Bush tabs Raven for science committee
Raven has been appointed to the 12-member President’s Committee on the National Medal of Science by President George W. Bush.
Schaal receives high honor from Yale
She was awarded the Wilbur Lucius Cross Medal, the Yale University Graduate School’s highest honor, at its commencement ceremonies.
Lack of protein prevents lupus-like condition
If additional studies provide further confirmation, the protein may be an ideal target for the development of new drug treatments, scientists said.
Woods give back to WUSTL, establish professorship
William P. Bottom of the Olin School of Business will be formally installed as professorship’s first holder at a later date.
Siteman Cancer Center receives grant from May Co., Edward Jones
These gifts “will benefit efforts to lessen the burden of cancer on communities in the St. Louis area, the Midwest and beyond,” Chancellor Wrighton said.
Animal tissue transplants could treat organ failure
Researchers performed an unprecedented and critical test: removing the rat’s original kidneys and placing new kidneys in position to take over.
Medical School Bulletin online
The site at bulletinoftheschoolof medicine.wustl.edu features search capabilities and faculty listings updated daily.
Asthma study needs volunteers
The trial is part of a national study sponsored by the American Lung Association’s Asthma Clinical Research Center.
Copenhagen Consensus
Courtesy photoDouglass North joins a panel of distinguished economists in Denmark for an intensive forum exploring ongoing efforts to address critical global challenges.
An innovative approach
Photo by Ray MarklinJan Brunstrom leads a national seminar that highlights a highly effective approach to managing cerebral palsy with sports and other activities.
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