By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Sept. 30, 2013, — Doing research in life sciences is a tough business. It requires years of training, long work hours and patience. Breakthrough discoveries are few and far in between, but they could improve lives of millions people. Recently, a symposium at Harvard Medical School (HMS) drew about 300… Continue reading CRISPR Symposium at Harvard Medical School Draws Crowds
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Frank Wang Wins The Tenth Annual Boston China Cup Golf Tournament
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 1, 2013, — Tenth annual Boston Chinese Golf Association (BCGA) Cup, also known as China Cup, was held on Sunday, September 29, at Stow Acres Golf Club. The weather was very perfect for playing golf with mild temperatures and little wind. Group picture in front of the club house… Continue reading Frank Wang Wins The Tenth Annual Boston China Cup Golf Tournament
CCBA Receives $5000 Check from Chinatown Main Street
Boston, Sept. 30, 2013, — During last Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) bi-monthly board meeting, Chinatown Main Street (CMS) President Tony M. Yee and Executive Director Courtney Ho-Ha presented a check of $5000 to CCBA President Rick Wong and Executive Officers, and CCBA became the community partner of the Chinatown Streets cleaning program. (L to… Continue reading CCBA Receives $5000 Check from Chinatown Main Street
Dr. John Wong of Tufts Medical Center Receives $1 Million PCORI Award
Boston, Oct. 3, 2013 -– John B. Wong, MD, Chief of the Division of Clinical Decision Making at Tufts Medical Center, has been approved to receive a research award of more than $1 million over three years from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to fund his work on improving comparative effectiveness research (CER) methods.… Continue reading Dr. John Wong of Tufts Medical Center Receives $1 Million PCORI Award
The Changing Face of Cervical Cancer in China, A 10-year Study by Tongji Medical College
Durham, NC (PRWEB) September 24, 2013, –Over the last few decades, China, like the majority of the world, has seen a steady decrease in deaths from cervical cancer, due in large part to screening efforts and improved treatment. However, the disease still poses a significant threat to women, as it remains the third most common… Continue reading The Changing Face of Cervical Cancer in China, A 10-year Study by Tongji Medical College
Registration Opens for Bridge Medical Summit 2013
By American Chinese Medical Association American Chinese Medical Association (ACMA) is a professional organization founded by Chinese American physicians and biomedical scientists 15 years ago. Now our members are represented in many top hospitals and major biomedical institutes in the country. With our noble goal: Bridge to a healthier world, many physicians, researchers and students have joined… Continue reading Registration Opens for Bridge Medical Summit 2013
Activists Protest BRA’s Tax Break to Developer, Call for Economic Justice
Boston, September 26, 2013, –- On City Hall Plaza today, a group of activists from the Right to the City Alliance called on the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) to have greater accountability to residents and to use public resources for the public good. On the agenda tonight for the BRA board meeting was the approval… Continue reading Activists Protest BRA’s Tax Break to Developer, Call for Economic Justice
House Passed Spending Bill That Will Likely Shut down Government
By David Li, bostonese.com Washington, Sept. 30, 2013, –In a 15-minute vote, U.S. House of Representatives voted 228 to 201 to pass a spending bill three and half hours before the new fiscal year begins at midnight. The irony of passing this bill is that it makes the likelihood of a government shutdown unavoidable, and… Continue reading House Passed Spending Bill That Will Likely Shut down Government
China Pearl First to Offer English Training to Staff in Chinatown
Boston, MA, Sept. 25, 2013 –China Pearl became the first Chinese restaurant in Boston to invest in the language skills of its employees on June 5, introducing an English language program for its predominantly Chinese-speaking staff. China Peal Workplace Ed Class – Workplace Education ESL teacher, Kenny Yim, teaching the staff English(photo provided by AACA).
“Amazing Shanghai” on Display in New York City
By Luyuan Zhang, bostonese.com New York, Sept. 22, 2013, –A 360-degree panoramic rotunda of Shanghai, created by German architectural photographer Hans Georg Esch, caught the eyes of many New Yorkers. The rotunda showcases the image of this famous Asian metropolis in Eastern China. As part of the ‘Amazing Shanghai’ Exhibition (September 16 to 21), the… Continue reading “Amazing Shanghai” on Display in New York City