Mutated gene may hold key to emphysema, rare skin disease
Researchers discovered that fibulin-4 causes a novel form of recessive cutis laxa, a disorder that results in severe connective tissues abnormalities.
Semenkovich, Stormo installed as Gasser, Erlanger professors
These are the first two endowed professorships created as a component of the University’s BioMed 21 initiative.
Tips from a pro
Photo by Tim ParkerChancellor Emeritus William H. Danforth speaks at a recent Advanced Research Institute on Geriatric Mental Health event.
Siteman Cancer Center joins national cancer network
Siteman’s acceptance into The National Comprehensive Cancer Network will allow the center the ability to further improve cancer care guidelines.
Linguistic profiling & human rights conference here
The conference is being organized by John Baugh; two WUSTL faculty members, Steven Gunn and Iyabo Osiapem, will speak at the event.
Italian pianist Scotese to perform music of Bach & Busoni
He’s on the faculty of Rome’s Santa Cecilia Music Conservatory and is director of the Officina Musicale Dell’Altipiano Delle Rocche.
Chancellor’s Concert April 30 to honor Mozart
The Washington University Chamber Choir and the Washington University Symphony Orchestra will present the show at 3 p.m. April 30 in Graham Chapel.
Sam Fox School to present annual fashion design show
The fully choreographed, Paris-style extravaganza will feature more than 50 professional and volunteer models wearing close to 130 outfits.
Wahl, professor who discovered plutonium; 89
He was famous for proving the existence of a radioactive isotope, element 94 on the periodic table, that had been postulated but never isolated.
‘Coach’ Burmeister steps down from Thurtene in grand style
Jim Burmeister was honored April 21-22 after stepping down following 35 years as adviser to the Thurtene Junior Honorary and Thurtene Carnival.
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