Heartburn medications do not ease asthma symptoms
A new study of adults with inadequate asthma control without significant heartburn shows that heartburn medication does not help control their asthma symptoms.
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Blocking protein may help to prevent painful nerve condition
Scientists have identified the first gene that possibly helps trigger the painful condition known as neuropathy.
Kane named Kimbrough Chair for Pediatric Dentistry
Alex A. Kane, M.D., has been named the Dr. Joseph B. Kimbrough Chair at the School of Medicine.
Two wheelin’
Photo by Robert BostonEmployees tried out a bicycle at the Bear Bikers booth at the School of Medicine’s Health Happening ’09 health fair April 9-10.
WUSTL ensembles to present Chancellor’s Concert April 26
Three campus ensembles will join forces April 26 for the 2009 Chancellor’s Concert.
Two doctoral students inducted into Bouchet Honor Society
Two doctoral students were inducted into the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society at the annual Bouchet Conference on Diversity in Graduate Education March 28 at Yale University. Magassa The 2009 Bouchet Fellows are N’Goundo Magassa, a doctoral student in the Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Program in the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, […]
Olin Business School honors distinguished alumni and faculty tonight
What do a choreographer, a bank president, an investment banker and the president of America’s largest brewer have in common? They are all graduates of the Olin Business School and will be honored tonight at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Clayton. In addition to the distinguished alumni awards, the Dean’s Medal will be presented as well as the 2009 Olin Award for faculty research with the greatest potential to advance business.
Washington University in St. Louis and Brookings Institution form academic partnership
The Brookings Institution and Washington University in St. Louis will begin offering joint programs including internships, lectures and other educational activities, the institutions announced today. Washington University’s John M. Olin Business School will also lead management of Brookings’ executive education activities, effective July 1, 2009.
Missouri high school science achievement tied to quality teachers, study finds
While public officials aim to establish Missouri as an attractive place for emerging life sciences companies to start, a study by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis indicates that high school science proficiency in the state, especially among high-minority and poverty populations, is greatly dependent on having a core group of certified teachers who are highly qualified to teach courses in their content area.
Highlights of Joint Academic Programs
The partnership between Brookings Institution and Washington University in St. Louis will be distinctive in terms of depth and breadth of relationship across both institutions. Brookings and Washington University in St. Louis will offer joint programs including internships, lectures and other educational activities and pursue joint research projects. Some highlights of these joint programs include: […]