Author: Elizabeth Erman

School of Medicine researchers found that a malaria drug eased many symptoms of metabolic syndrome in mice. Study findings were published in the November issue of Cell Metabolism, and senior author Clay F. Semenkovich, M.D., professor of medicine and of cell biology and physiology, says funding for a clinical trial has been received.

Results from School of Medicine research suggest that a drug could save millions in health-care costs by preventing immune attacks following kidney transplants.

Photo by Tim ParkerThe Corpus Delicti: Just Desserts play analyzes the ethics of dissection using a life-sized cadaver from gelatin with fruits and vegetables for organs.

F. Sessions Cole, M.D., has been named assistant vice chancellor for children’s health at the School of Medicine.

Photo by Ray MarklinLarry J. Shapiro, M.D., and Diana Gray, M.D., talk with Shamika Ketkar and Shashikant Kulkarni, Ph.D., at the New Faculty Reception Oct. 4 at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Thomas Ferkol, M.D., has been named director of the Division of Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics.

Scientists at the School of Medicine will use $14 million in grant funds to establish or expand facilities that provide services needed for research.

Photo by Robert Boston

Deans and top administrators from Missouri’s seven medical higher education institutions have joined to urge the passage of the Missouri Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative.

Dean Shapiro plans to give updates on the School of Medicine’s key initiatives, including the tobacco-free initiative, addressing pandemic flu, and the New Interstate 64 project.