TORONTO (Reuters) - In celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee, a mobile app is adding a royal touch to emails, texts and tweets by suggesting words that the British monarch would be most likely to use. SwiftKey is an Android app that uses artificial intelligence to correct and predict words as they are typed. To mark the Queen's 60-year reign, the company released the Queen's English ...
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A rat is smarter than Google. And that's no dig at Google, according to artificial intelligence researchers Yann LeCun and Josh Tenenbaum. The two spoke at the World Science Festival in New York City after the premier of "The Creator: Alan Turing and the Future of Thinking Machines," a trippy arthouse film about 1940s and 1950s artificial intelligence visionary Alan Turing.
The galactic encyclopedia we know as Google is brilliant in many ways for the amount of information it can absorb and shoot back in response to virtually any kind of question. Still, "It's rote learning; there's no understanding," said LeCun, a professor of computer and neural science at New York University.
In terms of computational ability, even the most-powerful computers in the world are just approaching that of an insect, according to LeCun. "I would be happy in my lifetime to build a machine as intelligent as a rat," he said.
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And some of the seemingly amazing things that Google can do, like giving us driving or walking directions nearly instantaneously, use only a basic kind of intelligence called simple planning. "That's very easy," said Tenenbaum, a professor of computational computer science at MIT. "It's not even called it AI anymore. It's just called Google." [ How to Use the New Research Tool in Google Docs ]
Real intelligence, they said, is not just memorizing but using what you've learned to figure out situations you've never experienced, such as the film the men had just seen. "You watch this film and you see images you've never seen before. You may not know anything about the life of this character," Tenenbaum said.
"That whole context of communication intelligence, of getting inside another person just by the data of what they say and you say back, that's the heart of human intelligence," he said.
The two professors are nowhere near that. LeCun, for example, is experimenting with a driving robot that tries to identify the objects around it. He showed a video of what the robot sees how it labels objects like people, trees and roads. It generally gets them right, but often calls trees people, a patch of dirt water, a lamppost a building.
To show what AI researchers are up against, LeCun described the immensity of the human brain based on the latest, albeit very rough, estimates: 100 billion neurons make from 1,000 to 10,000 connections with other neurons and use those connections up to 100 to 1,000 times a second (a pretty high estimate). That's perhaps a quintillion 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 operations happening every second in everyone's head.
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And that's no dig at Google, according to artificial intelligence researchers Yann LeCun and Josh Tenenbaum. The two spoke at the World Science Festival in New York City after the premier of "The Creator: Alan Turing and the Future of Thinking Machines," a trippy arthouse film about 1940s and 1950s artificial intelligence visionary Alan Turing.
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Bangalore, June 4 (IANS) Leading infrastructure developer Sun Forest City Ventures Ltd. will build one of Asia's largest hubs for the aerospace industry near Bangalore with an upfront investment of Rs.10,000 crore ($1.8 billion), a senior official said Monday.
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Robert Jones has joined Union Bank, N.A., to head its Aerospace & Defense Group where he will lead a team of professionals providing a broad range of financing and related banking services to companies across the industry. Jones is part of Union Banks National Specialized Lending Group that provides financial expertise to commercial clients including debt financing, capital markets, depository and cash management, foreign currency and interest rate risk management, global trade, and private banking services across a broad range of industries.
Jones has more than 20 years of experience in corporate and investment banking. Prior to joining Union Bank, he was a director in the aerospace and defense team at CIT Group, and previously held similar roles at Wachovia Securities and CIBC World Markets. During his career, Jones has worked with a broad array of aerospace and defense companies, including most of the major prime contractors and original equipment manufacturers, and many of their supply chain partners, both in the U.S. and overseas. He has also worked extensively with investment bankers and private equity investors focused in this sector.
We are thrilled to welcome Robert to Union Bank and know that his deep experience in this unique industry will provide solid counsel and knowledge to our clients, and help us expand our outreach to this broad and growing sector of the economy, said Executive Vice President Bita Ardalan, head of the National Specialized Lending Group.
Jones received his bachelors degree from the University of Western Ontario, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
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Eclipse Aerospace announced the official launch of production for its Eclipse 550 very light jet.
The company has an established supply chain, new Federal Aviation Administration production certification and a certified airframe, according to information from Eclipse.
Deliveries are to begin in mid-2013.
Eclipse plans for initial low-volume production with full production in 2014 for 50 to 100 planes a year, depending on market demand.
