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Description: A postdoctoral researcher position is available to research Fusarium
dieback disease associated with the invasive ambrosia beetle polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB, Euwallacea sp.). These agents cause branch dieback and tree mortality on
avocado and other hosts in southern California. Research focus will be on the
identification, biology, epidemiology and control of fungal pathogens associated with the
beetle.
Qualifications: Applicant with a Ph.D. degree in plant pathology, microbiology or
related fields will be considered. Candidates should be skilled in molecular and field
techniques, possess expertise in ...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - January 3, 2014 Category: Geneticists and Genetics Commentators Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: postdoc Source Type: blogs
Saving 170 Billion USD with Health IT: Infographic About Adherence
I recently worked as a consultant for a pharmaceutical company as they asked me to help them create a long-term digital strategy. In this work, I learnt about some new health IT developments and one of them seemed to be very interesting. It aimed at improving adherence through an online system.
They say the world could save 170 billion USD by using their patform based on survey-evidenced results and the estimated nonadherence-related health expenditures. Here is their brief description:
PraxisPlatform developed a proprietary, versatile, fully secure health care ICT platform on which it designs and manages patient adheren...
Source: ScienceRoll - January 2, 2014 Category: Geneticists and Genetics Commentators Authors: Bertalan Meskó (MD, PhD) Tags: Health Health 2.0 Healthcare Infographics Medicine Medicine 2.0 Web 2.0 eHealth expenditure ICT Source Type: blogs
Cry for Help from Young Woman Conceived with IVF
This e-mail from a reader broke my heart. It is a cry for help from a young IVF-conceived woman who mourns the loss of her siblings that didn't make it. It is also a look at the darker-side of IVF that no one wants to talk about: the massive loss of life inherent in the IVF process. She writes:I was wondering if you knew of any websites or resources that support people struggling after being conceived using IVF. I've been searching and searching online, and I've been unable to find a single source of advice.I was one of three embryos created in the process, but I was the only one who survived. I mourn my siblings every sin...
Source: Mary Meets Dolly - January 1, 2014 Category: Geneticists and Genetics Commentators Tags: IVF Source Type: blogs
100 healthcare and digital health influencers to follow in 2014
Marie Ennis O’Connor published a useful list of healthcare and digital health influencers to follow in 2014. I’m honored to be included. (Source: ScienceRoll)
Source: ScienceRoll - December 31, 2013 Category: Geneticists and Genetics Commentators Authors: Bertalan Meskó (MD, PhD) Tags: Health 2.0 List Medicine 2.0 Web 2.0 Source Type: blogs
The medical conference is dead, long live the medical conference
Len Starnes, digital health guru approached me a few days ago about how I see the future of medical conferences. I told him my views and he just published an amazing presentation under the catchy title, The medical conference is dead, long live the medical conference. Check it out! (Source: ScienceRoll)
Source: ScienceRoll - December 31, 2013 Category: Geneticists and Genetics Commentators Authors: Bertalan Meskó (MD, PhD) Tags: Conference Medicine Medicine 2.0 Slideshow Web 2.0 Source Type: blogs
