McDonnell, JSM Charitable Trust endow four professorships
Chancellor Wrighton: “Their incredible generosity continues to play a critical role in the advancement of education and research at the University.”
Life science awards given to four
Philip Needleman, Garland R. Marshall, the Siteman Cancer Center and the Coalition for Plant and Life Sciences were recently recognized.
Quality of life in early breast cancer studied
In what physicians refer to as Stage 0 breast cancer, the disease is confined within the breast’s milk ducts and a lump rarely can be felt.
A love-hate relationship: Proteins offer window for new cancer treatment
The findings mark the two heat shock proteins as potential targets for gene therapy that could increase cancer cells’ vulnerability to treatments.
Colon cancer treatments tailored to genes
The goals are to maximize the benefits of treatment and reduce the risk of a harmful reaction, according to lead researcher Howard McLeod.
Brain activity changes in Tourette syndrome
The findings have “been hypothesized for 40 years, but this is the first time it’s been demonstrated,” principal investigator Kevin J. Black says.
Moving upward: Gray helps develop stair-climbing wheelchair
Photo by Bob BostonDavid Gray demonstrates the iBOT Mobility System’s impressive abilities at a recent news conference.Through innovative technology, it can power over curbs, climb up and down stairs and even shuttle across sand.
International exchange
Photo by Ray MarklinChinese delegates came to the University to continue discussions on nursing and physician educational exchange programs.
Needleman professorship will guide clinical science
The Philip and Sima K. Needleman Professorship will support a faculty member holding a key leadership position within the BioMed 21 initiative.
Fully online course offered by U College
The “Applied Statistics Online” course is offered by University College in Arts & Sciences and taught by David Dixon.
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