Jeffrey Brenzel, dean of undergraduate admissions. The applicant total, a 5.8% increase over the previous year’s total of 27,283, is an all-time high for the college. Statement: New tailgating rules Yale News After reviewing Yale’s tailgating policies and the policies of other universities, and conducting site visits to other university stadiums, the President and Officers of Yale University have decided to implement new practices at Yale Bowl. Yale dean named Pillay Visiting Professor at Yale-NUS College Yale News Peter Crane, the Carl W. Knobloch Jr. Dean of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, has been named the first J.Y. Pillay Distinguished Visiting Professor at Yale-NUS College, the landmark collaboration between Yale University and the National University of Singapore (NUS). Statins may protect against death from aneurysm, Yale study finds Yale News A study by Yale School of Medicine reveals that survival rates for patients with a thoracic aneurysm are significantly better, and complications are fewer, among patients who take statin cholesterol drugs than those who do not. No walk in the park: factors that predict walking difficulty in elderly Yale News Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that the likelihood of becoming disabled with age increases with the following factors: having a chronic condition or cognitive impairment; low physical activity; slower gross motor coordination; having poor lower-extremity function; and being hospitalized. Women are also more likely than men to become disabled in their later years. Q&A: Yale Library aims both to serve and preserve, says Gibbons Yale News University Librarian Susan Gibbons discusses the many missons of the Yale Library and outlines her priorities for the future. Tongzhang Zheng is appointed Bliss Professor of Environmental Health Sciences Yale News Tongzhang Zheng, who has been named the Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Environmental Health Sciences in the School of Public Health, studies environmental pollution and human health, particularly in cancer epidemiology and etiology related to environmental hormone disruptors, genetic susceptibility, and the interaction of genes and the environment. Susan T. Mayne named to C.-E.A. Winslow endowed post Yale News Susan T. Mayne, the newly designated C.-E.A. Winslow Professor of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health, studies lifestyle determinants of human cancer risk, with an emphasis on nutritional factors. Hongyu Zhao is appointed to the Hiscock Professorship Yale News Hongyu Zhao, who was designated as the Ira V. Hiscock Professor of Biostatistics in the School of Public Health, develops in his laboratory mathematical, statistical, computational, and visualization tools needed to address scientific problems in molecular biology and genetics. Heping Zhang named the Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Biostatistics Yale News Heping Zhang, recently appointed as the Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Biostatistics in the School of Public Health, specializes in research on substance use, statistical methods in genetic studies of substance use, and research training in mental health epidemiology. Yale Health earns top marks for its focus on patient-centered care Yale News Yale Health has been recognized as a model of 21st-century primary care by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), which awarded the organization a perfect score for its accomplishments as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The Week Ender: Happenings Jan. 13 to 15? Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Supercomputers help Yale astrophysicists interpret secrets of the universe Yale News A series of papers released this week by the international scientific collaboration known as the Sloan Digital Sky Survey depended heavily on supercomputing performed by Yale astrophysicists. The four papers — which shed new light on galaxy clustering, and the expansion, structure, and composition... Hacker to discuss 'Winner-Take-All-Politics' on Bill Moyers’ TV show Yale News Jacob S. Hacker will discuss his book, “Winner-Take-All Politics: How Washington Made the Rich Richer — and Turned Its Back on the Middle Class,” on Bill Moyers’ new television show “Moyers & Company.” Bowlers strike with a hot hand, too Yale News Is the so-called “hot hand” phenomenon in sports a reality or just an illusion based on misperception of random sequences? For the second time in recent months, a Yale study supports the notion that it is real. The study appears online in the journal PLoS One. New exhibit at Haas Family Arts Library showcases graphic design by alumnus Tom Morin Yale News The graphic design of Yale alumnus Tom Morin is the focus of a new exhibition at The Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library. “Tom Morin's Threads of Influence: The Visual History of a Life in Graphic Design” will be on display from Jan. 13 to April 13 in the William H. Wright Special Collections Exhibition Area. Diabetes takes a heavy economic and educational toll on young patients Yale News While the health implications of diabetes are well understood, new research led by the Yale School of Public Health finds that the disease also comes with high non-medical costs for young patients in the form of lost