Findings
Houston, Texas
Volume 7, Issue 6
June 2009

News Briefs

Zoghbi honored by International Rett Syndrome Foundation

Huda Zoghbi, M.D., a professor in the departments of molecular and human genetics, pediatrics, neurology and neuroscience at BCM and an investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, has been honored by the International Rett Syndrome Foundation on the 10-year anniversary of her discovery of the gene responsible for causing the disease with the foundation's most prestigious research award, the Circle of Angels Research Award.

BCM cell biologist receives top American Urological Association honor

David Rowley, Ph.D., professor of molecular and cellular biology and urology at BCM and a co-leader of the prostate cancer program in the NCI-designated Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center at BCM, received the American Urological Association's John K. Lattimer Award at the organization's recent annual meeting in Chicago.

His research focuses on mechanisms of reactive stroma (the connective framework of a tissue, cell or organ) and how the stroma may promote cancer progression.

BCM neuroscientist receives Searle Scholar's Award

Mauro Costa-Mattioli, assistant professor of neuroscience, has been honored with a Searle Scholar's Award.

The Searle Scholars Program makes grants of $100,000 per year for three years to selected academic institutions to support the independent research of outstanding individuals who are in the first or second year of their appointment at the assistant professor level, and whose current appointment is a tenure-track position.

Costa-Mattioli began his career as a molecular virologist studying protein synthesis in viruses and has since shown how the process of protein synthesis is an important step in the formation of new memories. He also studies what happens to these processes during brain aging and during neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease.

Tipton named fellow by pharmacy society

Joyce Tipton, R.Ph., BCM chief pharmacy officer, has been given the title "Fellow" by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

The title was given to 32 individuals in recognition of the excellence they have achieved in pharmacy practice. The program has recognized only 619 Fellows since it began in 1988.