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    Molecule Linked To Aggressive Cancer Growth And Spread Identified  Nov 15, 2008
    D., director of the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology and investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)

    Stem-cell research gets boost from Michigan voters  Nov 6, 2008
    D. research specialist, expands human embryonic stem cells under a microscope at the University of Michigan Center for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Mich. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. (USA Today -- Tech)

    FDA scientists to reconsider overlooked BPA studies  Oct 30, 2008
    The issue of the subcommittee's impartiality was questioned earlier this month when the Journal Sentinel reported that an anti-regulation activist had made a $5 million donation to the University of Michigan center where the subcommittee's chairman, Martin Philbert, serves as founder and co-director. An inspector for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to Science Board chairman Barbara McNeil on Wednesday clearing Philbert of any wrongdoing for having failed to... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

    Friday's prep football results  Oct 25, 2008
    Leslie 44, Michigan Center 14. Lincoln Alcona 1, Big Rapids Crossroads Charter Academy 0, forfeit. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    State high school football scores  Oct 18, 2008
    Addison 33, Michigan Center 21. Adrian 24, Saline 21. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    Five Basic Things To Know About Stem Cell Research  Oct 15, 2008
    O Shea directs the Michigan Center for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research at the Medical School. Here are the five key things they feel every voter should know about stem cells. (Science Daily)

    More of this story»  Aug 16, 2008
    In 2003, Merchant transferred to the 15-member Michigan Center "Mighty Club," serving as its centennial president ... Her own Michigan Center club teamed up with the two Jackson clubs to build wheelchair ramps for disabled children and adults ... Michigan Center Rotarians also team up with the fire department to put on an annual Halloween party where 400 people are served a simple meal and presented goodie bags and games are played. (Dowagiac News, MI)

    Gene Profiles Might Help Guide Lung Cancer Care  Jul 21, 2008
    D., director, Michigan Center for Translational Pathology, investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and S.P. Hicks Endowed Professor of Pathology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor; July 20, 2008, Nature Medicine, online). SUNDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A sweeping genetic analysis suggests that the activity of certain genes might someday allow doctors to predict which lung cancer patients need more aggressive therapies and which do not. (Health-Finder)

    Psychiatric Forensic Patients With Tattoos More Likely To Have Antisocial Personality Disorder  Jul 17, 2008
    For this research, 36 male inpatients of a maximum-security state forensic psychiatric facility were studied by psychiatrists from the Michigan Center for Forensic Psychiatry (CFP). Around half of the subjects had been admitted because they were found to be unfit to stand trial and the other half had been found not guilty by reason of insanity. (Science Daily)

    Researchers ID Traits of Aggressive Prostate Cancer  Jun 17, 2008
    A team at the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology at the University of Michigan Health System found excess amounts of a gene called SPINK1 (serine peptidase inhibitor, Kazal type 1) in prostate cancers that do not have gene fusions of unrelated cells, a condition that plays a role in at least 50 percent of prostate cancer cases. This led them to believe that SPINK1 is a biomarker -- a molecule in bodily fluids, blood and tissue that can be a signal of a disease -- for a subtype of... (MEDLINEplus)

    Traits Of Aggressive Form Of Prostate Cancer Identified  Jun 12, 2008
    11, 2008) Researchers led by a team at the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology at the University of Michigan Health System have identified traits of an aggressive type of prostate cancer that occurs in about 10 percent of men who have the disease ... D., director of the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology and S.P. Hicks Endowed Professor of Pathology at the U-M Medical School ... Authors: In addition to Tomlins, Chinnaiyan and Rhodes, U-M researchers were from the Comprehensive... (Science Daily)

    Michigan Newsstand - June 9  Jun 10, 2008
    Richard Davenport Arkansas Democrat Gazette Give rapper Snoop Dogg an assist for helping Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey make an impression on former Michigan center Ekpe Udoh. AROUND THE NATION. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Forum to focus on math and mechanics behind life processes  Jun 7, 2008
    "The dominant view in biology has been that cellular behavior is largely chemistry-driven, but there's a growing recognition of something else at work. A lot of what the cell does is mechanical. It needs to move things around. It migrates," said Krishna Garikipati, an associate professor in the U-M Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Michigan Center for Theoretical Physics. For a few decades, biophysicists and other scientists have been examining these forces that measure just... (EurekAlert!)

