The Life Sciences Division contributes to strategic Berkeley Lab and National efforts by developing and applying advanced technologies for elucidation of mechanisms involved in response to low level ionizing radiation, cancer and the microenvironment, neurodegenerative diseases, bio-fuel production and bioremediation.
Award Highlight
Gray to Co-Lead Breast Cancer “Dream Team”
An $16.5 million, three-year grant to develop new and more effective therapies to fight breast cancer was awarded on May 27 to a multi-institutional “Dream Team” of scientists and clinicians that is co-led by Joe Gray, a renowned cancer researcher with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Director of the Life Sciences Division.
In Memoriam
Aloke Chatterjee (1940-2009)
Aloke Chatterjee, an internationally known radiation biophysicist, former senior scientist and deputy director of the Life Sciences Division who gave this laboratory 39 years of exemplary service before retiring in 2006, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at his home in Clayton, CA at the age of 68. The cause was heart failure. A celebration of his life is planned on July 24. All are welcome to join.
Upcoming Events
Summer Picnic
The Life Sciences Division Postdoc Society is hosting the 5th Annual Summer Picnic, July 24, 12:30 - 5 pm at Tilden Park. All are welcome to join.
Scientific Retreat
The Annual all-day Life Sciences Division Scientific Retreat will be held September 11. Stay tuned for more information.
SAFETY MESSAGE
We face many hazards inside the labs, such as toxic chemicals, radioactive materials and infectious agents. By comparison, work outside the lab might seem risk-free, but many of our workplace injuries occur during routine activities we do everyday, like walking up the stairs or working on a computer. Maintaining awareness of your work surroundings and focusing on the task at hand are important, even when performing everyday tasks. If you do injure yourself at work, report it to your supervisor.
