Researchers have identified the first genetic variant associated with severity of coronary artery disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. Though this variant is not likely the cause of more severe coronary disease, the researchers say, it implicates a gene that could be. Such a gene has promise as a future target for treating coronary artery disease in diabetic patients.

A chance encounter with James McLeod by Jazz at Holmes series organizers beneath the Brookings Hall archway in 1998 would lead to the continuation of the popular series, which has become a local institution in its 13th season. On Oct. 6, Jazz at Holmes will honor McLeod, who died Sept. 6, with a concert by legendary St. Louis saxophonist Freddie Washington.  

The university’s Genome Institute is laying off 54 employees due to a reduction in funding from the National Human Genome Research Institute for large-scale sequencing centers.

WUSTL will host a university-wide Public Service Fair at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in College Hall on the South 40. The event features more than 30 nonprofit organizations offering a variety of community service and internship opportunities.

11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30

BBQ Fridays at Etta’s

Etta’s Café is hosting its final Friday September BBQ today (weather permitting). Great grilled food will be available for purchase; cash, meal points and campus cards will be accepted. Plaza outside Steinberg Hall. (314) 935-9300.

Recycling fact sheet posted on sustainability website

To keep the WUSTL community updated on recycling efforts, a summary of the university’s many initiatives, including single-stream recycling and RecycleMania, now can be found online.

Brent Ruoff, MD

Ruoff draws on same skills in patient care, canyoneering. FULL STORY

Men’s tennis hosts regional

Sophomore Max Franklin and freshman Kevin Chu picked up second-place honors in doubles to lead the men’s tennis team Sept. 25 at the 2011 USTA/ITA Central Regional Championships at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center.