Obituary: David M. Kipnis, MD, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Medicine, 86
David M. Kipnis, MD, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, died at his home Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, after a long illness. He was 86.
Gender influences symptoms of genetic disorder
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a patient’s gender as a clear and simple guidepost to help health care providers anticipate some of the otherwise unpredictable effects of neurofibromatosis type 1, a childhood genetic disorder.
Webcam of Campus Renewal Project now available
The Washington University Medical Center campus is being transformed in the next decade as part of the Campus Renewal Project. Views from a live webcam showing the progress are available via this link.
Neurosurgeon writes thriller based on his research
Neurosurgeon Eric Leuthardt’s research often has been
described as science fiction brought to life. But in his latest project,
his experiences in the laboratory and the operating room have inspired
him to write a futuristic thriller.
Siteman Cancer Center treats first patients using MRI-guided radiation therapy
In a world’s first, physicians at Siteman Cancer Center have begun treating patients using MRI-guided radiation therapy, a technology that allows tumors to be visualized during treatment. Shown is Wayne Kestler, 80, one of the first patients treated with the new technology.
Nominations being accepted for School of Medicine dean’s service awards
Nominations for the 15th annual naming of a Dean’s
Distinguished Service Award recipient, as well nominations for research
support and operations staff awards, are being accepted through Feb. 28.
Health Happening wellness fair Feb. 14
There’s more than one way to make sure your ticker gets some love this Valentine’s Day. Plan a visit to the annual Health Happening Fair from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in the Eric P. Newman Education Center for free health screenings and information on a wide variety of health topics.
Sweet named Marriott Professor
Stuart C. Sweet, MD, PhD, a world leader in pediatric lung transplantation, has been named the W. McKim Marriott, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine. Pictured is Joan Magruder, president of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, congratulating Sweet on the honor.
Distinguished Faculty, Goldstein honors awarded
Several School of Medicine faculty members were honored by the school Jan. 29 at the 2014 Faculty Recognition Event at the Eric P. Newman Education Center. Faculty members were honored at the event with Distinguished Faculty and Samuel R. Goldstein Leadership awards.
Genetic privacy and genome sequencing
Arguably among the most profound scientific advancements of our time, genome sequencing is having significant impacts on the understanding of human health and disease. Yet growing concerns exist around the matter of the return of a patient’s genetic results and the treatment of a patient’s genomic data at all levels of care.
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