Investigational drug attacks rare type of tumor

A School of Medicine study describes a potential new therapy for synovial sarcoma, a rare tumor of soft tissues. A missing protein makes the tumor type susceptible to a kind of cell death triggered by a new drug that a WashU startup is developing.

University joins digital initiative SlaveVoyages

Washington University has joined SlaveVoyages, a collaborative digital initiative that compiles records related to the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Leaders say faculty and students can both benefit from and contribute to SlaveVoyages’ critical scholarship.

Mauricio named associate vice chancellor for student affairs

Sheryl Mauricio, associate dean for student conduct and community standards, has been promoted to associate vice chancellor for student affairs, announced Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student affairs.

Lishko named BJC Investigator

Polina V. Lishko, a noted molecular biologist and entrepreneur, has been named a BJC Investigator at the School of Medicine. Her work has advanced scientific understanding in fields as varied as reproductive biology, vision and neurodegeneration.

Notables

Brendan Heiden, MD, a surgical resident and cardiothoracic surgery research fellow at the School of Medicine, received the Harborside Endowed Merit Award from Conquer Cancer, the foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Research Wire

Jason Jabbari, research assistant professor with the university’s Social Policy Institute, received a $512,000 grant from The William T. Grant Foundation to understand whether the Choice Neighborhood Initiative reduces racial inequalities in academic outcomes.

Notables

Hillel J. Kieval, the Gloria M. Goldstein Professor of Jewish History and Thought in Arts & Sciences, has won the Silver Medal of the Faculty of Arts from Charles University in Prague.

Announcements

Danforth Campus summer construction underway

Facilities Planning & Management announced two construction projects that will cause disruption to car and pedestrian routes along the Danforth Campus beginning this week.