education and future earnings potential Book: The Conversion of Scandinavia Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. Yale one of first institutions to get powerful new DNA sequencing technology Yale News Yale University is one of three institutions to acquire new DNA sequencing technology that its creator says will allow researchers to sequence the entire human genome within 24 hours at a cost of just $1,000. At Yale, (future) female physicists to gather by the hundreds Yale News Yale will host the Northeast Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics, a event designed to to encourage female college students to pursue science beyond the undergraduate level, Jan. 13-15. Yale’s new microscope brings atoms’ identities into focus Yale News Yale’s acquisition of a powerful new transmission electron microscope (TEM) is expected to transform researchers’ ability to examine and manipulate atom-scale materials and devices on campus. Tortoise species thought to be extinct still lives, genetic analysis reveals Yale News Dozens of giant tortoises of a species believed extinct for 150 years may still be living at a remote location in the Galápagos Islands, a genetic analysis conducted by Yale University researchers reveals. Francesca Trivellato named the Hilles Professor of History Yale News Francesca Trivellato, the newly appointed Frederick W. Hilles Professor of History, specializes in the social and economic history of Italy and Mediterranean Europe in the early modern period. Commentary: The recess problem's elegant solution Yale News In an article on the NPR website, Yale's Professor Akhil Reed Amar and Timothy Noah of The New Republic discuss how Congress and the U.S. president might avoid future furors over recess appointments. Timothy Snyder is appointed the Housum Professor of History Yale News Timothy D. Snyder, who has been named the Bird White Housum Professor of History, focuses his teaching and scholarship on modern East European political history. Kalyanakrishnan Sivaramakrishnan is inaugural Singh Professor Yale News Kalyanakrishnan Sivaramakrishnan, recently designated as the inaugural Dinakar Singh Professor of India and South Asia Studies, is noted for his interdisciplinary research focusing on the colonial and contemporary history and anthropology of forests and wildlife conservation in South Asia, particularly India. Book: Lawtalk: The Unknown Stories Behind Familiar Legal Expressions Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. Book: Why Niebuhr Matters Yale News YaleNews features works recently or soon to be published by members of the University community. Descriptions are based on material provided by the publishers. Authors of new books may forward publishers’ book descriptions to us by email. School of Drama to stage Chekhov’s play about ‘miserable hilarity in the countryside' Yale News Anton Chekhov’s “profound” comedy about petty squabbles and thwarted love affairs in the countryside is the second production in the School of Drama’s 2011-2012 season. Use of out-of-network services may explain higher health care costs for women Yale News Women generally have been paying higher health care costs than men for many years, and this trend appears to be continuing or worsening since the major economic downturn began in 2008, according to Susan Busch, associate professor of health policy in the Yale School of Public Health. Historic representations of Shakespeare’s scenes and characters are showcased in exhibition Yale News A new exhibition of paintings depicting Shakespeare’s plays and characters is a highlight of the 2012 Shakespeare at Yale festival. Yale-NUS College to offer two new degree programs: law and environmental studies Yale News Yale-NUS College has announced it will offer two additional degree programs, in law and in environmental studies, for students at the new college — a landmark collaboration between Yale University and the National University of Singapore (NUS). The Week Ender: Happenings Jan. 6 to 8? Yale News The Week Ender appears every Thursday in Yale News and offers highlights of the many activities taking place at the University Friday-Sunday. Yale’s Ullu wins research award for molecular parasitology Yale News Elisabetta Ullu, professor of internal medicine and cell biology, was honored by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, for her research in molecular parasitology. Death rate measure used to judge hospital quality may be misleading Yale News Hospitals, health insurers and patients often rely on patient death rates in hospitals to compare hospital quality. Now a new study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine questions the accuracy of that widely used approach and supports measuring patient deaths over a period of 30 days from admission even after they have left the hospital. ‘Shakespeare at Yale’ this week Yale News In conjunction with the University’s semester-long celebration of William Shakespeare, YaleNews will offer weekly highlights of upcoming events — from performances of plays and openings of exhibitions to lectures, poetry slams, and film screenings. Many NIH-funded clinical trials go unpublished over two years after completion Yale News Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that fewer than half of a sample of trials primarily or partially funded by the National Institutes of Health were published within 30 months of completing the clinical trial. Deming named Birkelund Fellow at American Academy in Berlin Yale News Richard Deming, lecturer in English, has been named the 2012 John P. Birkelund Fellow at the American Academy in Berlin. New York developer Douglas Durst to speak at Yale School of Architecture Yale News Douglas Durst, chairman of the prominent New York real estate development company that bears his family name, will deliver the first lecture of the spring term at Yale School of Architecture on Thursday, Jan. 5. