New members, leaders chosen for Danforth Staff Council
The Washington University Danforth Staff Council has added 12 new members and elected its executive officers for the academic year.
Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer Institute
Siteman Cancer Center, based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the School of Medicine, has earned a prestigious Merit Extension Award from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), recognizing continued excellence in cancer care, research, training, prevention and community outreach.
Study defines disparities in memory care
Members of minoritized racial or ethnic groups and people who live in less affluent neighborhoods are less likely than others to receive specialized care for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new study from the School of Medicine indicates.
Applications open for med school’s Executive Management Fellowship
Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 2, applications will be open for the School of Medicine’s Executive Management Fellowship, a two-year program designed to provide participants with exposure to the operation and governance of a nationally ranked, research-based medical school and academic medical center.
Board grants faculty appointments, promotions
The Board of Trustees gave approval June 13, between regular meetings, to appointments or promotions of several faculty members.
Lowe appointed vice chancellor for research
Mark E. Lowe, MD, PhD, an academic leader and accomplished pediatric physician-scientist at the School of Medicine, has been appointed the university’s vice chancellor for research, effective July 1.
In battling obesity and prediabetes, combining exercise with weight loss is key
Researchers at the School of Medicine have found that combining regular exercise with a 10% loss of body weight more than doubles sensitivity to insulin, offering important health benefits.
Stedelin named deputy chief information officer
Jennifer Stedelin has been named the university’s first associate vice chancellor for administrative and academic technologies, announced Jessie Minton, chief information officer and vice chancellor for information technology.
Gordon wins Spain’s Asturias Award
Microbiome pioneer Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, at the School of Medicine, has won the 2023 Princess of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research.
Parking provides summer updates
Parking and Transportation Services reminds the WashU community about Danforth Campus parking permit availability and Metro U-Pass registration, and provides an update on summer construction work.
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