Gene mutation may reveal clues for treating lung diseases
A School of Medicine physician has discovered a novel syndrome that could provide clues into chronic lung diseases.
WUSTL, SLU receive $8 million grant to prevent chronic disease
A new multi-university initiative that studies innovative ways to prevent chronic disease has received an $8 million grant.
Pediatric brain tumors target of study
School of Medicine researchers will use genetically engineered mice to study pediatric brain tumors.
Shapiro to give Dean’s Update
Larry J. Shapiro, M.D., executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, will give the annual Dean’s Update to School of Medicine employees Oct. 29 from 2-3 p.m. and Nov. 4 from 10-11 a.m. in the Connor Auditorium in the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center. In each session, Shapiro plans […]
Follow University News Service on Twitter
University News Service is now on Twitter at http://twitter.com/WUSTLnews. Twitter offers an easy way to keep up with the latest news, research discoveries and events happening at Washington University in St. Louis.
Mayor Francis Slay to address urban issues for Assembly Series
Chimes Junior Honorary and the Assembly Series are co-sponsoring an informal discussion with Francis G. Slay, the mayor of the City of St. Louis, at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the Danforth University Center Tisch Commons. The event is free and open to the public.
Hope Center explores the common threads among neurological disorders
Robert Willson, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, with neurologist Timothy M. Miller, MD, PhD, assistant professor of neurology, at the Center for Advanced Medicine.The Hope Center for Neurological Disorders helps ensure forward motion through groundbreaking research and treatments. Physician-scientists are studying the similarities among neurological disorders to speed the application of basic research to treatment.
Creole Corridor forum shows region’s role in French colonial history
Scholars from across the country and Canada will gather at Washington University Nov. 6 and 7 for the inaugural International Creole Corridor Symposium. The public is invited to attend the symposium, sponsored by the University and Les Amis (The Friends), the region’s Creole cultural heritage preservationist organization located in St. Louis.
Architecture faculty earn AIA awards
Four faculty from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts’ College of Architecture and Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design won a total of six 2009 Design Awards from the St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The annual awards honor architects, designers and crafts persons for their contributions […]
Register for Freedom From Smoking classes
A new session of free Freedom From Smoking classes open to all University employees begins Oct. 27.
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