This Month In WUSTL History
This feature has been included in each 2003-04 issue of the Record in observance of Washington University’s 150th anniversary.
Dyke installed as Dicke professor of engineering
Her methods for detecting damage in civil structures has proven vital in long-span bridges, which are an important aspect of our nation’s transportation network.
Esterbrook, pediatrics billing services, 41
He joined the University in 1995, and moved to pediatrics in 1999.
Eye drops may prevent glaucoma in African-Americans
Although pressure-lowering drops help reduce glaucoma, even with treatment African-Americans tend to be at higher risk for the disease.
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Fun in the sun
Photo by Bob BostonSchool of Medicine employees soaked up the summer sun while enjoying food, music, games, prizes and Ted Drewes frozen treats
Dacey named chairman of American Board of Neurological Surgery
DaceyRalph G. Dacey Jr., M.D., the Henry G. and Edith R. Schwartz Professor and Chairman of Neurological Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and neurosurgeon-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has been named chairman of the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Art students design presidential debate logos
The University’s Debate Committee chose two versions; both have been approved by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
Summer concerts
The Gateway Festival Orchestra will present its 41st season of free outdoor concerts with a trio of performances in Washington University’s Brookings Quadrangle July 11, 18 and 25.
Thought control: Human subjects play real mind games
By just thinking it and not actually using a joystick or other controller, patients are able to move a cursor up and down in a simple, one-dimensional computer game.
Live Web cast set for June 25
Washington University, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital have teamed with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to host the first live Virtual Patient Education Day for people with cystic fibrosis (CF). The live Web cast, CF Nutrition: News You Can Use, outlines the importance of strong nutrition for people with CF.
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