Genome researchers uncover novel genetic alterations in lung cancer
Scientists at the School of Medicine, working as part of an international team of researchers, have completed a massive effort to map the genetic changes underlying the most commonly diagnosed form of lung cancer. Their results are published in the Nov. 4 advance online issue of the journal Nature.
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum to present panel discussion on Beauty and the Blonde Nov. 16
Lynn Hershman LeesonPioneering performance artist Lynn Hershman Leeson and feminist scholar Maria Elena Buszek will join Catharina Manchanda, Ph.D., curator for the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, for a panel discussion at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16. The event is held in conjunction with Beauty and the Blonde: An Exploration of American Art and Popular Culture, the first museum exhibition to investigate the strategic use of the blonde in contemporary art.
Washington University names executive director of compliance and audit
Gail PetersGail A. Peters has been appointed executive director of compliance and audit at Washington University in St. Louis, announced Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Peters, formerly the director of internal audit and university compliance officer at the university, will report to the chancellor and will oversee the Internal Audit Department and University Compliance Office.
Protein’s role in lipid absorption may be important to future weight-loss strategies
School of Medicine researchers have found that a protein that they believe may provide a novel approach for obesity treatment in the future.
Building St. Louis
Photo by Joe AngelesEdward S. Macias, Ph.D., executive vice chancellor, dean of Arts & Sciences and the Barbara and David Thomas Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences, welcomes guests to the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis’ Build St. Louis Week 2007 kick-off event Oct. 22.
Six School of Medicine faculty named AAAS fellows
Six School of Medicine faculty have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society. The highest honor awarded by AAAS, the rank of fellow is bestowed upon members by their peers in recognition of scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.
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Peters named executive director of compliance and audit
Gail A. Peters has been appointed executive director of compliance and audit, announced Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton. Peters, formerly the director of internal audit and University compliance officer, will report to the chancellor and will oversee the Internal Audit Department and University Compliance Office.
Actor Sarsgaard to speak on campus Nov. 8
Actor Peter Sarsgaard, a 1991 WUSTL alumnus and one of the stars of the current film “Rendition,” will speak at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at Graham Chapel. The event is sponsored by Congress of the South 40. Sarsgaard, an accomplished actor, is known for portaying disturbing and hard-edged characters. While at the University, Sarsgaard majored […]
‘A Call to Service’ to promote jobs in government, public policy Nov. 7-9
Washington University students looking for a career that will help shape the future of the United States can find a wealth of information during “A Call to Service,” a series of events promoting government and public policy careers from Nov. 7-9. The series, sponsored by the Gephardt Institute for Public Service, the Career Center, the […]
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