Obituary: Thomas B. Ferguson, MD, professor emeritus of cardiothoracic surgery, 90
Thomas B. Ferguson, MD, professor emeritus of cardiothoracic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, of complications following a heart valve procedure. He was 90.
Committed to Action
Clinton Global Initiative University students gathered at Washington University April 5–7 to fine-tune their plans for tackling some of society’s most urgent challenges.
Cosmic Research in Antarctica
WUSTL researchers travel to remote, isolated, hostile Antarctica to conduct balloon-borne astronomy experiments. Their ultimate goal is to solve the mysteries of cosmic rays — the rain of charged particles from space falling continuously on Earth.
Changing of the Guard
Top academic officer Macias steps down, will focus on educational technologies.
The Road Less Traveled
Washington University grads have the confidence to pursue their dreams — even if those dreams don’t quite mesh with their majors.
Bee Venom: A New Weapon Against AIDS
Nanoparticles carrying a toxin found in bee venom can destroy the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) while leaving surrounding cells unharmed, researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine have shown.
Survey Says
We asked 350 seniors to share favorites and future plans. Scan the first question below and then click through the slideshow above to see more.
Young Lives, Full of Stress
Do all types of stress equally increase the risk of suffering from depressive symptoms among African Americans transitioning into young adulthood?
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