January is Glaucoma Awareness Month.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Everyone, from infants to seniors is vulnerable.
It is estimated that over 2.2 million Americans have glaucoma but only half of those know they have it.
Combined with our aging population, we can see an epidemic of blindness looming if we don’t raise awareness about the importance of regular eye examinations to
preserve vision.
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LifeScience Moment: Jane E. Henney, M.D., becomes the first woman Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
On Jan. 17, 1999 Jane E. Henney, M.D., appointed by President Bill Clinton, became the first woman to serve as Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
Dr. Henney previously worked at the FDA from 1992 to 1994 as deputy commissioner for operations under then commissioner David Kessler.
During Dr. Henney's tenure, the FDA launched reforms in drug and medical device review processes and strengthened the science base of the agency.
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Where do we come from?
Explore the genealogy of the life science industry by state or province through one-of-a-kind posters
illustrating the founding technology origins of life science companies.
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It's a Small World
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Clostridium Difficile Bacteria (Photo Credit: Janice Haney Carr)
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Science Quote
"It is the tension between creativity and skepticism that has produced the stunning and unexpected findings of science."
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Carl Sagan, U.S. Astronomer
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(1934-1996)
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