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Vol. XXXIV, No. 2 August, 2001

Catalog of Photographs from San Juan
April 2001


View of Caribe Hilton Hotel pool in San Juan

Penny Sneed discusses ‘Hyperthermia Advances and Frustrations’ (RC01)

C. Song responds to questions after plenary lecture (L01) entitled ‘Physiological Factors in Hyperthermic Treatment of Cancer Revisited’

Ft. Geronimo and hotels across the causeway from the Caribe Hilton

Speakers J. Lancaster, D. Wink, T. Billiar, and M.B. Grisham after their symposium on ‘Roles of Nitric Oxide in Biology and Therapeutics’ (S05)

J. Gray presents plenary lecture ‘Genome Evolution in Human Breast Cancers: Mechanisms and Consequences’ (L03)

J. Gray (speaker) and J. Mitchell (chair) after the plenary lecture (L03) on ‘Genome Evolution in Human Breast Cancers: Mechanisms and Consequences’

Presenters E. Hall, M. Dewhirst, E. Zeman, and J. Dynlacht at the refresher course ‘Toward a consensus on Radiobiology: Teaching to Radiation Oncology Residents’ (RC12)

Speakers T. Oberley, P. Goswami, L. Oberley, and J. Greenberger after symposium (S10) on ‘Redox Regulation of Cellular Processes’

M. Dewhirst (chair) and D. Kenan (speaker) after plenary lecture (L05) on ‘Designer Ligands for Molecular Targets’

H. Zheng, J. Wang, M. Hauer-Jensen, and X. Ou

RRS President L. Redpath enthusiastically introducing Failla Lecturer Howard Thames

Failla Lecturer H. Thames along with current and past colleagues just after his lecture: E. Travis, R. Withers, K. Mason, Thames, J. Hendry, and J. Fowler

Failla Lecturer H. Thames along with current and past colleagues just after his lecture: J. Kummermehr, L. Milas, Thames, K. Ang, A. van der Kogel, and R. Withers

Poolside post-Failla Lecture reception

C. Hill, R. Jostes, and E. Blakely at the Failla reception

S. Fry, M. Fry, M. Edington, and J. Fye at the Failla reception.

Speakers M. Martin, N. Weintraub, K. Brown, and M. Robbins after their symposium on ‘Oxidative Stress and Normal Tissue Fibrosis’ (S20)

RRS President L. Redpath introduces Presidential Symposium on ‘Genes, Radiation, and Cancer’ (L07) [see A-13Aa]

Participants in the Presidential Symposium (L07): L. Redpath, E. Stanbridge, and R. Ullrich

RRS Secretary-Treasurer M. Dewhirst presents his report at the annual business meeting

S. Rockwell, Editor-In-Chief of Radiation Research, presents her report at the annual business meeting

President-Elect J. Mitchell introduces Michael Fry Award Winner K. Prise

RRS President L. Redpath and Michael Fry Research Award Winner K. Prise

Michael Fry Research Award Winner K. Prise comments on his receipt of the award

J. Osborne receives congratulations from RRS President L. Redpath following receipt of the Second RRS Distinguished Service Award

J. Ward, recent past Editor-In-Chief of Radiation Research, thanks all who have helped make the journal a prominent publication, especially during his tenure

R. Martin, Secretary General of the 12th ICRR, invites all interested parties to Brisbane in 2003

N. Coleman summarizes some of the activities of the Radiation Biology Branch of the National Cancer Institute

R. Cumberlin discusses NIH funding opportunities

P. Strudler, Executive Secretary of the NIH Radiation Study Section, is not joking --some grants are being funded

N. Metting summarizes present and future programs of the Department of Energy

W. Schimmerling emphasizes the opportunities for funding of extramural research by the National Space and Aeronautics Administration

J. Mitchell assumes the Presidency of RRS after receiving the Failla gavel from retiring President L. Redpath

Retiring RRS President L. Redpath accepts plaque of appreciation from incoming President J. Mitchell

RRS President J. Mitchell shares his thoughts and aspirations for the future of the Society

Recipients of RRS Travel Awards------
X. Chen, S. Al Rashid, H.M. Moussa, D. Zhao, and K. Haveles
S. Nuyts, S. Peretz, S. Qutob, R. Chiu, and D. Chendil

Recipients of RRS Travel Awards------
E. Pastwa, C. Azuma, O. Belyakov, A. Das, and R. Alcock
P. Palmer, M. Gulston, R. DePriest, C. Delorenzo, and M. Koritzinsky

Recipients of RRS Travel Awards------
S. Moore, E. Neuwirth, L. Ziemer, L. Boersma, and A. Siddiqua
Z. Cai, A. Xu, M. Deschamps, H. Abdoul-Carime, and S. Osterman

Recipients of RRS Travel Awards------
M. Pervan, J. Colson, and J. Daigle

L. Fletcher receives Marie Curie Award from meeting Program Committee Chair and incoming President J. Mitchell

Assembly of persons associated (past and present) with the Gray Cancer Institute (formerly the Gray Lab):
Front row l-r : Les Redpath, Jack Fowler, Elena Rusyn, Barry Michael, Kevin Prise, Melvin Folkard, Oleg Belyakov.
Back row l-r: Mike Joiner, Steven Everett, Peter Johnston, Peter Wardman, Brian Marples, Giuseppe Schettino, Dorthe Schaue, Anthony Chalmers, Nansi Cann, Catherine Mayes

