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March 21, 2002  
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Genetic enhancement studied
AP Online, Mar. 21– The International Olympic Committee with the assistance of the World Anti-Doping Agency wants to anticipate the possibility that athletes will begin re-engineering genes to enhance performance. (Quotes UCSD professor of pediatrics Theodore Friedmann, M.D.).
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Washington Post, Mar. 21
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Athletes may seek genetic enhancement
New York Times, Mar.21
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Gene transfers next form of doping?
Newsday (New York, NY), Mar. 21
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Anti-doping group says gene enhancement should be banned from competition
Agence France Presse, Mar. 21
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Oral treatment for smallpox shows promise
Newsday (New York, NY), Mar. 21-- A team of UCSD researchers led by Karl Hostetler M.D. and James Beadle has developed an oral drug that could be a useful treatment in the event of a bioterrorist attack with the deadly smallpox virus.
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Researchers develop first oral drug to treat smallpox infection
Medical Industry Today, Mar. 21
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Two local scientists develop promising smallpox treatment
San Diego Daily Transcript, Mar. 20 
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UCSD professor to receive 
San Diego Business Journal, health care column, Mar. 11-17 – UCSD professor John West will receive the Edward Livingston Treau Medal for his contributions to control, prevent and treat lung disease.
John West

Asian business strategy series set
San Diego Business Journal, Mar. 11-17 – UCSD’s Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies will sponsor the Senior Asian Executive Business Strategy Series.
IR/PS