Noon. Cell biology and physiology seminar. "Lysyl Oxidases in Matrix Development: Characterization of the mLO-1 and mLO-2 'Knockout' Mice." Ian Kerst Hornstra, asst. prof. of dermatology. Room 426 McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-2254.
Noon-1 p.m. Gastroenterology research conference. "Pathobiology of Neutrophil-epithelial Interactions." James Madara, the William Patterson Timmie Prof. and chair of pathology and laboratory medicine, Emory U. School of Medicine. Room 901 Clinical Sciences Research Bldg. 362-8951.
2 p.m. Molecular genetics thesis defense. "Characterization of Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPPIV) as an Inhibitor of Melanoma Invasion." Charit Pethiyagoda, graduate student. Room 3907 South Bldg. 362-2763.
4 p.m. Anatomy and neurobiology seminar. "Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease." Joseph L. Price, prof. of anatomy and neurobiology. Room 928 McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-7043.
4 p.m. Hematology seminar. "The Mannose 6-Phosphate 'Uncovering Enzyme' Resides in the Trans-Golgi Network." Rosalind H. Kornfeld, prof. of medicine and of biochemistry and molecular biophysics. Room 8841 Clinical Sciences Research Bldg. 362-8801.
4 p.m. Music dept. lecture. "Mahler's First Symphony: Some Musicological Issues." Paul Banks, prof. of music, Royal College of Music, London. Room 102 Music Classrooms Bldg. 935-4841.
4 p.m. Biology seminar. "The Host Is Toast: The Neuroethology of Acoustic Parasitism in Insects." Ron Hoy, neurobiology and behavior dept., Cornell U., Ithaca, N.Y. Room 322 Rebstock Hall. 935-6860.
4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Regulation of Lymphocyte Function by Signaling Mechanisms." Andrew Chan, assoc. prof. of medicine and pathology. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-2763.
4 p.m. Physics seminar. "Electronic and Thermoelectric Properties of Bandgap Intermetallic Phases." S. Joseph Poon, physics dept., U. of Virginia. Room 241 Compton Hall (coffee 3:45 p.m.). 935-6276.
5:30 p.m. Radiology lecture. Eighth Annual G. Leland Melson Lecture. "Ultrasound Evaluation for Ectopic Pregnancy." Barbara Hertzberg, prof. of radiology and assoc. prof. of obstetrics and gynecology, Duke U. Medical Center, Durham, N.C. Scarpellino Aud., first floor, 510 S. Kingshighway Blvd. 362-2866.
4 p.m. Pain Center seminar. "Functional Maturation of Newly Formed CNS Synapses." Guosong Liu, asst. prof. of brain and cognitive science and biology, Center for Learning and Memory, MIT. Room 5550 Clinical Sciences Research Bldg. 362-8560.
8 a.m. Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds. "Refugee Journeys: Considerations for Health Care Providers Serving New Refugee Women in St. Louis." Barbara Bogomolov, nurse, Refugee Health Services. Clopton Aud., 4950 Children's Place. 362-1016.
11 a.m. Assembly Series. Benjamin E. Youngdahl Lecture. Mike Peters, Pulitzer Prize-winning political and comic strip cartoonist. Graham Chapel. 935-5285.
3:45 p.m. Physics colloquium. "Moving Mirrors, Thermodynamic Paradoxes and Black Holes." Adam Helfer, assoc. prof. of mathematics, U. of Mo., Columbia. Room 204 Crow Hall (coffee 3:30 p.m., Room 241 Compton Hall). 935-6276.
4 p.m. Biochemistry and molecular biophysics seminar. "Protein Folding - As Simple as Possible (But No Simpler)." George Rose, prof. of biophysics and biophysical chemistry, Johns Hopkins U., Baltimore, Md. Erlanger Aud., McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-0261.
5:15 p.m. Mothers and Babies Research Center conference lecture. "The Sulfated Carbohydrates on LH Are Critical for Reproduction." Jacques U. Baenziger, prof. of pathology and of cell biology and physiology. Room 36, third floor south, St. Louis Children's Hosp. 747-0739.
Noon-1 p.m. Genetics seminar. "The Road to the Human and Mouse Genomes: Four-wheel Drive Recommended." John D. McPherson, asst. prof. of genetics. Room 823 McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-7072.
2:30 p.m. Mechanical engineering seminar. "The Science and Art of Designing With Composites." Alex Rubin, technical fellow, Boeing Corp. Room 100 Cupples II Hall. 935-7096.
4 p.m. Assembly Series. Thomas Hall Memorial Lecture. "Host-pathogen Biology and the Global Decline of Amphibians." James P. Collins, prof. and chair of biology, Ariz. State U. Room 215 Rebstock Hall. 935-5285.
4 p.m. Chemistry seminar. "Dendrimer-encapsulated Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications to Catalysis." Richard M. Crooks, prof. of chemistry, Texas A&M U., College Station. Room 311 McMillen Lab (coffee 3:40 p.m.). 935-6530.
Noon. Cell biology and physiology seminar. "Osteoclasts, Integrins and Osteoporosis." Steven L. Teitelbaum, the William and Roswell Messing Prof. of pathology. Room 426 McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-6950.
4 p.m. Immunology Research Seminar Series. "Cellular Interactive Proteins Influencing Retrovirus Pathogenesis." Lee Ratner, prof. of medicine, molecular microbiology and pathology. Eric P. Newman Education Center. 362-2763.
7 p.m. Architecture Monday Night Lecture Series. "CIAM Discourse on Urbanism, 1928-1960." Eric Mumford, asst. prof. of architecture. Steinberg Hall Aud. (reception 6:30 p.m., Givens Hall). 935-6293.
12:10-12:55 p.m. Physical therapy research seminar. "Relationships Between Spasticity and Strength in Subjects With Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy." Sandy A. Ross, senior physical therapist, BJC Human Performance Lab. Classroom B110, 4444 Forest Park Blvd. 286-1400.
Noon-1 p.m. Genetics seminar. "Whole Genome Assemblies of the Drosophila and Human Genomes." Gene Myers, Celera Genomics, Rockville, Md. Cori Aud., 4565 McKinley Ave. 362-7072.
4 p.m. Biochemistry and molecular biophysics seminar. "Protein Polymerization in the Round: Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Virus Capsid Self-assembly." Adam Zlotnick, asst. prof. of biochemistry and molecular biology, U. of Okla. Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City. Erlanger Aud., McDonnell Medical Sciences Bldg. 362-0261.
1:30 p.m. Men's soccer vs. Carnegie Mellon U., Pittsburgh, Pa. Francis Field. 935-5220.
9 a.m. "Strength for Caring" workshop. Provides support and education for spouses, family members and friends of cancer patients. Co-sponsored by the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center and WU School of Medicine. Our Lady of the Snows Shrine, Belleville, Ill. To register, call 286-1900.
6:30 p.m. University College short course. "Current Trends in Neighborhood Development." Donald J. Owens, dir., Community Schools, Rockwood School Dist. (Continues Oct. 9, 16 and 23.) Cost: $80. Room 112 Eads Hall. 935-6759.
2 p.m. University College short course. "Elections 2000." Repps Hudson, political editor and business writer, St. Louis Post-Dispatch. (Continues Oct. 11, 18 and 25.) Cost: $80. Room 30 January Hall. 935-6759
"University Events" lists a portion of the activities taking place at Washington University over the next 10 days. For a full listing of medical rounds and conferences, see the School of Medicine's website at medschool.wustl.edu/events/. For an expanded Hilltop Campus calendar, go to cf6000.wustl.edu/calendar/events/v1.1.
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