Eric S. Lander, the president and director of the Broad Institute, talks with Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim (L) at a news conference in Mexico City January 19, 2010 where Slim announced his $65-million contribution to genomic research. The Carlos Slim Health Institute said on Tuesday it will contribute to a three-year study with Mexican scientists and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in the United States in genomic research that could eventually contribute to cures for diabetes and other illnesses. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

Eric S. Lander, the president and director of the Broad Institute, talks with Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim (L) at a news conference in Mexico City January 19, 2010 where Slim announced his $65-million contribution to genomic research. The Carlos Slim Health Institute said on Tuesday it will contribute to a three-year study with Mexican scientists and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in the United States in genomic research that could eventually contribute to cures for diabetes and other illnesses.

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  1. Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim gives a lecture at the American University of Beirut on March 17, 2010. Slim, who has knocked Bill Gates from the top of the Forbes list of the world's billionaires, is the son of a Lebanese immigrant and is currently on a personal visit to the country of his ancestors.
  2. Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim gives a lecture at the American University of Beirut on March 17, 2010. Slim, who has knocked Bill Gates from the top of the Forbes list of the world's billionaires, is the son of a Lebanese immigrant and is currently on a personal visit to the country of his ancestors.
  3. Lebanese leftist activists carry a banner bearing a picture of Latin American revolutionnary icon Che Gevara as they demonstrate against capitalism outside the auditorium where Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim was giving a lecture at the American University of Beirut on March 17, 2010. Slim, who has knocked Bill Gates from the top of the Forbes list of the world's billionaires, is the son of a Lebanese immigrant and currently is on a personal visit to the country of his ancestors.
  4. Lebanese leftist activists carry a banner with slogans in Spanish denouncing capitalism during a protest outside the auditorium where Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim was giving a lecture at the American University of Beirut on March 17, 2010. Slim, who has knocked Bill Gates from the top of the Forbes list of the world's billionaires, is the son of a Lebanese immigrant and currently is on a personal visit to the country of his ancestors. Spanish writing in red on the glass above (R) reads: 'Down with captialist Terrorism.'
  5. Lebanese leftwing activists carry a banner with an Arabic slogan which reads: 'From Mexico to Lebanon, the poor are the same all over the world' during a symbolic demonstration against capitalism outside the auditorium where Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim was giving a lecture at the American University of Beirut on March 17, 2010. Slim, who has knocked Bill Gates from the top of the Forbes list of the world's billionaires, is the son of a Lebanese immigrant and currently is on a personal visit to the country of his ancestors.
  6. Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim gives a lecture at the American University of Beirut on March 17, 2010. Slim, who has knocked Bill Gates from the top of the Forbes list of the world's billionaires, is the son of a Lebanese immigrant and is currently on a personal visit to the country of his ancestors.
  7. Professor Graham Allison of Harvard University makes a keynote address during the International Symposium on Global Terrorism and International Cooperation in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, March 15, 2010. Turkey's military are sharing its experience combating terrorism with the U. S, NATO allies, Pakistan, Afghanistan and neighboring countries.
  8. Norway's Harvard Boko celebrates his second placing in the overall competition of the men's 1500 metres ISU World Cup Speed Skating finals at the Thialf Stadium in Heerenveen March 12, 2010.
  9. Overall winner Shani Davis of the U.S. congratulates Norway's Harvard Boko (L) on his second place in the overall standings of the men's 1500 metres ISU World Cup Speed Skating finals at the Thialf Stadium in Heerenveen March 12, 2010.
  10. CAMBRIDGE, MA - FEBRUARY 5: In this handout provided by Harvard University News Office, Justin Timberlake feeds pudding to Harvard student, Cliff Murray (L) playing Britney Spears as he receives his Hasty Pudding Pot Man of the Year award at Harvard University on February 5, 2010 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Timberlake was roasted during a performance from the Hasty Pudding Club theatricals, the oldest college theatrical group in the nation.
  11. CAMBRIDGE, MA - FEBRUARY 5: In this handout provided by Harvard University News Office, Harvard student Steve Rola hosts (L) hosts as Justin Timberlake holds his Hasty Pudding Pot Man of the Year award at Harvard University on February 5, 2010 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Timberlake was roasted during a performance from the Hasty Pudding Club theatricals, the oldest college theatrical group in the nation.
  12. CAMBRIDGE, MA - FEBRUARY 5: In this handout provided by Harvard University News Office, Justin Timberlake holds his award as he receives his Hasty Pudding Pot Man of the Year award at Harvard University on February 5, 2010 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Timberlake was roasted during a performance from the Hasty Pudding Club theatricals, the oldest college theatrical group in the nation.
  13. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband answers a question from the audience after delivering a speech entitled "The War in Afghanistan: How to End it" at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts March 10, 2010.
  14. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband delivers a speech entitled "The War in Afghanistan: How to End it" at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts March 10, 2010.
  15. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband answers a question from the audience after delivering a speech entitled "The War in Afghanistan: How to End it" at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts March 10, 2010.
  16. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband delivers a speech entitled "The War in Afghanistan: How to End it" at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts March 10, 2010.
  17. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband listens to a question from the audience after delivering a speech entitled "The War in Afghanistan: How to End it" at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts March 10, 2010.
  18. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband shows off an MIT beaver class ring, nicknamed "the Rat", which was given to him following an address at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass., Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Miliband urged the Afghan government to aggressively pursue a political settlement with insurgents to help end the war in Afghanistan, and do it now while the military and civilian surges are putting pressure on the Taliban. Miliband earned a Master's degree at MIT.

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