SUMC in the News (11/21/08)
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Science Friday (NPR), 11/21/08
A new study reveals in greater detail than ever before the full extent of the bacterial community inhabiting the human bowel - 10 times more diverse than previous research had suggested. David Relman, professor of medicine and of microbiology and immunology, will discuss the findings during this show. It airs on KQED-FM at 11 a.m. today.
Print media coverage
San Francisco Business Times, 11/21/08
Bay Area hospitals put on hold
This article discusses how the global financial crisis is beginning to pummel Bay Area hospitals that are planning major construction projects. Shelley Hebert, executive director for public affairs at Stanford Hospital & Clinics, is quoted as saying the medical center's expansion project remains on track for now.
San Francisco Chronicle, 11/20/08
Artificial brain project gets $4.9 million
Five universities including Stanford are receiving a $4.9 million federal grant to try to create an artificial brain. Kwabena Boahen, associate professor of bioengineering, is quoted in this article.
Broadcast media coverage
Forum (KQED-FM), 11/20/08
Renee Reijo Pera, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and director of the Center for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research and Education, was part of a panel discussion on recent breakthroughs in stem cell research and speculation that an Obama administration will loosen restrictions on research. The speculation was also discussed during a segment on KGO-TV. Although Stanford wasn't mentioned, this story may be of interest to readers.
Jeopardy (ABC), 11/17/08
The Stanford University Human Experimental Pain Laboratory was featured during the show.
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