July 1996

The Role of MIRCENS in Technology Transfer



Horst W. Doelle							p.334



Microbiology Resource Centers (MIRCENS) can play a more significant role in technology

transfer. They are the best interface for cooperation among different scientific and engineering

disciplines. They can also counteract the mistrust of fermentation technologies because they take

into account social and ecological consequences.



				         CURRENT TOPICS



Proteases of Parasites as Drug Targets				p.336

Micronutrients Play Diverse Roles in Parasitic Diseases		p.336

Insecticide Preservation Policy					p.337

Validity of Interferon Patent All But Settled			p.338

Some Agencies Adopt a Provider-Friendly Approach		p.339

International Consortium Completes Yeast DNA Sequence		p.340

NIH Testing New Approaches to Funding				p.341

FDA Approves First Antibiotic in Ulcer Treatment		p.342



					    FEATURES



Safe Drinking Water: A Call for Global Action

Patrick Young							p.349





The American Academy of Microbiology warns of serious consequences from deteriorating

water quality (Water Quality Report - pdf file size - 4.3M).





MIRCENS Directors Plan for the Coming Century

Jeffrey L. Fox							p.353





Microbiological resource centers in this global network focus on local challenges but have

several key interests in common.





Experts Wary of Ever-Changing Influenza A Virus

Elizabeth Pennisi						p.356





Public health experts, noting that an influenza pandemic is inevitable, urge national and global

preparedness.



				    	     ASM NEWS



ASM Offers a Wide Range of International Activities		p.363





ASM has developed a wide range of programs and activites to meet the needs of the

25% of members who reside outside the U.S.





Winner of First Public Communications Award Selected		p.365





David H. Baron has been named the first recipient of the the first ASM Public Communications

Award. The annual award recognizes outstanding achievement in increasing public awareness,

knowledge, and understanding of microbiology.





ASM Members Elected to NAS					p.365





Eight ASM members, including Tom Shenk, the current editor in chief of the Journal of Virology,

have been elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences.



American Academy of Microbiology				p.367

Education and Training						p.367

Publications							p.367

Membership							p.374



					DEPARTMENTS



Letters								p.331

Public Affairs Report						p.343

Animacules							p.347

Journal Highlights						p.361

Reviews and Resources						p.376

Application Deadlines						p.378

Meetings and Conferences Calendar				p.380

Continuing Education Calendar					p.380

Employment							p.385

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