Monthly Archives: September 2013

Tylenol Scares: New Method May Help Make Life-Saving Decision

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Catherine Crawley

“They tell you it’s medicine. They don’t tell you it can kill you.” — David Baumle, father of 12-year-old Davy Baumle who died from acute liver failure caused by acetaminophen. A recent in-depth investigation by This American Life radio program … Continue reading →

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Dolphin Communication on the Menu for Science Café

Posted on September 16, 2013 by admin

NIMBioS Postdoctoral Fellow Arik Kershenbaum led a lively discussion on the topic “Can We Talk to Dolphins?” at a Knoxville Science Café last week. All members of the community were invited. “Science Cafés are events that take place in casual settings … Continue reading →

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NIMBioS Researchers Attend National Academies Workshop

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Catherine Crawley

The National Academies’ Committee on Key Challenge Areas for Convergence and Health meets this week for a workshop in Washington, DC, and two NIMBioS researchers are attending. Invited to attend with a travel award are NIMBioS Postdoctoral Fellow Gesham Magombedze … Continue reading →

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Ernest Brothers Selected for Leadership Knoxville Class of 2014

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Catherine Crawley

Congratulations to Ernest Brothers, NIMBioS Associate Director for Diversity Enhancement, for being selected to join the 2014 class of Leadership Knoxville. Leadership Knoxville, a non-profit training progam begun in 1985, brings together about 50 leaders from around the Knoxville region … Continue reading →

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NIMBioS REU’s Talk Cows and Hyenas at MBI Capstone Conference

Posted on September 12, 2013 by admin

Three 2013 NIMBioS REU students traveled to Columbus, Ohio last month to share their work in epidemiology and social network modeling at the Mathematical Biosciences Institute Undergraduate Research Capstone Conference. The conference drew REU students from across the country. Jacob … Continue reading →

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Solving South Florida’s Polluted Water Problem

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Catherine Crawley

The New York Times published a science story this week focusing on the challenges of water management in South Florida, especially at Lake Okeechobee with its 80-year-old earthen dike and polluted water. Climate change – in this case, unusually heavy … Continue reading →

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