Genetic mutations linked to aggressive brain tumor
School of Medicine scientists have discovered new genetic mutations and molecular pathways underlying the most common form of brain cancer and the most aggressive.
Lung cancer risk five times higher with family or genetic influence
A narrow region on chromosome 15 contains genetic variations strongly associated with familial lung cancer, said a study conducted by scientists at School of Medicine and other institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Flagg named Lehmann Research Professor
Barbara Flagg, J.D., professor of law, has been named the John S. Lehmann Research Professor for 2008-09.
Chalifour leads all-star lineup in ‘Four B’s’: Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Bartok
Celebrated violinist Martin Chalifour, principal concertmaster for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will join musicians from Washington University and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra for a chamber music recital at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22.
‘Birth of the Cool’ curator to speak at Kemper
Elizabeth Armstrong, curator of “Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design, and Culture at Midcentury,” will discuss the exhibition at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.
Never too late to celebrate
Photo by Kevin LowderChancellor Mark S. Wrighton joins the celebration in honoring the 2008 men’s national championship tennis team Sept. 13 at halftime of the football game against Westminster College.
WUSTL economist Fazzari to discuss consumer impact on current crisis
FazzariFazzari, Ph.D., professor of economics and associate director of the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy in Arts & Sciences, will discuss the conditions that have contributed to the economic turmoil, and share his research regarding what’s in store for the future in his Assembly Series presentation, “The U.S. Economy in the Consumer Age.” His conclusion will cover a discussion of how, if at all, the major policy steps proposed by the presidential candidates address the deepening recession. The event, free and open to the public, will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, in the Women’s Building, Formal Lounge.
Retirees honored at Whittemore House luncheon
Photo by Whitney CurtisTwenty-seven WUSTL retirees, along with the retirees’ family and friends, enjoyed a celebratory luncheon hosted by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton at Whittemore House Sept. 9.
Preparations under way for Oct. 2
With the upcoming debate, access to campus, the Athletic Complex and parking all will be affected at various times beginning September 24.
Edison Theatre and University City Public Library to screen The War of the Worlds Sept. 30
Edison Theatre and the University City Public Library will host a free screening of the classic sci-fi film The War of the Worlds (1953) at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30. A panel discussion on the power of the media will immediately follow. Moderator will be Richard Chapman, senior lecturer in screenwriting in Washington University’s Film & Media Studies Program in Arts & Sciences. Both the screening and the discussion are free and open to the public and take place at the University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar Blvd.
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