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Updated 11:00 AM December 19, 2003

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Grant boosts virtual laboratory and digital microscopes initiative

The School of Dentistry's efforts to create a virtual laboratory and replace conventional light microscopes with digital microscopes have been bolstered with a second grant from the Whitaker Foundation. The $25,000 grant will enable the school to double, to more than 120, the number of digitized pathology and histology cases that dental students will be able to view using both the Web and DVDs. The funds also will be used to develop an interactive workbook and make the Web and DVD versions of the case-based pathology course available to fourth-year dental students. The interactive workbook will provide instant feedback on each case to help students evaluate their understanding of the material.

U-M-Dearborn seeking nominations for women's equality award

The U-M-Dearborn Commission for Women will mark its 30th anniversary by inaugurating an award recognizing individuals who advance the cause of women's equality in southeastern Michigan. For the past 25 years, the commission has presented the Susan B. Anthony Award annually to a member of the campus community who has advanced women's issues.

Both the campus award and the new Susan B. Anthony Community Award will be presented at the group's annual ceremony March 31. Nominees should live, work or volunteer in southeastern Michigan and be involved directly in enhancing the status or well-being of women or girls, or be directly involved in the promotion of equal rights for women. Nomination deadline is Jan. 9. For nomination forms or more information, e-mail rheaney@umd.umich.edu or call (313) 593-5353.

GMP Companies and U-M to develop drugs for autoimmune disorders, some cancers

Florida-based GMP Companies Inc., through its newly formed subsidiary GMP Immunotherapeutics Inc., has entered into an exclusive patent license and sponsored research agreement with the University to develop a novel class of molecules designed to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and some forms of cancer. For more information, visit http://www.gmpcompanies.com/htmlsite/investors/news/newscontent/12_10_03.html.

The Guidance Center, SSW join forces

The Guidance Center, a Downriver-based behavioral health and human services organization, has formed a partnership with the School of Social Work (SSW) to improve behavioral health services in southeastern Michigan and beyond. The center is launching a new million-dollar Center for Excellence for research and education that is expected to have a national impact on the practice and delivery of social services. Joint operations in the facility began Nov. 1, with an SSW research specialist working with Guidance Center staff. Eventually, two to three full-time research staff will join a training coordinator, support personnel, U-M graduate students and professors.

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