SUMC in the News (11/17/08)
Print media coverage
San Jose Mercury News, 11/14/08
Build your own cell: Local scientists work to engineer life
This article discusses the first-ever "Convergence '08'' conference in Mountain View on Sunday. The conference focused on the fledgling field of synthetic biology, which builds living entities from lifeless chemicals. The work of Drew Endy, assistant professor of bioengineering, is mentioned here.
Internet/ New media coverage
USNews.com, 11/17/08
Finding points to possible blood test for brain tumors
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows that tiny sacs, released by glioblastoma cells, can be detected and may provide a potential means to monitor cancer progression and treatment by a simple blood test. Paul Fisher, associate professor of neurology and neurological sciences and of pediatrics, provides comment in this HealthDay News article.
Broadcast media coverage
Talk of the Nation (NPR), 11/14/08
A new study suggests that statins can dramatically decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes for millions more people and that patients who could most benefit from the drugs can be identified through a simple blood test. Mark Hlatky, professor of health research and policy and of cardiovascular medicine, wrote an accompanying editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine and was interviewed during this segment.
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