From owner-schistosoma@net.bio.net Thu Aug 06 23:00:00 1998 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: David Johnston Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Subject: Schistosoma sequence cluster analysis on the WWW Date: 7 Aug 1998 02:36:15 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 45 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: greveld@rz.uni-duesseldorf.de Distribution: world Message-ID: <6qehqf$cb3@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Dear Colleagues, the Schistosoma Genome Network is pleased to announce that the results of cluster analyses of all S. mansoni and S. japonicum sequences on the public databases as of 14/07/98 (5223 S. mansoni sequences, 724 S. japonicum sequences) are available on the WWW at: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/schisto/clusters/intro.html Each cluster is supported by hypertext linked files containing: an overview graphicshowing relative positions and orientation of its constituent sequences (actually a text file so it loads fast) a consensus sequence for the contig the alignment of the constituent sequences the sequence of each constituent sequence (plus links to the full records at EBI and NCBI). We hope that you find the data of value and interest. With best wishes, David. David A. Johnston, Secretary to the WHO Schistosoma Genome Network, Biomedical Parasitology Division, Dept. of Zoology, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, England, UK. Tel: 0171-938-9297 (from outside the UK: 44-171-938-9297) Fax: 0171-938-9297 / 9249 / 8754 (from outside the UK: 44-171-938****) eMail daj@nhm.ac.uk Please note the new WWW site address: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/schisto/ The Biomedical Parasitology Division is a WHO Collaborating Centre for the identification of schistosomes and their snail hosts. From owner-schistosoma@net.bio.net Mon Aug 10 23:00:00 1998 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: "Dr. Christoph Grevelding" Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Subject: Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases Date: 10 Aug 1998 23:36:24 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 222 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: greveld@rz.uni-duesseldorf.de Distribution: world Message-ID: <6qoop8$13s@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net UNDP/WORLD BANK/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) Call for Applications for Award of Research Training Grants in 1999 TDR invites applications for the award of research training grants (RTGs) from persons who are nationals of the developing disease endemic countries (DECs), working in the developing countries, and whose research interests are related to one or more of the TDR target diseases - malaria, leprosy, leishmaniasis, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, African trypanosomiasis and Chagas disease. RTGs are awarded, on a competitive basis, for studies leading to a postgraduate degree, or for acquiring specialized skills. Studies must be on one or more of the TDR target diseases in any of the laboratory, clinical or applied field research disciplines. The training may take place in the home country, in other developing countries or in developed countries. TDR reserves the right to select the institution, research programme or TDR-funded Research & Development (R&D) project where it is felt the most suitable training can be obtained. TDR's training priorities are closely linked to TDR's R&D objectives. Applicants are recommended to request information on TDR's R&D priorities (related to their application) identified in the Steering Committee and Task Force workplans. Please see the attached sheet for the list of TDR workplans. The relevant workplan may be obtained from "TDR Communications" at the address given below, by e-mail at , or via the internet at . Applications are judged by an external group of reviewers on the basis of the scientific quality of the proposal, the need for the proposed training in relation to TDR and national priorities, and the potential contribution of the proposed training on local capacity building and on disease control activities. Preference will be given to applicants: ? from countries with lesser developed research capacities; ? who wish to pursue PhD studies in their own country or within their own region; ? under the age of 35 years; ? from any institutions receiving current TDR funding in either capacity building or R&D projects, and where the training is linked to these projects; ? working and involved in Ministries of Health with planning, executing and evaluating disease control programmes related to TDR target diseases; ? already enrolled in a local PhD programme who wish to receive short term (3-6 months) specialized training abroad to acquire skills not available within their own country and/or to cover expenses connected with their thesis research. What an application should include: Scientists who wish to apply for RTGs should send the following information, type-written, to the address given below (no application forms are required). 