Lung cancer’s genetic alterations uncovered by genome researchers
New School of Medicine research provides an unprecedented view of the abnormal genetic landscape in lung cancer cells from patients with lung cancer.
Children’s asthma may be prevented by blocking effects of viral infections
Medications designed to interfere with this mechanism could prevent many cases of childhood asthma, School of Medicine researchers have found.
Volleyball wins Midwest Regional title
Go to BearSports The No. 7 volleyball team won the NCAA Division III Midwest Regional Championship with a 3-1 victory against No. 6 Carthage College Nov. 10, in Kenosha, Wis. The win means the Bears will make their eighth-consecutive appearance in the NCAA quarterfinals, which begin Thursday, Nov. 15, against Emory University in Bloomington, Ill. […]
Royal visit
Photo by Whitney CurtisCedza Dlamini, (right) Prince of Swaziland and grandson of Nelson Mandela, speaks during a lunch on campus Nov. 5. Dlamini’s visit to the University included a lecture on “Ubuntu: Development, Social Entrepreneurship, and Service” in Graham Chapel.
West Nile spread through nerve cells linked to paralysis
Injection of a West Nile virus antibody created by the University and Macrogenics Inc. blocked a complication of West Nile virus in laboratory animals.
Dancing for a cause
Photo by Whitney CurtisJunior Kelley Greenman (left) and seniors Shaina Goodman and David Israel dance during the record-breaking Dance Marathon Nov. 3 in the Athletic Complex.
Auslander named Barbara A. Bailey Professor
Wendy Auslander, Ph.D., has been named the Barbara A. Bailey Professor at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work. Auslander is the third holder of this professorship, succeeding Arlene R. Stiffman, Ph.D., and Aaron Rosen, Ph.D. “Thanks to the generosity of our distinguished alumna, the late Barbara Bailey, Wendy Auslander can continue carrying on […]
Annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Event at Campus Store Nov. 28
The Campus Store will hold its 10th annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Event Nov. 28 and will offer a 30 percent discount to WUSTL faculty and staff members from 3-8 p.m.
Airport ‘Turkey Shuttle’ offered
The Danforth Campus’ Parking & Transportation Services, in cooperation with Residential Life, will offer transportation to and from the Danforth Campus and Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Nov. 20, 21 and 25 to all students, faculty and staff traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Campus Author: R. Keith Sawyer, Ph.D., associate professor of education
Associate professor of education and of psychology, both in Arts & Sciences, has written a book argueing collaboration is essential in helping us all harness the power of our own creative genius.
Older Stories