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New research from the School of Medicine raises the prospect that some cancer
patients with aggressive tumors may benefit from a class of anti-inflammatory drugs currently in use against rheumatoid arthritis. 
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Re-examination of a roughly 100,000-year-old archaic early human skull found 35 years ago in northern China has revealed the surprising presence of an inner-ear formation long thought to occur only in Neandertals.
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The Institute for Public Health serves as an important bridge across campus, connecting all seven schools to strengthen WUSTL’s impact on public health. Currently, the institute’s sole facility is on the Medical Campus. But thanks to alumnus and university trustee Harry Seigle (AB ’68) (center) and his wife, Susan, the institute soon will also have a home in the new Brown School building, slated for completion next year.
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Four engineering students hope to install a solar power system at a girls’ orphanage in southern India. Senior Sara Chinnaswamy says a trip to India — and realizing a new building lacks adequate electricity — compelled her to try to help. The students hope to raise about $12,000 by the end of July to buy and install the system.
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Larry J. Shapiro, MD, dean of the School of Medicine, recently surprised three staff members with service awards. Pam Gassner was awarded the Dean’s Distinguished Service Award; Peggy Frisella, the Research Support Award; and Amy Stabenow, the Operations Staff Award. Pictured are Lynn Cornelius, MD, Gassner and Shapiro.
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The Center for the Humanities recently hosted WUSTL’s first-ever scholarly writing retreat for faculty in the humanities. Modeled after a successful program at Lewis & Clark in Oregon, the retreat was designed by Erin McGlothlin, PhD, an associate professor of German and of Jewish studies in Arts & Sciences.
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Kevin Hardcastle has been appointed WUSTL’s chief information security officer, reporting to John Gohsman, vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer. Hardcastle has worked in information security at the School of Medicine.
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9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 15
Diversity forum coffee break
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3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16
‘Importance of Networking’
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5 p.m. Wednesday, July 16
Kemper talk: Patricia Olynyk
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11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17
‘What are the Keys to a Successful Career?’
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Albert Woo, MD, chief of pediatric plastic surgery at the School of Medicine, offers tips for minimizing scarring with kids’ everyday injuries — and how to know when to see a professional.
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WUSTL seeks students’ entries for this year’s Summer Photo Contest. The categories include best research image, best study-abroad image and best “St. Louis fun” image, among others. The deadline is Aug. 14.
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Investigating the biomechanics of high blood pressure
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