On Monday November 20, 2006, Orla Conneely PhD of the Baylor College of Medicine will present "NR4a Nuclear receptor transcription factors function as novel leukemic tumor suppressors" at the BU main campus. This talk will begin at noon in LSEB B01.

BUSBRP researchers Mark Hahn (Project 5) and Gloria Callard (Project 7) were recently featured in the Oceanography column ‘Ripple Marks.’ In the article titled “Killifish Adapt To Toxins” Mark Hahn explains that these adaptations have occurred through genetic changes. “Fish have more receptor genes for chemicals like dioxins and PCB’s than do mammals, possibly explaining the extreme sensitivity of most fish to these pollutants,” said Hahn. “Small changes in these genes likely are involved in PCB resistance in New Bedford killifish.”

On Wednesday October 25, 2006 Dr. Elaine Francis of the USEPA, will be presenting a talk entitled "Career opportunities within the US Federal Government for scientists." This seminar will begin at 11:00 in the BRB 113.

On Tuesday, October 10, 2006 Richard Peterson will be presenting a "Retrospective Risk Assessment of Sac Fry Mortality in Lake Ontario Lake Trout." The seminar will begin at 12:00 noon in the Redfield Auditorium.