Eclipse was founded in 1998 by former Microsoft employee Vern Raburn; Bill Gates was a major stockholder.
The company produced 259 Eclipse 500 jets before it entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2008. That converted to Chapter 7 liquidation in early 2009.
After a lengthy bankruptcy, one bidder, Eclipse Aerospace Inc., headed by Mike Press and Mason Holland, bought the assets out of the company.
New production of the Eclipse Jet, that was the ultimate goal of EAI when we started the process two and a half short years ago, Mason Holland, Eclipse Aerospace chairman and CEO, said in a statement.
Besides announcing production of the Eclipse 550, Eclipse also announced the Eclipse International Dealer organization. Dealers representing more than 30 countries have signed agreements to buy Eclipse 550 jets scheduled for delivery in 2014 and early 2015, the company said.
The Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet is built on the Eclipse 500 model, but includes updated aircraft systems, such as auto-throttles, synthetic vision, enhanced vision and a redundant flight management system.
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Ginny Hillis says when mixedup pathology reports indicated breast cancer, she avoided unnecessary surgery by Dr. Barbara Heartwell by fighting for a second opinion.
"You have to be your own advocate, you can't be passive when you get a catastrophic diagnosis," the 66-year-old retired lawyer stressed as she recounted her experience in 1995, years before the high-profile cases in which Heartwell performed surgery on local women - two breast removals and a lumpectomy - for breast cancer they didn't have.
Hillis said the most recent case that came to light last month, of a woman receiving an unnecessary lumpectomy because of a mistake by a pathologist at Windsor Regional Hospital, reconfirms her belief: "I know it isn't easy but get a second opinion."
Hillis said that in her case there were two pathology reports, a preliminary study of the tissue sample taken from her breast that indicated cancer and a more detailed report that said she was cancer-free.
But the sequence of those reports was switched, so it appeared the more detailed report concluded she had breast cancer, she said. Heartwell was recommending an axillary lymph node dissection to find out if the cancer had spread beyond the breast, Hillis said.
She claims that Heartwell discouraged a second opinion.
Hillis said Heartwell is "a very talented surgeon.
"It was a pathology error. But my problem with (Heartwell) was the outright flat denial that I needed a second opinion."
Through Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital spokesman Steve Erwin, Heartwell's lawyer Andrea Plumb stated that Heartwell denies blocking Hillis's access to a second opinion.
Plumb said Heartwell advised Hillis to contact the hospital's pathology department directly with her request and that the department stood by its results.
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A vegetarian diet provides adequate nutrition to adults and children and can also reduce health problems, an Australian study has found.
The scientific research review, "Is a vegetarian diet adequate?" published in the Medical Journal of Australia on Monday, puts to rest the long-held belief a vegetarian diet lacks sufficient protein and iron, The Advertiser reported.
The study found those who adopted a vegetarian diet are receiving adequate levels of protein, iron and zinc, and are less likely to suffer from heart disease, colorectal cancer, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton said there were no significant health differences in babies born to vegetarian mothers and no noticeable differences in the growth of vegetarian children compared to children who consumed meat as part of their diet.
Although vegetarians who do not eat fish may be receiving less Omega 3 fatty acids than considered desirable, vegetarians do not exhibit signs of clinical deficiency.
Deficiencies in vitamin B12 were noted in vegans -- vegetarians who shun any animal based product including milk and eggs -- and as B12 is required to help make red blood cells and to keep nerves functioning, the study recommends they either take a daily supplement or eat more B12-fortified foods.
Stanton said the average meat-eating Australian consumes significantly more protein than required, and the study almost certainly proves it is not necessary to eat meat daily.
"Not everyone needs or wants to become vegetarian, but eating more plant-based meals is a good recipe for our own health and that of the planet," Stanton said.
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SANDWICH On May 24, the Sandwich Board of Education honored faculty and staff members throughout the district who have served the students, parents and community of Sandwich for at least 10 years.
The SHS student council was instrumental in the planning and set-up of the program and the SHS jazz band provided entertainment.
Superintendent Rick Schmitt welcomed those in attendance and said, This is a perfect time to recognize and show appreciation for the many years of dedicated service the staff has provided to the Sandwich learning community as tonight, we are honoring 41 members of our professional team who collectively have accumulated over 600 years of service toward teaching and learning.
Retention of great employees is beautiful to any organization, and it is important that we recognize and celebrate longevity, Schmitt said.
