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 FOR
ONE NIGHT, they were stars. Dr. Raghu Mirmira,
top, and Dr. John Kattwinkel were honored for
their medical achievements June 23 in a Hollywood-style
gala in Washington's Constitution Hall. Mirmira
was recognized for his research on the insulin
gene, while Kattwinkel earned acclaim for his
tireless efforts against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
"The Discovery Health Channel Medical Honors"
will be broadcast Thursday, and the 13 honorees
are featured in the current edition of U.S. News
& World Report magazine. Full
story.
U.Va.
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Three
U.Va. scientists recently unveiled
a new variety of “amorphous steel” that
is three times stronger than regular steel and
is non-magnetic. The material could be used to
make better ships, cars, surgical instruments
or recreational equipment, perhaps as soon as
three to five years from now. Full
story.
U.Va.
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As
a whole, U.Va.'s Class of 2008 will be more diverse
and even better prepared than last year's entering
class, according to figures announced last week.
"Diversity and quality are the two primary
concerns of this office, and the entering class
is strong in both areas," said John A. Blackburn,
dean of admission. Full
story.
U.Va.
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