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Study helps explain why MS is more common in women

A newly identified difference between female and male brains with multiple sclerosis (MS) may help explain why so many more women than men get the disease, researchers at the School of Medicine report.

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$32 million NIH grant funds study of multipurpose infection fighter

A campaign to harness a newly recognized cellular defense against infection is being led by researchers at the School of Medicine. A $32 million grant from the National Institutes of Health is funding the collaborative. It could lead to drugs with unprecedented versatility in fighting different infections. Herbert W. Virgin IV, MD, PhD, is the principal investigator.

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Architecture studio explores designing for an aging population

The Sam Fox School offered a new studio this spring focused on designing for an aging population. Peter MacKeith, professor of architecture, and Gyo Obata, founder of global architectural firm HOK, led the course. WUSTL’s Friedman Center for Aging at the Institute for Public Health also supported the work.

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A&S teaching assistants recognized for excellence

Richard J. Smith, PhD, dean of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, presented the school’s Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence to 17 teaching assistants for exemplary performance. Stacy Davis (pictured), a fifth-year PhD candidate in Spanish, was among those recognized during last month’s ceremony.

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1 p.m. Friday, May 9

Health data geek meetup

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7 p.m. Friday, May 9

Kemper summer opening celebration

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Noon Monday, May 12

‘Driving and Dementia’

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Bridging cultures: WUSTL staff blog ahead of Ghana trip

Seven WUSTL staff are getting ready for their university-sponsored trip to Ghana in June. Hear from them about all they’ve done to get to know the country and culture they’ll soon experience firsthand.

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‘Return to Work’ event to be held May 27, 29

University College plans to hold a two-day “Return to Work” seminar May 27 and 29 on the Danforth Campus. It’s designed to help professionals transition back into the workforce after taking a break from their careers.

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