Volume 4, Number 24 - August 24, 2009

In this issue:

• Grant enables scientists to assist visiting colleagues from overseas to battle disease
• Researchers put the finger on brain cell development
• Lincy Foundation grant supports program’s efforts to keep more survivors healthy
• Top 2008 Walk for Hope fundraiser fights for herself and other women facing cancer
• Murata-Collins returns to lead clinical and research direction in cytogenetics
• American Idols Live! Tour supports City of Hope with donation from sales
• Golfers’ putts, drives put Rose Parade float on the road 
• Chivas USA game stresses importance of lifestyle, exercise

A cut above
Celebrity stylist Kim Vo, center, shows fellow stylist Roberta Romero how to cut and shape a wig for City of Hope patient Tina Eckhart. Vo, one of the nation’s preeminent colorists, recently visited City of Hope’s Positive Image CenterSM and the Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center. He and his team cut, fitted and styled wigs for patients, stressing the importance of a confident self-image on women's outlooks.

City of Hope 2009 Spirit of Life® honorees Cheryl and Jim Markham, founders of PureOlogy Serious Colour Care, were instrumental in inviting Vo to the campus. Vo has been featured in hundreds of magazines and TV shows including “Extreme Makeover” and “Shear Genius.” (Photo by Thomas Brown)