SearchPast Issues Feb. 28, 2008

Instilling hope The School of Medicine dedicates the Christopher Wells Hobler Laboratory for ALS Research in the Hope Center for Neurological Disorders Feb. 18. Gene linked to inherited ALS may also play role in common dementia School of Medicine scientists have linked a genetic mutation to an inherited form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often called Lou Gehrig's disease. Schizophrenia patients and their siblings display subtle shape abnormalities in brain Subtle malformations in the brains of patients with schizophrenia also tend to occur in their healthy siblings, according to School of Medicine investigators. Diabetes drug to be evaluated for depression treatment School of Medicine scientists are evaluating whether a diabetes drug might help improve mood. Service award nominations sought It's time to nominate School of Medicine staff for this year's Dean's Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor awarded to a medical staff member.