In 2012 and 2013, bexarotene researchers reported that bexarotene reduced amyloid plaque and improved mental functioning in a small sample of mice engineered to exhibit Alzheimer's-like symptoms and the findings were promoted in the media.
â¢ Significance: â¢ Professor is a job title while Doctor only signifies that the person has passed his Ph.D. â¢ There can be Professors even in the fraternity of the medical world as they are doctors who become eligible to teach to junior doctors.
The rank of professor is the highest of the standard academic ranks in the United States, and is held by 29.5% of U.S. academics. Advancement past the rank of professor typically involves administrative duties (e.g., department chair, dean, or provost) or selection for an honorary title or endowed chair.