School of Medicine

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.

The findings have “been hypothesized for 40 years, but this is the first time it’s been demonstrated,” principal investigator Kevin J. Black says.

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.

Photo by Ray MarklinChinese delegates came to the University to continue discussions on nursing and physician educational exchange programs.