During the program, the following staff members were presented service awards:
10 years Amy Barone, SHS English; Amy Blocker, WWW library; Rebecca Bonneau, SMS special needs; Linda Bright, HED fifth grade; Jeri Crawley, SMS life skills; Jamie Duvick, SMS language arts; Janet Hansen, bilingual TA; Marie Jewell, transportation aide; Bobbie Johnson, district sub caller; Stacy Johnson, elementary music; Marisa Kafka, SHS health; Connie Kaufmann, district nurse; William Kolb, LGH custodian; Tina Lavery, SHS special needs; George McCuistion, SHS industrial arts; Barb McGregory, HED art; April Nelle, SMS special needs; Lynn Schaaf, HED fifth grade; Sheri Schroeder, WWW head secretary; Shane Smart, HED fifth grade; David Steimel, PV third grade; and Mark Werthmann, SMS special needs.
15 years Terri Clemmons, HED gifted education; Ronnie Crane, PV reading; Kathy Greif, SHS TA; Deb Heilemeier, SHS English; Lana Kurtz, WWW second grade; and Marcia Mall, SHS TA.
20 years Sandi Curtin, elementary PE aide; Dennis McAnally, SHS science; and Rick Schmitt, superintendent of schools.
25 years JoAnn Beckwell, SMS art and Cindy Fraser, LGH special needs.
30 years Lon Gerrish, SHS dean of students.
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The knife that prosecutors say killed schoolteacher Shaun Wild and injured two other men inside a Naperville nightclub can be tested for DNA, a judge ruled Monday.
DuPage County prosecutors said two bloodstains were found on the 5-inch blade seized by police after the Feb. 4 stabbings at Frankies Blue Room. DNA testing likely will destroy the stains and prevent further analysis, they said.
Defense attorney Brian Telander, who represents murder suspect Daniel Olaska of Naperville, did not object to the request, saying it isnt relevant to the issues in the case.
This isnt a whodunit, Telander said. Its a whydunit.
Prosecutors say security footage from several angles showed Olaska, 28, fatally stab Wild, 24, during a confrontation that allegedly began when another man, North Central College student and football player Willie Hayes, teased Olaska about drinking beer from a wineglass.
Prosecutors said Olaska stabbed Hayes in the chest, then stabbed Wild in the heart as the teacher tried to intervene. Olaska also is accused of stabbing bouncer Rafael Castaneda, who was injured holding the suspect until police arrived.
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BINGHAMTON, NY and STONY BROOK, NY--(Marketwire -06/04/12)- The New York State Center of Excellence in Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging at Binghamton University (S3IP), New York, and Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (APDN) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding calling for collaboration on microelectronics research and commercialization, and other projects. The two organizations aim to embark on various projects, including further advancements in Applied DNA Sciences' forensic authentication and security technologies.
The partnership capitalizes on the skilled staff and advanced facilities at S3IP, combined with the technology, business experience and product lines of APDN. It comes at a time when the defense industry is searching for new ways to battle the increasing number of counterfeit electronics that have flooded both consumer and the military markets. The partners will aim to commercialize the resulting applications, with the potential to impact the estimated $3.1 billion annual flow of semiconductors to the U.S. military(1) and a global commercial market in semiconductors valued well in excess of $300 billion.
The new partnership was welcomed by United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) who said, "New York is poised to lead in the high-tech economy of the future. When we partner our world class universities and research laboratories with cutting-edge businesses like S3IP in Binghamton and Applied DNA Sciences on Long Island, we can spark new innovation with the power to protect our defense technology, keep our country safe, and attract new businesses and new jobs to help grow our economy."
APDN, a leading security and authentication firm based in Long island, NY, and S3IP, which focuses on research and development in small scale systems, envisage accelerating APDN's commercial applications, filing new grant proposals, and advancing new research. The partners will develop a joint research program to develop new and ways to embed and authenticate DNA on various substrates. The advances are aimed at extending the company's botanically derived DNA technology to new verticals and to future needs. According to the Memorandum of Understanding signed by The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, whose office is located at Binghamton University Office of Sponsored Programs, and by APDN, the partners will aim to scale up new methods for SigNature DNA incorporation into and onto a variety of materials.
The program may also involve testing of marked packaging of microchips in coordination with APDN partners, and explore advances in rapid reading solutions for screening chips in varying scenarios.
