Leading scientists have selected the first drugs to be evaluated in a worldwide clinical trial to determine whether they can prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The pioneering trial initially will test three promising drugs, each designed to target Alzheimer’s in different ways. The trial will be conducted by the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Network Trials Unit at the School of Medicine.

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Victoria L. May (right), assistant dean of Arts & Sciences and director of the Institute for School Partnership, speaks at a breakfast at Brittany Woods Middle School Oct. 3 to celebrate WUSTL’s collaboration with the University City School District. The partnership, which began informally through various programs, became formal in 2009.

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Over the course of 10 novels, Richard Powers has emerged as one of today’s most challenging and philosophically minded authors. Next week, Powers, the Visiting Hurst Professor of Creative Writing, will present a pair of events — a talk on the craft of fiction and a reading of his work — for The Writing Program’s fall series.

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To ensure broad communication, certain key university policies are published on an annual basis in the Record. These policies are intended to promote and support a positive working and learning environment.

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