Cell Engineering Firm
Using Lab Technology

Cellular Bioengineering, Inc., a new Hawaii biotech startup focused on regenerative medicine, is using its rights to Berkeley Lab technology for human nerve growth and is developing a "neural matrix chip" that combines synthetic and biological materials. The technology (large patterned arrays of neurons on charge-coupled devices) was licensed through the Technology Transfer Department last May. Developers included Life Sciences' Ellie Blakely, Kathy Bjornstad, Othon Montiero, Ian Brown, and James Galvin. Go here to read a story about the company.

Health Services Talk
Next Thursday

Connie Grondona, of the EH&S Division's Health Services, will discuss the various medical services provided at Berkeley Lab Thursday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. in Building 70A-3337. This informal discussion will include first aid advice, what the Lab voluntary exam program includes, and what can be expected from Health Services. Employees can also learn about general wellness screening tests. This is an opportunity to learn about other Lab services, including safety and computer classes.

Learn How to Relax
Quickly at Workshop

Laurie Yamamoto, with UC Berkeley's Tang Center, will facilitate a workshop on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon in Building 66-316 on relaxation. Participants will learn and practice deep breathing exercises, visualizations and simple office stretches that induce relaxation and boost energy. Go here to register (ASD 9038).

Two Lab Scientists
To Speak at AAAS

Mills
Budinger

Two Berkeley Lab scientists will discuss their work at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which takes place in Washington D.C this week. Tomorrow, Evan Mills, of the Environmental Energy Technologies Division, will explore the impact global climate change could have on the U.S. insurance industry. And on Monday, Thomas Budinger, who is head of the Life Sciences Division's functional imaging department, will discuss his work developing a way to monitor a patient's blood pulse pressure and other signs via wireless technology.

Daughters and Sons Day Happens in Early March

"Reach for the Stars" is the theme for this year's Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, which takes place Thursday, March 10, which is earlier than previous years. Now in its 12th consecutive year, Berkeley Lab will host guests of employees, both girls and boys ages 9 to 16, to a day of science filled with fun. With such a great turnout last year, the format will remain the same: a "Girls Career Fair" and a "Boys Career Fair," specially designed so that participants can meet and speak to professionals in various scientific fields. Volunteer opportunities also exist. Registration packets will be available today in the cafeteria. Go here to learn more.