Exploring Israel
Courtesy PhotoA WUSTL delegation recently visited Israel to continue the University’s ongoing interest in learning more about higher education around the world.
Sports
Women’s hoops wins two home UAA games The No. 3 women’s basketball team (16-2, 6-1 UAA) picked up a pair of home league wins Jan. 27 and 29 at the Field House. WUSTL defeated No. 23 University of Rochester, 73-49, Jan. 27. The Bears put together an 18-2 run to take a 23-6 lead with […]
No journey too large or too small
Whether she’s following a tantalizing thread of scientific evidence in the laboratory or trekking to remote corners of the world with her husband, Jake, Sheila Stewart loves epic journeys. Stewart, Ph.D., assistant professor of cell biology and physiology, speaks with equal enthusiasm of her studies of molecular structures on the ends of DNA and of […]
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Jan. 25-31. 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. Jan. 26 1:36 p.m. — A person […]
Common blood-thinner drug increases risk of bone fracture
Warfarin, also known by the brand name Coumadin, is often given to patients with atrial fibrillation, irregular contractions of the upper chambers of the heart.
Of note
Jacob Schaefer, Ph.D.,
Karen L. Wooley, Ph.D.,
Luis H. Zayas, Ph.D.,
Kenneth Harrington,
Li Mei Chen, Ph.D.,
and more…
Patients with blocked carotids needed for study that may revive old treatment
Surgeons once treated blockages with a carotid bypass, which reroutes a scalp artery to restore normal brain blood flow and pressure.
Faculty receive promotions, tenure
At recent Board of Trustees meetings, faculty members were granted tenure, promoted with tenure, appointed with tenure or granted a track change with tenure.
Breast cancer may be several diseases
“We’re analyzing the genes active in breast tumors to characterize the biological behaviors of each breast-cancer subtype,” says lead investigator Matthew Ellis.
It’s a celebration!
Photo by Kevin LowderChinese New Year parties at the University included a Dragon Dance, student singing and dancing performances, and a bojutsu demonstration.
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