"S3IP works in partnership with government, academia and industry to enable new electronics applications for energy, healthcare, telecommunications and consumer applications, and defense industries," said Bahgat Sammakia, interim vice president for research, and director of S3IP at Binghamton University. "We are excited about this partnership with Applied DNA Sciences, which will enable new research opportunities for our faculty, staff and students. This program is just one example of the benefits of working in collaboration with industry, the results of which will bridge our expertise in biotechnology and information technology to enable new opportunities for ensuring the security of our nation's electronic systems."
Said Dr. James A. Hayward, President and CEO of Applied DNA Sciences, "Our collaboration with Binghamton University extends our commitments to collaborative research with NYS universities, including our current work with Stony Brook University, and the College of Nanotechnology Science and Engineering at the University of Albany. Combined with Long Island's heritage in DNA science and in the defense industry, we could not be in a better strategic location to extend our biotechnologies for microelectronics."
About The New York State Center of Excellence in Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging at Binghamton University (S3IP)
The Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging (S3IP) Center is an academic research organization that enables new electronic applications and devices to improve the way people live and interact with their environment. The Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC), which a component of S3IP, is a New York State Center for Advanced Technology and is focused on electronic packaging.
Located at Binghamton University, these centers bring together partners from government, industry and academia to provide opportunities for collaborations that will advance microelectronics research and development. S3IP was designated as a New York State Center of Excellence in 2006.
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DNA analyst: Andreas Sundquist cofounded DNAnexus, a company that uses cloud computing to analyze sequenced DNA. Technology Review
DNAnexus thinks cloud computing can help analyze sequenced DNA and push personalized medicine forward.
Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, a string of technological advances have made it faster and cheaper to sequence a human genome. But there's still a big problem: what do you do with all that data once you've unraveled it?
For Andreas Sundquist, the answer is to send it to the cloud. Sundquist is the CEO and cofounder of DNAnexus, a software startup that positions itself between DNA sequencing facilities and those who need to manage, and glean information from, sequenced genomesincluding academic researchers, doctors, and biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
"The more and more data you produce faster and cheaper, the more the bottleneckwhich used to be the DNA sequencing itselfis actually now the data management," he says.
Sundquist sees his company as an instant online genomics center, offering clients immediate access to vast stores of DNA data and to analysis tools so they can make sense of it alland potentially come up with better treatments for cancer and genetic diseases, as well as identify genetic links to diseases like autism and alcoholism.
Here's how it works: Your lab's data is uploaded to DNAnexus through a Web browser or sent via a DNA-sequencing machine connected to the Internet. It then sits in your cloud-based account (the company uses Amazon's and Google's cloud services). You log in to the account on your computer to see the data and use DNAnexus's tools to analyze it.
Eventually, Sundquist hopes DNAnexus will bring together lots of different genetic databases (which for now tend to exist on their own, without being linked to others), aiding research efforts, drug discoveries, and the creation of drug-targeting diagnostic tests.
And Sundquist expects the market for Mountain View, California-based DNAnexus's services will grow dramatically. He estimates that about 20,000 full genomes have already been sequenced worldwide, and predicts this will rise to a million in several years as the price and time required continue to fall (right now, he estimates the process takes about a day and costs roughly $4,000). All that data will amount to more than an exabyte of dataone billion gigabytesand hundreds of thousands of central processing units will be needed to analyze it all, he estimates.
DNAnexus isn't the only company betting on this growth. David Dooling, assistant director of the Genome Institute at Washington University in St. Louis, points out that several other companies are offering cloud-based DNA analysis services, too, including Illumina.
BY DAN ROZEK Staff Reporter drozek@suntimes.com June 4, 2012 11:46AM
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DNA testing can be done on two blood stains found on the knife authorities allege Daniel Olaska used to kill Naperville school teacher Shaun Wild, a DuPage County judge ruled Monday.
Prosecutors sought the genetic testing on the 5-inch-long folding knife to confirm it was the weapon used to kill Wild and wound two other men during a deadly Feb. 4 clash in a Naperville nightclub.
Judge Kathryn Creswell agreed to allow the testing after Olaska didnt object to testing the weapon, which was found by police in Frankies Blue Room after the late-night stabbings.
The DNA testing isnt crucial because security cameras captured the stabbings, which also were witnessed by other nightclub patrons, defense attorney Brian Telander said.
I dont think the results will be relevant. Its not a who-dunit, said Telander, who has hinted he will argue the stabbings occurred in self-defense during an altercation.
Olaska, 27, is charged with fatally stabbing the 24-year-old Wild, as well as wounding Wilds friend, 22-year-old William Hayes, and bar bouncer Rafael Castenada.