    Ford jumped at chance to coach Cowboys  May 23, 2008
    " Ford has been busy trying to find players who fit that description. During his first two weeks on the job, Ford made recruiting trips to , , , , and . Ford also lured former LSU assistant , who was the lead recruiter for the Tigers, to Stillwater. Ford retained assistant and hired Steve Middleton, who was with Ford at UMass. The Cowboys recently hosted a visit from former Michigan center , who wants to transfer closer to his home in Oklahoma City. A shot-blocking specialist, the 6-10 Udoh led... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Literary mysteries? Solve them at the library  May 17, 2008
    The 2008 Michigan Notable books program and tour are made possible through generous support of Borders, Cooley Law School, ProQuest, Meijer, the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, LaSalle Bank/Bank of America, Auto-Owners Insurance, Delta Dental, the Michigan Center for the Book, the Michigan Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities and Schuler Books & Music. For more information contact the Otsego County Library at 732-5841 or by e-mail at. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Mice Can Do Without Many Human 'Key' Genes  May 15, 2008
    The researchers received funding from the University of Michigan Center for Computational Medicine and Biology, the National Institutes of Health and the University of Michigan Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship program. Journal reference. (Science Daily)

    Quincy loses in Michigan Center Invitational final  May 5, 2008
    MICHIGAN CENTER Saturday's tournament was exactly what the Quincy Orioles needed heading into a key Big Eight baseball doubleheader with Reading on Tuesday. "Reading is obviously very good," said Oriole baseball coach Brett Allman, whose squad made its way to the championship of the Michigan Center Invitational, falling 7-4 to Jackson County Western. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)

    Quincy girls win Michigan Center Invitational  May 5, 2008
    MICHIGAN CENTER The Quincy girls softball team captured the championship of the Michigan Center Invitational Saturday, defeating the host Cardinals 8-1 in the title game ... Quincy at Michigan Center. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)

    Otsego County Library, historical society team up for CCC 75th anniversary  Apr 16, 2008
    The program is made possible through a grant from the Michigan Center for the Book. For more information on these events, contact the Otsego County Library at 732-5841. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Vacant Michigan prison awaits reuse as movie set  Apr 13, 2008
    The director Michael Bay gave Detroit's derelict Michigan Center Station, an 18-story train station last used for its intended purpose in 1988, a starring role in "Transformers" and "The Island.". And as of April 7, Michigan has new tax credits that officials say make it the most financially appealing state for moviemaking. (Boston Globe)

      Conference's best to challenge Lions  Apr 4, 2008
    Conference's best to challenge Lions - The Daily Collegian Online. Sports Posted on April 4, 2008 12:50 AM Baseball. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    CCHA CHAMPIONS (Again!)  Mar 23, 2008
    On a set play, Michigan center pushed the face-off through Davis legs, then backhanded a pass to Naurato crashing the far post after the puck drop. Naurato put his stick on the ice and directed the pass behind Zatkoff to add to Michigans lead and make it 2-0. (GoBlueWolverine.com)

    Shop Talk, 3-19-08  Mar 22, 2008
    Northeast Michigan Center for Fine Arts (Art in the Loft) 250 to help sponsor Music & Merriment in the Gallery. G.E.A.R. Get Excited & Rally Youth in Action 1,000 for the Alpena Bike Park project. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Growth Of Replacement Blood Vessels Controlled  Mar 10, 2008
    "Growth factor is typically dumped in and releases over a period of hours," said Giannobile, who also directs the Michigan Center for Oral Health Research. "With certain wounds you might want a lot (of growth factor) in the beginning, and with others you might want a little released over a longer period of time. We've basically found a way to dial up or dial down the release rate of these growth factors.". (Science Daily)

    Icers Claim CCHA Regular Season Title  Mar 1, 2008
    Sauer was screened on the play, and the shooting lane opened for Riley after Michigan center went down to block a potential shot and slid into fellow forward taking them both out of the play. Porter, who now has a team high 26 goals, then added the go-ahead goal while Michigan had the power play in the final minutes of the period. (GoBlueWolverine.com)

    O'Brien's blog  Feb 28, 2008
    Billy Wagner was furious when Michigan center fielder Kevin Cislo tried to lay down a bunt during Wagner s one inning of work. The Wolverines were lucky the bunt went foul, because Wagner said he might have drilled someone if it had not. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Heat send rookie Cook to NBDL  Feb 27, 2008
    2 points in 38 appearances with the Heat so far this year, knows a few other Energy players, including North Carolina alum and former Michigan center , whom Cook faced last year in the Big 10. "This is not all to the game of basketball," said Cook, from Ohio State. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)

