Paths of Progress
Not your average fish: Zebrafish help propel neuroblastoma research
Spring/Summer 2006
Volume 15, Number 1
Contents
Features
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On the write track
By Lauren CarrIn addition to their roles as clinicians, researchers, and administrators, some Dana-Farber staff are authors of poetry and prose.
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High-tech tools retain human touch
By Christine ClearyState-of-the-art approaches such as bar coding and online drug ordering reflect the Institute's leadership role in patient safety.
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All roads lead to the proteome
By Robert LevyDana-Farber is a driving force in the study of cellular proteins and their promise as cancer fighters.
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Facing the odds
By Debra RuderPhysicians and genetic counselors are helping patients weigh their risks and options for finding and preventing cancer.
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Anatomy of a lab
By Richard Saltus and Sam OgdenTo understand the complex workings of a Dana-Farber laboratory, a team peered inside Kai Wucherpfennig, MD, PhD,'s "village."
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Neuroblastoma's foes
By Richard SaltusSpecialists from Dana-Farber and Children's Hospital Boston, together with patient families, are mounting attacks on the solid tumor disease neuroblastoma.
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First Person: Barbara Schoeman
Edited by Saul WisniaA breast cancer survivor recalls regaining control of her life during her treatment at Dana-Farber.
Departments
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Dateline DFCI
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Discoveries
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Serving up strength
Volleyball is one of Holly Young's passions.
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About us
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2005 Annual Report
Credits
President, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Edward J. Benz Jr., MD
Chief of Staff Stephen E. Sallan, MD
Chief Medical Officer Lawrence N. Shulman, MD
Chief Scientific Officer Barrett Rollins, MD
Chair, Medical Oncology James D. Griffin, MD
Chair, Pediatric Oncology Stuart H. Orkin, MD
Chair, Radiation Oncology Jay R. Harris, MD
Chair (Acting), Executive Committee for Research David M. Livingston, MD
Senior VP for Experimental Medicine Lee M. Nadler, MD
Senior VP for Patient Care Services, Chief Nurse Patricia Reid Ponte, RN, DNSc, FAAN
Senior VP for Communications Steven R. Singer
Director of Publications Paul Hennessy
Editor Debra Ruder
Design/Production John DiGianni
Associate Editor Robert Levy
Articles Editor Saul Wisnia
Staff Writers Lauren Carr, Christine Cleary, Richard Saltus
Production Assistance Leah Bloom, Patricia Cleary, Kimberly Regensburg, Abby Tomlinson, Kristin Zawadzki, Irina Zlobina
Photography Gail Fischer, Shawn Henry, Nick Nixon, Sam Ogden
Paths of Progress is published twice a year by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Department of Communications. If you have any comments or would like to be removed from the mailing list, contact:
Debra Ruder
Editor, Paths of Progress
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Communications
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