MCG Today [2007 Vol.34 No.3]

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Table of Contents: 2 Newsbriefs; 6 Triumph: An alumnus topples racial barriers to make a lasting mark on public health; 15 Nano Brainer: A new center brings an engineering perspective to the body's building block; 18 The Making of a Mouse: A $15 Million grant marries bioinformatics with animal models; 20 Practice Makes Perfect: Inaugural graduates of a new nursing program make their mark in the field; 24 Innovation in Education: Curricula emphasize patient- and family-centered care; 26 Clearing the Air: Support is key in enacting a campuswide tobacco-free policy; 31 'Gadget Geek' Extraordinaire: Dr. Lloyd Schnuck receives MCG's vessel of life award; 32 Profile in Giving: GDA President Michael B. Rogers pledges statewide support for the dental school; 33 Gift Planning: Financial resolutions for the new year; 34 Newsmakers and New Faces; 36 Homecoming 2007: Reconnect and Rediscover while enjoying springtime in Augusta; 38 Class Notes; 40 Reflections: 'I've Come A Long Way, Baby.'