Van Essen elected president of neuroscience society
As president of the Society for Neuroscience, he’ll lead the world’s largest organization for scientists who study the brain.
Striking a nerve
Photo By ROBERT BOSTONSculptor Jessie Vonk donated the 500-pound In Shadow of the Rock, a work in granite and bronze, to the Hope Center for Neurological Disorders.
Associate dean of faculty, Ph.D. director are named by School of Social Work
Luis Zayas is the new associate dean of faculty and Wendy Auslander is now director of the Ph.D. program, Dean Edward Lawlor announced.
Protein prevents tissue injury but encourages tumor growth
You win some, you lose some. A protein that protects the body from tissue damage also increases the risk of tumors, according to a study conducted at the School of Medicine. Moderate reduction of the protein level protects against tumor formation but increases susceptibility to tissue injury.
Tarr installed as Carnahan professor
He’s the head of pediatric gastroenterology and professor of pediatrics; the professorship was established by an anonymous donor.
Of note
John R. Bowen, Ph.D.,
William Lowry, Ph.D.,
Enola Proctor, Ph.D.,
Buck Rogers, Ph.D.,
and more…
Marfan researchers find reason for optimism
New hope for Marfan Syndrome patients has sprung from a mouse model of the genetic disorder. Alan Braverman, WUSM professor of medicine and director of the Barnes-Jewish Marfan Clinic, tells the Suburban Journals about the great promise of understanding and treatment the mouse model holds.
Ping Wang to become Seigle Family Professor and chair Department of Economics
Internationally renowned economist Ping Wang will be named inaugural holder of the Seigle Family Professorship in Arts & Sciences later this year. The new professorship was established by University Trustee member.
Smart wristband designed to prevent wrong-site surgery
CheckSite bracelets are designed to prevent wrong-site surgeries.In the near future, an alarm sounding outside the operating room door may have surgeons reaching for their pens. That’s because a new device has been designed to alert the surgical team if a patient’s incision site hasn’t been marked.
Rudolph Giuliani will be the featured speaker at the 2005 Founders Day event
GiulianiNational hero and legendary New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani will headline this year’s Founders Day celebration, which will be held on Nov. 5 at America’s Center. In addition to the talk, the event will include the presentation of awards for distinguished alumni and faculty, as well as the Robert S. Brookings Awards.
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