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Scientists’ picture of how a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease harms the brain may have to be revised, researchers at the School of Medicine have found. David M. Holtzman, MD, says leading researchers have agreed that targeting this gene is a promising approach to gain a better understanding of, and improve treatments for,
the disease.
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Andrew D. Martin, PhD, vice dean at the School of Law, recently was installed as the Charles Nagel Chair of Constitutional Law and Political Science. The professorship honors his work as both a professor of law and of political science, in Arts & Sciences. At right, Martin receives congratulations from his daughter, Olive.
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WUSTL alumnus Mark Wronkiewicz (BS ’12) developed BrainCopter, one of the first brain-controlled applications for the iPad, while studying biomedical engineering. His mentor, the School of Medicine’s Eric Leuthardt, MD, at right, tries the application. It challenges players to use thought to manipulate a flying brain icon past obstacles.
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The Brown School held its annual alumni awards celebration April 17. Leaders awarded one Distinguished Faculty Award and five Distinguished Alumni Awards. One honoree was selected for the outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade award.
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William H. Daughaday, MD, a leading diabetes researcher, world authority on growth hormone and former director of the metabolism division at the School of Medicine, died Friday, May 3, 2013, after a long illness, in Milwaukee. He was 95.
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2-4 p.m. Friday, May 10
Featuring a “Taste of WUSTL Dining Services,” the event is open to all and free to graduating seniors. Danforth University Center, Edison Family Courtyard. Event details.
6 p.m. Friday, May 10
Screening of Cuba: The Inside Story by filmmaker Karin Muller. (Second show at 8:30 p.m.) Tickets cost $5 at the door. Lab Sciences Bldg., Room 300. Event details. For more information:
(314) 935-7378.
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The Kemper Art Museum and more than 100 other institutions across North America will celebrate the annual Art Museum Day May 18. The museum will offer refreshments, student-led tours and art-making opportunities.
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