    Lions Lose at Michigan  Feb 10, 2008
    The Lions later tied it 57-57 on a free throw before Michigan center made a layup and DeShawn Sims converted an offensive rebound to put the Wolverines out in front for good. Michigan made four of its last five shots while PSU converted only one of its final eight shots. (LionNews.com)

    New Urine Test Detects Prostate Cancer Better Than Other Methods, Study Suggests  Feb 5, 2008
    D., director of the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology at the University of Michigan. He also says that this "first generation multiplex" biomarker test will likely be improved upon as researchers continue to uncover the molecular underpinnings of prostate cancer. (Science Daily)

    Romney complains about illegal, prank N.D. calls  Feb 4, 2008
    In a letter to Stenehjem on Sunday, Trevor Potter, the McCain campaign's general counsel, said workers at the Michigan center have been making calls to North Dakotans, but only to identify potential McCain supporters and encourage them to attend Tuesday's North Dakota presidential caucus. The callers' script did not mention Romney, Potter wrote. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Experimental Vaccine Halts Prostate Cancer in Mice  Feb 1, 2008
    D, director, University of Michigan Center for Translational Pathology, Ann Arbor; Durado Brooks, M.D., director, prostate and colorectal cancers, American Cancer Society; Feb. 1, 2008, Cancer Research) ... "It is an extension of a current test," said Dr. Arul Chinnaiyan, director of the University of Michigan Center for Translational Pathology and lead author of the report. (Health-Finder)

    Boilers close out Wolverines  Jan 11, 2008
    Trailing 51-50, after Michigan center Krista Phillips' jumper, Purdue wrestled back the lead off an offensive board, its 13th of the game, with 1:15 remaining. When Danielle Campbell missed a short jumper, Ki-Ki Freeman swooped in to lay it back up for a one-point advantage. (Purdue Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Stem cells created without destroying embryos  Jan 11, 2008
    "The president's own bioethics advisory council suggested this approach," said Sean Morrison, director of the University of Michigan Center for Stem Cell Biology, who was not involved in the study. "The administration has a responsibility to now support it.". (Los Angeles Times)

    Gholston leads the Buckeye Defense  Jan 3, 2008
    "He's big, he's strong, he's fast," Michigan center Adam Kraus said after Gholston laid waste to the Wolverines' front wall. "Put all of those together in a defensive end and he can wreak some havoc.". (WKRC.com, OH)

    Eight Falcons Earn All-MAC Honors  Nov 28, 2007
    All-MAC First Team Offense Quarterback - Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan Center - , Bowling Green Offensive Lineman - Robert Brewster, Ball State Offensive Lineman - Matt Miller, Ohio Offensive Lineman - John Greco, Toledo Offensive Lineman - James Blair, Western Michigan Tight End - Darius Hill, Ball State Wide Receiver - Jabari Arthur, Akron Wide Receiver - Dante Love, Ball State Wide Receiver - Jamarko Simmons, Western Michigan Running Back - Eugene Jarvis, Kent State Running Back - Kalvin... (Bgsufalcons.com)

    Lloyd Carr All-Time Team: Offense  Nov 23, 2007
    The 12th Michigan center to be named an All-American, and the first since John Vitale in 1988, Payne started 40 games in his career, including the last 37. He was an All-Big Ten first-teamer in his junior and senior years and is remembered fondly for his contribution in Tshimanga Biakabutuk'a 313-yard performance against Ohio State in 1995. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Top Dogs: Best at each position  Nov 23, 2007
    Mid-American Point guard: , Kent State Shooting guard: , Eastern Michigan Small forward: , Northern Illinois Power forward: , W. Michigan Center: , Miami-OH. Northeast Point guard: , Robert Morris Shooting guard: , Robert Morris Small forward: None Power forward: , Quinnipiac Center: , Sacred Heart. (Richmond Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Car talk: Automotive assembly operations sprout up across the Mid-South  Nov 19, 2007
    Automobile assembly plants have sprouted across the Southeast but, in spite of a 1989 Memphis Business Journal article predicting Memphis to become "Detroit South" (referring to the traditional Michigan center of automakers), the auto industry has stayed away from the immediate Memphis area in droves. Detroit, it ain't. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)

