School of Medicine

School of Medicine researchers have shown for the first time that zebrafish can be raised in a germ-free environment.

Photo by Bob BostonThe Olson Family Garden sits atop the eighth floor of St. Louis Children’s Hospital and features various activities throughout the year.

The research was a multidisciplinary effort among physicians, nurses, dietitians and the rest of the surgical ICU team. More medical articles

Bob BostonThe School of Medicine recently held its annual White Coat Ceremony for first-year medical students.

The professors of psychology and biology, respectively, are among the 348 individuals elected as fellows for 2003.

Chancellor Wrighton: “Their incredible generosity continues to play a critical role in the advancement of education and research at the University.”

Philip Needleman, Garland R. Marshall, the Siteman Cancer Center and the Coalition for Plant and Life Sciences were recently recognized.

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.

The findings mark the two heat shock proteins as potential targets for gene therapy that could increase cancer cells’ vulnerability to treatments.

The goals are to maximize the benefits of treatment and reduce the risk of a harmful reaction, according to lead researcher Howard McLeod.