All smiles
Photo by Tim ParkerMedical students and guests share a laugh with Larry Shapiro at the first of two Senior Dinners with the Dean at the Lindell Pavilion at Forest Park.
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New analysis reveals three ‘Out of Africa’ human migrations
Biology and genetics Professor Alan Templeton has shown that the African populations interbred with the Eurasian populations — thus making love, not war.
Ukrainian economic adviser to speak
Boris Nemtsov will address liberal politics and market reforms in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States during a talk in Graham Chapel.
Report: Evaluation of curricula is vital nationwide
Jere Confrey presented “Evaluation Framework and Comparative Analysis” at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Preston Green’s major gift to support School of Engineering & Applied Science
Chancellor Wrighton announced that funds from the alum’s estate will be used to support a future SEAS building, also to be named after Preston Green.
Bad neighborhood conditions triple disabilities risk
“Our study shows that it’s not just who you are or what you do, but where you live that affects your well-being,” says lead author Mario Schootman.
More medical news
Anti-inflammatory drug’s potentially deadly side effect found to be rare
A study found no new cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy & confirmed the 3 previously identified cases of PML associated with use of the drug.
Obituary: Botwinick, professor emeritus of neurology, psychology; 83
He played a key role in the development of the Washington University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center; he died Feb. 12 after a brief illness.
Medicine, art go hand in hand
Photo by Robert BostonThese pieces of art are part of the Student, Faculty and Staff Art Show at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center through March 15.An exhibit on the Medical Campus features paintings, photographs, sculptures and 3-D pieces done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Skinker-Parkway intersection to be closed 10 days
Crews will be removing the temporary bridges south of the intersection, back filling the hole and completing the pavement through March 20.