Research-based undergraduate course expands beyond WUSTL
ElginWashington University in St. Louis is in the spotlight for its pivotal role in the Genomics Education Partnership, a collaborative effort to provide research experience in genomics to undergraduate classrooms across the country. At the helm of this mission is Sarah C.R. Elgin, Ph.D., WUSTL professor of biology and professor of education in Arts & Sciences, as well as professor of biochemistry & molecular biophysics and professor of genetics in the School of Medicine.
Brain scans show link between education, Alzheimer’s disease
A test that reveals brain changes believed to be at the heart of Alzheimer’s disease has bolstered the theory that education can delay the onset of the dementia and cognitive decline that are characteristic of the disorder. School of Medicine scientists at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center found that some study participants who appeared to […]
Survival of head and neck cancer patients is greatly affected by coexisting ailments
Current estimates for head and neck cancer survival are largely inaccurate because they widely disregard many of the most common diseases such patients have in addition to their primary cancer, says Jay Piccirillo, M.D., a head and neck specialist at the School of Medicine, the Siteman Cancer Center and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Comic relief
Photo by Robert BostonProgram in Physical Therapy students dress up in costumes based on a theme for the day — this year it was superheroes and villains — as part of the clinical education lottery, in which students choose the locations for their three clinical rotations.
Obituary: Lisa R. Williams, secretary III, 47
Lisa R. Williams, a secretary III in the Facilities Management Department (FMD) at the School of Medicine, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008.
Brain scans show link between education, Alzheimer’s disease
School of Medicine scientists found that some patients who had brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease still tested high in cognitive ability.
Sulfur and silver
Photo by Robert BostonArea high school students visited the School of Medicine for Women in Science Day, sponsored by the Young Scientist Program and the Association for Women in Science.
Previously unknown cell may help those with Crohn’s, colitis
School of Medicine researchers indicate that the immune cells could have a therapeutic role in inflammatory bowel diseases.
Worm genome offers clues to parasitism
The genome of a humble worm may provide clues to the evolution of parasitic worms, including those that infect humans, School of Medicine researchers found.
Brain implants may help stroke patients overcome partial paralysis
Scientists have shown for the first time that neuroprosthetic brain implants may be able to help stroke patients with partial paralysis.
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