Aida Baida Gil has a bachelor’s degree in biology, a PhD in molecular genetics, and two years of postdoctoral experience investigating Fragile X syndrome in Christopher Pearson’s lab at the University of Toronto.
Denise Grady, a science writer for The New York Times, recently explored the link between a recently discovered virus called XMRV and chronic fatigue syndrome, in “Is a Virus the Cause of Fatigue Syndrome?” On the Consults blog, scientists and doctors from the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a society of 500 biomedical and behavioral professionals, took readers’ questions on chronic fatigue syndrome. Here, Dr. Nancy G. Klimas, who serves on the board of directors of the o
Social Media opens the “site” to better communication Taking a page literally from the play book of Sec. of Energy Steven Chu, the Idaho National Laboratory ( INL ) has launched into the world of social media with a Facebook page . The new presence on the Internet is a robust effort. It contains information designed to reach the next generation of scientists and engineers who are needed to advance the lab’s R&D missions. The Facebook page includes information on job oppo
As a college student, you may sometimes wonder how valuable your formal education really is. Your tuition doesn’t just pay for classes, though: you’re also receiving valuable career training and the opportunity to explore different subjects before setting out on a professional path. These inspiring figures, however, accomplished a great deal with minimal or no formal education, becoming U.S. Presidents, well-known journalists, writers and scientists. Read on for our list of 10 incredibly inspiri
This is Week 24 of AsianWeek’s salute to Chinese American heroes, in strategic partnership with Chinese American Heroes , a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the contributions of Chinese Americans to America and the world. We are all familiar with Chinese Americans as lawyers, doctors, newscasters, and scientists. In fact, especially in the case of female newscasters, they have become so expected that they have become Hollywood clichés. This week we’re looking at Chines
