Anatomy

Duke University Medical School – Anatomy

Date

Pre-lab exercise

Introduction

Lab 1

Tues, Aug 13

EXAM 1

Mon, Aug 19

Lab 2

Wed, Aug 21

Lab 3

Wed, Aug 28

Lab 3 Pre-lab video

Laminectomy video

EXAM 2

Tues, Sept 3

Lab 4

Wed, Sept 18

TA

Fri, Sept 27

EXAM 4

Mon, Sept 30

Lab 5

Wed, Oct 2

Lab 6

Mon, Oct 7

Lab 7

Wed, Oct 9

EXAM 5

MON, OCT 14

Lab 8

Lab 9

Wed, Oct 23

Lab 9 pre-lab video

Perineum video

Lab 10

Fri, Oct 25

EXAM 6

MON, OCT 28

(Written) Lecture: Pelvis, autonomics, GI and UG Embryology

Lab 11

Mon, Oct 28

Lab 12

Wed, Oct 30

Lab 13

Fri, Nov 1

Lab 14

Mon, Nov 4

Lab 15

Wed, Nov 6

TA

Thur, Nov 7

Lab 16

Fri, Nov 8

Lab 16a pre-lab video

Lab 16b pre-lab video

EXAM 7

Mon, Nov 11

Lab 17

Mon, Nov 18

Lab 17 pre-lab video

Skull Osteology Video

Lab 18

Wed, Nov 20

Lab 19

Fri, Nov 22

Mastication and Infratemporal Fossa 1

EXAM 8

Mon, Nov 25

Lab 20

Mon, Nov 25

Mastication and Infratemporal Fossa 2

Lab 21

Mon, Dec 2

Lab 22

Wed, Dec 4

Lab 23

Fri, Dec 6

Lab 24

Mon, Dec 9

Lab 25

Tues, Dec 10

Lab 25 pre-lab video

Larynx video

TA

Wed, Dec 11

Lab 26

Wed, Dec 11

Lab 27

Thur, Dec 12

Lab 28

Fri, Dec 13

EXAM 9

Mon, Dec 16

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Anatomy

The anatomy of a cover-up – The Jerusalem Post

It happened less than 10 minutes after Ukrainian Airlines flight 752 left Tehrans airport heading for Kiev on January 8, 2020. Two missiles 30 seconds apart hit the commercial jetliner destroying the aircraft and killing all 176 passengers and crew members on board. This was initially believed to be a crash due to mechanical failure. However, in light of the tense, war-like atmosphere following Irans attack on an Iraqi military base housing US forces, there was speculation from the outset that the aircraft was downed by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) missiles. Theories on the IRGCs complicity was not only advanced by Western intelligence agencies, but also by the general public; particularly members of the Iranian diaspora.Many videos taken on mobile phones began to surface on social media within hours of the incident. Some of them clearly showed objects believed to be missiles colliding with the aircraft. One of the very first pieces of evidence supporting the destruction of the jetliner by missiles was provided by an Iranian-American social activist in Northern California, Ashkan Monfared. Monfared posted on Twitter the image of an object that astoundingly resembled missile wreckage and added the following caption in Persian: This piece was found in the area of the Ukrainian Airlines plane crash that had fallen in front of a house. Does an airplane have anything like this? Is it not the tip of a missile? The image quickly went viral on social media.Almost immediately after posting his tweet, Monfared was attacked by what appeared to be a wave of pro-regime Iranian bloggers on Twitter. They accused Monfared of spreading disinformation aiming to tarnish the image of the Islamic Republic. They also dismissed the image as a hoax. Many of the accounts that attacked Monfared were based in the US or Canada and followed the approach of the National Iranian American Council, a Washington-based organization highly suspected to lobby for the Iranian regime. A seemingly coordinated effort was then made to completely silence Monfared on Twitter. Subsequently, less than 24 hours after his initial post, Monfareds Twitter account was suspended.Displaying an image of Monfareds tweet, a known Iranian regime supporter based in Canada, Hossein Derakhshan, tweeted in Persian on January 9, Almost concurrent with suspension of Ashkan Monfareds account, which of course was due to dissemination of fake news, numerous [other] Iranian accounts linked to Saudi Arabia and Israel [were also suspended]. DERAKHSHAN INSINUATED that Twitter accounts suggesting the regimes complicity or showing evidence of it were Saudi or Israeli agents promulgating disinformation. His tweet raised the probability that a large, coordinated group of pro-regime individuals were reporting Monfareds account to trigger Twitters suspension algorithm.The campaign to silence Iranian dissidents seemed to have originated from within the highest echelons of power in Tehran. On January 9, Hesameddin Ashena, a senior advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, wrote a tweet effectively threatening Western-based journalists of Iranian