Author: Ken Duenke

At issue in the Kelo v. City of New London case before the Supreme Court is a redevelopment project in the downtown and waterfront areas of this economically distressed Connecticut city. Private property must be taken by condemnation in eminent domain and turned over to the developer to carry out the project. “In Kelo v. City of New London, the Supreme Court has taken a major case that will test the ability of municipalities to carry out redevelopment projects to improve their downtowns and city neighborhoods,” says Daniel Mandelker, the Howard A. Stamper Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis and one of the country’s leading scholars and teachers in land use law. Mandelker believes the Connecticut court properly upheld the use of eminent domain in this case, but that abuses can occur in other cases where there is no clear redevelopment objective.

Keith Brandt performs a breast reconstruction using the TRAM flap procedure.When a breast cancer patient requires a mastectomy, cancer surgeons and reconstructive plastic surgeons at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WUSM now perform a technique called the TRAM (traverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous) flap procedure, which allows surgeons to use the patient’s own tissues to recreate a natural breast.

A comparison of the genetic codes of a type of algae, a weed and humans has led researchers to a gene linked to a human illness. More medical articles

John M. Ferren, senior judge on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, will discuss his new book, “Salt of the Earth, Conscience of the Court: The Story of Justice Wiley Rutledge,” 11 a.m. November 10 in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom of Anheuser-Busch Hall. Ferren’s book, published by University of North Carolina Press, examines the life of Supreme Court Justice Wiley B. Rutledge, former faculty member and dean of the Washington University School of law.

However, dietary changes did not seem to prevent mice from developing some cognitive deficits associated with age. More medical articles

Courtesy PhotoSteve Warner and his team compete in the 2004 Olympics; they finished ninth in the second finals race.As a member of a lightweight four team, the medical student competed for the U.S. rowing squad in the 2004 Olympic Games.

H. influenzae infection is a common cause of respiratory tract disease and is sometimes responsible for cases of childhood bacterial meningitis.

He said the most important health-care issues are cost-related, and the industry is pressured by a growing aging demographic and increased regulation.

The change will bring the School of Medicine holiday schedule in synchrony with the rest of the University.

Photo by Mary ButkusThe annual Report to Washington University Neighbors meeting gives community members to interact with University administrators.