Lack of immune system protein prevents lupus-like condition in mice
Removal of an immune system signaling protein prevents the development of a lupus-like condition in mice, researchers at the School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health have found.
The Worlds Greatest Fair
Festival Hall at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The World’s Greatest Fair, a feature-length documentary about the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, will premiere at St. Louis’ Fabulous Fox Theatre July 10, with additional screenings at the Tivoli Theatre July 12. The film, intended for national distribution, features several Washington University faculty and staff, including Steve Givens, Carol Diaz-Granados, Jeff Pike and Trebor Tichenor.
Innovative seminar shows way to help children with cerebral palsy become more independent
“Building the Road to Independence: A Novel Approach to Help Kids With Cerebral Palsy” is a seminar designed to provide information about education, physical fitness, mobility, technology and independence to parents and caregivers of children with cerebral palsy.
Gordon appointed director of the Center for Genome Sciences
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.
May Department Stores, Edward Jones show huge support for Siteman Cancer Center
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.
Klein named executive vice chancellor for administration
He was president and chief executive officer of Bunge North America, a major agri-business company, for nearly 19 years.
Muglia named chief of pediatric endocrinology
He studies the roles of neuroendocrine regulatory systems in physiology and development.
Employees recognized for years of service to University
In a ceremony in Edison Theatre on Staff Day May 24, individuals who have served the University for several years were recognized. The following people were recognized for 10 years of service: Roberta Allen, Fannie Batt, Elaine Berland, Deborah Booker, Tracy Brodt, Diane Broste, Sheralyn Brown, Nancy Buchanan, Arika Cannon, Richard Chiles, Brenda Christensen, Mary […]
Dacey named chairman of neurological board
He is the neurosurgery consultant for the Rams, Cardinals and Blues, as well as the neurosurgeon-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
All the world’s a stage
The season will conclude with the audience-member (and chainsaw) juggling duo Passing Zone.
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