descent to stay quiet about the tragedy. He wrote, Warning! Persian-language media outlet personnel of Iranian origin are warned to refrain from participating in the psychological warfare over the Ukrainian aircraft and working with the enemies of Iran.Ashenas warning seems to have resonated with pro-regime journalists. In spite of the growing evidence of foul play by the IRGC, pro-regime Persian and English-language media outlets remained silent, limiting their coverage to merely a plane crash due to technical malfunction. Meanwhile, many more Twitter accounts that raised the possibility of the regimes involvement were mysteriously shut down. The Twitter account of London-based British-Iranian attorney Daniel Rasteen was suspended after he wrote several tweets accusing the IRGC of shooting down the jetliner.For three days, the regime kept the details of the crash concealed. Inspectors from Ukraine as well as other countries arrived in Tehran to begin investigating the incident. Among the wreckage, they found debris similar to the object displayed by Monfared. The regime eventually and perhaps reluctantly admitted that the plane was unintentionally shot down by IRGC air defense.By this time, Monfareds Twitter account had been reinstated. As soon as it became evident that the crash was not accidental, the same individuals who had attacked Monfared began blaming the Trump administration for the mishap. To this day, some regime apologists still claim that the initial campaign accusing the IRGC, before the militant group admitted to their role in the tragedy, was merely anti-Iran propaganda.A recent New York Times article claimed the regime found itself compelled to tell the truth about the incident after President Rouhani threatened resignation. There is no evidence to substantiate this other than the authors claim that she received that information from her sources inside Iran. What did, however, force the regime to admit guilt was pressure from the international community, which was partly triggered by outpouring of visual evidence provided by Iranians inside the country and disseminated by people like Monfared. In an era where social media connects people from around the world, it is becoming increasingly difficult for totalitarian regimes and their henchmen to conceal their atrocities.Kaveh Taheri is an Iranian free-lance journalist and sociopolitical activist based in Turkey. Dr. Kamran Ayazi is an Iranian dentist, musician and sociopolitical activist based in Turkey.

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Anatomy

Patrick Dempsey Says This is His Favorite Episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Diehard fans of ABCs hit seriesGreys Anatomy still feels the loss of Dr. Derek McDreamy Shepherd, portrayed by Patrick Dempsey. The character was killed off the show after 11 seasons of playing the handsome neurosurgeon and lifelong love of Meredith Grey (played by series matriarch Ellen Pompeo).

After serving in the role for years and being in countless episodes, theGreysalumselected this one episode as his top pick.

Dempsey became an instant heartthrob when the show launched in 2005, quickly becoming a fan favorite. While he acknowledged the fame the medical drama brought him, Dempsey revealed that there was a downside to the demanding time commitment.

Im very grateful forGreys Anatomy, the father of three told People in 2016. Its given me the opportunity to do everything. But at the same time, there was a cost. I think after a certain period of time, no matter how much money you make, you want control out of your own schedule.

Due to the popularity of his character and the challenge of writing the favorite doctor off the show in an acceptable manner, the end of McDreamy was kept under wraps. It was clear we were both ready. But we kept it very quiet, Dempsey revealed. I knew he was going to be gone, but I didnt know how she was going to handle it. Shonda just said, Im going to do it in a really good way and she did her thing.

Despite being sad to leave his co-stars, the actor knew it was time for a new challenge. It had been long enough. It was time for me to move on with other things and other interests, Dempsey said. I probably should have moved on a couple of years earlier. I stayed a bit longer than I should have.

Dempsey and his wife Jill Fink briefly separated after 15 years together in January 2015. They soon decided to stay together and work on their marriage.

