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Monday, April 21, 2014

 
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A new way immune cells can fight disease

School of Medicine scientists have uncovered a new way the immune system may fight cancers and viral infections, and the finding could aid efforts to use immune cells to treat illness. The study, published in eLife, disproves the theory that all natural killer cells roam the body to provide the first line of defense against cancers and viruses.

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Board diversity a ‘significant opportunity’ for corporations

The number of women and minorities on corporate boards has remained static in the last 10 years, despite an increasing amount of data supporting the argument that board diversity is related to good business outcomes. “Businesses have a significant opportunity to improve performance through increasing the diversity” said, Hillary Sale, JD, professor of law.

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Trustees grant faculty promotions, tenure

At a recent WUSTL Board of Trustees meeting, several faculty members were appointed with tenure, promoted with tenure or granted tenure.

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‘How to get Americans to save’

Michal Grinstein-Weis, PhD, writes in Fortune Magazine that tax time offers a unique opportunity to save money and build financial security.

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4:15 p.m. Monday, April 21

‘Stem Cells in Silence, Action and Cancer’

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8 p.m. Monday, April 21

Dept. of Music Student Recital

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3 p.m. Tuesday, April 22

Tuesday Tea at 3

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Staff Day 2014

Has this year’s unseasonably cold weather given you spring fever? Indulge the urge to abandon your desk and join WUSTL colleagues for some fun in the sun at the annual Staff Day, Monday, May 19.

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Andrew J. White - Recruiting, training, inspiring future pediatricians

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Recruiting, training, inspiring future pediatricians
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