Wladimir Lobato Paraense An outstanding scientist(*1914 †2012)

Studies of avian malaria and Brazil in the international scientific context (1907-1945).

The article explores Brazilian investigators' contributions to research on the protozoan causative agent of malaria. Focusing on the work of Henrique Aragão and Wladimir Lobato Paraense, it underscores the importance of avian malaria in elucidating human malaria and treatment options, and also examines the network of scientific relations forged by these researchers, their shared research agenda...

Nicole George wins 2012 JEB Outstanding Paper Prize.

National Outstanding Clinician Scientist Award 2012: Pierce Chow.

I believe many decisions in life are often a combination of interests and opportunities. When I was a registrar at the Department of Surgery helmed by Prof Soo Khee Chee, the subspecialty of hepatopancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery was just being developed and I came into contact with patients with liver cancer. There seem to be a compelling need, meaning that there were so many things that had to...

Guest Editorial: Special section on outstanding papers from MobiCom 2012

THE annual International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking (MobiCom) is the premier conference dedicated to addressing challenges in the areas of mobile computing and wireless and mobile networking. This highly selective conference serves as the premier international forum addressing networks, systems, algorithms, and applications that support the symbiosis of mobile computers and w...

Professor Artur Czyżyk (1927-2012): an excellent doctor, outstanding researcher, and cofounder of Polish diabetology.

389 On 15 July 2012, we lost Professor Artur Czyżyk – an outstanding clinician and researcher, preceptor of many generations of physicians, one of the founders of Polish diabetology, and a member of numerous scientific societies. Professor Czyżyk was an exceptional physician – always devoted to his patients. He did his job with passion. He was an excellent diagnostician and educator – a teacher...