Bioethicists’ personal cancer experiences to be studied
Motivated by her own experiences living with a life-threatening illness, Rebecca Dresser, J.D., the Daniel Noyes Kirby Professor at the School of Law and Professor of Ethics at the School of Medicine, has convened a nationally renowned group of bioethicists to study the topic “Bioethics and Cancer: When the Professional Becomes Personal.” Dresser received a […]
Campus to celebrate George Washington Week
The annual George Washington Week, sponsored by the sophomore honorary Lock & Chain, will bring back an old tradition – horse and buggy rides around the Danforth campus. The week, Feb. 18-23, will also include birthday cake, appearances by “George” himself, cherry pie and a benefit party.
A remarkable vision
Courtesy PhotoWhen he looks back on his life so far, Jack Ladenson, Ph.D., the Oree M. Carroll and Lillian B. Ladenson Professor of Clinical Chemistry, often finds an entertaining lack of predictability. He laughs loudest when he remembers how long he originally thought he’d stay at Washington University: “no more than three to five years.” Ladenson came to the University more than three and a half decades ago.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Feb. 7-19. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Feb. 7 4:49 p.m. — A person […]
Bauer, leader in baby-tooth study, 82
Walter C. Bauer, M.D., a retired professor of pathology at the School of Medicine, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. He was 82.
Breakdown of kidney’s ability to clean itself may cause disease
The kidney actively cleans its most selective filter to keep it from clogging with blood proteins, School of Medicine scientists reveal in a new study. Researchers showed that breakdown of a self-cleaning feature can make kidneys more vulnerable to dysfunction and disease.
Howard named chief counsel to School of Medicine
William F. Howard, a long-time higher education attorney, has been appointed associate vice chancellor and chief counsel to the School of Medicine.
Cancer gene drives pivotal decision in early brain development
A gene linked to pediatric brain tumors is an essential driver of early brain development, School of Medicine researchers have found.
Something in the way she moves
Photo by Robert BostonSusie Strecker (left), instructor in physical therapy, reaches out to Madelyn Latacha, daughter of Kim Latacha, in the Kinesiology II course in the Program in Physical Therapy. Students observe and try to guess Madelyn’s age by her movements.
Children’s Discovery Institute funds new research initiatives, scholars
The Children’s Discovery Institute has approved $2.2 million for new research and to appoint two full-time scholars and one academic fellow.
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