    Kids Who Skimp on Sleep Tend to Be Fatter  Nov 7, 2007
    "We found that children who got less sleep were more likely to be obese," said the study's lead author, Dr. Julie Lumeng, an assistant research scientist at the University of Michigan Center for Human Growth and Development. Lumeng said that even after compensating for other factors, such as the home environment, the link between less sleep and heavier weight was still apparent. (MEDLINEplus)

    Connor Semi-Finalist for Major Honors  Oct 19, 2007
    Penn State Nittany Lions Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. com is your online community for complete coverage of Penn State athletics. (LionNews.com)

    Cal's Alex Mack Named a Semifinalist for Rotary Lombardi Award  Oct 19, 2007
    Alex Mack is a semifinalist for the Rotary Lombardi Award. Golden Bear Center Recognized as One of the Best Down Linemen in the Nation. (Calbears.com)

    Genomic technologies to identify toxic chemicals should be developed  Oct 10, 2007
    Sharon Lee Reilly Kardia Director Public Health Genetic Program, and Co-director Life Sciences Values and Society Program and the Michigan Center for Genomics and Public Health University of Michigan Ann Arbor. George D. Leikauf Professor Department of Environmental Health, and Director Molecular Toxicology Division University of Cincinnati Cincinnati. (EurekAlert!)

    • Healthier Health Plans  Oct 7, 2007
    "People have been making some value-based decisions for some time," said Dr. Mark Fendrick, head of the University of Michigan Center for Value-Based Design. "It's time to make more of them if we want to keep the levels of coverage we have at prices we can afford.". (FOX61, CT)

    Weekend Watch List: Remember the '80s, college football style  Sep 8, 2007
    "It's just a bump in the road." -- Michigan center Jake Long. If I'm going to play a I-AA team, I'm going to play one I know I can beat. (CBS News)

    Social Restrictions Reduce Death Toll During Influenza Pandemics, Study Suggests  Aug 9, 2007
    This work was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and conducted by the University of Michigan Center for the History of Medicine and the CDC Division of Global Migration and Quarantine. The 43 cities examined in this study were. (Science Daily)

    Gene Fusions Trigger Cancer Growth  Aug 3, 2007
    D., director of the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology, a new U-M center whose goal is to translate research into real world practice ... The idea of translating laboratory research findings into a test or treatment that will impact patients is central to the new Michigan Center for Translational Pathology. (Science Daily)

    Fused Genes Might Fuel Prostate Tumors  Aug 2, 2007
    "Each of these switches, or gene fusions, represent different molecular subtypes. This tells us there's not just one type of prostate cancer. It's a more complex disease and potentially needs to be treated differently in each patient," lead author Dr. Arul Chinnaiyan, director of U-M's Michigan Center for Transitional Pathology, said in a prepared statement. Several abnormal gene fusions were involved in 60 percent to 70 percent of the prostate cancer cell lines examined by the researchers. (Health-Finder)

    Gene Holds Key to Blood Stem Cells  Jul 28, 2007
    "One of the next questions in our crosshairs is whether Sox17 gets inappropriately activated in certain childhood leukemias -- and that's an idea that nobody had in their mind before this work," Sean Morrison, director of the University of Michigan Center for Stem Cell Biology, said in a prepared statement. "If it's true, it'll give us a new target for cancer," he said. (MEDLINEplus)

    Fans find ways to watch Super Regional opener  Jun 12, 2007
    They were also in prime position to heckle Michigan center fielder Eric Rose. We ll get after him, I think, but we ll keep it classy, Hendrickson said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Dolphins rookies making good impression  Jun 11, 2007
    " Cameron is also experimenting with starting sixth-round 6-3, 299-pound lineman Drew Mormino at left guard, as the former Central Michigan center has been alternating with veteran lineman Chris Liwienski throughout minicamp. "I'm feeling good and just trying to get better every day," Mormino said. The Dolphins haven't had two offensive linemen start most of their rookie season since 1990 when left tackle Richmond Webb (16 games) and left guard Keith Sims (13 games) protected the blind side of... (Sun-Sentinel.com)

    Local track athletes make run to state in Division 3 and 4 regionals  May 21, 2007
    She and (Michigan Center s) Samantha Budd traded PR s in their race for the title. Luckily Katie was able to hold on to win by an inch. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)

