By: Debbie | March 19 2012 | Category: Science News, Scientists in the Community, Tidbits for Teachers

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Elizabeth Grice studies the bacteria that live on human skin. Her research sheds light on why chronic wounds don't heal and might point to new treatments for diabetic foot ulcers and other skin conditions.  Read more about Elizabeth Grice in the latest issue of Findings, a publication of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH. For timely updates about science education, STEM, NIH research, and health and medical science, you can follow the NIH Office of Science Education through multiple channels: NIHSciEd on Facebook NIHSciEd on Twitter NIH Office of Science Education Web Site

By: Debbie | February 21 2012 | Category: NIH Resources, Science History

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This free new E-book details the life of Ruth Kirschstein, M.D., who provided leadership and direction to the National Institutes of Health through much of the second half of the 20th century. Author Alison Davis provides insight into the life of a brilliant scientist who had a positive impact on public policy, public health, and the training of several generations of biomedical researchers. Ruth Kirscstein was the daughter of immigrant parents who weathered the disgraceful prejudice and stereotyping of women and Jews, which would have prevented her professional contributions if not for her perseverance and hard work. She went on to become a key player in the development of a safe and effective polio vaccine, the first woman director of a major institute at the NIH, and a champion of the importance of basic biomedical research and training programs that provided opportunity to all talented students, especially underrepresented minority students. You can download this free E-book as a PDF or formats for Kindle, Nook, or IPad. For timely updates about science education, STEM, NIH research, and health and medical science, you can follow the NIH Office of Science Education through multiple channels: NIHSciEd on Facebook NIHSciEd on Twitter NIH Office of Science Education Web Site

By: Cynthia | May 5 2010 | Category: NIH Resources, Science History

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A National Library of Medicine (NLM) traveling exhibition plus online resources celebrating America’s women physicians Dr. Marcella Farinelli Fierro inspired best-selling crime writer Patricia Cornwell to write a highly successful series of crime novels featuring a forensic pathologist. Dr. Virginia Apgar designed the now standard physical report index for all newborns (the Apgar score). Dr. Antonia Novello was the first woman and the first Hispanic to become Surgeon General of the United States. You can find these and other interesting facts about America’s women physicians online at NLM’s Changing the Face of Medicine exhibition. Many of the featured women faced and overcame daunting obstacles to achieve success. The exhibition honors their lives and accomplishments, with the hope of inspiring a new generation of medical pioneers. The online exhibition offers videos and inspiring stories about accomplished women physicians activities about how the human body works career information for students lesson plans for teachers a bibliography of suggested reading The traveling exhibition is now touring medical schools across the country. Computer kiosks display multimedia features from the original exhibition (2003−2005 at NLM), including films about women physicians, career resources, and educational activities. Check out the tour itinerary to see if it’s coming to a place near you.