The Catalyst Vol. 15


Quarterly NEWSLETTER April 2013 VOL. 15 Provided By:

A Decade of Advances Since the Human Genome Project —technologyreview.com This Sunday, the National Institutes of Health will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project. Since the end of the 13-year and $3-billion effort to determine the sequence of a human genome (a mosaic of genomes from several people in this case), there have been some impressive advances in technology and biological understanding and the dawn of a new branch of medicine: medical genomics. Today, sequencing a human genome can cost less than $5,000 and take only a day or two. This means genome analysis is now in the cost range of a sophisticated medical test, said Eric Green, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, in a teleconference on Friday. Doctors can now use DNA analysis to diagnose challenging cases, such as mysterious neurodevelopmental disorders, mitochondrial disease, or other disease or unknown origin in children. In such cases, genomic analysis can identify disease-causing mutations 19 percent to 33 percent of the time, according to a recent analysis. Read More Contingent Workers: Why Companies Must Make Them Feel Valued —www.workforce.com A freelance writer and editor based in San Francisco, Wood had worked hard for roughly two months for a client on a book. But she didn't get invited to a launch party for the book last September—she only learned about the bash by reading a blog post about the event. The exclusion stung both personally and professionally. “I wrote a quarter of it,” she recalls. “It just makes you feel like they don't value your contributions.” In years past, companies might have shrugged off this sort of complaint from a contractor as a minor matter or annoying whining. These days, they would do so at their peril. Read More Anna Corradi District Manager Lab Support Anna began her career with On Assignment’s Lab Support division in May 1999. She was offered what she called an “amazing and very rewarding opportunity” to open and grow our Harrisburg, Pennsylvania branch. Initially, she managed a full desk that included both recruiting and business development responsibilities, and has since held positions of increasing levels of responsibility. She is currently the District Manager overseeing our Harrisburg, Baltimore, and Rockville branches. While it’s hard for Anna to remember life before Lab Support, prior to joining us she was a chemist for four years, and then transitioned from the lab into a technical service role where she was able to work directly with customers. She knew then that her next career move would involve sales, customer service, and problem solving. Lab Support was the perfect opportunity for Anna – a chemist with an entrepreneurial spirit. Anna loves that she has the chance to change people’s lives and impact their career path. It’s rewarding for her to see the Quality Technician she placed in his or her first job out of college become the Regional Quality Director of the same company, or help a displaced manager of 20 years find a new career path. She enjoys building relationships with both clients and candidates while continuing to be a part of the scientific community. Anna attends local IFT events in Pennsylvania and volunteers at YWiB (Young Women in BIO) events in the Maryland area. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. When Anna’s not working, she’s a sports aficionado, by default. As a busy mother of four she spends most of her spare time attending her children’s sporting events. When time allows, she enjoys biking, camping, skiing, scrapbooking, and playing the piano. Volunteering and community involvement are also a priority for Anna.							Multiple emulsions backed for functional food development foodnavigator.com Read More Pig born using new GM approach telegraph.co.uk Read More New plastic electronics can greatly reduce food waste worldwide insciences.org Read More Decoding the structure of bone web.mit.edu Read More The first app-controlled bionic hand popsci.com Read More US dominating cellulosic ethanol market energydigital.com Read More Study maps human metabolism in health and disease insciences.org Read More The following Industries expect to have an increase in projects that may result in additional contract staff* within the time frames below: 4–6 months: Biotechnology Chemical Materials Science 6–9 months: Coatings and Polymers Materials Science Petrochemical 9–12 months: Contract Testing Lab Personal Care Products *This insight is based on our comprehensive March 2013 survey of contract staffing buyers. The full report is titled, "Lab Support Index." The above results are from the report and are related to buyers' strategies for managing staffing resources. Through our dedicated divisions, On Assignment (NYSE: ASGN) has the ability to provide a complete range of staffing solutions to meet the needs of most areas within life sciences. Our Lab Support division fills short- and long-term, contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire science and engineering positions. While our Sharpstream division offers international executive and middle management retained search services. Through our clinical research division, Valesta, we provide resourcing solutions that include functional outsourcing as well as contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire options.

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