Glossary

A Absorb/absorption: to take in; taking up of liquids by solids; passage of a substance through some surface of the body into body fluids and tissues ACTH: adrenocorticotropic hormone (or corticotrophin); a polypeptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis Adipogenesis: the formation of fat or …

Becoming an Advocate

There are many ways to become an advocate and to take action. If you are interested in becoming a trained advocate in research, public policy or support, the following resources will help you. Science/Research Advocates are working with researchers on the development of grant proposals and their research. Advocates are …