The virus lies dormant in nerve cells and may reappear as shingles later in life. Symptoms include a cluster of blisters, a rash, chills, fever, nausea and pain than can be so intense even clothing hurts. Sought are volunteers who are age 60 or older, in general good health, and have not had shingles. Only one visit to the Clinical Center is required for most participants. Fellowships for Research in Japan Through arrangements made with the Fogarty International Center, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science is offering fellowships for American researchers in the biomedical and behavioral sciences to pursue collaborative research in Japanese universities and other eligible Japanese institutions and laboratories.
Government scientists are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and research plans must be arranged in advance with the Japanese host. A Commuter Transportation Fair sponsored by the Office of Research Services will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Natcher Bldg. Representatives from various agencies will be available to discuss commuting options for employees. Information will also be available on four new bus routes being developed to help commuters during the construction period. The Employee Transportation Services Office will provide information on car- and vanpooling.