Semenkovich to study vascular diseases
Clay F. Semenkovich, MD, at the School of Medicine, received a four-year $1.53 million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for vascular disease research.
Libraries’ Neureuther book essay competition open
Undergraduate and graduate students who love collecting books can submit entries for this year’s Neureuther Student Book Collection Essay Competition. The deadline is March 11, and winners can receive up to $1,000.
Grossman, Henderson honored by international blood association
The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies recently honored Brenda J. Grossman, MD, and Jeffrey P. Henderson, MD, noted researchers at Washington University School of Medicine, with a 2021 President’s Award for their work as part of the COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project Group.
Spinks named Danforth Scholars director
Sean Spinks, former director of academic success at Harris-Stowe State University, has been appointed director of the Danforth Scholars program at Washington University, according to Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student affairs. Spinks, who began Feb. 1, is the program’s first full-time director.
An to lead Biomedical MR Center
Hongyu An, professor of radiology at the School of Medicine, is the new chief of the Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Lab (BMRL) in the Division of Radiological Sciences.
From the Congo to the carpool
As a world-class anthropologist who has made it her life’s work to study primate sociality, Crickette Sanz knows firsthand how important it is to forge strong social connections to help her achieve work/life balance.
APS selects Bogdan as fellow
Ryan Bogdan, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences in Arts & Sciences, has been named a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science.
CRE² accepting applications for funding
The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity (CRE2) is accepting applications for two funding opportunities. Applications must be submitted by April 1.
Track and field teams win UAA indoor championship
The Washington University men’s and women’s track and field teams both won the University Athletic Association Indoor Championship Feb. 27 in Cleveland.
Michael J. Noetzel, professor of neurology, 70
Michael J. Noetzel, MD, a leading pediatric stroke researcher at Washington University School of Medicine, died of heart failure Feb. 20 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He was 70.
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