Oxygen near lens linked to cataracts
Researchers may now be a step closer to understanding what causes cataracts and what may help prevent them.
Morris receives prize for Alzheimer’s research
The American Academy of Neurology has honored him with the Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick’s, Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases.
Race for the Cure with Siteman
During last year’s Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure, the Siteman Cancer Center fielded the event’s third-largest team.
Diabetes Research and Training Center provides grant funding
Applicants from the basic sciences, epidemiological and behavioral science departments are especially encouraged to apply.
A Major event
Photo by Kevin LowderFormer U.K. Prime Minister John Major chats with Charles F. Knight at the recent International Business Outlook Conference.
Brookings distinguished professor
Photo by Mary ButkusBarton H. Hamilton was recently installed as the inaugural Robert Brookings Smith Distinguished Professorship in Entrepreneurship.
Positive interaction
Photo by Claudia BurrisThe Lowry-Moore Society is one of three academic societies in the School of Medicine that promotes interaction between faculty and students.
Harris Community Award honors Lees for dedication to improving St. Louis region
For the sixth year, a husband and wife couple were recognized for their extraordinary service to the St. Louis region with the Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award. This year, the honor was bestowed upon Mary Ann and E. Desmond “Des” Lee, who as individuals and as a couple have been great citizens of St. Louis and have given back to their community in a host of ways.
Universitys service award honors seven, changes name
Seven members of the University community were presented with the 2005 Virgil Ethic of Service Award. This award recognizes a select group of individuals affiliated with Washington University who exemplify a character of service and giving to the St. Louis region. Created last year as part of the University’s commemoration of its sesquicentennial anniversary, the award was initially named the Sesquicentennial Ethic of Service Award. This year, the award was renamed to acknowledge the generous support of Geraldine J. and Robert L. Virgil and to recognize the couple’s service to others.
Service award changes name to honor Virgils
The award has been renamed to acknowledge the support of Geraldine J. and Robert L. Virgil & to recognize their service to others.
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