title: The year that was and the year ahead.
abstract: Now that we are well into 2009, I can't help but think about the year that has passed. Fear not, this will not be one of those dreaded holiday letters where we list all the highs and lows of the year. But as I look back, there are many things I hope that I have permanently crossed off my "To Do" list and others that I am looking forward to doing.
mesh_terms: D005075:Biological Evolution; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel; D012586:Science / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States