New drug helps treat muscle disease
A new drug has increased survival rates among children with a deadly form of muscular dystrophy called Pompe disease. Now WUSM researchers are testing the drug, Myozyme, in adults with Pompe.
Bill Nye the Science Guy explores the fascinating world of science
Bill Nye will share his infectious enthusiasm for science and explore how the latest scientific advancements relate to social policy at 11 a.m., September 13, in Graham Chapel as part of the Assembly Series.
El Hombre vs. The Babe
Albert Pujols took part in laboratory tests similar to those conducted on Ruth in 1921.
Givens appointed associate vice chancellor for public affairs; will succeed Jasper Leicht
Steven J. Givens has been named associate vice chancellor for public affairs and executive director of University Communications at Washington University in St. Louis, effective Jan. 1, 2007. M. Fredric Volkmann, vice chancellor for Public Affairs, announced the promotion. Givens, who serves as assistant vice chancellor and special assistant to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, will succeed Judy Jasper Leicht, who announced she plans to retire at the end of the calendar year.
Givens appointed to associate vice chancellor; will succeed Jasper Leicht
Steven J. Givens has been named associate vice chancellor and executive director of University Communications effective Jan. 1, 2007. Givens, who currently serves as assistant vice chancellor and special assistant to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, will succeed Judy Jasper Leicht, who announced she plans to retire at the end of the calendar year.
Breaking down the barriers
Although breast cancer is more common among white women, African-American women are far more likely to die of the disease. What accounts for this fundamental racial imbalance? Dione Farria, M.D., knows all too well: African-American women are less likely to get mammograms that can detect breast cancer early when it is more easily treated. Socioeconomic […]
PAD to present Dance Closeup Sept. 7-9
The event regularly serves as the unofficial kickoff to St. Louis’ professional dance season.
Wells, Webster to launch Writing Program Reading Series
Kellie Wells, Ph.D., and Kerri Webster, both writers-in-residence in the Writing Program in Arts & Sciences, will launch the fall Writing Program Reading Series at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7.
American Culture Studies expands, integrates social thought program
Social Thought & Analysis, an interdisciplinary degree program in Arts & Sciences, has moved to American Culture Studies, according to Henry L. “Roddy” Roediger III, Ph.D., the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and dean of academic planning in Arts & Sciences.
Incoming class numbers ‘compliment to University’
Collectively, the incoming class has received more than 2,500 special awards and recognitions.
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