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GordonJeffrey I. Gordon, M.D., the Dr. Robert J. Glaser Distinguished University Professor, has been appointed director of the new Center for Genome Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. The center is strategically located adjacent to the Genome Sequencing Center, which played a major role in the success of the Human Genome Project.

The May Department Stores Foundation and Edward Jones each have pledged $1 million toward the Emerson-Busch challenge grant. The challenge grant, a $10-million gift from Emerson’s Charitable Trust and the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, will help ensure that people in the St. Louis area have access to the most advanced cancer treatments.

Mahendra Gupta, Ph.D., professor of accounting, will be installed as the first holder later this year.

She has served in positions with BJC Health System and Jewish Hospital, as well as spending many of the past 27 years at the University.

However, using the insulin clamp procedure allows researchers to do large-volume liposuction safely — up to four times the previous amount.

Whether it’s in the classroom, parking lot or building, this Olin School associate professor of organization and strategy has an answer.

In addition to being an alum and having a 40-year career here, he established two professorships and a lecture.

Photo by Joe AngelesChancellor Mark S. Wrighton looks on as the Olympic flame is passed.More than 500 people attend the Francis Field rededication on the 100th anniversary of the Olympic Games in St. Louis.

Games, contests, tours and food highlight the day just for staff members of the Hilltop Campus.

Courtesy photoChancellor Mark S. Wrighton becomes chair of the Business-Higher Education Forum.