February 2007, Table of Contents
Texas Workforce Commission Grants $12 Million to TEEM
The TWC’s Quality Childcare Matching Funds will
help young children get ready to succeed in school
Dunn Foundation’s $2.7 Million Grant Will Boost Drug Discovery
Texas Gulf Coast institutions will translate basic research discoveries into treatments for human diseases
Legislators Visit for Briefings on Future of Research
Researchers Solve Structure of Protein Required for Cardiac Development
Energy and Talent Fuel Translational Research Center
Research Day focuses on efforts to bring
discoveries to patients and the community
CSW Banquet Honors Outstanding Women and Mentors
Zhang Appointed First Holder of Dr. Doris L. Ross Professorship
Really Small Technology Makes Big Difference in Medicine
Study Seeks Genes Contributing to Early Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
The researchers will take advantage of
data from two large-scale studies
Advanced Genetics Module Wins Video Award
Program is part of community engagement core of the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences
14th Annual Golf Tournament Yields 29 Scholarships
More than 100 golfers play to support
future health and science professionals
Tortolero Named ‘Community Angel’
UT Health Science Center Partners with Target for Reach Out & Read-Texas