Olaska was arrested as he tried to leave the bar with other clubgoers after the 12:45 a.m. stabbings.
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As a retrovirus matures, the two parts of its shell protein (red and blue or yellow and blue) dramatically rearrange themselves, twisting and moving away from each other. Credit: EMBL/T.Bharat
Scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, have for the first time uncovered the detailed structure of the shell that surrounds the genetic material of retroviruses, such as HIV, at a crucial and potentially vulnerable stage in their life cycle: when they are still being formed. The study, published online today in Nature, provides information on a part of the virus that may be a potential future drug target.
Retroviruses essentially consist of genetic material encased in a protein shell, which is in turn surrounded by a membrane. After entering a target cell in the case of HIV, one of the cells in our immune system the virus replicates, producing more copies of itself, each of which has to be assembled from a medley of viral and cellular components into an immature virus. "All the necessary components are brought together within the host cell to form the immature virus, which then has to mature into a particle that's able to infect other cells" says John Briggs, who led the research at EMBL. "We found that when it does, the changes to the virus' shell are more dramatic than expected."
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The role and shape of the protein shell (blue/orange) changes from the immature (top) to the mature form of the virus (bottom). Credit: EMBL/T.Bharat
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As a retrovirus matures, the two parts of its shell protein (red and blue or yellow and blue) dramatically rearrange themselves, twisting and moving away from each other. Credit: EMBL/T.Bharat
Although the virus shells imaged in this study were derived from the Mason-Pfizer monkey virus and made artificially in the laboratory, they closely resemble those of both this virus and HIV which are very similar in their natural forms.
"We still need a lot more detailed information before drug design can really be contemplated," Briggs concludes, "but finally being able to compare mature and immature structures is a step forwards."
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ScienceDaily (June 4, 2012) A University of Saskatchewan research team led by Tony Kusalik and Scott Napper have harnessed bioinformatics and molecular biology to create powerful software that promises to become a "must have" tool in drug development research labs the world over.
The software is used to analyze kinases -- a type of enzyme involved in virtually every cellular function, from energy use and reproduction to modifying gene expression. Licensing of the patented technology is currently underway, and a demonstration of its effectiveness recently appeared in the journal Science Signalling.
"This is a premiere example of what can be achieved through interdisciplinary and collaborative research," says Kusalik, a professor in the computer science department.
Kinases are often involved in cellular functions that go awry, such as when pathogens such viruses or bacteria "hijack" a cell's functions for their own purposes. Pathogens also have kinases of their own.
"Kinases have a central role in controlling cellular processes and are associated with many diseases. They're logical points for understanding biology and represent important treatment targets," says Napper, an associate professor of biochemistry with the U of S and senior scientist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac).
The standard lab tool in kinase research is the microarray, which allows researchers to analyze many different kinases within a sample simultaneously. A microarray looks like a standard microscope slide with rows of spots, each spot representing a different molecular test.
"With older methods, it was like having a little flashlight in a cave -- you can see, but it doesn't tell you all that is there," Napper says. "These arrays give you the whole picture -- but you end up with absolutely mountains of data."
The problem for Napper and fellow VIDO-InterVac senior scientist Philip Griebel was that the mountains of data were making no sense. Griebel is also a faculty member with the U of S School of Public Health.
"They knew there were problems with the methodology they were following, because the results 'weren't working out,' but they didn't have sufficient expertise in bioinformatics to come up with an alternate method. That's where we came in," Kusalik says.
Kusalik is an expert in bioinformatics, which is the application of computers and information technology to biology and medicine. One well-known application of bioinformatics is DNA sequencing, including the Human Genome Project.
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At this National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering symposium, stakeholders will examine the tools, platforms, and infrastructure needed for continued advances in synthetic biology; political and social strategies to pursue these advances; and research applications in key areas. The symposium is the final of a three-part series organized in conjunction with the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, and Chinese Academies of Sciences and Engineering. It will take place on June 12 and 13 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EDT in the auditorium of the National Academy of Sciences building, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Lando and Anastasi, LLP (L&A) today announced that Julie Gottselig, Dominic Yee, and Austin Kim have joined the firm.
The Cambridge-based intellectual property law firm, one of the largest IP firms in New England, continues its steady growth in response to strong client demand for high quality and responsive intellectual property legal services. The L&A biotechnology and pharmaceutical practice will expand with the addition of Julie Gottselig and Dominic Yee; and Austin Kim will join the firms electrical and computer science practice.
