Campus Authors: Robert E. Morrell
The book examines the Rinzai Zen convent, founded in 1285 by nun Kakusan Shido.
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Nanotechnology enables low-dose treatment of atherosclerotic plaques
School of Medicine researchers have found a way to treat artery-clogging plaques with very low doses of medication.
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Tumor wizardry wards off attacks from immune system
Pancreatic tumors can hide from the body’s immune surveillance by surrounding themselves with cells that act like Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak.
Susan Dutcher named interim head of genetics department
Susan Dutcher, Ph.D., has been named interim head of the James S. McDonnell Department of Genetics at the School of Medicine.
Cancer research grants available
Junior faculty initiating new cancer research projects are eligible for up to $20,000 in seed money.
With cochlear implants, earlier use leads to better speech pattern
New research at the School of Medicine shows that the earlier a deaf infant or toddler receives a cochlear implant, the better his or her spoken language skills at age 3 and a half.
Virgin named head of pathology and immunology
Skip Virgin, M.D., Ph.D., has been named head of the Department of Pathology and Immunology at the School of Medicine, succeeding Emil R. Unanue, M.D.
Tarsal tunnel surgery helps put 16-year-old back on his feet
A 16-year-old can walk again after Susan Mackinnon, M.D., chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, happened to be in the right place at the right time.
A stitch in time
Photo by Ray MarklinPart of clinical orientation for third-year medical students includes learning to suture with cow’s hearts.
Children’s Discovery Institute to grant $5.3 million per year
The Children’s Discovery Institute, which will begin research later this year, named an executive director and scientific director.