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Roberta L. Millstein
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History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology

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1. Call for papers, including historical and philosophical, for a special issue of the International Journal of Developmental Biology (IJDB) on "Morphodynamics: Bridging the Gap between the Genome and Embryo Physics."  Deadline: November 1, 2004.  http://www.phil.vt.edu/ISHPSSB/listserv/20040131-1.html

2. Call for papers, "Medicine, Health and Society in Europe: Trends and Prospects," for an ITEMS  (Identifying Trends in European Medical Space) symposium, December 15-17, 2004 in Coimbra, Portugal.  Deadline:  15 March 2004.  http://www.phil.vt.edu/ISHPSSB/listserv/20040131-2.html

3. David Castle is looking to recruit a graduate student who has an ethics background

and who wants to work on the ethical implications of biotechnology intellectual property. http://www.phil.vt.edu/ISHPSSB/listserv/20040131-3.html

4. Upcoming symposium: "Genomics in an Open Society," February 5-7, 2004, Vancouver, Canada.  http://www.phil.vt.edu/ISHPSSB/listserv/20040131-4.html

5. Call for papers for the journal Acta Biotheoretica.  The Managing Editor especially invites philosophers of biology/science to submit manuscripts for publication. Researchers in the early stages of their careers are also encouraged to submit contributions.  http://www.phil.vt.edu/ISHPSSB/listserv/20040131-5.html

6. Tenure track job in the philosophy of science at the University of Calgary.  Competence in philosophy of biology or philosophy of medicine helpful.  Closing date for applications: March 22, 2004.  http://www.phil.vt.edu/ISHPSSB/listserv/20040131-6.html

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