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School of Medicine researchers have defined a new type of immune response that is activated in patients with severe asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Their discovery could dramatically improve diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic inflammatory lung disease.

Changing the sugars attached to a hormone produced in the pituitary gland increased fertility levels in mice nearly 50 percent, School of Medicine research has found.

The U-Pass — which allows WUSTL faculty and staff free use of Metro, the region’s public transportation system — will expire June 30. Benefits-eligible employees may request a new U-Pass for the 2008-09 school year at parking.wustl.edu/upass.htm.

Sue Hosack was recognized with the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award in a May 19 ceremony in Edison Theatre as part of the annual Staff Day activities. As director of the Office of Student Records, Hosack fosters an environment that encourages friendly customer service and a staff that responds quickly and professionally to requests.

Jill E. Carnaghi, Ph.D., assistant vice chancellor for students and director of campus life, and Michael G. Brown, coordinator of the Office for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Student Involvement and Leadership, were recognized with awards from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) at its annual spring convention in Atlanta.

Photo by Robert BostonJulie Gerberding, M.D., director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke to School of Medicine graduates at Commencement May 16, 2008, at America’s Center.

Courtesy PhotoThe men’s tennis team captured its first NCAA Division III National Championship with a 5-3 victory over Emory University May 15 in Lewiston, Maine — WUSTL’s third national title in less than a year.

Young women who were physically active had a 23 percent lower risk of breast cancer before menopause, new research from the School of Medicine shows.

Photo by Joe AngelesBe a person of your times but also of your country, said Chris Matthews to the Class of 2008 during the 147th Commencement ceremony.

Since a stunningly successful landing of NASA’s Phoenix Mars Mission Lander May 25, mission researchers centered at the University of Arizona have rolled up their sleeves and commanded the lander to find soil and ice samples and are taking and analyzing pictures from the Red Planet’s frigid northern hemisphere.