September: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
In women age 35-74, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
An estimated one woman in 58 will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime. The
American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008, there will be 21,650 new cases of
ovarian cancer and 15,520 women will die from ovarian cancer.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is dedicated to raising awareness and
increasing education about ovarian cancer. Established in 1995, the organization is
committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with this cancer.
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BioHistory Moment: Food Additives Amendments are passed
On September 6, 1958, The Food Additives Amendments were passed, requiring that food
additives, including preservatives, emulsifiers, and other functional additives, be
subject to premarket testing.
Today, the FDA must review the safety of food and color additives before
manufacturers and distributors can market them. To initiate this review, the
FDA requires sponsors to submit a petition or notification that includes test data
demonstrating the safety of the intended use of the substance.
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BioEvolution Posters
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It's a Small World
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Swine Flu
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Science Quote
"There are no whole truths: all truths are half-truths. It is trying to treat them as whole truths that plays the devil."
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Alfred North Whitehead, English philosopher and mathematician
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(1861-1947)
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The University of Iowa Research Park BioVentures Center is conveniently located on
Highway 965 near Interstates 80 and 380 and U.S. Highways 16 and 218. The Park is in the fast-growing
community of Coralville, about 10 minutes from the main UI campus of Iowa City, 15 minutes from commercial
airlines at the Eastern Iowa Regional Airport in Cedar Rapids and 10 minutes from charter and corporate aircraft
at the Iowa City Municipal Airport.
