Campus Authors: Ross C. Brownson, Graham A. Colditz and Enola K. Proctor
It can take decades for research discoveries to make their way into public health settings. The emerging field of dissemination and implementation (D&I) research seeks to narrow the gap between evidence-based research and routine practice. To help propel this crucial field forward, leading D&I scholars and researchers at Washington Univeristy have contributed to Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health: Translating Science to Practice, a new book published by Oxford University Press.
School of Medicine Earth Day celebration April 19
Earth Day activities at the School of Medicine will take place from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 19. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take part to learn about energy conservation and alternative energy; recycling; gardening and water conservation; and transportation and clean air.
Medical students present Urinetown April 19-21
Washington University School of Medicine students will perform Urinetown, this year’s choice for their annual spring musical, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, April 19-21, at the Whelpley Auditorium at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Tickets for the show are $7 in advance or $12 at the door for students; and $12 in advance or $15 at the door for general admission.
Margenthaler, Appleton take new roles at Breast Health Center
The Joanne Knight Breast Health Center at Washington
University Medical Center and Siteman Cancer Center has two new leaders,
Julie Margenthaler, MD, and Catherine Appleton, MD. The center was developed as a collaboration among the departments
of surgery and radiology and Barnes-Jewish Hospital and has benefitted
women because of its ability to provide coordinated care.
Early-stage lung cancer treatments evaluated in patients with breathing problems
The Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University
School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking patients for a
clinical study to determine the best treatment for patients with
early-stage lung cancer who also have breathing problems. The study focuses on patients with the most common type of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer.
Morris to deliver Friedman lecture
John C. Morris, MD, the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology and director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, will deliver the 2012 Friedman lecture at 3 p.m. April 30, in Graham Chapel. His lecture is titled “The Aging Mind: Realities and Myths.”
AAMC’s Kirch to speak April 25
Darrell Kirch, MD, president and chief executive of the
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), will speak at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 25 in Connor Auditorium in the Farrell Learning and
Teaching Center.
Farmers market moves outside for summer season
The Farmers Market at the Washington University Medical Center has moved back outside for the summer season. The market is open every Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Plaza outside of the School of Medicine bookstore.
Washington People: Lilianna Solnica-Krezel
Growing up in the picturesque town of Sandomierz in southeastern Poland, Lilianna Solnica-Krezel, PhD, was a serious student and an uncommonly avid reader. Today, Solnica-Krezel, professor and head of the Department of Developmental Biology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is a leading expert in understanding the earliest stages of life’s development.
Occupational therapy students get older adults ‘CarFit’
Students in the Program in Occupational Therapy worked with drivers from the community during the CarFit event March 31 at the School of Medicine. Drivers who came to the event were evaluated by Washington University occupational therapy students to ensure the vehicles were properly adjusted for the driver.
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