Whelan, Zhang take new roles at School of Medicine

Alison J. Whelan, M.D., has been named senior associate dean for education, and Yi Zhang, J.D., has been named assistant dean for clinical trials. Both appointments were effective July 1. Creation of Whelan’s position emanates from the school’s Plan for Excellence, the 10-year strategic plan recently completed and endorsed by the Executive Faculty, Chancellor Mark […]

New information about DNA repair mechanism could lead to better cancer drugs

Illustration of two proteins involved in DNA repair by artist Amy VanDonselResearchers at the School of Medicine have shed new light on a process that fixes breaks in the genetic material of cells. The scientists studied protein molecules that have an important role in homologous recombination, which is one way that cells repair breaks in the DNA double helix. Their findings could lead to ways of enhancing chemotherapy drugs that destroy cancer cells by damaging their DNA.

Dorn named Needleman Professor

DornGerald W. Dorn II has been named the Philip and Sima K. Needleman Professor of Medicine at the School of Medicine. The professorship was established to support a faculty member holding a key leadership position within the BioMed 21 initiative, a multidisciplinary imperative to rapidly convert research findings into effective, individualized treatments.

Michalski named vice chair of radiation oncology

MichalskiJeff M. Michalski, professor of radiation oncology, has been named vice chair and director of clinical programs of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the School of Medicine. He will oversee clinical operations at all treatment facilities, clinical and translational research, and all training and education.

Washington University Orthopedics participating in NFL spine treatment program

RiewThe National Football League has announced a new spine treatment program for retired players, and orthopedics specialists at the School of Medicine have been chosen to participate. K. Daniel Riew, the Mildred B. Simon Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and chief of the cervical spine service for Washington University Orthopedics, is one of five U.S. spine specialists selected to participate in the new NFL program.
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