Youve got to keep at it.Youve got to communicate, and stay open and not get lazy, Dempsey said in 2016, according to Cosmopolitan U.K. And not give up And we both wanted to do that work. Thats where it started. Its always destabilizing when youre potentially breaking up a family or you have a big section of your life thats ending.

With the help of marriage counseling, the couple was able to give their relationship the attention it needed. I [learned] to prioritize. Our union has to be the priority. I wasnt prepared to give up on her and she wasnt either. We both wanted to fight for it, the Greys alum said. Jill and I decided it was time to work on our issues and improve. We wanted to be role models for our kids like, okay, if you have differences, you can work them out.

The actor is clearly enjoying his life post-Greys, spending more time with his wife and children. I was so happy to be riding a chair life in a snowstorm with my kids, Dempsey told People of an earlier ski trip in 2016 with his family. I was really grateful to have the time to just sit down and enjoy stuff like that. Im definitely more relaxed now. And happier too.

When promoting his film Bridget Jones Baby in 2016, Dempsey was asked to pick his favorite episode of the long-running medical drama. Thats hard, he saidduring a Facebook Live interviewwithCosmpolitan U.K.There were 250 episodes I was in over 10 years.

Dempsey revealed the very first episode was first in his heart. I have to say my favorite really was the pilot because we didnt know what was going to happen, and then there was that sense of discovery, he said. When I saw it for the first time, I thought the music was incredible and it was fun to be a part of such a strong ensemble. That was special. That first season was really remarkable.

According to Entertainment Weekly, he expressed the same sentiment the prior year right after his last episode on the show. The pilot was great, he said in April 2015. And then just the discovery of what was happening. I couldnt believe how it came together. And the bands that came on, and the emotional impact the music had on the show. Everybody had great moments. You realize how powerful an ensemble can be, and it was the collective that made it successful, not one individual.

After reading Dempseys comments, Greys Anatomy fans may find themselves revisiting the episode that kicked off one of todays hottest shows!

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Anatomy

Grey’s Anatomy: 20 BTS Pics That Will Make You Wish For Another 16 Seasons – TheThings

Since 2005, we have been completely obsessed with Grey's Anatomy. Creator Shonda Rhimes has clearly figured out the exact recipe for compelling television. While she of course has a catalogue of other popular series, there is nobody out there who could possibly deny that Grey's Anatomy has been the most successful. The show is a masterpiece and the longer it stays on, the more people seem to enjoy watching it. Seriously though, when does that ever happen?

While it's been confirmed that there will be a 17th season coming next fall, for all we know that could be the last we see of our beloved hospital and its surgeons (the show does have to end at some point, right?). Instead of stressing on that, let's look at some totally heartwarming behind-the-scenes pics of our favorite team of doctors! Who's ready to start scrolling?

This one is a heartbreaker. As happy as our girls are looking in this BTS pic, it does make us miss April Kepner and Arizona Robbins. For so many seasons they were such a big part of the series and then they were both written off in one fell swoop.

After 16 seasons, we have certainly seen our fair share of Grey's Anatomy weddings. While most of the marriages have not survived the length of the series, there are a couple who are still going strong today. This BTS shot was taken duringseason 14's double-wedding episode. Imagine this crew showing up on your big day!

Here is a treat for all of the fans who have been watching since season 1. As we can see, George O'Malley and Derek Shepherd are still alive and well in this BTS shot. Our cast looks like they're taking a well-deserved break from filming, though Cristina does still seem to be picking on George...

Over the course of her many years on the show, Ellen Pompeo's business card has changed significantly. As well known as she is for acting on Grey's Anatomy, she has also picked up credits as a producer and as a director. From the look on Kelly McCreary's face, Pompeo is a great boss!

If there is one thing the cast of Grey's Anatomy loves more than an emotional season finale, it's taking cast selfies. This crew is always posing for pics together and honestly, we're living for it! Here we see our day 1 Richard Webber with a few ofthe show's newer additions.

Ellen Pompeo is our star and the rest of the cast has done a spectacular job over the last 15 years. However, without Shonda Rhimes, there would be no Grey's Anatomy. Without the Queen of Television, we also wouldn't have Private Practice, Station 16 or any of her other hits.

