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Biomarker predicts which pancreatic cysts may become cancerous

Research led by investigators at the School of Medicine has taken a step toward identifying the cysts in the pancreas that are likely to become cancerous.

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The View From Here 6.5.19

Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.

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As the chancellorship of Washington University in St. Louis changed hands June 1 for the first time in nearly a quarter-century, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin decided to mark the transition by starting something new: a blog. His first post shares thoughts on leadership.

Imai receives NIH grant for work on NAD+ production and aging

Shin-ichiro Imai, MD, PhD, professor of developmental biology at the School of Medicine, received a five-year, $1.6 million grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his project titled “eNAMPT-mediated adipo-hypothalamic communication for NAD+ production and aging.”

Apply to join information literacy group

University Libraries and the Gephardt Institute are co-sponsoring an information literacy learning community, which will be held Aug. 12-15 on the Danforth Campus. Interested faculty should apply by June 17.

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Brounk receives Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award

Thomas Brounk, director of mental health services at Habif Health & Wellness Center, received the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award at the annual Washington University in St. Louis Staff Day celebration May 20 in the Field House. Brounk was praised as a tireless advocacy on behalf of students and responsiveness, flexibility and guidance during a crisis.

Garnett receives CAREER Award to develop new active machine learning algorithms

Roman Garnett, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, will build new algorithms for a method known as active machine learning that will accelerate extracting knowledge from big data with a five-year, $497,693 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.

Why are lawmakers inserting themselves into the doctor-patient relationship?

We must continue to advocate for what is best for the patient, for the doctor-patient relationship, for patient privacy, for patient safety and for patient rights under federal law.

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Obituary: Kelley Mullen, faculty practice senior director, 57

Kelley Ann Mullen, senior director of scheduling services and service quality for Washington University School of Medicine’s faculty practice, died at her home Tuesday, May 21, 2019, after a brief illness. A deeply kind, calming and dedicated leader, Mullen was beloved by her colleagues. She was 57.

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Obituary: Lloyd Brown Sr., professor emeritus, 94

Lloyd “Bob” Brown Sr., a 30-year faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering, died May 25, 2019. He was 94.

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Biomarker predicts which pancreatic cysts may become cancerous

The View From Here 6.5.19

Chancellor launches blog

Imai receives NIH grant for work on NAD+ production and aging

Apply to join information literacy group

Brounk receives Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award

Garnett receives CAREER Award to develop new active machine learning algorithms

Why are lawmakers inserting themselves into the doctor-patient relationship?

Obituary: Kelley Mullen, faculty practice senior director, 57

Obituary: Lloyd Brown Sr., professor emeritus, 94