September: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
In women age 35-74, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
An estimated one woman in 58 will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime. The
American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008, there will be 21,650 new cases of
ovarian cancer and 15,520 women will die from ovarian cancer.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is dedicated to raising awareness and
increasing education about ovarian cancer. Established in 1995, the organization is
committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with this cancer.
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BioHistory Moment: Food Additives Amendments are passed
On September 6, 1958, The Food Additives Amendments were passed, requiring that food
additives, including preservatives, emulsifiers, and other functional additives, be
subject to premarket testing.
Today, the FDA must review the safety of food and color additives before
manufacturers and distributors can market them. To initiate this review, the
FDA requires sponsors to submit a petition or notification that includes test data
demonstrating the safety of the intended use of the substance.
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BioEvolution Posters
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It's a Small World
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Cryptosporidium Parasite
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Science Quote
"We see only what we know."
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German poet
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(1749-1832)
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Seattle's Life Science Incubator Research facility was commissioned in 1988, and is a contemporary-designed building provided with
modern research systems. Four floors are specifically laboratory space, one floor is a fully equipped vivarium and one floor is clinical
space and management offices. The faciility is centrally located in close proximity to downtown Seattle, the University of Washington,
the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and more.