Julie Gottselig is an Associate at L&A. She focuses her practice on patent prosecution and counseling in the areas of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, molecular biology, biochemistry, medical devices, and related fields. Prior to joining L&A, she was an Associate at McCarter & English, LLP in Boston. Julie is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Julie graduated from New England School of Law, summa cum laude, where she was the valedictorian of her class and recipient of the Dean Arthur W. MacLean Award for academic excellence. She received a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Iowa; she completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Womens Hospital; and she was a post-doctoral researcher at the Institute of Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Zurich. Julie received her B.A. in Psychology from Colorado College. Prior to entering intellectual property law, Julie authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific research articles published in leading journals, and has received several research awards, including postdoctoral fellowship awards from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Dominic Yee is a Technology Specialist at L&A, and focuses his practice on patent prosecution, diligence and counseling in the areas of areas of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and chemistry.
Dominic received a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Columbia University, and he completed his post-doctoral fellowship with Nobel laureate Roger Tsien at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at University of California San Diego (UCSD). Dominic received his B.S. in Chemistry and Biochemistry, magna cum laude, from UCSD. He attends Suffolk University Law School. Prior to entering intellectual property law, Dominic was a Scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, where he worked on solid dosage form development and drug delivery technologies.
We are excited that Julie and Dominic have joined the life sciences team at L&A, and welcome the technological expertise they bring to both the biological and chemical aspects of our practice, commented Louis Myers, a Partner at the firm.
Austin Kim is an Associate at L&A. He focuses his practice on patent prosecution in the areas of computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and medical devices. Prior to joining L&A, he was an Associate at Fish & Richardson in Boston. Austin is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Austin graduated from Boston College Law School. He received an M.Eng. and S.B. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes. (UPI Photo/ Phil McCarten)
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 3 (UPI) -- "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes, was honored at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Awards in San Francisco, the organization said.
GLAAD held the third installment of its 23rd annual Media Awards Saturday at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, recognizing and honoring "media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBT community and the issues that affect their lives," the organization said in a news release.
Actors Kerry Washington, Guillermo Diaz and Katie Lowes presented Rhimes with the Golden Gate Award, which is given to an openly LGBT media professional who has made a significant difference in promoting equality.
"I think that love is universal. And I think in telling LGBT stories, I'm telling everyone's story. Love is, in fact, universal, right? I want my daughters to grow up in a world in which there is more love than hate," Rhimes said in her acceptance speech. "I'm going to do my best in the future to deserve the honor that's bestowed on me and make GLAAD proud."
Other award-winners included Wells Fargo for the Corporate Leader Award, Facebook for the Special Recognition Award, "Grey's Anatomy" for Outstanding Drama Series and "Days of Our Lives" for Outstanding Daily Drama, the release said. The award for Outstanding Digital Journalism Article went to Max J. Rosenthal of the Huntington Post for "Adam and Pete: Love in a Time of War."
Saturday's event in San Francisco wrapped up GLAAD's three-part Media Awards. Earlier ceremonies were held in New York City in March and Los Angeles in April.
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Viewers may not have seen Lexie's grisly Grey's Anatomy death coming, but actress Chyler Leigh says her exit from the series was a while in the making.
In fact, once Leigh made the decision to part ways with the series, she was able to work with Grey's creator Shonda Rhimes to wrap up Lexie's five-and-a-half years on the show in a manner she deemed appropriate.
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"Earlier this year, I made the decision that Season Eight would be my last on Grey's Anatomy. I met with Shonda and we worked together to give Lexie's story appropriate closure," Leigh, 30, tells TVLine.com in a new statement, two weeks after her character perished in a plane crash on the show's season finale.
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Remaining tight-lipped on her future TV plans, Leigh expressed appreciation to the fans who supported her during her years on the ABC medical drama. "My experience on Grey's Anatomy is something that I will treasure for the rest of my life," her statement continued. "I want to take this time to say thank you to the fans. Your unconditional love and support have made these last five years very special for me. I look forward to my next chapter and I hope you will continue to follow me on my journey."
Fans weren't the only ones feeling the sting of Leigh's exit, which came at the same time Kim Raver's Teddy left Seattle Grace.
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Rhimes explained via Twitter after the May 17 finale that killing off Lexie "was not an easy decision. But it was a decision that Chyler and I came to together. We had a lot of thoughtful discussion about it and ultimately we both decided this was the right time for her character's journey to end."
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