1. Full name in capital letters with the family name underlined. 2. Date of birth and nationality. 3. One recent passport sized photograph. 4. Name, address, telephone number, cable address, telex address/number, fax number and e-mail address of institution where the applicant is employed. 5. Educational qualifications, including place of study, date and - if possible - grade obtained (transcripts and photocopies of qualifications are not required). 6. A description (in not more than 12 lines) of the applicant's current post and of the post held immediately preceding the current post. 7. A description (not exceeding 10 lines) of the applicant's current research interests. 8. A list of the applicant's publications (with references), and other abstracts or presentations. 9. A letter of recommendation from two senior scientists/professors that includes their address, telephone numbers, cable addresses, telex addresses/numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses. If possible, please include these with the application. 10. If the applicant is or has recently been involved with a TDR-funded project, provide the title of the project and the name of the principal investigator. 11. Type of training requested e.g., for studies leading to PhD or MSc abroad or within the country, or for short-term specialized training; and discipline and disease of study e.g., malaria epidemiology, socioeconomic research on leishmaniasis, etc. 12. An outline (3-4 pages) of the proposed research to be carried out during the training, including rationale, objectives and methodology, citing a minimum of 5 recent references. 13. The name(s) and address(es) of institution(s), in order of preference, where the applicant would like to study, with copies of correspondence enclosed if contact has already been made with these institutions. 14. Applicants already registered for a doctoral degree in their own countries and who would like to seek support for their dissertation research should provide evidence of registration and an itemized budget not exceeding US$10,000, endorsed by their supervisor. 15. An endorsement from the Director of the applicant's home institution testifying to the ability of the applicant to undertake successfully the proposed studies and certifying that the applicant, if awarded TDR support for research training, will be granted a leave of absence and, on return from training, will be assured of a post for at least three years. The Director should also indicate how the proposed training will strengthen the research capabilities of the institution or how it will assist in the planning and evaluation of a particular disease control programme. Applicants from countries requiring national endorsement should submit their applications through proper government channels. A copy of the application should be sent to the WHO Representative's Office in their home country for information purposes. All applications must be received by 15 November 1998 at the following address: Mr Steven Wayling Research Capability Strengthening Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases World Health Organization, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland Telephone: (41-22)791-3909 Fax: (41-22)791-4854 E-mail: WAYLINGS@WHO.CH Telegram: UNISANTE-GENEVA Telex: 415416 OMS Applications should be sent by mail. In case applications are sent by fax followed by mail, please mark the mail copy "confirmation of fax". Applicants will be informed of the outcome in April 1999 AVAILABLE TDR WORKPLANS (Applicants may request workplan related to their application) STRATEGIC RESEARCH Steering Committee on Strategic Research Committees on: Molecular entomology (BCV) Parasite genome (GENOME) Pathogenesis (PATHO) PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Steering Committee on: Drug Discovery Research (DDR) (malaria, filariasis, leishmaniasis, African trypanosomiasis, Chagas disease) Vaccine Discovery Research (VDR) (malaria, leishmaniasis, schistosomiasis) APPLIED FIELD RESEARCH Steering Committee on Applied Field Research (AFR) Task Force on: Operational research on insecticide-impregnated bednets (NETS) Severe malaria (SEVERE) Tropical diseases and environment (ENVIRON) Malaria and health sector reform (MAL-HSR) Gender-sensitive Interventions (GENDER) Community-directed treatment of filariasis (COMDT) Operational Research on Chagas Disease (ND-TRIAT) [ Formely, Applied Research on Non-domiciliated triatomines] Operational research on African trypanosomiasis (OR-TRY) Leprosy Steering Committee on: Immunology of mycobacterial Diseases (IMMYC) Chemotherapy of leprosy (THEMYC) ------------------------------------------------------------------ TDR/TDM-JB-30Jun98 -- Sharing news with the t.d.r. community, mailto:tdr-scientists@who.ch To unsubscribe, or subscribe, write to: owner-tdr-scientists@who.ch Ref: "Networking for