The NIH Record U.S. Department February 2 National of Health 1982 Institutes and Vol.XXXIV of Human Services No. 3 Health Army Medal Given Dr. Kornberg's Laboratory Creates To NCI Administrator DNA Synthesis Initiation Action Quick thinking and the application of By Doris Parker lifesaving CPR techniques to an uncon· A long-sought ,system recently de• scious soldier has earned the U.S. Army's veloped in the Stanford University Achievement Medal for Captain James D. laboratory of Nobel Prize winner Dr. Arthur Doyle, Jr., administrative officer of the Bio­ Kornberg- a 20-year grantee of the Na­ logical Response Modifiers Program, Divi­ tional Institute of General Medical sion of Cancer Treatment, NCI, at the Sciences-should significantly ease the Frederick Cancer Research Facility. way for researchers studying cell growth Capt. Doyle, who is commander o f the and cancer. Headquarters Company 352 Civil Affairs The newly discovered system, which in­ Command, in Riverdale, Md., was cited for itiates bacterial DNA replication- the applying emergency medical procedures to beginning of cell division and growth- in a soldier found lying in a stairwell. Capt. the test tube, can now be manipulated in a Dr. Kornberg (c) has spent 25 years in genetic Doyle continued closed cardiac massage research. In 1959 the biochemist received the controlled environment by scientists. As a Nobel Prize for creating synthetic DNA in the until medical assistance arrived at the re­ result, crucial questions, including those serve center. laboratory for the first time. Participating in his concerning the biochemistry of uncon­ latest achievement in recombinant DNA tech· This is not the only time that the Army trolled growth, can be asked with greater nology was Dr. Jon M. Kaguni (I) and Ph.D. bio­ has recognized Capt. Doyle's quick re­ chance for useful answers. chemistry candidate Robert S. Fuller. sponse in a life-threatening situation. In Although Dr. Kornberg and his co­ 1980, he was returned to active duty as a workers, Robert Fuller and Dr. Jon Kaguni, feels sure that an understanding of DNA refugee specialist to assist in the settle• feel that the new system can eventually repl ication in bacteria will give reliable in­ ment of the Cuban " boat people" at the make possible an understanding of many sights into replication in higher organisms. Indian Town Gap, Pa., refugee center. biological puzzles, including mutation, em­ " There is a universal use of basic bio• When the first bus load arrived, one ref­ bryonic development and carcinogenesis, chemical patterns throughout nature that ugee collapsed after leaving the bus be• they caution that the system is only a warrants our confidence that regulation of cause of several broken ribs received in a beginning-that it is a tool for further these processes, when understood in one beating the day before by Cuban police. research. system, will become far easier to under­ The refugee was placed in a comfortable The biochemistry of many basic opera­ stand in all systems," he said. breathing position by Capt. Doyle, who t ions performed by DNA molecules is es­ " We sought this system for many years then applied mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, sentially identical in bacteria, plants, without success," Dr. Kornberg recalled. treated the man for shock, and called for animals and humans. Thus, Dr. Kornberg (See DR. KORNBERG, Page 10) further medical assistance. Capt. Doyle, who speaks Spanish, was (See CAPTAIN DOYLE, Page 7) NIH Black History Month Observance Starts Feb. 5 Afro-American History: Blueprint for Sur­ On Feb. 10, the Honorable Chief A. Y. vival is the theme of the 10th annual Black Eke, Ambassador of Nigeria, and Dr. Ed· History Month Observance to take place at ward Robinson, city manager of Phi ladel• NIH in February. phia, are the main speakers. The day's The NIH Black Cultural Committee has theme will be Black America's Relation· planned a series of events featuring promi­ ship to Africa. nent speakers, musical entertainment and On Feb. 17, Dr. John Slaughter, National theatrical productions. Science Foundation Director, will keynote Each program will be held at noon in the the program with his address on the Black Masur Auditorium. Scientist's Role in American History. On Feb. 5, noted stage and screen stars On Feb. 18, Dr. Henry C. Gregory, pastor Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis will keynote the of Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, celebration. They will delve into Black D.C., will be the principal speaker. He will History: From a Theatrical Perspective. talk on Social Concerns of the 80's. On Feb. 9, Dr. J. Alfred Smith, pastor of Among the many groups performing dur­ the Al len Temple Baptist Church of Oak­ ing the month's observance programs will land, Calif., will