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[TRAILHEAD] Institute for Future Medicine
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Olorin
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 		[TRAILHEAD] Institute for Future Medicine
Hooked via Twitter
Hello everyone.
I got followed by http://twitter.com/nogainswoutpain (Matthew) today. His twitter messages point to a blog entitled "No Pain, No Gain".

From there, you can reach the site of The Institute For Future Medicine. Looks to me like a trailhead (to the point that I'm skipping the "trailhead or spam?" thread).

Sadly, I'm leaving the country in the next 48 hours and will be out of touch for a month, so I won't be able to follow this story. I hope you guys enjoy it.

~O
PS: If this belongs to another thread, feel free to move the post - I searched for Institute, Future, Medicine and found only one unrelated match. Apologies in advance if my search-fu failed.

/EDIT: Adjusted the subject, took out ? since there's no question any more if this is an ARG or not. Wink -ndemeter

** Moved to its own forum July 30 -- jamesi
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SSJTapkar
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 		The Temporary Site's Blog Post have the letters A,R, and G Italicized. In that order. Twice. Not a dead giveaway or anything.
EDIT: And this is just BEGGING for a password
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http://instituteforfuturemedicine.net/employee-portal/


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Caseys_Mom
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 		http://instituteforfuturemedicine.net/

quote from blog:
Look for a fantastic announcement and this site to go completely live on June 30, 2009.

-Christopher Naip


-Project Dolor

More info is at the blog-

---
Institute founder Dr. William Darrell.
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If you are interested in being a researcher for this project, please send an e-mail with the subject line "Researcher" to careersSPLATinstituteforfuturemedicine.com

If you are interested in being a test subject for this project, please send an e-mail with the subject line "Test Subject" to careersSPLATinstituteforfuturemedicine.com
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Dr. William Darrell, founder and president

Dr. Benjamin Williams, director of special projects

Dr. Sarah Chan, lead researcher of special projects

Christopher Naip, director of public relations

Kyle Lloyd, director of marketing and archives

Suzanne Anderson, director of human relations

Gabriel Lorenzen, IT director

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Olorin
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Caseys_Mom wrote:

-Christopher Naip
-Project Dolor


"Naip" reverse of "Pain";
"Dolor": painful grief (poetic), sorrow, grief, misery or anguish ("Pain", in Italian is translated as "Dolore", and iirc the Spanish is "Dolor")

I love to point out the obvious.
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 		Test subject
I think ill sign up to be an test subject insted of a Researcher, its just what i do.

wounder if there will be different types of things between the Test subjects and Researchers...


Edit: these jobs are for a new Project Dolor

Ill poke around for a Project Dolor



Reedit: Got my E-Mail Also
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Dear Mr. <ME>:

Below is the job description. Please read it through and then follow the instructions at the end of the e-mail. Thanks for your interest!


The Institute for the Future of Medicine

Career description: Test Subject—Project Dolor

Type: temporary

Candidates for this position must be willing to undergo medical testing and analysis for Project Dolor. This project aims to create a vaccine that prevents many types of pain.

As a test subject in experimental medicine, persons in this position receive a high salary, to be determined at a later date. Compensation for medical misfortune and/or death may also be provided, should effects from testing be malevolent.

A test subject's duties are:

(1) to keep up-to-date with all information and news within the Institute

(2) to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner

(3) to represent the ideals of the Institute at all times

(4) to undergo medical testing, analysis, and/or evaluation for Project Dolor

(5) to maintain an active Institute e-mail address

(6) to contribute and report findings regarding the Project to other employees

Should you still be interested in this position, please e-mail me a short resume in the body of an e-mail (please, no attachments).

I appreciate your interest in careers here at the Institute and I look forward to seeing you on our team soon!

Sincerely,

Suzanne Anderson


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miss_seph
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 		I've signed up as a researcher so I imagine anyone accepted will be sent a login for the employee section.

OOH such a quick response!

Quote:
---- Forwarded Message ----
From: Suzanne Anderson <careers>
To: ME <REDACTED>
Sent: Friday, 3 July, 2009 12:21:56 PM
Subject: Re: Researcher

instituteemailbanner.png

Dear Ms. <me>:

Thank you for your interest in this career. Please review the job description below and follow the directions below.

The Institute for the Future of Medicine

Career description: Researcher—Project Dolor

Type: temporary

Candidates for this position must be very educated in world affairs, the sciences (especially biology, chemistry, and anatomy), and technology. Working with the leads of Project Dolor, their task is to research and assemble information assigned to them.

As a researcher on a high-stakes project, persons in this position generally receive a high salary, to be determined at a later date.

A researcher's duties are:

(1) to keep up-to-date with all information and news within the Institute

(2) to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner

(3) to represent the ideals of the Institute at all times

(4) to assemble and research anything assigned to him/her, especially that relating to Project Dolor

(5) to maintain an active Institute e-mail address

(6) to contribute and report findings regarding the Project to other employees

Should you still be interested in this position, please e-mail me a short resume in the body of an e-mail (please, no attachments).