t.d.r." http://www.who.ch/tdr/kh/res_link.html From owner-schistosoma@net.bio.net Thu Aug 20 23:00:00 1998 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: BIOSCI Administrator Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma Subject: BIOSCI/bionet miniFAQ & Fundraiser Date: 21 Aug 1998 00:04:53 -0700 Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Molecular Biology Lines: 233 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: greveld@rz.uni-duesseldorf.de Distribution: world Message-ID: <6rj66l$gd4@net.bio.net> NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net This BIOSCI "miniFAQ" is designed to answer the questions that come up the *most frequently*. The main BIOSCI FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) is accessible on the World Wide Web at URL http://www.bio.net/. If you can not find an answer to your question in this or other documentation, the BIOSCI technical support staff answers e-mail queries sent to biosci-help@net.bio.net We can only answer questions about the use of the newsgroups and mailing lists. We unfortunately do not have the staff to do Internet information searches or answer scientific questions. Please post those to the appropriate BIOSCI/bionet newsgroups. Contents: -------- 0) BIOSCI NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!! 1) Using the WWW to access the BIOSCI/bionet newsgroups. 2) What to do about "spams," i.e., junk mail, ads, etc. 3) Examples of subscribing and unsubscribing to the mailing lists. 4) The BIOSCI user address and research interest directory. 0) BIOSCI NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!! ------------------------------ BIOSCI's government funding has been expended, and we are now operating solely from advertising revenue that we have raised from our Web site at http://www.bio.net/. We need just a few minutes of your time to help us serve you. You can do two important things which will take very little time for you individually and will immensely help us continue to help you. First, please use our WWW system at http://www.bio.net/ to access the archives. You can post or reply to messages via your Web browser as described in item #1 below. Your usage helps attract sponsors. If you contact any of our sponsors, please be sure to thank them for supporting BIOSCI. It is critical for them to get this feedback if they are to continue their sponsorship for the long term. Second, if you work for a company or organization that provides products or services of interest to the biology community, please pass this message on to your marketing or marketing communications department or other appropriate group. Please ask them to help support BIOSCI by sponsoring our Web site and explain the uses and benefits of the system to the biology community. If they are interested, they can then contact us for further information at our tech support address, biosci-help@net.bio.net. 1) Using the WWW to access the BIOSCI/bionet newsgroups. -------------------------------------------------------- As of 10 December 1995, all BIOSCI/bionet full newsgroups are accessible through the World Wide Web (WWW) at URL http://www.bio.net. One can read and reply publicly or privately to both recent postings and archived messages through one's Web browser if it is configured properly to send e-mail. Each newsgroup is equipped with its own WAIS index. The main BIOSCI home page also has access to the BIO-JOURNALS Table of Contents database WAIS index and the BIOSCI user address database described in another item further below. 2) What to do about "spams," i.e., junk mail, ads, etc. ------------------------------------------------------- BIOSCI is a set of parallel USENET newsgroups (the "bionet" groups), mailing lists, and a hypermail archive at URL http://www.bio.net/. The same postings are distributed on all media (except for a small number of mailing-list-only groups at net.bio.net). Unfortunately it is becoming a despicable practice on the Internet (by a few people out to make a fast buck) to do automated mass postings to thousands of newsgroups and mailing lists. These attempts to grab free advertising are refered to as "spams" in the usual, somewhat boneheaded, net terminology. USENET is more susceptible to this practice, and many spams originate on the USENET groups and then are passed on to the mailing lists. However, spammers also get lists of mailing addresses and hit these too, so neither medium is immune. What should you do personally if you get junk mail? --------------------------------------------------- Just delete it and move on without reading it further. Filing a protest is becoming increasingly useless because spammers are often disguising the addresses where the messages are sent from. Unless you really understand Internet mail systems, your attempt at protest by sending replies to the message will often end up being sent to the address of an innocent person that the spammer is victimizing. 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