Once we lost Derek, Arizona, April and Callie, the show was in desperate need of some permanent faces. Maggie, Jo and Amelia have definitely been picking up some slack in the more recent seasons. Even though they've been around for a while now, their storylines have definitely been beefing up.

Station 19 has been on the air since 2018. It is a Shonda Rhimes original of course and since it takes place in Seattle and even features Miranda Bailey's husband Ben Warren, we see quite a bit of cross-over between the two series. That being said, the casts werebound to sneak a selfie eventually.

Even though it's not uncommon in the show to see our doctors in their regular clothing, this does happen to be a very different look for Richard Webber than what we are used to seeing. This one has got us super nostalgic with Callie Torres and April Kepner looking happier than ever!

Here is a great shot of actress Sandra Oh getting into her character. She played everyone's favorite cardio surgeon Cristina Yang for 11 seasons and to be honest, most fans are still not over the fact that she's left the show. We're all pretty much just crossing our fingers at this point that she makes an appearance in the series finale.

Looks like Ellen Pompeo is not the only star who's been given the chance to sit in the director's seat! Jesse Williams, who plays plastic surgeon Jackson Avery, has also stepped up to direct. They've both certainly been with the show for long enough now to know what needs to happen.

Related:15 Grey's Anatomy Characters We Wish Would Come Back

We love seeing this cast taking breaks, but all the while still rocking their classic surgeon's outfits. Imagine going to take a coffee break, but having to do so in an x-ray vest? Definitely not something everyone has to deal with. However, these guys don't seem to mind at all.

Spoiler ahead! For fans who are up to date with season 16, you'll already know the heartbreaking news. Justin Chambers, who plays master pediatric surgeon Alex Karev, has officially announced he will not be returning to the series. The loss of Alex Karev has to be the second hardest, after Cristina Yang, of course.

Related:5 Grey's Anatomy Actors Who Were Fired From The Show (And 10 We Wish Would Join)

Lexie Grey was an A+ character. Even though when she first arrived, everyone including Meredith Grey herself was unsure about the young intern, it didn't take too long for her to win us over. Once she and Mark fell in love, it was game over. We miss them both so much!

Just a quick snap before heading off to surgery! Maggie Pierce was the third surprise sister for Meredith Grey, but she's quickly become an important character with her own hefty storylines. There is no two ways around it, her and Jackson Avery are just too adorable to be allowed!

Here we are looking at a hilarious BTS picture of Ellen Pompeo and Camilla Luddington (Jo Wilson). They are obviously channeling their innerMiranda Priestly. They've got the sunglasses, the Starbucks and the perfect "I'm too important to look at you" expression. We know who to call for aThe Devil Wears Prada sequel!

Let's face it, seeing Meredith paired up with anyone after Derek was going to be near impossible. Their love story was one of the best to ever be featured on a television series, so following that up is no easy feat. However, Andrew DeLuca is a respectful, handsome and charming fellow, so if we have to see her with someone else, we guess he's ok.

Related:Here's Why These Popular Couples From Grey's Anatomy Are Actually The Worst

We are loving these matching jumpsuits! Even though this probably wasn't planned, their outfits and smiling faces make for one of the best BTS shots ever. While we know that these women run the show at Seattle Grace, it's nice to see that they're slaying outside of the hospital as well!

Ok, so we get that there is just no possible way for Derek Shepherd to make a comeback at this point, but there could still be hope for Callie Torres. She was never killed off the series and as far as we know, she is still living in New York with Arizona Robbins and their daughter Sophia.

When thinking of shows like Game of Thrones, it's easy to imagine how uncomfortable the sets must be. Afterall, most of that cast did spend a lot of time of horseback. However, in terms of Grey's Anatomy, there is always a comfortable bed nearby. The perfect set for adorable BTS pics like this one!

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Cell Biology

LSU biologists think they’ve found breakthrough in fight against aging – Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Two LSU biology professors have discovered a new class of cellular connections that could lead to breakthrough medical therapies and treatments to slow down, and possibly reverse, aging and disease.

