Benjamin Edwards, trustee, dies at 77
As the Record went to press, we learned of the passing of Benjamin Edwards III, trustee emeritus and former CEO of A.G. Edwards Inc., April 20 from prostate cancer.
WUSTL ensembles to present Chancellor’s Concert April 26
Three campus ensembles will join forces April 26 for the 2009 Chancellor’s Concert.
Two doctoral students inducted into Bouchet Honor Society
Two doctoral students were inducted into the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society at the annual Bouchet Conference on Diversity in Graduate Education March 28 at Yale University. Magassa The 2009 Bouchet Fellows are N’Goundo Magassa, a doctoral student in the Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program in the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, […]
Olin Business School honors distinguished alumni and faculty tonight
What do a choreographer, a bank president, an investment banker and the president of America’s largest brewer have in common? They are all graduates of the Olin Business School and will be honored tonight at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Clayton. In addition to the distinguished alumni awards, the Dean’s Medal will be presented as well as the 2009 Olin Award for faculty research with the greatest potential to advance business.
New pump effectively backs up failing hearts
Patients with severe heart failure can be bridged to eventual transplant by a new, smaller and lighter implantable heart pump.
Heartburn medications do not ease asthma symptoms
A new study of adults with inadequate asthma control without significant heartburn shows that heartburn medication does not help control their asthma symptoms.
Blocking protein may help to prevent painful nerve condition
Scientists have identified the first gene that possibly helps trigger the painful condition known as neuropathy.
Kane named Kimbrough Chair for Pediatric Dentistry
Alex A. Kane, M.D., has been named the Dr. Joseph B. Kimbrough Chair at the School of Medicine.
Two wheelin’
Photo by Robert BostonEmployees tried out a bicycle at the Bear Bikers booth at the School of Medicine’s Health Happening ’09 health fair April 9-10.
Washington University in St. Louis and Brookings Institution form academic partnership
The Brookings Institution and Washington University in St. Louis will begin offering joint programs including internships, lectures and other educational activities, the institutions announced today. Washington University’s John M. Olin Business School will also lead management of Brookings’ executive education activities, effective July 1, 2009.
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