The Record

Henson, Stoll take on expanded leadership roles

Pamella A. Henson has been promoted to vice chancellor for alumni and development programs, and William S. Stoll has been promoted to vice chancellor for development. Both positions are newly created and took effect July 1.

$4 million grant expands study of Alzheimer’s prevention treatments

The School of Medicine has received a $4.3 million award from the Alzheimer’s Association to expand a major international clinical trial evaluating whether drugs can prevent Alzheimer’s in patients genetically predisposed to develop the disease while young.

A new use for insects: biorobotic sensing machines

Using a locust’s sense of smell, a team of university engineers is developing new biorobotic sensing systems that could be used in homeland security applications, including bomb and chemical detection.

City firefighters train for emergencies on Medical Campus

St. Louis Fire Department emergency vehicles were stationed on the Medical Campus last month as firefighters participated in a training program geared toward improving fire safety and emergency response.

Legislators focused on fighting cancer value scientific research

State legislators who prioritize cancer control may be more receptive to basing their decisions on research evidence than policymakers interested in other issues, a Brown School study finds.