I appreciate your interest in careers here at the Institute and I look forward to seeing you on our team soon!

Sincerely,
Suzanne Anderson


Are there any Test subject applicants out there who want to post their response?
Also, have started an IRC channel - #Institute Come chat!!

And for posterity, here are a list of resources so far:

http://twitter.com/nogainswoutpain - Matthew, possibly a disgruntled employee trying to bring the Institute down? (also the trailhead for this whole thing)

http://instituteforfuturemedicine.net/ - Home of The Institute, who are apparently creating a vaccine that will remove pain sensations completely

http://nogainswithoutpain.wordpress.com/ - Matthew's blog, linked to from Twitter.
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SSJTapkar
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 		Sent an email to be a researcher, claimed to be job hunting for a while, wanted to help this wonderful cause, and jumped at the chance when I found a job. I think I'll double agent this one (As usual)

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 		Sent in my resume for researcher. Damn this thing is flawless...haha.

Quote:

Suzanne,
Thank you in advance for your timely response and your consideration of my resume.

Ript Smith
Las Vegas, NV

Education: Baylor College of Medicine (TX), Graduate - June 2003
Primary Research: Afferent pain-receptive nerve calculations
Academic Honors: Graduated 3rd in my class with honors. 4.0 GPA
USMLE Scores: Step 1-274 Step 2-256 Step 3-267
Internship: 2003-2006, Sunrise Hospital - Las Vegas
Experience: 2006-Present, Advanced Biomedical Research of America - Las Vegas
Primary Research: Neurology

If you have anymore questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me anytime!

Ript



EDIT: Great wiki on Gate control.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gate_control_theory_of_pain

EDIT#2: She responded quickly again. I might enjoy this game.

Quote:

Thank you for your application and resume! We're extremely pleased that you would like to become a staff member of the Institute for the Future of Medicine.

We will review your resume and respond with our decision as soon as possible.

Best wishes,

Suzanne Anderson

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Magicbones
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 		I tryed to out do you Smile

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<ME>
<email>

Dear Suzanne Anderson,

My Resume follows:


EDUCATION

Bachelor in General studies - May 2004
Clover's University- Smalltown, Illinois
Emphasis: Microbiology Minor: Chemistry
Overall GPA: 3.0/4.0 Major GPA: 3.2/4.0

LAB Experience and SKILLS

Lab Assistant - Clover's University- Smalltown, Illinois - 2003 to 2004
Assisted a Ph.D. of human Cryobiology with collecting data on Hypothermic storage, on myself.

Charted plot data for further analysis and to be incorporated into a scholarly research paper for conference presentations.

Cell Biology:
Cryopreservation of cells is guided by the "Two-Factor Hypothesis"

Worked on a pain scale for adjusting to "said" cold conditions.

Performed tests on immunoserums and antibodies produced from rabbits. The different tests used to observe antigens and antibodies; immunoassay,

Organic Chemistry:
Performed a study of nomenclature, preparations, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of functional groups of aliphatic and aromatic compounds.

Biochemistry:
Gained experience in the chemistry of major cellular constituents and their metabolism using a spectrophotometer to obtain the spectrums of different solutions.

If you need any more information please Contact me as needed and I look forward to working with the Institute for the Future of Medicine.



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Olorin
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Ript wrote:

EDIT: Great wiki on Gate control.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gate_control_theory_of_pain


Wasn't the "Gate Control" theory behind that marvelous scene at the beginning of Young Frankenstein? Smile
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 		In the About Page:

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Founded in 1999, the Institute has dedicated itself to modernizing the field of medicine with new innovations. It has made advancements in life support technologies, low radiation x-ray machines, as well as new drugs with few side-effects.


Think that the bolded is a hint?


Edit: With a little help you will notice a small smily at the bottom left hand side, link to the Gif HERE

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 		For the record, I and the "usual suspects" around here were chosen to be followed by the Twitter account.

I found it amusing that every single one of the people he's following I'm following too. Very Happy
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t3h mAdbAnAnA
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Magicbones wrote:
In the About Page:

Edit: With a little help you will notice a small smily at the bottom left hand side, link to the Gif HERE



You're welcome. Smile

I sent an email to Christopher Naip asking for more info...

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 		this could get interesting!

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 		I sent in my resume too.
Quote:
Noah McHugh
Occupation: Private Military Contractor
Employer: Triple Canopy

General Information:
Has operated in high risk enviroments, medical training among many others. Speaks Arabic, English, and Kurdish fluently.

Sorry if that is not a proper resume, it has been a while since I have written one. Please advise me if there is another position that is better suited for somebody of my skill set.


I've never done a real resume so I had no idea what to put, the reply was.

Quote:

We appreciate your honesty. The resume you submitted will suffice for what we need.

Thank you for your application and resume! We're extremely pleased that you would like to become a staff member of the Institute for the Future of Medicine.

We will review your resume and respond with our decision as soon as possible.

Best wishes,
Suzanne Anderson

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