Briefs

• Center to focus on genetics of childhood cancer
• Tolias awarded NIH Director's Pioneer Award
• Nicholas Mitsiades named third Caroline Wiess Law Scholar
• Katz receives clinical professionalism award

Interest in science and space takes root in classrooms

The Plants in Space project will give the nation's students the chance to work with space scientists and learn how plants grow in microgravity.

Smith Breast Center participates in study of new treatments for aggressive 'triple-negative' form of breast cancer

Approximately 26 percent of African-America women with breast cancer are triple-negative, compared to 15 percent of Caucasian women. Finding treatments that fight this form of cancer is an imperative for researchers at the Smith Breast Center.

What to expect when you are expecting twins – or more

Being pregnant with multiple babies puts mothers into a slightly higher risk category than a single pregnancy.

Use whole grains to help with weight management

Researchers say whole grains can play an important role in managing your weight.

A matter of health

A new cooking elective is enabling second-year students to doff their white coats and put on aprons as they learn not only about what to advise their patients to eat, but also how to cook it.