Lab Teams With Biolog
For Phenotype Analysis

Hazen

Biolog, Inc., of Hayward has announced a partnership with Berkeley Lab's Physical Biosciences Division to introduce a new phenotype microarray technology that will enable high-throughput, simultaneous analysis of cellular traits. This capability will further the goals of the Department of Energy's Genomes-to-Life program, which involves the structural, functional and comparative analysis of genomes and gene products from organisms that affect the environment. Lab scientist Terry Hazen said the new technology "will further our understanding of microbes' functions." Full story.

Key to Safe Transit At
Lab: It's the Shoes

Several Berkeley Lab policies bear upon interactions with the news media: (1) public information documents prepared for general audiences; (2) a specified clearance procedure for press releases; (3) Laboratory staff who are independently approached by reporters; and (4) employees who are asked to reflect the results of their Laboratory work in the media. To assist with the interview process and help Lab employees to be most effective in their experiences, the Communications Department provides classes on successful interactions with the press. The complete Lab policy on public information and external relations can be found here.

Boxer (left) and Feinstein

Senators Sign Up
For DOE Support

California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer signed a letter to Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Chairman Pete Domenici (R-NM) and Ranking Member Harry Reid (D-NV) asking that they increase the appropriation for the DOE Office of Science by 10 percent over the President's budget request. Citing U.S. energy and economic security needs as critical reasons to adequately support basic science, the California senators were joined by 53 of their Senate colleagues including both Republicans and Democrats.

Lab Softball Team
Managers To Meet

There will be meeting of team managers for the Lab softball season next Wednesday at noon in the lower cafeteria. Those who manage an existing team, or wish to form a new team, should attend. Individuals looking for a team to join can contact Steve Blair to be placed on a "free agent" list.

Voice Pager Radio
System To End

Due to new National Telecommunications and Information Administration regulations, the Lab's voice pager radio system will cease operations on Thursday, December 23. Go here to order replacement non-voice numeric and alphanumeric commercial pagers, or call x7997. Go here to view available pager types and monthly costs. Old voice pagers (see photos) may be turned in to the Radio Shop at Building 41 or mailed to MS 25A-119 for recycling. For more information, call Glenn Skipper at x6125.

Road N Closed
At Building 10

Road N, which is adjacent to the Building 10 high bay, will be blocked today from 10 a.m. until noon while a crane is used to install a catch basin.