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Summer 2003, Vol. 12, No. 5 | Return to Table of Contents
Science News
From the Bay Paul Center, Program in Global Infectious Diseases…
Publications:
McArthur, A. G., T. Hegelund, R. L. Cox, J. J. Stegeman, M. Liljenberg, U. Olsson, P. Sundberg, and M. C. Celander. 2003. Phylo-genetic analysis of the cytochrome P450 3 (CYP3) gene family. Journal
of Molecular Evolution
57:1-12.
Nixon, J. E. J., J. Field, A. G. McArthur, M. L. Sogin, N. Yarlett, B. J. Loftus, and J. Samuelson. 2003. The iron-dependent hydrogenases of Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia: activity of the recombinant entamoebic enzyme and evidence for lateral gene transfer. Biological Bulletin 204:1-9.
From the Boston University Marine Program (BUMP)…
Joanna York, a Ph.D. student in Ivan Valiela’s laboratory, has been named a STAR Fellow by the U. S. EPA. The highly selective fellowships are provided to students working on important environmental issues that fall under the purview of EPA goals and support graduate work by providing funds for a stipend, tuition, and research support. York’s project proposal defined relative uptake of nitrate or ammonium by phytoplankton in shallow estuaries common to Cape Cod. The results of York’s work will help define the relative role of nitrate inputs from land and ammonium regenerated within the estuary, and in establishing the degree of estuarine eutrophication. Her results will also quantify the magnitude of phytoplankton uptake relative to that of other nitrogen transformations in the estuaries of Cape Cod and elsewhere.
Employee News
Please welcome the following new MBL employees:
Heidi Wilcox, Research Assistant, The Ecosystems Center
Christie Haupert, Research Assistant, The Ecosystems Center
Benefits Buzz
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Healthy Rewards
If You Have a Blue Cross Blue Shield Managed Care Plan, (i.e., HMO Blue, Blue Choice, Blue Care Elect) you are eligible for an annual Fitness Benefit of up to $150 that your family can use toward membership or exercise classes at a health club. In fact, you can claim your $150 Fitness Benefit once you’ve belonged to a health club and been a BCBSMA member for at least four (4) months (in a calendar year).
Exactly What Kind of Health Club Membership Qualifies? Start exercising your options by picking a qualified, full-service health club that works for you. The facility you choose must have a vast array of cardiovascular and strength-training exercise equipment, such as traditional health clubs, Ys, and JCCs. Fees paid for attending aerobics/fitness classes at a qualified health club without an annual membership will also be covered, but make sure you get full documentation from the club.
For complete information, including reimbursement instructions and general exclusions, see the “My Wellbeing” section of Blue Cross Blue Shield’s website at www.bcbsma.com.
So make sure you pick a club that qualifies and go exercise and start feeling better, looking better, and performing better.
Questions? Call Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Member Service Department at the number on your ID card.
Message from the Equal Employment Opportunity Coordinator
It’s Not Just About Sex
Each year the Human Resources Office mails to all employees a copy of the MBL Policy on Sexual Harassment. New employees receive prevention training from the EEO Coordinator. By doing so, MBL strives to meet its commitment to provide an environment free from harassment on the basis of sex. Did you know that this policy also states that unlawful harassment is “not limited to” just sex? Are you familiar with the other types of harassment that are not permissible?
Under the civil rights laws, sexual harassment is just one type of unlawful discrimination. Other types include harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. This means that any behavior such as racial or ethnic slurs or any verbal or physical conduct that denigrates an individual’s personal characteristics, beliefs, or background is not allowed.
Summer will be here shortly and our population will expand, so let’s be prepared to conduct ourselves in a manner that is both legal and appropriate to ensure a positive working and learning environment for everyone. If you have any questions about adherence to this policy, please contact me or the Human Resources Office.
—Jane MacNeil, eeo@mbl.edu
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