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PmfoCCAf1 Continued from Page 1 grant of $25,000 a year for five years. In addition, the NSF will provide an additional $37,500 each year to match funds solicited from industry and other private sources on a mat ching basis. The award has the potential to generate $500,000 for Hawley’s research. “It really doesn't mean that much. 1 would be more excited probably if 1 got a really in teresting result in the lab,” she said. Hawley. 32. became part of the University faculty fall term 1986, having completed her doctoral degree from Harvard in 1982. Hawley is also a part of the Institute of Molecular Biology. “As soon as I found out I got the award. I went out and bought some more equipment.“ she said. .'me is an outstanding young scientist, and we are very pleas ed to have her,” said Aaron Novick, director of the Institute of Molecular Biology. The University conducted a national search for Hawley’s position and received hundreds of qualified applicants. Her award confirms the quality of the University’s selection, he said. Though still basic research, Hawley is studying why in some cells proteins are made and why in other cells different proteins are made, she said, because all cells contain the same genetic material. Her in terest lies in the conversion of information that is encoded in the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which holds the coded genetic material, to the final product, which is cell protein. Hawley’s research is expected to increase the understanding of the mechanism of gene expres sion and transcription and be applied to the research of hereditary diseases and some forms of cancer. In some hereditary diseases, proteins that should be made in a particular cell at a particular time are not made, possibly because of incorrect signaling, Hawley said. "The gene is there. If the in formation could be transmitted, then the correct protein could be made, but the signals necessary to transmit the infor mation is missing or mutated." she said. Some forms of cancer are caused by the inappropriate production of certain proteins in the wrong cells or at the wrong time, she said. Studying the mechanisms of gene expres sion and transcription could lead to greater knowledge of the causes of these conditions, she said. “Winning awards is nice especially when they end up contributing money toward research, but what I am really interested is ... the research I am doing." Hawley said. Hawley said her interests in biochemistry grew as an undergraduate biology major, until "It became apparent to me that the really interesting ques tions in biology were the biochemical questions.” she said. "I don’t remember a point in my life where I made a con scious decision that this was what 1 was going to do; it just sort of evolved, and I think I would pick some topic that I lik ed and go on and get a Ph. D. and end up in an academic en vironment. It was just a matter of selecting a topic.” Having already spent more than 10 years in research laboraties. Hawley expects to continue her research just as long new discoveries are made. “You have to have patience because the answers usually don’t come quickly. Once you have reconciled yourself to that it is not frustrating — usually. But then it’s a challenge.” HALLEY'S COMET PEPSI sm. 12 oz...35S med. 16 oz.*.45s lg. 24 oz..55S Corns! 32 oz.65s Look like a million with BAUSCH& soft contact lenses. Not every woman looks good in eyeglasses, even the fashionable designer frames If you're one of them, isn't it time you found out about the natural good look of Bausch & Lomb soft contact lenses'7 They're made with water and feel soft os a waterdrop. so they're really comfortable to wear Contact lenses require proper fitting and care Call for your appointment today Woody Linn F.C.L.S.A. 687-2522 FREE CONSULTATION/SCREENING! THE OPTICAL SHOPPE On the comer of 14th and Paarl Basket Market cTh“.1, $12.97 SmKmMH: M IMMta II * *75 W. M Am • US-SSI* MOTOR SCOOTERS!! irouHi'tcCi ;0th S A S Main Springfield ’47 93S4 4 miles from campus Recycle This Paper A TINO'S SPAGHETTI HOUSE PIZZA I 342-8111 Introducing. . . FREE Delivery Service! * •Tree delivery with a minimum order Also offering • Full dinner menu • White or whole wheat crust • Limited delivery area 15th and Willamette Hours: Open 11 am 7 days a week MITAC XT • IBM PC/XT® Compatible • 20 MB Hard Disk • 640K RAM • Amber Monitor • Hercules Compatible Graphics • Leading Edge Word processing with Merge and Spell FREE! • Dual Floppy System Only $995 ONLY $1395 COMPUTER & SOFTWARE EMU GROUND FLOOR -UOBookstor CASH FOR BOOKS ) COURSE BOOKS BUY BACK EVERYDAY IN THE BOOK DEPT. LOBBY LAST DAY FOR WINTER TERM 1987 COURSE BOOK RETURNS JAN. 24, 1987 • Receipt required • No receipt, no refund • ID required • 50c restocking fee per book Your store since 1920 13th & Kincaid M F 7 30-5 30 SAT 10:00-4:00 Supplies MO-4331
