August 1998
Contents of This Pages:
Forum
Current Topics
Features
ASM News
Departments
Links to Other ASM Pages:
ASM News August 1998
| Taxonomic Problems, Exemplified With Anoxygenic Photosynthetic Bacteria | p.434 |
| Howard Gest and Jeffrey Favinger |
Proposals for name changes should be given more widespread scrutiny by the microbiological community
CURRENT TOPICS
| ATCC Move: Myriad Microbes on the March | p.436 |
| Strengthen FDA Intramural Research, Panel Says | p.437 |
| FDA Advisory Panel Makes Lyme Vaccine Approval Likely…. | p.438 |
| But Cholera Vaccine Faces Uphill Struggle… | p.439 |
| Effort to Combat Microbial Resistance Lags | p.440 |
| NIH Working Group Reviews Access to Research Tools | p.441 |
| Patents and Technology Transfer: Harnessing Innovation in
Biotechnology Keith Bostian |
p.445 |
There is a growing need for policies and practices that allow the results of scientific research to be made available to others without compromising commercial, public, or academic interests
| University Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer David Pramer |
p.446 |
Transfer and commercial development of technology from universities may take longer than once believed, and payoffs may be less than predicted
| Access to Data and Intellectual Property Alan R. Williamson |
p.450 |
Merck believes that information about research tools, such as sequences of human genes, belongs in the public domain
| Biomedical Technology Transfer in the Government Sector George H. Keller |
p.454 |
Through several programs, NIH licenses medical technology and materials, providing health and economic benefits
ASM NEWS
| New International Subcommittee Finalizes Strategic Plan | p.460 |
The goals of the strategic plan are to increase ands strengthen ASM membership within the international community; develop an understanding of member needs by region; and improve communication with international members
| Datacards Help Track Member Demographics | p.461 |
The collection of member demographic data will permit an in-depth analysis of member activities, interests, and service needs
| Membership | p.463 |
| Branches | p.465 |
| Divisions | p.465 |
| Letters | p.433 |
| Public Affairs Report | p.443 |
| Journal Highlights | p.458 |
| Reviews and Resources | p.466 |
| Application Deadlines | p.469 |
| Calendar | p.475 |
| Employment | p.479 |
Email: webmaster@asmusa.org