2012 David Cushing Prize

Statement of David Galvin , July 31 , 2012

The main thrust of my research is the use of techniques from information theory, probability and combinatorics to study structural, enumerative and algorithmic aspects of graph homomorphisms and related models, both in particular instances (independent sets and colorings, for example) and in general. Graph homomorphisms are important objects in graph theory, where they generalize a number of ce...

Nicole George wins 2012 JEB Outstanding Paper Prize.

THE 2012 GSA HONORS AND AWARDS The 2012 Novitski Prize Dana

THE Edward Novitski Prize is named in honor of Drosophila geneticist Edward Novitski (1928–2006) and is awarded to recognize the “creativity and intellectual ingenuity” that goes into solving a difficult genetic problem. This year's Novitski Prize recognizes Dana Carroll for his insight into the potential use of zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs) for genome modification and for his work demonstrating...

Harvey Cushing

Preventing Cushing: Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome due to Ritonavir-Fluticasone Interaction

Ritonavir is commonly used in low doses to boost plasma levels of protease inhibitors in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections. It is also a potent inhibitor of cytochrome P450. We present a 50-year-old African American male with past medical history of HIV on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), which also included ritonavir and long standing asthma that has been...