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Newswise: SLU Researcher Reports Improvements in Survival Rates in Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Released: 20-Jun-2024 10:05 AM EDT
SLU Researcher Reports Improvements in Survival Rates in Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Saint Louis University

Research from Saint Louis University School of Medicine finds improvements in survival in both veterans and men across the country over the last 20 years in metastatic prostate cancer, which correlate with new hormonal treatments.

Newswise: Saint Louis University Nursing Professor Honored by National Society for Work in Palliative Care for Children
Released: 6-Jun-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Saint Louis University Nursing Professor Honored by National Society for Work in Palliative Care for Children
Saint Louis University

Verna Hendricks-Ferguson, Ph.D., the Irene Riddle Endowed Chair and professor at the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing at Saint Louis University, was honored with the 2024 Distinguished Researcher Award by the Oncology Nursing Society.

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Released: 28-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Internet of Waste: SLU Researcher Tackles the Recycling Problem with GeoAI and Sensor-Powered Waste, Recycling Bins
Saint Louis University

Orhun Aydin, Ph.D., assistant professor in Earth and Atmospheric Science at SLU’s School for Science and Engineering, received a $149,791 planning grant from the National Science Foundation for a program to put sensors in garbage and recycling bins around the City of St. Louis.

Newswise: Jon Hamm Praises the Resilience of Saint Louis University’s Class of 2024
Released: 18-May-2024 4:00 PM EDT
Jon Hamm Praises the Resilience of Saint Louis University’s Class of 2024
Saint Louis University

Emmy-winning actor and St. Louis native Jon Hamm took the stage Saturday, May 18, to offer words of wisdom to the newest graduates of Saint Louis University (SLU) during the University’s spring commencement in St. Louis.

Newswise: Saint Louis University Researchers Identify a Biomarker for Severe Liver Disease in Infants
Released: 29-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Saint Louis University Researchers Identify a Biomarker for Severe Liver Disease in Infants
Saint Louis University

In a new study, Saint Louis University School of Medicine researchers and colleagues have identified biomarkers in high-risk infants with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). This is a condition that is life-threatening in some infants but very mild in others. For the first time, predicting which children need lifesaving intervention is possible.

25-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Colson Whitehead to Receive the 2025 St. Louis Literary Award
Saint Louis University

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead will receive the 2025 St. Louis Literary Award from Saint Louis University. Whitehead will come to St. Louis next spring to accept the award.

Newswise: Emmy-Award-Winning Actor and St. Louis Native Jon Hamm to Deliver May 2024 Commencement Address at Saint Louis University
Released: 10-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Emmy-Award-Winning Actor and St. Louis Native Jon Hamm to Deliver May 2024 Commencement Address at Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University

Emmy-award-winning actor Jon Hamm will return to his hometown of St. Louis to deliver the spring commencement address this year at Saint Louis University.

Released: 5-Apr-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Novel Findings from 2017 Lead to Changes in How Experts Will Research the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Saint Louis University

Research published in Atmosphere has shown that in 2017, temperature cooling expected during a total solar eclipse was moderated by St. Louis’ Urban Heat Island (UHI). Researchers found the short duration of the eclipse cooling and the larger thermal mass of the UHI reduced the magnitude of the temperature drop.

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Released: 13-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EDT
SLU/YouGov Poll: Missouri Voters Support Abortion Initiative, Sports Betting and Open Enrollment
Saint Louis University

The February 2024 SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters about their opinions regarding the 2024 election, critical political issues facing the state and country, Missouri education issues, and matters being considered by the Missouri legislature.

Released: 11-Mar-2024 11:45 AM EDT
SLU Professor Recognized By AUPHA for Excellence in Health Education
Saint Louis University

Kimberly R. Enard, PhD, MSHA, MBA, FACHE, associate professor in the College for Public Health and Social Justice (CPHSJ) at Saint Louis University, made history when she was named the 2024 John D. Thompson Prize Recipient by the Association of University Programs for Health Administration for her excellence in health education and administration, becoming the first African-American and the first SLU faculty member to receive this award.

Newswise: Slu Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Named Society of Hospital of Medicine’s ‘Unsung Hero’
Released: 7-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EST
Slu Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Named Society of Hospital of Medicine’s ‘Unsung Hero’
Saint Louis University

Farzana Hoque, M.D., associate professor of internal medicine and acting internship co-director at Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine, is the president of SHM’s St. Louis Chapter. The Unsung Hero award is given to a chapter leader who has positively influenced SHM behind the scenes with a positive attitude and a willingness to support other chapter members.

Newswise: Slu’s Tim Randolph Honored for Discovery of New Diagnostics for Sickle Cell Disease in Underdeveloped Countries
Released: 7-Mar-2024 9:05 AM EST
Slu’s Tim Randolph Honored for Discovery of New Diagnostics for Sickle Cell Disease in Underdeveloped Countries
Saint Louis University

Researcher Tim Randolph, Ph.D., professor of clinical health sciences at Saint Louis University, has been named a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors.

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Released: 5-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EST
SLU/YouGov Poll: Majority of Missouri Voters Want to Say Goodbye to Switching Their Clocks
Saint Louis University

In February 2024, the SLU/YouGov Poll asked 900 likely Missouri voters their preferences on Daylight Saving Time. The poll found that a vast majority of Missouri voters prefer a consistent time throughout the year.

Released: 1-Mar-2024 10:15 AM EST
SLU Professor Studies Link Between Adversity, Psychiatric and Cognitive Decline
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Saint Louis University associate professor of health management and policy in the College for Public Health and Social Justice, SangNam Ahn, Ph.D., recently published a paper in Journal of Clinical Psychology that examines the relationship between childhood adversity, and psychiatric decline as well as adult adversity and psychiatric and cognitive decline.

   
Released: 13-Feb-2024 10:30 AM EST
SLU Professor Shows Ethical Duality of Using Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs in Fight Against Opioids
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Saint Louis University’s Liz Chiarello, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology recently published an article in the American Sociological Review, the flagship journal of the American Sociological Association. The article explores pharmacists’ use of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) and the ethical and practical application of PDMPs in healthcare.

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30-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Tickets Now on Sale for 2024 St. Louis Literary Award Ceremony
Saint Louis University

Renowned Antigua-born author Jamaica Kincaid will receive the St. Louis Literary Award at the Sheldon Concert Hall at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. A craft talk will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 26, on Saint Louis University’s campus.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 9:30 AM EST
Saint Louis University’s Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship Launches New Venture Accelerator
Saint Louis University

A new initiative in Saint Louis University’s Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship will offer students and young alumni an opportunity to launch their businesses with financial support, resources, and mentoring from SLU experts.

Released: 10-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Bringing Medieval Humanities Into the 21st Century: SLU Research Team Receives NEH Grant to Update Humanities Software
Saint Louis University

A team of researchers from Saint Louis University has been awarded a Digital Humanities Advancement Grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

Newswise: Cult Mentality: SLU Professor Makes Monumental Discovery in Italy
3-Jan-2024 2:00 PM EST
Cult Mentality: SLU Professor Makes Monumental Discovery in Italy
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Douglas Boin, Ph.D., a professor of history at Saint Louis University, made a major announcement at the annual meeting of the Archeological Institute of America, revealing he and his team discovered an ancient Roman temple that adds significant insights into the social change from pagan gods to Christianity within the Roman Empire.



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