Assembly of persons associated (past and present) with the Gray Cancer Institute (formerly the Gray Lab):
Front row l-r : Les Redpath, Jack Fowler, Elena Rusyn, Barry Michael, Kevin Prise, Melvin Folkard, Oleg Belyakov.
Back row l-r: Mike Joiner, Steven Everett, Peter Johnston, Peter Wardman, Brian Marples, Giuseppe Schettino, Dorthe Schaue, Anthony Chalmers, Nansi Cann, Catherine Mayes

L. Fletcher, winner of Marie Curie Award, and postdoctoral sponsor, R. Muschel

Speakers and chair of symposium presentations relating to endothelial cell damage (S27):
A. Haimovitz-Friedman, J. Wondergem, F. Stewart, D. Hallahan, and M. Hauer-Jensen

RRS President L. Redpath and audience applaud after Redpath introduced K. Mason, strong proponent and supporter of the Young Investigators’ Luncheon

K. Mason welcomes all present to the Young Investigators’ Luncheon

A group of junior and senior investigators at the Young Investigators’ Luncheon

Another group of junior and senior investigators at the Young Investigators’ Luncheon

_______________ and _____________ by a poster         Anyone who can identify the

G. Buettner, C. Gomer, and M. Dewhirst                            unnamed individuals, please

R. Hill and N. Terry inspect the History Committee display ; notify Bruce Kimler

J. LaVerne, L. Sanche, and M. Sevilla in serious conversation    or Bill Osborne.

R. Mason and Aiden Flynn by a poster

J. Erb by his poster

Street scene in San Juan

L. Prosnitz, Robinson Lecturer J. Van der Zee, and session chair J. Roti Roti

L. Prosnitz and Robinson Lecturer J. Van der Zee

NAHS colleagues join Robinson Lecturer J. Van der Zee.
G. Li, J. Van der Zee, T. Samulski
W. Dewey, C. Song, P. Corry, and Mark Dewhirst

C. Geard, N. Metting, J. LaVerne, J. Zimbrick

A. Siddiqua, D. Chendil, A. Das, M. Ahmed, and R. Alcock

Entertainers at the Tropical Mixer

L. Boersma

________, H. Lieberman, _________, __________, and _________

__________ and P. Roos-Mattjus view one of the posters.

_________, _________, and __________ in discussion near the posters.

M. Joiner, P. Olive, and P. Johnston

W. Bernhard, P. Wardman, and P. O’Neill

_________, W-L Zhao, _________, and __________

A peacock "struts its stuff" outside the conference area.

Howard Thames presents the 38th Failla Memorial Lecture

Les Redpath and Howard Thames, 38th Failla Memorial Lecturer

Failla Lecturer H. Thames along with current and past colleagues just after his lecture:
E. Travis, R. Withers, K. Mason, Thames, J. Hendry, and J. Fowler

Failla Lecturer H. Thames along with current and past colleagues just after his lecture:
J. Kummermehr, L. Milas, Thames, K. Ang, A. van der Kogel, and R. Withers

D. Roth presents paper in S18, "Mediators and Mechanisms of the DNA Damage Response"

W. Morgan, chair and presenter in S18, "Mediators and Mechanisms of the DNA Damage Response"

D. Bishop presents paper in S18, "Mediators and Mechanisms of the DNA Damage Response"

Simon Powell presents paper in S18, "Mediators and Mechanisms of the DNA Damage Response"

Speakers M. Martin, N. Weintraub, K. Brown, and M. Robbins after their symposium on ‘Oxidative Stress and Normal Tissue Fibrosis’ (S20)

RRS President L. Redpath introduces Presidential Symposium on ‘Genes, Radiation, and Cancer’ (L07)

Participants in the Presidential Symposium (L07): L. Redpath, E. Stanbridge, and R. Ullrich

RRS President J. Mitchell shares his thoughts and aspirations for the future of the Society

Recipients of RRS Travel Awards------
Row 1: X. Chen, S. Al Rashid, H.M. Moussa, D. Zhao, and K. Haveles
Row 2: S. Nuyts, S. Peretz, S. Qutob, R. Chiu, and D. Chendil

Recipients of RRS Travel Awards------
Row 1: E. Pastwa, C. Azuma, O. Belyakov, A. Das, and R. Alcock
Row 2: P. Palmer, M. Gulston, R. DePriest, C. Delorenzo, and M. Koritzinsky

Recipients of RRS Travel Awards------
Row 1: S. Moore, E. Neuwirth, L. Ziemer, L. Boersma, and A. Siddiqua
Row 2: Z. Cai, A. Xu, M. Deschamps, H. Abdoul-Carime, and S. Osterman

Recipients of RRS Travel Awards------
M. Pervan, J. Colson, and J. Daigle

Lynda Fletcher, Marie Curie Award recipient, and Kevin Prise, Michael Fry Research Award recipient, compare their respective awards.

M. Dewhirst (chair) and D. Kenan (speaker) after plenary lecture (L05) on ‘Designer Ligands for Molecular Targets’

Beach scene

And the band played on at the Failla-Robinson Reception.

Waterfall at El-Yunque National Rain Forest

J. Osborne receives congratulations from RRS President L. Redpath following receipt of the Second RRS Distinguished Service Award

The band played at the Failla-Robinson Reception

E. Zeman and J. Bedford.

J. Biaglow presents at a Refresher Course.

A gathering of chemists and physicists.
David Close,Jay LaVerne, Leo Sanche, Michael Sevilla, Peter O'Neill, Simon Pimblott

N. Coleman, E. Liu, and J. Mitchell.

A view down exhibitor's row at the Exhibit Hall.

The Caribe Hilton Hotel and the Carribean provided a sunny and scenic respite from the dark meeting rooms.

J. Mitchell, E. Liu, N. Coleman, and J. Gray.

S. Hahn and J. Cook by the latter's poster.

 

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