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A recently identified gene allows immune cells to start the self-destructive processes thought to underlie autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis, researchers at the School of Medicine have found.

Illustration of two proteins involved in DNA repair by artist Amy VanDonselResearchers at the School of Medicine have shed new light on a process that fixes breaks in the genetic material of cells. The scientists studied protein molecules that have an important role in homologous recombination, which is one way that cells repair breaks in the DNA double helix. Their findings could lead to ways of enhancing chemotherapy drugs that destroy cancer cells by damaging their DNA.

Julie ShimabukuroJulie Shimabukuro, formerly director of international recruitment, has been named director of admissions at Washington University in St. Louis.

David KilperVillage East student apartment buildingWashington University in St. Louis’ Village East student apartment building has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. The Village East is the first LEED-certified residence hall and third LEED-certified building on the university’s Danforth Campus.

Alan Glass, M.D., assistant vice chancellor and director of the Habif Health and Wellness Center, has been named president-elect of the American College Health Association (ACHA). The 3,000-member association is the principle leadership and advocacy organization for college health worldwide. Glass has been a member of the board of directors for six years and vice […]

Two doctoral students have received Fulbright-Hays grants to conduct research abroad in the 2009-2010 academic year. Megan Ference, doctoral student in anthropology in Arts & Sciences, will spend 12 months in Kenya studying “Mapping Mobile Identities in Metropolitan Nairobi.” Beverly Levine, doctoral student in history in Arts & Sciences, will spend nine months in Syria […]

One lane of eastbound I-64/40 will be closed between Lindbergh Boulevard and the Clayton Warson bridge from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. July 16 and 17.

The campus community is invited to learn more about WUSTL library resources, including the proxy service, which allows users to read journal articles at home, RSS alerts on research topics and self-service functions such as book renewal during a July 21 program at Olin Library.

Central Institute for the Deaf has limited openings for hearing children ages 3-5 in its all-day preschool. Hearing children will learn beside children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Two WUSTL doctoral students have received Fulbright-Hays grants to conduct research abroad in the 2009-2010 academic year.