be the featured speaker. be the Pin Points Theatrical Company, Car­ He will discuss the Black Church's Role in doza High School Choir, Bridgetower A typical scene on the NIH campus during American History. String Quartet, and Our Lady of Perpetual the past storm-swept weeks. For a detailed Help Dance Company. D report on how snow removal is accomplished, see Page 3. The NIH Record Pub lished biweekly at Bethesda, Md,, by the Editonal Operations Branch. Division o f Public Info rmation, lor the information of employees o t the Nati onal l nstitules of Health, Department o f Health and Human Serll'1ces, ano c irculated by request to writers and to researct"lers 1n biomedical and related 11eI0s. The con tent Is reptin table without permission Pictu res may be available on rnouest The NIH Record reserves the right to make correc1ions, changes, or deletions in subO'htted copy rn conform1ty with the policies ol lhe paper and HHS NIH Record Office Slag. 31 Room 28-03, Pnooe 496-2125 Editor Jerry Gordon Stall Writers Willia m 8 . Remckens Joyce F McCarthy Staff Correspondents These are the six doctors and seven nurses, who volunteered and carried emergency medical sup­ cc. Barbara Smakula, OCRT. Willi am Hall: DPM, Judy Fouche: DAG. Sue Meadows; ORR. Barbara Men,ck: OAS. Arthur F. plies on board a U.S. Air Force helicopter during the Jan. 13 heavy snow storm. They flew from the Moore: FIC, Susan P. Star1<: NCI, Pa1ric 1a A t~ewman; NEI. Mar• National Naval Medical Center to the disaster scene at the 14th Street Bridge. The physicians are (I Sha Corbell, NHLBI. 8111 Sanaers, N IA, Ann Dleffeobacn: NIAID. to r): Ors. Frank W. Putnam (volunteered but elected to stay to maintain patient care at the CC), Carl Jeanne WinnIck: NIA.DOK. Barbara Weldon: NICHD. Pamela Patow, Steven Edge, Christopher Weiss, Joseph E. Parrillo, James H. Shelhamer, and Paul H. Sugar­ Dr,scoll, NIDA, Sally W1lberdiog, N IEHS. Hugh J. Lee, NIGMS, Wanda Waiddell: NIMH, Har<y Bell, N INCDS, Diane Striar, baker. The physicians were from NCI Surgery Branch and CC Critical Care Medicine. The nurses are NL M, Roger L Gilkeson (I to r): Beverly Lueth, Susan Simmons, Linda Simpson, and Cecilia Bergamo. Not shown are Hetty Oevroom, Betty J. Curtis, and Yvonne N. Glieber. The nurses were from NIMH, NH LBI, NEI, and NINCDS. FIC Workshop on Catechol Estrogens To Be Held An International Workshop on Catechol past 5 years have newer methods permit­ Estrogens w ill be sponsored by the Fo­ ted systematic exploratio ns in this f ield. garty International Center, Feb. 17-19. The The meeting will cover the topics of catechol estrogens are compounds pos­ chemistry, enzymology, physiology, and sessing biologic properties of both brain neuroendocrine effects and was organized neurotransmitters and the female sex hor­ by Ors. M. B. Lipsett, Director, Clinical mones. Center, and G. R. Merriam, National In­ Some studies have suggested a unique stitute of Child Health a nd Human ro le for the catechol estrogens in the Development. regulatio n of those hypothalamic areas The workshop is scheduled for Cont. concerned with control of gonadotropin Rm. 10, Bldg. 31, beginning at 1 p.m. o n and prolaclin secretion and, therefore, of Wednesday, Feb. 17. Preregistration is ovarian function. necessary; write or telephone: Mrs. Nancy Additionally, catecho l estrogens are a E. Shapiro, Fogarty International Center, primary route of metabolism of the female NIH, Bldg. 16A, Rm. 202, Bethesda, Md. Or. Joe R. Held, Division of Research Services' sex hormones-the estrogens. Only i n the 20205, or call (301) 496-2517.' Director, presented the NIH Director's Award of Merit to Jean C. Holland for superior perform­ Fitness Evaluation and Training ance as secretary to the Director, and for the Topic of Bike Club Meeting prominent role she has played in successfully communicating the Division's policies. Physical fitness evaluation and training for endurance, strength and flexibility w ill Training Tips be discussed by Bernie Flynn, an expert in exercise physiology, at the Tuesday, Feb. The fo llowing courses sponsored by the 16, meeting of the NIH Bicycle Commuter Division of Personnel Management are Club, to be held at noon, in Bldg. 29, Rm. given in Bldg. 31. 115. Course For additional information call Lou Office Skills Starts Deadline M occ a, 496-1920. C Medical Terminology I 2123 2/8 Medical Terminology II 2/23 2/8 Tax Office Opens Feb. 16 Tax forms, tax information, and limited Supervisory and assistance in computing 1981 returns will Management be available for NIH employees beginning Quality Circle Concepts 3/24 3/2 and Techniques Tuesday, Feb. 16, in Bldg. 31 , Rm. 4B-34. The tax office hours will be: To learn more about courses in office and • For tax assistance (walk-in service)- communication skills, contact the Training 10 a.m.