New therapeutic target identified in inherited brain tumor disorder
Researchers showed that fumagillin slowed rapid proliferation of cultured mouse brain cells that resulted from the loss of the gene Nf1.
Nobel confab
Photo by Mary ButkusNobel Prize-winning economists Kenneth Arrow and Douglass North chat on the occasion of Arrow’s presentation at the University Oct. 21.
Childhood surgery saves those with cancer gene
A new study shows it is best to take out the thyroid before a child turns 8 years old to guarantee a life free of thyroid cancer.
WUSTL Trustee Holman dies
The retired chair and chief executive officer of Mallinckrodt Inc. died Nov. 4 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
‘Rehnquist Court and the First Amendment’ conference Nov. 18
Neil Richards, J.D., associate professor of law, is organizing the conference with third-year law student Heather Buethe.
Student Life wins American Collegiate Press award
“The office has been buzzing with news of the award — staffers are definitely proud of what we’ve accomplished,” says Margaret Bauer, editor in chief.
WUPD works with U. City, St. Louis Police to help ensure safety
“We are continuing several programs and adding some new ones to make sure our students are as safe as possible,” said Police Chief Don Strom.
Distinguished faculty honored
Photo by Joe AngelesKaren L. Tokarz, professor of law, receives a Distinguished Faculty Award from Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton at the Founders Day celebration Nov. 5.
Noche Flamenca to take the Edison stage Nov. 18-20
The fiery, internationally renowned dance company was founded in Madrid in 1993 by artistic director Martin Santangelo and his wife, Soledad Barrio.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Nov. 2-8. 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. Nov. 3 While on patrol, a WUPD […]
Older Stories