‘The Rhythm Section’
Photo by David KilperOne of seven projects unveiled April 6 as part of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts’ 22nd annual University City Sculpture Series, on view through May 11.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police April 9-15. 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 9 9:13 a.m. — An unknown […]
Nano-sized technology has super-sized effect on tumors
School of Medicine researchers have used nanotechology to focus a much lower drug dose to slow tumor growth in rabbits.
New genetic links to psoriasis uncovered
School of Medicine researchers have discovered seven new sites of common DNA variation that increase the risk of psoriasis.
Brain network in children less complex than in adults
A brain network linked to introspective tasks is less intricate and well connected in children, School of Medicine scientists have learned.
Kingsbury Ensemble performs ‘A French Baroque Carnaval’
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.
MetLife to give workshops on special-needs dependents
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.
Health Information Privacy and Security Week raises awareness of HIPAA laws
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 […]
Obituary: Kling, 89, former provost, vice chancellor, dean and professor
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.
PET scans’ impact on cancer care confirmed
PET scans of cancer patients led clinicians to change treatment plans for more than a third of the patients, School of Medicine researchers found.
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