Author: Ken Duenke

An ongoing effort to identify the microorganisms that make us sick has discovered a new virus potentially linked to unexplained respiratory infections. Clinicians can typically use a patient’s symptoms to determine that a virus is the likely culprit in a respiratory infection. However, even with advanced testing they still can’t pin the blame on a particular virus in roughly one-third of all such infections.

Some people with mild asthma using a twice-daily inhaled steroid to prevent asthma symptoms might be able to cut their medication use to only once a day, according to a study by the American Lung Association (ALA). These findings may allow some patients to simplify their treatment, says Mario Castro, associate professor of medicine and pediatrics.

The following incidents were reported to University Police May 1-7. 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. May 1 10:43 a.m. — A person reported that a locker room had been broken into in the men’s locker room in the Athletic Complex between 10:10-10:40 a.m. on this date. Total loss is estimated at $1,940. 1:10 p.m. — Copper piping belonging to Albert Arno Heating and Cooling Co. was stolen from the north equipment room sometime in the previous week. Total loss is estimated at $350. May 7 8:18 a.m. — Blue light No. 31 by the Ann W. Olin Women’s Building was found to be damaged. Telephone services and maintenance were both notified. Additionally, University Police responded to two auto accidents and one report each of lost article, damaged property and larceny.

After this issue, the Record will phase into its monthly summer publication schedule.

Two recently initiated School of Medicine programs will grant degrees and certificates this year to their first classes.

From medicine to engineering, law to biology, the Record features 12 of the University’s most interesting graduates in our Gallery of Graduates. Their profiles explore what brought them to WUSTL, their accomplishments during their time as students and where they’re headed now.

Melissa Clyde was raised to give back to her Navajo people. Her maternal grandmother’s inspiration and hope for her family is to “keep the fire going.” This guiding vision is Clyde’s holistic path to becoming an agent of change. In that vein, Clyde will receive a master’s degree from the George Warren Brown School of […]

For as long as he can remember, Mark Bartholomew has loved working with his hands. As a child, he played with the tools in the family garage and always came up with a new project crafted from recycled materials. Later, he considered practicing medicine. “I spent a lot of time studying an anatomy book that […]

Jessica L. “Jess” Friedman may not know where she’ll be in five years, but no one can doubt her navigational skills. Between her sailing abilities, GPS mapping systems experience and a highly developed sense of place and purpose, she’ll get wherever she’s headed. Friedman, who grew up in Durham, N.C., graduates with a bachelor’s degree […]

Kimberly A. Walker, OTD, is a perfect example of the saying, “If you want something bad enough, you’ll find a way to make it happen.” Walker, who earned a doctorate in occupational therapy in December, has exemplified the spirit of determination since birth, a difficult one in which her twin was stillborn, and Walker was […]