Back to school
More than 100 elementary- and middle-school teachers have been working this summer with Washington University.
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Economist Ping Wang to hold Seigle Family Professorship
He comes to Washington University from Vanderbilt University to chair the Department of Economics in Arts & Sciences.
Process enables powerful immune attack cells
Commonly refer to them as natural killer cells, they rapidly attack invaders and are continually generated in the bone marrow.
Irregular heart rhythm treatment shows promise
Cardiac researchers have found treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs after heart surgery may lessen or prevent atrial fibrillation.
African-Americans may suffer more arthritis pain
University researchers used questionnaires, physical examinations and laboratory tests to assess symptoms and disability levels.
Siteman reduces disparity in cancer care
The National Cancer Institute has awarded the center a five-year, $1.25 million grant to support its Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities.
PET scans detect more vaginal cancer than CT scans
However, Medicaid, Medicare and many private insurers specify CT (computed tomography) for diagnosing and monitoring this cancer.
Cancer research grant seeks junior faculty
Applications are being accepted for the University’s American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant.
EnRAPtured
Photo by Robert BostonBio Med RAP is a summertime program that prepares students for Ph.D. and M.D. programs in biomedical sciences.
Star players
Photo by Ray MarklinRams coach Mike Martz presents John C. Morris with a jersey at the dedication of a research laboratory named for Martz’s mother.