Author: Jessica Daues

F. Patrick Ross, Ph.D., research professor of pathology and immunology, received a two-year $368,500 National Institutes of Health National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) grant for research titled “Proteomics of Regulated Exocytosis in Osteoclasts.” … Arie Perry, M.D., associate professor of pathology and immunology, received a three-year, $258,675 Department of Defense subcontract with SARC for “Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Sporadic and Neurofibromatosis Type I Associated High Grade Unresectable Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors.” … Rakesh Nagarajan, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of pathology and immunology, received a one-year, $258,675 NCI contract from SAIC-Frederick Inc. to produce an analysis application “Function Express Gold: a caGRID-enabled Microarray Analysis Application.”

The following incidents were reported to University Police April 12-18. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. April 19 2:14 p.m. — A resident of Millbrook Apartments reported money and a watch missing from her room. The room had been left open by contractors working on the doors in the building as part of the fire repairs. The theft occurred between 2:30-7 p.m. April 18. Total loss is estimated at $360. April 23 1:08 p.m. — A classroom manager in Louderman Hall reported that between 3 p.m. April 16 and 1 p.m. April 18, an unknown person took a black wireless Shure bodypack microphone. Total loss is estimated at $278. April 24 9:53 p.m. — Eight pairs of blue jeans were stolen from a storage closet in Gregg Residence Hall between 2 p.m. April 23 and 9 p.m. April 24. Total loss is estimated at $285. Additionally, University Police responded to two larcenies, two lost articles, two assaults and one report each of DWI, drug offense, false fire alarm, auto accident and property damage.

Now in its 12th year, the Summer Writers Institute — held June 18-29 — will include a Young Writers Institute geared toward high school juniors and seniors.

Senior Jonathan Garst Orozco has been named winner of the Department of Biology in Arts & Sciences Spector Award, presented annually in memory of Marion Smith Spector, a 1938 graduate of the University.

The women picked up their eighth straight — and 11th overall — UAA outdoor team title April 22.

Roberto Civitelli, M.D., professor of medicine, has received a one-year, $50,000 Bridge Grant from The Endocrine Society. … Rajalaxmi Natarajan, Ph.D., research associate in genetics, has received a two-year, $40,000 grant from the Children’s Discovery Institute for research titled “Identifying Interactors of Sanpodo Essential for Notch-Mediated Asymmetric Divisions in Drosophila Nervous System.” … Todd Druley, M.D., clinical fellow, has received a two-year, $40,000 grant from the Children’s Discovery Institute for research titled “Genomic Analysis of p53 Hypermutability in High-Grade Pediatric Astrocytoma.”

Henry Louis Gates Jr., Ph.D., the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University, will deliver the keynote address for the 12th annual Chancellor’s Fellowship Conference at 2 p.m. April 26 in Graham Chapel.

Courtesy PhotoWUSTL representatives (back row from second to left) Kristopher Kelley, Kate Burson, Teresa Wallace, Kenneth A. Harrington, Yiping Chen and Russell Kohn interact with children at Mahabo Commune in Madagascar.Five students and one faculty member boarded a plane for Madagascar in March, but they weren’t looking for exotic beaches. They were headed to the remote Third World Mahabo Commune to assess the impact of economic development.

Jeff Pike, dean of the College of Art and the Graduate School of Art, has been named the first Jane Reuter Hitzeman and Herbert F. Hitzeman Jr. Professor of Art in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, according to Carmon Colangelo, the E. Desmond Lee Professor for Collaboration in the Arts and dean of the Sam Fox School.

The following incidents were reported to University Police April 12-18. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. April 12 1:24 a.m. — A subject caused a disturbance attempting to gain entry to Olin Library without a University ID. Upon contact, the subject was checked and found to have multiple outstanding warrants. April 15 4:12 p.m. — The complainant reported his unsecured bicycle stolen from the top level of Lein Parking Garage near the east entrance/patio area of Nathan Dardick House. April 17 9:23 a.m. — The complainant reported a lost or stolen ring while at Student Health Services March 28. University Police also responded to one report each of assault, damaged property, drug violation and lost article.