Alyssa Johnson and Adam Bohnert, both assistant professors in the LSU Department of Biological Sciences and experts in cell and molecular biology, recently received a $1 million grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation for their work, according to a new LSU announcement.

The pair are researching what they call tubular lysosomes, differing from the traditional idea of a lysosome as a spherical vesiclethink SpaghettiO shape. Lysosomes are cellular garbage dumps for obsolete and unwanted materials, like bacteria and viruses.

Johnson and Bohnert found that tubular lysosomes can form complex networks between the bodys cells that greatly affect stressors like aging and disease. Not every type of tissue in the body of an organism contains these structures, but sometimes the lysosome networks are grown because of outside stressors to the organism. A part of their research tests why these networks form, and whether the tubular lysosomes can be passed on genetically from parent to child, then onto grandchildren and so on.

This is a major black box in biology where we dont have a lot of knowledge yet, Bohnert says. Tubular lysosomes could hint at ways to slow down the aging process, or even reverse it. This sounds like science fiction, but it could be possible.

Johnson was the first to find these tubular lysosomes in a fruit fly, which she routinely studies.

Theyve identified a couple of genes that could control them. The question now is whether they can introduce these genes to animals and tissues that dont normally have them.

Were really the only ones studying tubular lysosomes in the world, which puts us in a unique position to break open this field, Johnson says. Their ongoing research will now likely lead to revisions in textbooks, as it redefines our perception of life at its most basic unitthe cell. Read the full story here.

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Structure of protein filament which tethers and moves bacterial DNA revealed – BSA bureau

Singapore's A*STAR researchers have figured out the detailed structure of a type of filamentous protein ParM in C. botulinum, seeking to understand its structure and function

Better known for producing botoxa compound associated with wrinkle removal in cosmetic clinicsthe bacteriaClostridium botulinumis also studied by scientists seeking to understand fundamental biological processes such as bacterial cell division. As a bacteria cell divides, it needs to properly segregate DNA into the resultant daughter cells, a process carried out by strands of proteins.

Earlier research has shown that these protein filaments are encoded by the bacterias DNA (also called a plasmid) and that the proteins differ among bacteria species. In this study, researchers led by Robert Robinson, a Research Director at A*STARsInstitute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), zoomed in on the filamentous protein ParM inC. botulinum, seeking to understand its structure and function.

Collaborating with scientists in Japan, Robinsons group used a technique called cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) to obtain high resolution (4.2 Angstrom) structural data on ParM, which revealed that it generally persists as a 35 m-long filament, with a diameter of 26 nm.

Importantly, the researchers observed that ParM is a complex of 15 loosely associated, left-handed helical, single strands. A cross-section of the 15 strands reveals a central strand surrounded by an intermediate layer of six interacting twisted helical strands running antiparallel to the central strand. The remaining eight strands form an outermost layer, running antiparallel to the six intermediate strands.

Robinson remarked that the result was surprising becauseEscherichia coli, another common model bacteria, makes use of only a pair of two-stranded ParM filaments to segregate its DNA. Hence, the 15-strand configuration of ParM inC. botulinumis likely to allow for a greater generation of force and motion.

Our findings tell us that many filament designs are used in moving plasmids. This is likely selected for during evolution since two types of plasmid existing in the same cell will require two different segregation systems to faithfully maintain both plasmids, explained Robinson.

He added that mutations affecting the structure of ParM could also influence plasmid propagation. Learning about the mechanisms controlling plasmid segregation could, in turn, shed light on how bacteria acquire certain traits, such as antibiotic resistance and toxin production.

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Biochemistry

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When professors accept positions at Colorado Mesa University, it means they place value on teaching students above everything else. Its called the teacher-scholar method, and its a philosophy of the university. After putting teaching and students first, faculty are still expected to contribute to their discipline and one new faculty member is wasting no time balancing the two worlds.

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Christopher Dieni, PhD, is sharing his passion for research by getting students out of the classroom and into the lab. Its only his second semester at CMU and already Dieni has a team of undergraduate students researching ways they can get insulin to work in cases where it has stopped.

I was interested in the research when Dr. Dieni explained that it has to do with Type 2 diabetes, cancer and Alzheimers. I have experience with Alzheimers with my grandpa so its something that resonates with me, said junior and student researcher Austin Lorenz.

