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Friday, Feb. 14, 2014

 
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Immune cells may heal an injured heart

Researchers at the School of Medicine have shown that two major pools of immune cells are at work in the heart. Both belong to a class of cells known as macrophages. One appears to promote healing, while the other likely drives inflammation, which is detrimental to long-term heart function.

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Bias report system goes live, campus climate survey being sent to students

The Mosaic Project announces important updates as part of efforts toward improving diversity and inclusion for students at WUSTL. The Bias Report and Support System is live, and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion is expected to open this year. A campus climate survey will be sent to all Danforth Campus students on Sunday, Feb. 16.

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WUSTL’s alma mater

Biologist author, alum returns to campus

Sean B. Carroll, PhD (left), vice president for science education at Howard Hughes Medical Institute and a WUSTL alum (AB ’79), returned to campus this month to help the Institute for School Partnership celebrate its annual Darwin Day event for area high school teachers. Instrumental in Carroll’s appearance was his mentor and teacher David Kirk, PhD (right), professor emeritus of biology in Arts & Sciences.

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Genetic privacy panel discussion planned

Genome sequencing is having a significant impact on the understanding of human health and disease. Yet growing concerns exist about genetic privacy. Now the Brown School’s Policy Forum and the Institute for Public Health are holding a panel discussion Feb. 25 on this cutting-edge topic.

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‘250 years ago isn’t as far as it looks’

Historian Peter Kastor writes in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch about the lessons we can learn as the city celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, with events starting today.

Calendar Highlights

7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14

Health Happening Fair

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6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14

Travel Lecture Series: Burma

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11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15

MLA Happiness Lecture

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Announcements

Free vehicle inspections offered March 1

The WUSTL Police Department and Parking Services, in partnership with Hartmann’s Towing, will offer free vehicle inspections for WUSTL students, faculty and staff from noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in the lower level of Millbrook Garage.

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