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School of Medicine researchers have shown that a vaginal progesterone gel may improve infant outcomes in high-risk pregnancies.

Henry S. Webber, vice president for community and government affairs at the University of Chicago, will become Washington University’s executive vice chancellor for administration, announced Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Webber’s appointment will be effective March 1, 2008.

Ellen Damschen, Ph.D., Todd Decker, Ph.D., Clarissa Rile Hayward, Ph.D., Simine Vazire, Ph.D.

Photo by Mary ButkusChancellor Mark S. Wrighton and Joe Daniels, a 1994 Arts & Sciences graduate and president and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center, look at signatures on a beam that will become part of the Memorial & Museum when it is completed around 2009. Visitors were able to sign the beam as part of the traveling National September 11 Memorial & Museum Tribute Exhibition, which stopped at the Danforth Campus Nov. 3-4. The exhibit featured photos, a film and artifacts from Sept. 11.

Now in its seventh year, the Each One Teach One (EOTO) program, which connects WUSTL tutors with area school children in need of support, is expanding it services. Founded in 2000 and coordinated by the Community Service Office, Each One Teach One supports more than 100 tutors through two programs: EOTO Jump Start and EOTO College Bound.

A School of Medicine faculty member has written a book about how she overcome her anxiety and panic attacks.

Photo by Robert BostonKoong-Nah Chung’s most distinctive characteristic is her genuine caring about the students individually and the support that she provides as she helps them explore their options, identify their goals and pursue their dreams.

Gail PetersGail A. Peters has been appointed executive director of compliance and audit at Washington University in St. Louis, announced Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Peters, formerly the director of internal audit and university compliance officer at the university, will report to the chancellor and will oversee the Internal Audit Department and University Compliance Office.

School of Medicine researchers have found that a protein that they believe may provide a novel approach for obesity treatment in the future.

Photo by Joe AngelesEdward S. Macias, Ph.D., executive vice chancellor, dean of Arts & Sciences and the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences, welcomes guests to the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis’ Build St. Louis Week 2007 kick-off event Oct. 22.