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The following incidents were reported to University Police April 8-13. 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. April 10 7:06 p.m. — A vehicle […]

As the United States considers major health-care reforms, it may have lessons to learn from Seguro Popular, Mexico’s ambitious plan to improve health care for its estimated 50 million uninsured citizens.

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton will give a “State of the University” address in Edison Theatre at 8:30 a.m. April 23. Wrighton will be joined by Henry S. Webber, executive vice chancellor for administration; Barbara A. Feiner, vice chancellor for finance and chief financial officer; and Ann B. Prenatt, vice chancellor for human resources.

A one-day interdisciplinary conference, WU Frontiers, will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25 in Cupples I, Room 199.

Photo by Joe AngelesThe William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth University Center opened Aug. 11, 2008, to the joy of students, staff and visitors alike. On Friday, April 17, the Washington University community will come together to celebrate its formal dedication and honor its namesakes.

A multicenter study has found two new genetic variants associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.

Scientists who established a link between obesity and microbes in the intestine are investigating whether the organisms can contribute to severe malnutrition.

StoryCorps is visiting the Siteman Cancer Center April 17-21 to better understand how parents with cancer discuss the diagnosis with their children.

Photo by Ray MarklinSchool of Medicine students will perform “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at 8 p.m. April 23-25 at the Whelpley Auditorium.