Social work service day
Photo by Kevin LowderDozens of social work students participated in service projects Aug. 27 at a number of sites throughout St. Louis.
Newly completed chimp genome helps scientists learn more about human DNA
Clint’s DNA was used to sequence the chimp genome.Comparing the human genome to the chimpanzee genome has allowed scientists to identify changes in the human genetic code that were so advantageous that they rapidly became the norm throughout humanity. The areas of human DNA where these changes occurred are currently the subject of follow-up investigations to identify the potentially vital contributions they now make to human health and development.
Rubin named director of M.A./M.D. program
Deborah C. Rubin, M.D., has been named director of the Master of Arts and Doctor of Medicine Program (M.A./M.D.) at the School of Medicine.
Alumni & development’s Stoll, Henson & Schwartz promoted
Stoll has been named associate vice chancellor for development; Henson and Schwartz have been promoted to assistant vice chancellors.
Obituary: Van den Burg
Herbert Van den Burg, a lecturer in the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences from 1953-1970, died Aug. 14; he was 100.
EnRAPtured
Photo by Robert BostonBio Med RAP is a summertime program that prepares students for Ph.D. and M.D. programs in biomedical sciences.
Star players
Photo by Ray MarklinRams coach Mike Martz presents John C. Morris with a jersey at the dedication of a research laboratory named for Martz’s mother.
African & Afro-American Studies changes its name
It will now be referred to as the African and African American Studies Program in Arts & Sciences.
Wristband helps prevent wrong-site surgery
About 4,000 wrong-site surgeries take place in the United States each year — that’s about one in 17,000 surgeries.
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Michael C. Ogilvie, Ph.D.,
Richard H. Rochberg, Ph.D.,
Pratim Biswas, Ph.D.,
Patrick Crowley, Ph.D.,
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