WUSTL gives generously to hurricane relief
Photo by Kevin LowderBill Witbrodt and Marilyn Pollack talk with Liet Le, a joint M.D./M.B.A. student from Tulane University, at an orientation event at WUSTL Sept. 9.Several projects are aimed at raising money and necessary supplies, and nearly 80 students from affected areas have enrolled here.
Social entrepreneurship competition launched
An inaugural event Sept. 8 featured a talk with Joe Edwards, owner and developer numerous establishments in the Delmar Loop.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Sept. 7-13. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Sept. 13 10:27 a.m. — The Sigma […]
Constitution Day to be marked by discussion with Gephardt
The discussion will center on the relevance of the Constitution in today’s world and will be Sept. 19 in the Women’s Building Formal Lounge.
Introducing new faculty members
Lubomir P. Litov, Ph.D.,
Michael D. Frachetti, Ph.D., and
Sarah Rivett.
Diversity initiatives council is formed
It will address diversity and gender balance in the faculty ranks and in the managerial-level administrative ranks.
Of note
Diane L. Damiano, Ph.D.,
Terence Myckatyn, M.D.,
Kevin J. Gibson, M.D.,
Kevin J. Black, M.D.,
Michael W. Peelle, M.D.,
and more…
Sunscreen pill studied by researchers
WUSM researchers believe a vitamin found in vegetables may serve as a safe, ingestible sunscreen for humans. They are currently looking for volunteers for a related study.
Fighting food allergies
Millions of Americans suffer from food allergies, and those numbers are quickly rising. Allergic reactions can range from rashes to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. WUSM physician James Wedner reveals a number of details about food allergies in the following St. Louis Post-Dispatch article.
Protein serves as motor and steering wheel for regenerating nerves
Outgrowth of nerve branchesA protein that helps the ends of growing nerve cells push forward is also involved in guidance of the nerve branches, according to a study by researchers at the School of Medicine. By better understanding how nerve branches grow and move, the researchers hope one day to be able to regenerate injured nerves.
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