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Northeastern University Legal Expert for Toyota Recall

Tim Howard, J.D., Florida State University, Ph.D., Northeastern University, Director of and a faculty member for Northeastern University College of Professional Studies' Doctorate Program in Law & Policy.

Loyola Launches New Master Program in Immunology, Infectious Diseases

Degree candidates will work with a number of nationally know scientists and physicians performing leading-edge, bench-to-bedside medical research.

Paul Gilna to lead ORNL's BioEnergy Science Center

Dr. Paul Gilna is joining the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory as director of the DOE BioEnergy Science Center (BESC).

Falling Temperatures Don’t Mean You Cannot Exercise Outdoors, Says Expert

An expert in the physiology of exercise gives tips on how to exercise safely in cold temperatures.

Additional Incentives Would Aid Toyota's Comeback, PR Researcher Says

Toyota will bounce back but there is no doubt that the car maker made some significant PR missteps, reports a scholar of public relations ethics.

Treating Heart Rhythm Disorders with Robotic Catheter

Hospitals are beginning to use a new robotic catheter to treat abnormal heart rhythms. The robotic system enhances a doctor's natural ability, and is expected to contribute to improved outcomes.

Low Forms of Cyclin E Reduce Breast Cancer Drug's Effectiveness

M. D. Anderson researchers find better way to predict prognosis in patients treated with aromatase inhibitors; research also suggests a potential means of circumventing drug resistance.

Need Financial Aid for College? Expert Offers Tips to Consider

Now is the time when families should be thinking about financial aid for college. Tom Weede, vice president of enrollment management at Butler University, offers four tips for getting the best financial aid package: apply; be prepared; don’t be afraid of loans; and think about a campus job.