For almost two decades, cardiologists have searched for ways to see dangerous blood clots before they cause heart attacks. Now, researchers at the School of Medicine report that they have designed nanoparticles that find clots and make them visible to a new kind of X-ray technology. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21824.aspx

Laura Rosenbury, JD, associate dean for research and faculty development and professor at the School of Law, has been elected to the American Law Institute (ALI), a national independent organization that focuses on producing scholarly work to clarify and modernize the law. Membership in the ALI is based on professional achievement and a demonstrated interest in improving the law. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21828.aspx

In the Jan. 14 issue of Science, WUSTL biologist Sarah C.R. Elgin, PhD, and 12 other scientists recommend steps that universities can take to support the teacher-scientist, ranging from educating faculty about research on learning to creating named professorships for outstanding teachers and requiring excellence in teaching for promotion. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21819.aspx

Henry S. Webber (right), executive vice chancellor for administration, speaks during a panel discussion on strategies for economic development in the St. Louis region in the second installation of St. Louis Great Debates Jan. 25. The first debate, which took place this past October, examined whether the City of St. Louis should re-enter St. Louis County. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21829.aspx

• 8 p.m. Jazz at Holmes Spring Series. Hard Bop Heritage Sextet. Randy Holmes, trumpet. Free and open to the public. Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge. Info: staylor@artsci.wustl.edu or (314) 862-0874.

• Take the WUSTL Sustainability Pledge. Students, faculty and staff can show their commitment to sustainability by taking the WUSTL Sustainability Pledge at SustainabilityPledge.wustl.edu. The pledge asks those who sign it to live more sustainably at their workplace, school and home by reducing personal energy consumption, producing less waste, conserving resources and recycling.

• Track records set. At the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Engineer Invitational Jan. 29, junior hurdler Dan Davis posted a time of 7.50 in the 55-meter hurdles finals, which set a new WUSTL record and automatically qualified him for the 2011 NCAA Division III Indoor Championships. Junior hurdler Tyler Jackson finished .12 seconds behind Davis to finish second and meet provisional qualifying standards for the NCAA championships. Senior Dave Spandorfer placed third in the mile with a time of 4:15.20, a provisional time and a new WUSTL record.