Lindquist named dean of the School of Law

The School of Law welcomes its new dean July 1. Stefanie A. Lindquist, a nationally recognized constitutional law and U.S. Supreme Court expert, previously served at Arizona State University.

2023 in review: A look back at top stories

In celebration of another year of discovery, community and excellence, the Record looks back at some of the most-read stories of 2023. The Record also will be highlighting last year’s top photos, videos and more.

To advance fight against vision loss, Fort pledges $15M

Research led by Rajendra S. Apte, MD, PhD (left), at the School of Medicine, is the focus of a $15 million pledge from philanthropist Jeffrey T. Fort to accelerate research and develop new treatments for diseases that cause vision loss.

Smoking causes brain shrinkage

Smoking shrinks the brain and effectively causes premature brain aging, according to a study by researchers at the School of Medicine. The findings help explain why smokers are at high risk of age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.

Notables

Kimberly Parker, an assistant professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering, won the American Chemical Society’s 2024 James J. Morgan Early Career Award, which recognizes researchers who are making waves in environmental science and technology.

Notables

Kim Thuy Seelinger, a research associate professor at the Brown School and visiting professor at the School of Law, led the review and drafting process for the International Criminal Court Office of the Prosecutor’s new policy on gender-based crimes.

Notables

Gary Weil, MD, a professor of medicine and of molecular microbiology at the School of Medicine, received the 2023 Kyelem Prize from the Coalition for Operational Research on Neglected Tropical Diseases.