Recurrent UTIs linked to gut microbiome, inflammation

A study by researchers at the School of Medicine and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard suggests that women who get recurrent urinary tract infections may be caught in a vicious cycle in which antibiotics given to eradicate one infection predispose them to develop another.

What banned books can teach us about power in education

Students in the “Gender and Education” spring course, taught by Arts & Sciences’ Lisa Gilbert, are examining issues surrounding gender and sexuality in education, like representation in curriculum and experiences of LGBTQ students and teachers.

University announces 2023 Great Artists Series

The university’s Great Artists Series has announced its 2023 lineup. Featured are Grammy Award-winning mezz-soprano J’Nai Bridges, along with England’s legendary Academy of St Martin in the Fields with cellist Johannes Moser, pianist Emanuel Ax and violinist Augustin Hadelich.

Notables

The School of Law recognized six alumni who have achieved success in their respective fields during its Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner, held in April at Anheuser-Busch Hall.

Notables

The American Diabetes Association announced that Janet B. McGill, MD, a professor of medicine at the School of Medicine, will receive the organization’s 2022 Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award.

Research Wire

A team that includes Robert Charity (left) and Lee Sobotka, both in Arts & Sciences, concluded that the role that neutrons play in the creation of carbon is much smaller than previously thought. Sobotka will give a lecture about these findings Thursday, May 5.

Announcements

Celebrate staff during Recognition Days

Recognition Days will honor university staff members, 2022 service award recipients and Distinguished Honor Award winners beginning May 23.