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, takes place in Paul Rudolph Hall, 180 York Street, at 6:30 p.m. First person: How we discovered fluoride riboswitches Yale News Yale scientist Ronald Breaker writes about the combination of serendipity and scientific know-how that led to his team's discovery of fluoride riboswitches. How bacteria fight fluoride in toothpaste and in nature Yale News Yale researchers have uncovered the molecular tricks used by bacteria to fight the effects of fluoride, which is commonly used in toothpaste and mouthwash to combat tooth decay. First independent review of provincial-level environmental data in China Yale News A team of researchers jointly led by Yale University and Columbia University has released a report that introduces a framework for assessing China’s environmental management and performance. This analysis offers the first independent review of Chinese provincial-level environmental performance by international researchers. President Levin announces leadership changes Yale News President Richard C. Levin has announced that beginning this summer at a date yet to be determined, Kimberly M. Goff-Crews, vice president for campus and student life at the University of Chicago, will become secretary of the University and assume the new role of vice president for student life. Sweet Honey in the Rock concert highlights campus Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations Yale News “One Yale, One community, One dream” will be the theme of the campus-wide celebration for the national Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in January 2012. Yale University Art Gallery announces $11 million gift to name new exhibition spaces Yale News The Yale University Art Gallery has received an $11 million commitment from Stephen D. Susman, a member of the Yale College Class of 1962, to support the creation of new exhibition galleries as part of the museum’s current renovation and expansion. Statins may reduce mortality in influenza patients, team finds Yale News The two most common weapons to fight influenza are an annual immunization and the use of antiviral drugs. A team of investigators has found that statins — a drug widely used to lower cholesterol — may offer additional benefits that complement these approaches and reduces mortality among patients with influenza. Alumni association concert raises hope with songs from Whiffenpoofs and special guest from “Glee” Yale News “The act of community building,” says “Glee” star Darren Criss, is what he likes best about live musical performance, as it can bring strangers together in a shared experience Timing is key in the proper wiring of the brain, Yale researchers find Yale News After birth, the developing brain is largely shaped by experiences in the environment. However, neurobiologists at Yale and elsewhere have also shown that for many functions the successful wiring of neural circuits depends upon spontaneous activity in the brain that arises before birth independent of external influences. A look back at Yale science and health news in 2011 Yale News From building the world’s first anti-laser to unraveling the ancient evolutionary roots of prejudice, forging collaborations in cancer research to deciphering an ancient moth’s true colors, here are 10 stories that made headlines in science and medicine this year. Yale performers featured on new Christmas CD Yale News A new CD of Christmas carols performed by the Yale-studded treble vocal ensemble Etherea and recorded at Yale Divinity School (YDS) is hitting the radio waves this holiday season. A look back at Yale business, law, and society news in 2011 Yale News From the creation of a new center to promote freedom of speech to a panel of Yale economists offering advice on how to boost the nation’s economy, from student inventors to a look at the medical market for eggs and sperm, here are 10 stories that made headlines in business, law and society this year. A look back at campus and community news in 2011 Yale News From the creation of new ROTC units to the successful conclusion of Yale’s biggest-ever capital campaign, from accolades from Working Mother magazine to access for alumniu to Yale’s online scholarly resources, here are 10 stories that made headlines about campus and community initiatives this year. A look back at Yale world and environment news in 2011 Yale News From opening a center for the study of Machu Picchu and Incan culture in Peru to establishing an Energy Institute on West Campus, from creating a liberal arts college in Singapore to transforming specimens from a rainforest trip into a way to degrade plastic, here are 10 stories that made headlines in world and environment news this year. |
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