| amfAR Appoints New Leadership as AIDS Research Organization Extends ...
Food and Drug Administration hearings on AIDS-related drug treatments. He has published in numerous journals including The Lancet, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, Journal of AIDS (JAIDS), Journal of Infectious Diseases, and The AIDS Reader. "amfAR's 25 years of experience fighting AIDS obligates us to do all we can in our efforts to end this pandemic," Mr. Frost said. "And while the needs are great, amfAR is well positioned to continue to make major contributions to HIV research, prevention, treatment, and advocacy in the coming years. I'm honored by this appointment and I look forward to working with my colleagues at amfAR to take on the complex challenges that lie ahead." Since becoming chairman of amfAR's Campaign for AIDS Research in 1995, Sharon Stone has traveled nationally and internationally on the Foundation's behalf.
First of two reports: FDA's Fast Track designation more help to ...
A decade ago, the Food and Drug Administration introduced a Fast Track designation for drugs in development that was intended to speed the availability of medical treatments for serious diseases. However, a seven-month investigation by The Plain Dealer shows that this government blessing has not increased the number of drugs approved or moved them to market faster. Instead, Fast Track has given the drug industry, which came up with the idea for the designation and lobbied for its passage, a device that promises a lot but delivers little to anyone but investors. The news of Fast Track designation creates a boon for day traders, hedge funds and others looking to make quick money off biotech stocks. Some biotech executives also have tried to turn the FDA's Fast Track designation into personal gain.
Pinckneyville police chief asked to retire
The decision is based in both city finances and Day's ability as a department administrator, Holder said. The police department already has experienced the temporary loss of two officers who were laid off earlier this month as a cost-saving measure for the city."They go hand in hand," Holder said. "No matter what you have available to spend, you want to get the most for your money. I feel the department can be more productive and effective for the dollars we're spending."Both formal and informal investigations were completed into the operations of the department, Holder said. He decided Day's personality and work style made him a more valuable asset as a patrolman rather than a department administrator.Day joined the police department on a part-time basis in 1977, became a sergeant in 1986 and assumed the role of chief in 2003.
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