Friday, Dec. 17, 2021
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| Researchers at the School of Medicine have shown, in a small clinical trial, that pre-activated natural killer cells can help some children and young adults with recurrent acute myeloid leukemia and few other treatment options. |
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| Amy B. Kweskin, vice chancellor for finance and chief financial officer at the university, has been promoted to executive vice chancellor for finance, effective Jan. 1, and will continue as chief financial officer, announced Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. |
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| In April 2008, an oak that had guided travelers for nearly three centuries collapsed. Today, its spirit endures on the Washington University campus, maintaining an ancient practice of human connection with nature. |
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| The Cortex Innovation Community, Washington University and Saint Louis University announced that Vir Biotechnology Inc., a San Francisco-based immunology research company, is expanding its presence in the St. Louis bioscience community.
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| Research from the lab of Kimberly Parker at the McKelvey School of Engineering looks at the interactions of different herbicides, what they mean for herbicide drift and how to prevent it. |
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Linda J. Pike, the Alumni Endowed Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at the School of Medicine, received a four-year $1.4 million grant from the National Institutes of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). |
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| Notables
Three students in psychological and brain sciences in Arts & Sciences — Angelique Delarazan, Anne Claire Grammer and Clarissa Tardiff — were honored for their research. |
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| Announcements The Parking and Transportation team shares updates on shuttle schedules, the “open park” policy during winter break and ride sharing. |
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| Announcements Today’s issue marks the last Record of the calendar year. Publication will resume in January. For the latest news, visit The Source. The Record staff wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season. |
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Perspectives
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Eric Carson, MD, professor of orthopedic surgery at the School of Medicine and head of the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, talks about his path toward becoming a doctor and his efforts to encourage more Black students to enter the field.
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Who Knew WashU? Question: When the Modern Literature Collection was founded, James Merrill — author of the famous shape poem “Christmas Tree” — was among the first poets to be approached for manuscript materials. In what year was the collection founded?
Answer: B) 1964. Today, the James Merrill Papers housed at University Libraries comprise one of the most extensive literary archives held by any institution. An episode of “Poetry for All,” a podcast co-hosted by Abram Van Engen of Arts & Sciences, discusses that poem.
Congrats to this week’s winner, undergraduate student Jojo Silagi, who will receive an “I Knew WashU” luggage tag!
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