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National DNA Day is April 25. The day celebrates a most remarkable molecule, one that holds the instructions for life: DNA. DNA Day was created in 2003 to commemorate the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 50th anniversary of James Watson’s and Francis Crick’s discovery of DNA’s double helical structure. Washington University played a key role in the Human Genome Project, an international effort to assemble in order the 3 billion letters that make up the genetic code.

Washington University’s Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS) celebrated two milestones May 1-2: its 35th anniversary and the graduation of its 1,000th student. The Division spans both the University’s Danforth and Medical campuses to provide Ph.D. training programs in biology and the biomedical sciences. Established in 1973, the Division has become the national model for graduate education in biology and biomedical sciences because of its collaborative, interdisciplinary approach.

Photo by Mary ButkusChancellor Mark S. Wrighton presents Karen Tokarz, J.D., with a medal signifying her installation as the Charles Nagel Professor of Public Interest Law and Public Service April 1 in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom of Anheuser-Busch Hall.

School of Medicine researchers have used nanotechology to focus a much lower drug dose to slow tumor growth in rabbits.

School of Medicine researchers have discovered seven new sites of common DNA variation that increase the risk of psoriasis.

A brain network linked to introspective tasks is less intricate and well connected in children, School of Medicine scientists have learned.

Return to the court of Louis XIV with New York dancers Carlos Fittante and Caroline Copeland, who will join the Kingsbury Ensemble — St. Louis’ premier early-music group — for a special one-night-only concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in Holmes Lounge, Ridgley Hall.

WUSTL’s Office of Human Resources invites all faculty and staff to an annual workshop on “Planning for the Future of a Child or Other Dependents With Special Needs.” A representative from MetLife’s Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids will conduct the workshop and discuss a service called MetDesk.

The Washington University Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security and Privacy Offices remind everyone of the importance of protecting patients’ protected health information during Health Information Privacy and Security Week April 13-19. Sponsored by the American Health Information Management Association, activities during the week are designed to raise awareness about HIPAA laws that […]

Merle Kling, Ph.D., former provost, executive vice chancellor, dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences and professor of political science, died April 8 of esophageal cancer in St. Louis. He was 89.