Academy of Science – St. Louis 25th Annual Outstanding Scientists Awards

Since its inception, the Academy has promoted the recognition of the impressive scientists of St. Louis. This tradition continues with the 25th Annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards. Each award-winner represents an extraordinary caliber of expertise. We wish to focus the region’s attention upon individuals, institutions and corporations known worldwide for their scientific contributions to […]

Making waves: Researchers shed light on how cilia work

Human bodies have some built-in systems to care for themselves. The cells that line our lungs, nose, brain and reproductive system have cilia, which are tiny, hair-like structures designed to sweep out fluids, cells and microbes to stay healthy. But the mechanisms behind their motion are not well understood. The team of researchers (clockwise, from […]

Seven faculty are 2017 AAAS Fellows

From the WashU Newsroom… Seven faculty members at Washington University in St. Louis are among 396 new fellows selected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society. Michael G. Caparon Jr.; Graham A. Colditz, MD, DrPH; John A. Cooper, MD, PhD; Michael S. Diamond, MD, PhD; Susan K. Dutcher; Timothy J. Eberlein, MD — all […]