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Photo by Ray MarklinMedical students gathered at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center for the annual Student Activities Fair Aug. 21.
High blood pressure induces low fat metabolism in heart
Researchers at the School of Medicine have found that hearts with muscle thickening due to high blood pressure use too little fat for energy.
Neurosurgeons recommend banning children from all-terrain vehicles
School of Medicine neurosurgeons are recommending legislation aimed at reducing the rates of serious injuries from ATV-related accidents in children.
Westervelt named director of bone marrow transplantation section
Peter Westervelt, M.D., Ph.D., was named director of the bone marrow transplantation and leukemia section of the Division of Oncology.
Uncovering the mysteries of disease
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Pride Alliance presents Judy Shepard to talk about her son’s legacy
Judy Shepard, the mother of the late Matthew Shepard who was murdered for being gay, will discuss “The Legacy of Matthew Shepard” at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 in Graham Chapel. The talk is free and open to the public, although priority seating will be given to Washington University students.
Models and Prototypes at Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Oct. 25 to Dec. 31
Mildred Lane Kemper Art MuseumMarcel Duchamp *Pocket Chess Set*Artists, architects and designers have long employed sketches, notes and sculptural maquettes as part of their basic vocabulary. Yet since the early 20th century, as Western art has moved away from straightforward depictions of the natural universe, models and prototypes have evolved from preparatory steps in the creative process to become increasingly autonomous works of art, redefining artistic practice. Models and Prototypes, which will inaugurate the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum’s new “Focus” series Oct. 25 to Dec. 31, investigates the ways in which artists working in a variety of media have expanded use of the model as a visual strategy.
Better diagnosis for prostate cancer
The School of Medicine is one of several academic medical centers studying a scanning system to better diagnose prostate cancer.
Saint Louis Symphony Music Director to Speak at the Assembly Series
Internationally acclaimed conductor and music director of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, David Robertson, will present a talk for the Assembly Series at 4 p.m., Wednesday, September 20 in Graham Chapel. To promote the orchestra, Arts & Sciences is offering free tickets to WUSTL students for the September 21 concert.
University hosts community forum on I-64 reconstruction Sept. 22
The community forum, to be held 7:45-10:45 a.m. Sept. 22 on campus, will explore the project’s impact on residents and businesses.
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