MCG Today [2008 Vol.35 No.3]

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Table of Contents: 2 Newsbriefs; 6 A Statewide Initiative: Medical Education Expansion Proposal Unveiled; 8 Brain Gain; MCG's Human Brain Lab Enables Studies of Living Tissue; 12 Patient as Teacher: A grant advances a mental-health push to partner with patients; 15 Taking Charge: Electronic health records aim to put patients in the driver's seat; 16 Clarion Call for Kids: A grant aims to help children stay tobacco-free; 20 Easy as 1-2-3: Three-dose vaccine declares war on HPV; 22 Honoring the Legacy: School of Allied Health Sciences celebrates 40th anniversary; 24 Gut Feeling: Probiotics research indicates good bacteria can conquer the bad; 26 They've Got Your Number: Biomedical students tackle a maze of math and medicine; 29 Specialized Delivery: Residency enables general dentists to broaden services; 32 Man on a Mission: Altruism leads to an indigent-care hospital in India;34 Glitz, Glamour and Gratitude: MCG's President's Dinner honors its most dedicated supporters; 36 Vessel of Life: Dr. Emile Fisher is honored for 40-plus years of support; 38 Profile in Giving; 39 Gift Planning: Where there's a will, there's a way; 40 Homecoming 2008: Activities are scheduled for Alumni, Faculty and Students in all five schools; 42 Class Notes; 46 Newmakers; 48 New Faces; 49 Reflections: Champions of Health Care excellence.