Longer Life Foundation grants announced
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High eye pressure: monitor or treat?
Most people at risk for developing glaucoma due to high eye pressure do not need treatment, according to a large, multi-center study.
Health debate puts heat on Senate parliamentarian
Reconciliation is a “fast-track” legislative process that bypasses potential Senate gridlock and permits the passage of budget-related legislation by majority vote. It’s a hot-button issue now as the Senate grapples with health-care legislation. “The passage this term of health-care legislation, and perhaps the future of health care reform more generally now may turn on rulings of the current parliamentarian,” says Cheryl Block, JD, professor of law.
Sports update March 8
WUSTL sports update for week of March 8, 2010.
Siteman Cancer Center receives SPORE grant to study endometrial cancer
The National Cancer Institute has awarded Siteman Cancer Center and Washington University School of Medicine a prestigious Specialized Program of Research Excellence grant in endometrial cancer.
Crimes Against Humanity Initiative unveils international treaty draft (UPDATED 4/15/10)
Top international criminal law experts will unveil and discuss a draft of a multilateral treaty condemning and prohibiting crimes against humanity during a conference March 11 and 12 at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. The treaty is the culmination of a two-year Crimes Against Humanity Initiative at the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute. UPDATE: View the Declaration on the Need for a Comprehensive Convention on Crimes Against Humanity (including a list of supporters).
Celebrating postdoctoral research
The Sixth Annual Postdoc Scientific Symposium Feb. 25 at the Eric P. Newman Education Center featured Gene Robinson, Ph.D., of the University of Illinois as keynote speaker; five postdoctoral researchers presenting research and more than 50 posters at a poster session.
Trustees meet, hear reports on cutting-edge medical research
At the spring meeting of the Board of Trustees, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton reported on a number of recent developments on the Medical, Danforth and North campuses. Trustees also heard special reports from leading medical faculty on several cutting-edge research and clinical projects.
Emergency siren test Thursday, March 11
Washington University will test its emergency sirens at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, as part of a statewide tornado drill. The drill is part of Missouri Severe Weather Awareness Week March 8-12.
Occupational therapy students in demand
Students in the School of Medicine’s Program in Physical Therapy and Program in Occupational Therapy are recruited by health-care institutions nationwide.