I was interested in the research when Dr. Dieni explained that it has to do with Type 2 diabetes, cancer and Alzheimers." - junior and student researcher austin lorenz

The program is an undergraduate-focused biochemistry research project called Laboratory for Evaluation of Pharmacological Agents in Remediation of Disease or LEoPARD for short.

We want to find out ways in which we can reverse insulin resistance, said Dieni. The stereotypical answer that most people would give, assuming that diabetes is only associated with poor lifestyle and poor nutrition, is exercise and diet. But what happens in the cases of those non-obese diabetics? What happens to people that have mobility issues who cannot simply get up and start running on a treadmill? What happens when exercise and diet are less of an option or they simply dont work? Well, you need some type of intervention. You need some kind of therapeutics, or drugs, for lack of a better term.

There are medications for diabetics on the market, but according to Dieni, they tend to have side effects and some dont work at all. The assistant professors passion into insulin resistance comes from his family history with Type 2 diabetes.

Its impacted several people, several generations in my family. Were looking for something that is better an alternative with less side effects, said Dieni.

When it comes to undergraduate research opportunities, CMU is unique. Most other universities dont offer students the chance to be involved in research until graduate school. At CMU, they get hands-on experience at the undergraduate level and from their instructors, not teaching assistants.

Its nice to know that if I have any questions I can go to Dr. Dieni and hes always willing to answer them. I have plenty of friends at other universities that tell me their professors dont even know their name. So for me to get super close to Dr. Dieni with this research and the one-on-one time we have, its rewarding and I really appreciate it, said Lorenz.

The beauty of universities that focus on undergraduates is that an undergraduate may come out with their bachelors degree already a published scientist in the peer-reviewed scientific literature," said Dieni. "Where at other institutions, undergraduates get diluted by masters students and doctoral students.

LEoPARD's student researchers include Brett Duncan, Corey Keating and Austin Lorenz, and the team continues to grow. This project gives undergraduatestudents the opportunity to work on important research that will hopefully improve thelives of many individuals.

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Bradley professors react to alum getting spacecraft in his name – CIProud.com

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) Its one small step for man and one giant step for this Bradley University alum during Black History Month.

Robert H. Lawrence Jr. was the first African American astronaut and, Sunday, the company Northrop Grumman is naming the NG-13 spacecraft after him, which will then launch to the International Space Station.

Dr. Dean Campbell, a professor in Bradleys Chemistry and Biochemistry department, said he was overjoyed after hearing the news of Lawrence getting a spacecraft named after him.

I am stoked about it on a number of different levels, Campbell said. Its impressive to have a spacecraft named after a chemist and especially a Bradley graduate.

Dr. Campbell said Lawrence graduated from Bradley with a chemistry degree in 1956. He said the fact that Lawrence was not only a chemist but also the first African American astronaut who happened to be a Bradley graduate makes this event all the more impressive to him.

To me, thats a convergence of really interesting things to put together and were pretty excited about it, Campbell said.

Dr. Michelle Fry, the Chair and Associate Professor of the Mund-Lagoski Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, had similar sentiments. She said its an honor to have an alum like Lawerence walk the halls of Bradley.

He was a remarkable person, Fry said. Even in a short life, he accomplished so much and hes left a legacy at Bradley that persists.

Dr. Fry said Major Lawrences legacy includes, but isnt limited to, the Robert H. Lawrence Endowed Lectureship, the Major Robert H. Lawrence Jr. Memorial Scholarship (which was established the same year as his death), and the Lawrence Conference Room which was built in 1989.

Dr. Fry said during Major Lawrences time at Bradley, he was a member of ROTC and the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. She said he eventually learned German so he could train fighter pilots overseas.

Dr. Fry said he was killed in 1967 while he was training a student in a Lockheed F-104 before he could actually go into space. However, she said this honor is a testament to the level of determination and tenacity he exhibited while he was alive.

Its sort of a remarkable goal and achievement and that just speaks to the hope and the aspirations and the dreaming that Major Lawrence could do, plus his grit and perseverance to make that happen, Fry said.

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