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Cynthia Wichelman, M.D., assistant professor of emergency medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, will be one of three speakers at a lecture, “Public Science Education: Café, clinic, car or couch?” from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. February 18. The other speakers are John Cohen, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of Colorado, […]

On February 17, Theodore J. Cicero, Ph.D., speaks on “What is the relationship of public policy, public accountability and public trust?” The talk will be part of a session called “Public accountability and public trust: An issue for clinical research.” The session runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The general public often finds the conduct […]

mp3 fileIn studies of autism and ADHD, it appears genes influence symptoms along a spectrum from very mild symptoms that “normal” people may have to very severe symptoms that highly impaired people will have. In other words, genes seem to determine whether “normal” behaviors can become disease pathologies. mp3 fileSeverely affected autistic people don’t generally […]

mp3 fileThere are two primary sub-types of ADHD. One involves severe inattention. The other form includes both attention problems and hyperactivity. But all of the various subtypes of ADHD have a strong genetic component. mp3 fileAlthough the syndrome is always referred to as ADHD, Todd says several genes may be involved, and those various genetic […]

The Washington University Symphony Orchestra will perform music of Ernest Bloch, Peter I. Tchaikovsky and Gay Holmes Spears at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, in Graham Chapel. Dan Presgrave, instrumental music coordinator for the Department of Music, conducts the 70-plus-member orchestra.

Contrary to psychologists’ expectations, breast cancer survivors don’t experience an extended emotional crisis after their treatment regimens end.

Women’s hoops stays tied for 1st in UAA The No. 3 women’s basketball team (18-2, 8-1 UAA) picked up two UAA road wins to remain in first place in the conference race. The Bears defeated Carnegie Mellon University, 83-58, on Feb. 3 in Pittsburgh. Senior Danielle Beehler finished the first half with 17 points and […]

The main event in the commemoration, the “Celebrating 100 Years of Federal Information” presentation and reception, will be Feb. 15 in Rebstock Hall.

Researchers are studying a new drug therapy and are recruiting volunteers for two clinical trials to test the benefits of exercise & the investigational drug.

To say that athletics defines Joe Worlund may be a bit of a stretch. But to say that Worlund has defined much of what happens in the Athletic Complex may not be too far-fetched. Whether directing a fledgling intramural program, assuming a role on a 10-time University Athletic Association volleyball coaching staff of the year, […]