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Photo by Robert BostonMissouri Gov. Matt Blunt signed Senate Bill 567, which requires health insurers to cover primary health-care costs for patients involved in approved phase II clinical trials for cancer.
Brent installed as Henry Edwin Sever professor
Using mathematical and computational sequence analysis, Michael Brent and his research group study the function and evolutionary dynamics of genomes.
Edmond named associate dean at the School of Social Work
Tonya Edmond’s research and teaching interests include violence against women and social work practice effectiveness.
Test may help scientists better understand causes of dementia, Alzheimer’s
A test developed at the School of Medicine may help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease prior to the onset of clinical symptoms.
Olin School introduces master’s in accounting
“The underlying philosophy in MACC is that students will learn how to learn,” says Tzachi Zach, Ph.D., assistant professor of accounting.
Gut microbes’ partnership helps body extract energy from food, store it as fat
A School of Medicine study showed that germ-free mice that received two prominent human gut microbes got fatter.
Arts & Sciences recognizes staff for exemplary performances
Nanette Tarbouni, director of admissions, received this year’s Dean’s Award for her support, service and commitment to the academic enterprise.
Harbour named Paul A. Cibis professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences
J. William Harbour, M.D., a specialist in diagnosing and treating eye tumors, was named the Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Obituary: Karl, trailblazer among women in science, 90
Irene Karl and her husband were the first married couple at the University to have a professorship named in their honor, which was set up by gifts from friends and patients.
Calorie restriction may top exercise at slowing aging
School of Medicine researchers will study whether putting a normal-weight person on calorie restriction will change markers of aging,
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