Duke University Department of Molecular Genetics & Microbiology

	GARCIA-BLANCO AWARDED DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP - Mariano Garcia-Blanco, PhD, has been named the Charles D. Watts Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology.
	GENES MAY EXPLAIN WHY SOME PEOPLE TURN THEIR NOSES UP AT MEAT - If you don't like the taste of pork, the reason may be that your genes cause you to smell the meat more instensely.
	PERFECT APPOINTED CHIEF OF THE DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES - After a rigorous national search, John Perfect, MD, has agreed to be the Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases.
Training Spotlight
	DUKE SCHOLARS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES PROGRAM - The Duke Scholars in Infectious Diseases Program is currently accepting applications for the 2011-12 training period. Please visit the DSID website for detailed information.