    Drug Safety: There's No Magic Pill  May 10, 2007
    "It's nice to have a rigorous evaluation of not just one drug vs. the other, but some of the more risky pharmaceuticals compared to things that are widely done in day-to-day life," added Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, co-director of the University of Michigan Center for Value Based Insurance Design, and professor at the University of Michigan Medical School and University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor. He was not involved in the study. (MEDLINEplus)

    Quincy softball team second at Michigan Center  May 7, 2007
    MICHIGAN CENTER The Quincy softball team won two of three games Saturday at the Michigan Center Invitational, falling short of the title in the round-robin event by one run ... Quincy at Michigan Center. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)

    Union City baseball team third at Hudson Invitational  May 7, 2007
    In other baseball action Saturday, Quincy lost both games at the Michigan Center tournament. Friday saw Reading sweep a doubleheader at Concord and Tekonsha lost a SCAA game at Climax-Scotts. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)

    Draft report card: Raiders, Browns, Giants win big  Apr 30, 2007
    The Central Michigan center is versatile enough to play guard and looks to be a fine run blocker who has a nasty attitude. Not athletic, but very hungry and enjoys knocking defensive linemen and linebackers over. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Scouting Report: C Drew Mormino  Apr 30, 2007
    Date: Apr 29, 2007 The Dolphins went with another offensive lineman with their second pick of the sixth round with Central Michigan center Drew Mormino. Here is TFY Draft Preview's complete pre-draft scouting report on the offensive lineman, including bio, analysis and more. (DolphinDigest.com)

    Despite Hope, Infertility Leaves Scars  Apr 25, 2007
    Dr. Carol Kowalczyk of the Michigan Center For Fertility and Women's Health in Warren, Mich. said that fertility treatments for patients are becoming more common. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Prep Digest: Regional Action Starts Tonight  Mar 14, 2007
    MICHIGAN CENTER REGIONAL: It's appropriate that Michigan Center hosts this regional as fellow Cascade Conference foes Hanover-Horton and Napoleon are on a collision course to meet in Friday's title game. LAINGSBURG REGIONAL: New Lothrop survived a tricky district and now puts its unbeaten record on the line in a regional that offers its own set of problems. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Quincy boys can’t weather Comet runs  Mar 14, 2007
    MICHIGAN CENTER In a battle of quick, defensive-minded teams, Hanover-Horton had its edge against Quincy in the Class C regional semifinal at Michigan Center Tuesday. Three big scoring runs by the Comets in each of the first three quarters were too much for the Orioles to overcome as they fell to Hanover-Horton, 61-49. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)

    State will recruit nursing students  Mar 12, 2007
    Creating more room and getting more instructors is critical as the state s nursing work force ages, said Carole Stacy, director of the Michigan Center for Nursing. The average age of a Michigan nurse last year was about 45 or 46. (Greenville, The Daily News, MI)

    FDA facing challenge on trial drugs  Mar 1, 2007
    Some critics attack the agency out of a popular but mistaken belief - bolstered by frequent reports of new discoveries - that there is a cure for every illness, said Peter D. Jacobson, director of the University of Michigan Center for Law, Ethics and Health. To these critics, he said, the FDA, not the state of medicine, is blocking treatment. (SunSpot.net)

    Ice Hockey: Johnson powers Michigan past FSU  Jan 28, 2007
    "I can't tell you it is by design, but I can tell you that these teams collapse (in the defensive zone). If you watch Ferris and their defensive zone coverage, they have five guys below the harsh marks more often than not. So your defense could be open, Michigan coach Red Berenson said. After battling back and forth for the remainder of the period, Michigan center made it 2-0 with under a minute to go in the period. With the puck along his own blue line, Johnson fired a pass down ice to... (GoBlueWolverine.com)

    Tesla Motors opens R&D center in Michigan  Jan 26, 2007
    The Michigan center will be the fourth Tesla Motors facility worldwide and the second in the United States, joining the company's headquarters in San Carlos. Tesla Motors also has facilities in England for assembly of the Tesla Roadster and Taiwan for motor production. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Appeal denied in fatal crash sentencing  Jan 2, 2007
    LANSING A three-judge panel from the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled recently a Michigan Center man was convicted and sentenced properly in the death of a Hillsdale County woman, which resulted from a crash he caused while driving drunk. Dale Arendsen was found guilty by a jury in Jackson County, where the crash occurred and sentenced as an habitual offender by Circuit Court Judge Charles Nelson. (Coldwater Daily Reporter, MI)


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