Changing the face of training for science at the interface

Article Abstract:

The interdisciplinary training programme sponsored by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) made its first call for proposals in 1996. This programme aims to support innovative training schemes at the point of contact between the quantitative physical sciences and biology. The BWF programme usually offers $500,000 a year for five years, but in 2000 smaller institutions can choose to come in at a lower funding level. A key element of the programme is the requirement for dual mentorship, with each prospective fellow being obliged to select a mentor from both the physical and biological sciences.

Finance, Interdisciplinary research

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Researchers urge boycott of supply company in labour dispute with warehouse employees

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The continuing conflict between Fisher Scientific, a manufacturer of medical and scientific equipment, and 77 warehouse employees has prompted the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union to exhort doctors and scientists not to buy the company's products. The strike began in Oct 1991 after the employees would not agree to a large hike in the price of their health insurance premiums. The union hopes that the boycott will force Fisher to revoke its decision to lock the strikers out permanently.

Medical and hospital equipment, Professional equipment, not elsewhere classified, Planning, Labor relations, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Boycotts, Scientific equipment and supplies industry, Scientific equipment industry, Fisher Scientific Co.

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Biotechnology soared and fell in a roller-coaster 12 months

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The biotechnology industry has had a varied year of performance on the stock market. Analysts report that most companies are still losing money even though financial indicators are improving. Though the revenues of publicly held companies increased during the year ending Jun 1992, four out of five companies do not expect to show a profit until mid-decade. Companies seem to be trying to spread risk and to form strategic alliances early.

Economic aspects, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries

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