Evolution from Basic to Translational Research
P. Roy Vagelos, M.D., will present a lecture titled “Evolution from Basic to Translational Research (Washington University to Merck)” at noon Monday, November 29, in Cori Auditorium at Washington University School of Medicine. Vagelos was chairman of the Department of Biological Chemistry (currently the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics) at the School of Medicine […]
Cancer imaging agent shortage is focus of $4.7 million grant
Scientists at Washington University have received a five-year, $4.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to explore new ways to produce, distribute and use radionuclides to detect cancers.
Volunteers needed to test treatment for post-shingles pain
Pain management researchers at the School of Medicine are recruiting people who have had shingles to test the effectiveness of an investigational drug designed to reduce the severe pain that can last for months or years after a bout with the disorder.
Hans Vonks widow raises awareness about her husbands illness
In an effort to learn about the latest research and treatments for amytrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other nervous system diseases, the widow of Hans Vonk, former music director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, will tour the newly established Hope Center for Neurological Disorders at the School of Medicine on Monday, Nov. 15.
Success of local company reflects strong start at Washington University
Originating in Washington University research laboratories, St. Louis-based biotechnology company Apath has generated enough profit in just seven years to contribute $1 million in royalty payments back to the School of Medicine.
Gut microbes can increase body fat
School of Medicine researchers found that gut microbes promote fat storage by suppressing the production of a certain protein.
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Obituary: Goldring, emeritus professor, 81
“The world, and neurosurgery, has lost an outstanding physician, mentor and scientist,” colleague Robert L. Grubb says.
Obituary: Londe, 100
The former volunteer professor of pediatrics died Oct. 21 of pneumonia.
Obituary: Boles, 84
He was a longtime pediatrician and former professor at the School of Medicine.
From gingivitis to glaucoma
When she was a student in dental school at the University of Chile, M. Rosario Hernandez, D.D.S., didn’t expect that one day she’d be an expert on glaucoma and the optic nerve. She didn’t picture herself coming to St. Louis or even to the United States. She had just completed dental school when Chilean general […]
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