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Disabling key protein may give physicians time to treat pneumonic plague
The deadly attack of the bacterium that causes pneumonic plague is significantly slowed when it can’t make use of a key protein, scientists at the School of Medicine report in this week’s issue of Science.
Architecture students earn honorable mention
Cristina Greavu and Peter Elsbeck, both graduate students in architecture in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, have earned an honorable mention as part of an international urban design competition sponsored by the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh.
First biomarker for human sleepiness identified; could aid sleep disorders
School of Medicine researchers find a biomarker that will aid diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
Surgeon repairs trauma injury from Hawaii surf
A Missouri man injured in the Hawaiian surf regains use of his arms through surgery by Susan Mackinnon, M.D., chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Nominations sought for annual Virgil Ethic of Service award
The University’s Community Service Program is seeking nominations for the fourth annual Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award.
Muslin named Langenberg Distinguished Professor
School of Medicine cardiology researcher Anthony J. Muslin, M.D., has been named the Oliver M. Langenberg Distinguished Professor of the Science and Practice of Medicine.
Watson receives archaeology’s Pomerance Award from AIA
Patty Jo Watson, Ph.D., Edward Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor and professor of anthropology in Arts & Sciences, was recently awarded the Pomerance Award for Scientific Contributions to Archaeology from the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA).
Vizzier named law’s career director
Carol Vizzier, J.D., has been appointed director of Career Services and Public Interest, announced Kent D. Syverud, J.D., dean and the Ethan A. H. Shepley University Professor.
Take advantage of tuition tax deduction
The Internal Revenue Service suggests taxpayers wanting to claim the higher education tuition and fees deduction wait until mid-February to file their 2006 taxes.