Cigarette smoke worsens childhood respiratory infections
Courtesy PhotoMario Castro and nurse Michelle Jenkerson visit with study patient Wil Klages and his mom, Peg Klages.Researchers went to children’s homes and analyzed dust and allergens to determine their role in the severity of infections.
Hacker, National Book Award winner, to read
The author of 11 books, she is a cancer survivor, a prominent lesbian activist, an influential literary editor and a gifted translator.
Bipolar disorder study aims to find better treatment for kids
The study builds on previous research that showed bipolar disorder can occur in children as young as 7.
Neonatal research helps determine delivery risks
University researchers have used a statistical analysis to generate new risk estimates for respiratory distress syndrome.
Trustees discuss graduate & professional education
The six-hour meeting included reports from the deans of all eight schools and the dean of the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
Mosaic Whispers to present concerts
The award-winning 12-member group will be joined by Mama’s Pot Roast, a WUSTL improv comedy troupe.
Wood distinguished professorship
Photo by Mary ButkusWilliam P. Bottom was installed March 9 as the first Joyce and Howard Wood Distinguished Professor in Business.
Wysession is national lecture series speaker
The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology and the Seismological Society of America have selected him to give about 12 talks.
Sports
Women’s season ends with loss to Millikin The No. 7 women’s basketball team fell to No. 6 Millikin University, 67-58, in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament March 5 to end its season at 22-5. The Bears jumped out to an 18-7 advantage by the 12:04 mark of the first half, behind […]
Advocating for the University
Major research institutions face critical public policy issues almost every day of the year. Funding for student financial aid, support for research, and regulatory requirements are just three of the almost constant issues that need to be dealt with. Then come such hot-button topics as stem cell research, which can’t be anticipated in advance. Good […]
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