WUSTL receives $13 million Gates Foundation global health grant toward elimination of tropical diseases
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has received a five-year, $13 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to improve efforts to eliminate two parasitic diseases, elephantiasis and river blindness. The award is believed to be the largest global health grant so far to the University.
Antibiotic found to protect hearing in mice
A type of antibiotic that can cause hearing loss in people has been found to paradoxically protect the ears when given in extended low doses in very young mice. The surprise finding came from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis who looked to see if loud noise and the antibiotic kanamycin together would produce a bigger hearing loss than either factor by itself.
Three major gifts enhance new Danforth University Center
Photo by David KilperThe William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth University Center opened its doors to the Washington University community Aug. 11. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of several donors, the new building will feature three premier spaces.
Three major gifts enhance new Danforth University Center
The William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth University Center opened its doors to the Washington University community August 11. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of several donors, the new building will feature three premier spaces.
Jean Allman named the Hexter professor in the humanities
Jean Allman, Ph.D., became the inaugural holder of the J.H. Hexter Professorship in the Humanities in Arts & Sciences Feb. 12 in a ceremony held in Holmes Lounge. The professorship was established by a grant from the Danforth Foundation to recognize distinguished faculty members in the humanities. “The Danforth Foundation’s support over the years has […]
Jean Allman named the Hexter professor in the humanities
Jean Allman, Ph.D., became the inaugural holder of the J.H. Hexter Professorship in the Humanities in Arts & Sciences Feb. 12 in a ceremony held in Holmes Lounge. The professorship was established by a grant from the Danforth Foundation to recognize distinguished faculty members in the humanities. “The Danforth Foundation’s support over the years has […]
Jean Allman named the Hexter professor in the humanities
Jean Allman became the inaugural holder of the J.H. Hexter Professorship in the Humanities in Arts & Sciences Feb. 12 in a ceremony in Holmes Lounge. The professorship was established by a grant from the Danforth Foundation to recognize distinguished faculty members in the humanities.
Economist Werner Ploberger appointed inaugural Thomas H. Eliot Distinguished Professor
Werner Ploberger, Ph.D., was installed as the first Thomas H. Eliot Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences on October 30 in Holmes Lounge. Ploberger, who joined Washington University’s Department of Economics last year, is internationally renowned for his contributions to the fields of econometrics and the theory of estimation.
Economist Ploberger named Eliot professor
Werner Ploberger, Ph.D., was installed as the first Thomas H. Eliot Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences on Oct. 30 in Holmes Lounge. Ploberger, who joined the Department of Economics last year, is internationally renowned for his contributions to the fields of econometrics and the theory of estimation.
Taber named Kessler professor in biomedical engineering June 5
On June 5, Larry A. Taber, Ph.D. became the first Dennis and Barbara Kessler Professor of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the School of Engineering. The ceremony, which capped the department’s 10th anniversary celebration, was held in Uncas A. Whitaker Hall.
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