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OToole Lab News

September 28, 2011

I recently became involved in an NIH-funded program called NH-INBRE, which works to develop research opportunities for undergraduates at small undergraduate colleges (2 and 4 yr) and universities around NH.  This program also supports mentoring programs for faculty at these smaller instituions interested in developing research programs.  The NH-INBRE program, and my role in it, is highlighted in a recent article in Dartmouth Medicine.  Check it out here.

September 23, 2011

 Kurt Dahlstrom, a PhD student in the lab, just visited
his high school in North Dakota.  He visited his former science 
teachers' class (Ms. Susan Duffy, shown here).  He spent the visit talking about 
opportunities in research, including at the undergraduate and undergraduate levels.

September 12, 2011

 I just returned from a great trip to the University of Wyoming,
hosted by Mark Gomelsky.  When I arrived, we went for a
fun hike to Vedauvoo National Forest. Just spectacular views.
We also had lab meeting and a BBQ - it was a really fun time.
I enjoyed meeting the faculty and students, and hearing about
the science going on.

Here I am (second from right) with members
of Mark's lab.  Below is a view from the top of this
big rock pile.

September 01, 2011

Doug Forrester, a visiting physician-scientist from the UK leaves us after almost 6 fun-filled and productive months in the lab.  Doug worked hard to make some useful modifications to our epithelial cell - biofilm model, allowing us to do more high-through put studies.  He also enjoyed his time in New England, doing plenty of biking and hiking.  We'll miss having him in the lab.