Author: Ken Duenke

A newly developed monoclonal antibody can cure mice infected with the West Nile virus, scientists at the School of Medicine report. If further studies confirm the effectiveness and safety of the antibody, it could become one of the first monoclonal antibodies used as a treatment for an infectious disease.

Steven N. Rappaport, Barry S. Schermer, John C. Shapleigh, Raymond P. Wexler, Alan B. Bornstein & Linda M. Martinez will be honored.

This year’s theme is “Crossroads: Celebrating One World”; the event will begin with an international banquet and art exhibition.

Photo by Joe AngelesJohn F. McDonnell, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and Sam Fox share a laugh at the 38th annual William Greenleaf Eliot Society dinner.The Search Award is presented to outstanding citizens of the University community in appreciation for their contributions to Washington University.

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Among them, Leana S. Wen was elected national president of the American Medical Student Association.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among the more than 13 million diabetics in the U.S.; the research was published in Circulation Research.

WUSTL and Harvard researchers showed that both models are valid and active; they appear to operate within single developing nerve cells.

Photo by Robert BostonWill Ross visits with Kari Wanat & Noopur Gangorpadyay at the Office of Diversity’s annual ice cream social for prospective students.

Photo by Bill StoverA powwow featuring an expanded drum circle and a special stomp dance exhibit was the final event of American Indian Awareness Week.