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Vol 11, number 2, 2008
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In this issue learn how and why we changed our name to Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute. Jim Gore also introduces Bryon Epp as the new Director of Finance for PDRI and the American Diabetes Association reports on the economic costs of diabetes in the U.S. in 2007.
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Vol 11, number 1, 2008
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In this issue, learn more about diabetes predictive testing at PNRI—which was recently awarded a competitive Life Sciences Discovery Fund Grant. In addition, read about the resounding successes of the Warren G. Magnuson Congress for a Global Diabetes Alliance and PNRI's reformatted lunch program for community leaders.
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Vol 10, number 3, 2007
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In this issue, read about the Warren G. Magnuson Congress for a Global Diabetes Alliance, which PNRI will convene in Seattle from October 21–23, 2007. Also included: a profile of PNRI Trustee Bob Russell and an introduction by Dr. Robertson of Jim Gore – PNRI's first Vice President! The unprecedented success of PNRI's fourth annual signature fundraiser An Evening of Wine 2007 is also featured.
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Vol 10, number 2, 2007
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In this issue, read about PNRI's partnership with the Snoqualmie Nation. Plus, Snoqualmie Chief Jerry Enick details his experience living with type 2 diabetes and explains his vision for "bringing his people home." PNRI board member Gilliat G. Schroeder, Jr., and PNRI Research Interviewer Stephanie Kleven are also profiled.
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Vol 10, number 1, 2007
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In this issue, PNRI welcomes its newest principal investigators, Dr. Joe Bryan and Dr. Lydia Aguilar-Bryan, a husband and wife team famous for locating the gene that regulates insulin secretion. Also included in this issue: profiles of PNRI board member Jack Faris PhD; our new Laser editor Amy Wales; and, KOMO AM 1000 news anchor Bill Yeend -- who will emcee PNRI's An Evening of Wine in August 2007.
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Vol 9, number 3, 2006
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In this issue Board member Benjamin Danielson discusses community health care and Odessa Brown Children's Clinic, where he is a pediatrician as well as Medical Director. See a profile on PNRI scientist Huarong Zhou, and find details and photos from PNRI's third annual fundraiser, An Evening of Wine.
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Vol 9, number 2, 2006
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Read what PNRI is doing, and what needs to be done on a global level, to conquer diabetes. See profiles on Board member Sarah Armstrong and PNRI scientist Hui Peng, and find details on PNRI's third annual fundraiser, An Evening of Wine; dedicated to raising awareness and funds for diabetes research.
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Vol 9, number 1, 2006
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This issue features Dr. Bill Hagopian’s hOKT3 study, designed to prolong insulin function in type 1 diabetes. There are also profiles on Board member Carol Heimkes, and PNRI scientists Huarong Zhou and Marika Bogdani, both of whom recently received recognition for their research. Read about their work and the commitment we all share to preventing and curing diabetes.
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Vol 8, number 3, 2005
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Read about endocrine scholarship, financial health, institutional safety, and international collaboration in this issue of The Laser. All of these strengthen PNRI's capacity to prevent and cure disease and advance its diabetes mission.
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Vol 8, number 2, 2005
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The insulin-producing beta cell is unbelievably fascinating. So is the research Dr. Chris Rhodes is doing to elucidate its mechanisms. Read about both in this issue of The Laser, along with a profile of Trustee Lois Broadway and important PNRI contributions to the ADA scientific meetings and outreach programs.
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Vol 8, number 1, 2005
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Fatty acids play a key role in insulin dysfunction in diabetes. Dr. Vincent Poitout is investigating how. Read about his research and the passionate mind of a teacher that informs it. Read also profiles of Trustee Rick Omata, Postdoctoral Fellow Derek Hagman, and more.
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Vol 7, number 3, 2004
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This issue of The Laser features Dr. Paul Robertson's glucose toxicity research, as well as profiles of PNRI's newest investigator Dr. Barton Wicksteed, Chief Financial Officer David Rood, and Board of Trustees member Juanita Garrison. Read about their work and their shared commitment to preventing and curing diabetes.
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Vol 7, number 2, 2004
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Dr. Bill Hagopian and his colleagues are embarking on a landmark study of the environmental triggers of type 1 diabetes. Read about this major research project in the July issue of The Laser, along with profiles of PNRI scientists Lori Hays and Isabelle Briaud, Board Trustee Ardy Johnson, and PNRI supporter John Hussman. Together they are working to predict, prevent, and treat diabetes.
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Vol 7, number 1, 2004
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The March issue of The Laser, PNRI's print newsletter, is available for download. Vol 7, number 1, 2004. Discover the orderly social world of cells, and learn about some common misconceptions about Type 2 Diabetes.
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Vol 6, number 3, 2003
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The November issue of The Laser, PNRI's print newsletter, is available for download. Vol 6, number 3, 2003. Learn about the tools of science that advance PNRI's important diabetes and cancer research.
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Vol 6, number 2, 2003
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Discover how logic and creativity interact every day at PNRI. Read about exciting developments in our understanding of prostate cancer, and more.
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Vol 6, number 1, 2003
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Ingegerd Hellstrom and her colleagues are zeroing in on ovarian cancer. Vincent Poitout is writing prize-winning grants. Read about these and other ways PNRI is demonstrating its commitment to patient health.
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Vol 5, number 4, 2002
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Read vignettes of young scientists working in our lab, learn about our commitment to growing science in our labs, and more.
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Vol 5, number 3, 2002
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Meet HITS first patients and PNRI's new development director. Read about islet transplantation success, superb program cooperation among top-ranked research facilities, and more.
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Vol 5, number 2, 2002
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Read about new gene therapy for cancer, the collaborative work of PNRI labs, a variety of institute outreach initiatives, and more.
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Vol 5, number 1, 2002
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Read about diabetes screening in Washington State, the scrupulous health and safety requirements of a research facility, the early history of PNRI, and more.
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