$5.9 million grant to fund search for early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease
The School of Medicine will receive $5.9 million over the course of five years to begin an ambitious and potentially decades-long search for the earliest signs that a seemingly normal person may someday develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Washington University Dance Theatre
WUSTL Photo Services*Koto* by Alonzo KingPress photos for Reach/Rebound, the 2005 concert by Washington University Dance Theatre, in Edison Theatre Dec. 2-4.
School of Social Work, Eden Seminary to offer dual degrees
In addition to a master of social work (M.S.W.), students can pursue a master of divinity (M.Div.) or a master of arts in pastoral studies (M.A.P.S.).
Lighting up the night
Photo by David KilperWUSTL engineering students worked hundreds of hours to create a large-scale, computer-controlled dance floor.
Notables
School of Medicine faculty,
John C. Morris, M.D.,
James Hsieh, M.D., Ph.D.,
Zsolt Urban, Ph.D.,
Carolyn J. Anderson, Ph.D.,
and more…
Researchers put ‘teeth’ into dinosaur classification scheme
Josh Smith’s method could help paleobiologists identify and reconstruct the lives of the creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Record will not be published next week due to Thanksgiving. Look for our next edition Dec. 2.
Women’s Society gift honors Ibby Danforth
Upon her death on March 30, the Danforth Foundation gave a $100,000 gift to the Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholarship Endowment.
Seigle Family Professorship
Photo by Mary ButkusEconomist Ping Wang gives a presentation of his scholarly work during his installation as the inaugural Seigle Family Professor in Arts & Sciences.
Program helps adults with low vision live independently
Photo by Robert BostonOccupational therapist Monica Perlmutter checks the lighting at a work area of client Gay Hirsch, who has low vision.It includes a structured interview to determine what is important to the client; the home environment is also checked for accessibility, lighting and safety.
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