Study yields clues to why Alzheimer’s damages brain

A study by School of Medicine researchers yields clues to why certain parts of the brain are particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer’s damage. It comes down to where the gene APOE, the greatest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s, is most active.

Law school to offer free tuition to low-income students

The School of Law will offer full-tuition scholarships for admitted JD students whose families’ income is less than 200% of the federal poverty level, announced Russell K. Osgood, dean of the School of Law.

WashU faculty, alumni, friends honored at Founders Day

Washington University recognized distinguished faculty, alumni and friends at the annual Founders Day celebration Nov. 5 at St. Louis Union Station Hotel.

Notables

The American Medical Informatics Association has elected three faculty members at the School of Medicine — (from left) Po-Yin Yen, Joanna Abraham and Randi Foraker — fellows of the organization’s American College of Medical Informatics.

Research Wire

A $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will support Shantanu Chakrabartty, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, as he works to develop GPS-free, encrypted self-powered communications.

Announcements

United Way campaign ends Dec. 2

The Washington University United Way Campaign continues through Dec. 2. Faculty and staff who donate soon will be entered into drawings for prizes.