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★ Celebrate Winston-Salem, N.C. | WFbMc Here we have historic buildings turned into inspirational facilities to allow world-class scientists and innovators to create products and knowledge. The visionaries who have been working on this project should be commended. —PTRP President Eric Tomlinson Built to Last Breaking down the state-of-the-art Wake Forest Biotech Place: ■ Glass blocks installed in the building facade: 65,869 ■ PediAtric SPeciAltieS: Celebrating 25 years ■ Pounds of sheet metal installed in the new facility: 473,000 ■ Number of chairs and stools: 1,381 ■ Square feet of painted surfaces: 2,202,048 ■ Interior, exterior, and street lights installed: 9,141 ■ Miles of plumbing and mechanical piping: 73 of service this year, Brenner Children’s Hospital includes the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in the state. With more than 140 pediatricians specializing in over 30 areas of pediatric medicine, Brenner Children’s provides care for newborn through teen patients. ■ regenerAtive Medicine: The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) engineers replacement tissues and organs and develops healing cell therapies. This research team, led by Anthony Atala, M.D., is the first to successfully produce replacement organs in the lab that were implanted in patients, receiving international acclaim and a place on Time magazine’s list of the world’s ten most important medical breakthroughs. ■ cAncer: As one of only 41 centers in the country designated as comprehensive by the National Cancer Institute, the Comprehensive Cancer Center is recognized as a national leader in treatment, research, and education. With a focus on biomedical research, the center is identifying new treatments for breast cancer, prostate cancer, and brain tumors. When completed in 2014, the center will house inpatient and outpatient services in one location, making it one of the most advanced cancer treatment facilities in the country. ■ nePhrology: In a recent breakthrough, Barry Freedman, M.D., led a team of researchers that found much of the risk of kidney failure in African Americans can be attributed to an inheritance of an abnormal gene. Plans include developing genetic screening and preventive measures. ■ neuroScienceS: Specializing in care for patients with neurological illness, injury, and disorders, the Primary Stroke Center places efforts on improving the hospital-tohome transition. Additionally, WFBMC is a leader in Gamma Knife treatment, offering noninvasive procedures for brain cancer, tumors, and other brain abnormalities. 72 october 2012 usairwaysmag.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - October 2012

US Airways - October 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Amusement Parks
Wine & Dine: San Diego
Wine & Dine: Nashville
Adventure: Paragliding
Great Escapes: Ireland
Great Escapes: Bernardus Lodge & Winery
Gear Up: Tech for Eyes and Ears
The Color of Money: Rio de Janeiro
Pink & Proud: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Great Tastes: Molyvos and the Russian Tea Room
University Spotlight: Hollins University
Celebrate Winston-Salem, N.C.
Must Read: The Man Who Changed the Way We Eat
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - October 2012