OBITUARY: Scott Sattler, 1946-2021
Scott Sattler, MD dedicated his life to following his “path with
heart”. He was a loving brother, husband, father and “Opa”; a
care provider, educator and patient advocate; a spiritual leader and
choir director in the local and global Universal Sufi community; a
private pilot, writer and citizen of the world. In both his personal
and professional lives, Scott was a force of life, energy and wisdom
and a human of great compassion and curiosity. Profoundly
open-hearted and kind, he had the ability to connect with people
effortlessly. He loved to make others laugh through sharing puns,
Sara Schottenstein Foundation Announces Launch; Dedicated To Ending Gastric Cancer
Foundation honors wife, mother and attorney Sara Schottenstein
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TIBURON, Calif., Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Sara Schottenstein Foundation, a science-focused organization dedicated to ending gastric cancer, today announced its launch and new website, http://www.saraschottensteinfoundation.org/. Founded by Jeff Schottenstein, a wealth management professional in San Francisco, the Sara Schottenstein Foundation supports innovative gastric cancer research, raises awareness, and champions patients and their caregivers. It also honors Sara Schottenstein (1967-2016), Jeff s late wife, and her inspirational life and efforts to overcome gastric cancer.
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Bethesda, MD (Jan. 21, 2021) The Crohn s & Colitis Foundation and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) are committed to improving the lives of millions of Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn s disease and ulcerative colitis. That s why we ve partnered on the fourth annual Crohn s & Colitis Congress®, taking place virtually Jan. 21 through 24, 2021. This annual meeting is an opportunity for IBD care providers to gather and learn about the latest advancements in IBD patient care.
Below is a summary of three impactful studies being presented at the Crohn s & Colitis Congress. To speak with the study authors or review all 145 abstracts being presented, email media@gastro.org.
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WASHINGTON The National Academy of Sciences will honor 20 individuals with awards in recognition of their extraordinary scientific achievements in a wide range of fields spanning the physical, biological, social, and medical sciences.
Dana Longcope, Montana State University, will receive the Arctowski Medal for fundamental research on the nature of solar magnetism, magnetic topology, and reconnection. The medal is presented with a $100,000 prize, and $100,000 to support research in solar physics and solar terrestrial relationships.
Patrick Keeling, University of British Columbia, will receive the Gilbert Morgan Smith Medal for excellence in published research on marine and freshwater algae. The medal is presented with $50,000 prize.
Study reveals immune driver of brain aging
Scientists have identified a key factor in mental aging and shown that it might be prevented or reversed by fixing a glitch in the immune system’s front-line soldiers. Jan 20 2021
Katrin Andreasson is the senior author of a study that identifies a particular set of immune cells as a key driver of mental aging.
Steve Fisch
Suppose Smokey Bear were to lose it and start setting forest fires instead of putting them out. That roughly describes the behavior of certain cells of our immune system that become increasingly irascible as we grow older. Instead of stamping out embers, they stoke the flames of chronic inflammation.