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 Too much to do and too little time? Learn ABC's of Sustainable Time Management on May 4, from 12:00-1:00 PM in Countway Library, Minot Room Plan, Do, Grow - Performance ManagementPerformance Reviews for staff must be submitted to Human Resources by April 29. Learn more
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World Malaria Day is April 25, 2011
 Researchers identify genes causing antimalarial drug resistanceResearchers from HSPH, Harvard University, and the Broad Institute have identified several genes that may be implicated in the malaria parasite's notorious ability to rapidly evade drug treatments. Further testing revealed that one of the genes, when inserted into drug-sensitive parasites, rendered them less vulnerable to three antimalarial drugs. Read more Learn more about HSPH malaria research
Read about the work of the Harvard Malaria Initiative. Click through a graphic depicting how a malaria parasite typically invades a red blood cell and reproduces within it and the mechanism two researchers developed to block the parasites from infecting other cells. Read about the malaria eradication conference held earlier this year. Learn how malaria, TB and AIDS are finding new ways to resist treatment.
Events World Malaria Day 2011: Achieving Progress and ImpactHSPH Nigerian students and scholars present a panel discussion and remarks by HSPH Dean Julio Frenk. April 26 5:00 PM Kresge Cafeteria A reception featuring African food to follow
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Around the School
HSPH Dean Julio Frenk elected as AAAS Fellow
Founded in 178O, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of the nation's most prestigious honorary societies and a leading center for independent policy research. Read more
Faculty book
 The Reality of Precaution: Comparing Risk Regulation in the United States and Europe (RFF Press). Co-authored by HSPH's James Hammitt, this book combines case studies, a quantitative analysis of almost 3,000 risks, and cross-cutting chapters on politics, law, and risk perceptions.
Curbing tobacco use in the developing world
 Efforts to eradicate tobacco use in developing nations are more likely to be successful if the countries have "no local corruption, a free press, and a strong judicial system," HSPH Prof. Gregory N. Connolly said at a recent panel discussion on how to curb smoking in the developing world. Read more
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Study finds coffee craving may be in the genes
 A new study co-authored by HSPH researchers has identified a genetic propensity for caffeine consumption. The researchers discovered two genes that drive people to consume more or less caffeine depending on which variation of the genes they possess. Read more
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The HSPH Dean's Women and Health Flagship Initiative has launched a 
