Since the first COVID-19 case was reported, millions of individuals have been infected worldwide, with over a million deaths attributed to the virus. The pandemic has also severely impacted economies worldwide, and countries have long awaited the development of a vaccine to combat the disease. Following several rounds of lockdowns in the U.S. and other countries, multiple vaccine candidates have finally been approved and are being distributed in the U.S. and across the world.
As vaccines become more widely available, new questions arise for scientists, public health officials, and government officials, who must coordinate to address vital next steps, including which countries and populations will be prioritized to receive the vaccine first. Which vaccine should people get, and will they be willing? How long can a vaccine guarantee immunity? What will be the cost?
Search Lihong Wang and Changhuei Yang Named to National Academy of Inventors December 09, 2020
Two Caltech faculty members, Lihong Wang and Changhuei Yang, have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). According to the NAI, election as a fellow is the highest professional distinction accorded to academic inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.
Wang, the Bren Professor of Medical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, is focused on biomedical imaging. His lab has developed photoacoustic imaging that allows researchers to see into biological tissues noninvasively, and to peer deeper into the body by nearly two orders of magnitude compared to conventional optical microscopy. Wang has been the recipient of a National Science Foundation CAREER award; and, from the National Insti
About the Award
This annual award, supported by colleagues, friends and family, was established to honor Dr. Marvin Zelen’s long and distinguished career as a statistician and his major role in shaping the field of biostatistics.
The award recognizes an individual in government, industry, or academia, who by virtue of his/her outstanding leadership, has greatly impacted the theory and practice of statistical science. While individual accomplishments are considered, the most distinguishing criterion is the awardee’s contribution to the creation of an environment in which statistical science and its applications have flourished. The award recipient will deliver a virtual lecture on statistical science and will be presented with a citation and an honorarium.
Temple Grandin talks pandemic and signing on to Texas authors children s book
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Colorado State University professor Temple Grandin, who has autism, has kept busy writing during the pandemic.Rosalie WinardShow MoreShow Less
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Colorado State University animal behavior professor Temple Grandin, who has autism, has kept busy writing during the pandemic.Rosalie WinardShow MoreShow Less
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Autism advocate Temple Grandin is known for her work improving animal welfare at slaughterhouses.Rosalie Winard / Courtesy photoShow MoreShow Less
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Temple Grandin says sticking to a routine, often important to people with autism, is critical during the pandemic.Photo by Rosalie WinardShow MoreShow Less
Angelika Amon, a pioneering geneticist and cell biologist, died on 29 October after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was 53 years old. Angelika made important discoveries involving the control of chromosome segregation and the consequences of segregation errors. An innovative and outspoken scientist, she thrived on challenging dogmas and tackling unorthodox questions.
Born in Austria on 10 January 1967, Angelika first encountered the two loves of her life in high school. There, she met her future husband, Johannes Weis, who would become her constant companion for almost 40 years and the father of her beloved daughters, Theresa and Clara. In a science class, she also came across a grainy, black-and-white movie of chromosomes separating during mitosis. She would later identify that movie as the catalyst that spurred her to a lifetime of studying cell cycle genetics.