Macdonald prepares performing edition for unperformed Fiesque
The piece will receive its world première July 27 at Le Festival de Radio France et Montpellier.
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Olin School introduces master’s in accounting
“The underlying philosophy in MACC is that students will learn how to learn,” says Tzachi Zach, Ph.D., assistant professor of accounting.
Arts & Sciences recognizes staff for exemplary performances
Nanette Tarbouni, director of admissions, received this year’s Dean’s Award for her support, service and commitment to the academic enterprise.
Obituary: Karl, trailblazer among women in science, 90
Irene Karl and her husband were the first married couple at the University to have a professorship named in their honor, which was set up by gifts from friends and patients.
Well on your way
Photo by Mary ButkusThe Office of Human Resources sponsored the annual free health screenings event.
Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police June 7-July 11. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Crime alert University Police issued the […]
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Heavy metal Robert L. Barrack, M.D., (right) performs a hip implant with the Birmingham Hip on a patient at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Barrack was the first U.S. surgeon to implant the system, which resurfaces the head of the femur with a metal hip joint and leaves the patient’s thighbone intact.
New diabetes drug may have welcome side effect: weight loss
WellingThe Washington University Diabetes Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital focuses on providing patients with the latest technology, treatments and clinical research. Some patients at the center are receiving a new diabetes drug that may give a welcome side effect — weight loss. Research lab supervisor Cris Welling began taking Byetta about 10 months ago and has lost 40 pounds.
Tumor wizardry wards off attacks from the immune system
Like the fictional wizard Harry Potter, some cancerous tumors seem capable of wrapping themselves in an invisibility cloak. Researchers at the School of Medicine have found that pancreatic tumors hide from the body’s immune surveillance by surrounding themselves with cells that make it hard for the immune system to detect them.
Watch your step or you’ll stumble this fall
With all of the construction happening on the Hilltop Campus, pedestrians are urged to take alternate, safer routes.