Flower-shaped Nanoparticles May Lead To Better Batteries For Portable Electronics Sep 17, 2008
Researchers at Saint Louis University in Missouri have developed a fuel cell that runs on virtually any sugar source. . (Science Daily)
Unique Bacterium Has Genes For Potent Biofuel Sep 16, 2008
The collaboration included a proteomics team from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a gene sequencing team from the Washington University Genome Sequencing Center, and researchers from Washington University, Saint Louis University, and Purdue University. "This is the first time anything like this has been found in photosynthetic bacteria. It's extremely rare for bacteria to have a linear chromosome," said team leader Himadri Pakrasi from WUSTL. "Nearly 100 percent... (Science Daily)
Nixon campaign courts students for internships Sep 12, 2008
The campaign s attempt to seize on student enthusiasm has also included trips to Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri and other campuses across the state. University students have responded to the Nixon camp, as several students have signed up to work for the next few months. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Men's Soccer Heads To UNLV Nike Invitational Sep 12, 2008
The Highlanders have opened the season against four straight ranked opponents - the University of California, UCLA and Saint Louis University joining now second-ranked Creighton on the UCR schedule. UCR's lone goal was in a 3-1 loss to Cal in the season opener. (Gozags.com)
Volleyball Series: Experts Offer Tips Sep 11, 2008
" Having an athletic trainer might be the best way to recognize injuries early and cut down on the severity. While this series has focused on injuries at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School, there haven't been as many injuries across town at Washington High School. The players there also play at a high competitive level and are active in the sport year-round. Junior Andrea Beaty has given a verbal commitment to Saint Louis University. WHS graduate Johannah Bangert is a sophomore at the... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Billikens Announce Women's Basketball Schedule Sep 11, 2008
ST. LOUIS - The Saint Louis University department of athletics today announced its 2008-09 women's basketball schedule, a 29-game slate including 11 teams that advanced to postseason play a year ago and 10 that won 20 or more games. Six games against 2007-08 NCAA Tournament participants highlight the schedule, including home contests against Atlantic 10 Conference rivals George Washington and Xavier and non-conference foe Oklahoma at the University's new on-campus facility, the 10,600-seat... (Slubillikens.com)
Billikens Prepare for Top 10 Showdown at Hermann Stadium Sep 11, 2008
Hellesen Leaves Program: Defender has withdrawn from Saint Louis University. Hellesen netted the equalizing goal in SLU's 1-1 tie against San Diego earlier this year. (Slubillikens.com)
Kids Shouldnt Take OTC Cold Meds Sep 10, 2008
Ken Haller, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University, has an important reminder for parents as cold and flu season approaches: skip the over-the-counter medications for children. Last year, citing concerns over safety and effectiveness, experts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended that the agency ban all over-the-counter, multi-symptom cough and cold medicines for children under 6. (Newsmax)
Women's tennis team competes in Billiken Classic Sep 9, 2008
St. Louis, Mo - The SIU women's tennis team started their fall season on a high note as they competed in the Billiken Classic on the campus of Saint Louis University. Fadazi Mawisire, who was in her first tournament for the Salukis after transferring from Lindsey Wilson College, went a perfect 4-0 in No. 1 singles play beating opponents from Arkansas State, Saint Louis, Washington Universitiy, and Southeast Missouri State to earn the right of flight champion. (Siusalukis.com)
TU Names Allen Women's Assistant Sep 9, 2008
Allen also served as the head coach for Saint Louis University, an assistant coach at Kansas State, Drake and George Washington, and as a graduate assistant for East Tennessee State. Allen played collegiately for East Tennessee State University for four years, where she earned her way into the 1,000-Point Club. (FOX23.com, OK)
Redhawks Fall to Black Knights, 2-0 Sep 8, 2008
ST. LOUIS, MO. - (Sunday, September 7, 2008) - The Redhawks soccer team's offensive struggles continued as they remained scoreless on the season dropping a 2-0 contest to non-conference foe Army at Robert R. Hermann Stadium on the campus of Saint Louis University. The Redhawks were outshot 18-9 by the Black Knights in the opening game of the 11th annual Toys For Tots Soccer Classic and managed only three shots on goal. (Gosoutheast.com)
Baseball Alumni Weekend Activities Announced Sep 6, 2008
Proceeds from the weekend benefit the Saint Louis University baseball team. (Slubillikens.com)
Palin becomes a TV star Sep 5, 2008
The faux scoops were the result of a genuine thirst for information, said Joel Goldstein, a Saint Louis University law professor and the author of "The Modern American Vice Presidency: The Transformation of a Political Institution.". "You've got a triple novelty," Goldstein said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Redhawks Head North To Battle Army Sep 5, 2008
(Thursday, September 4, 2008) The Redhawks women s soccer team will battle the Black Knights of Army at Robert R. Hermann Stadium on Sunday, September 11th at 11:00 a.m. in the Toys for Tots Tournament hosted by Saint Louis University. The Redhawks dropped their season opener 1-0 last Friday against in-state rival Missouri State. (Gosoutheast.com)
SLU tries to cash in its 70% stake in Alberici Sep 5, 2008
Saint Louis University and are fighting in court as the university tries to cash in its 70 percent stake in the privately held construction company. Alberici officials have said they can t afford to purchase the stake from Saint Louis University and a sale would force the company to liquidate. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Illini volleyball match notes for Billikin Invitational Sep 4, 2008
On the docket this week are Saint Louis University, a team receiving votes in the AVCA poll, and no. 3 Stanford. Illinois also meets William & Mary at the Billikin Invitational hosted by Saint Louis University. (Fightingillini.com)
EMERYVILLE / School head's resume riddled with falsehoods Hopeful district... Sep 4, 2008
He also took a post-master's level "educational specialist" degree in 1986 from Saint Louis University ... That panel cited seven instances of falsification, including altering transcripts from Saint Louis University and the University of Dayton to show a Ph. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Substance Found In Fruits And Vegetables Reduces Likelihood Of The Flu Sep 4, 2008
17, 2004) Research at Saint Louis University finds that families who eat out are more likely to skimp on the fruits and. . (Science Daily)
Billiken Invitational presented by Front Door LLC Christens Chaifetz Arena Sep 4, 2008
The Numbers Game: With a No. 3 national ranking, Stanford will be the highest-ranked team to play the Billikens on the Saint Louis University campus. The highest-ranked team SLU has ever faced was No. 3 Wisconsin. (Slubillikens.com)
Billiken Invitational Shifts to Chaifetz Arena Sep 3, 2008
"Front Door LLC is proud to partner with Saint Louis University to sponsor the 2008 Billiken Invitational," Front Door LLC vice president Amy Gill said. "We believe the benefits that girls and women gain from participating in sports, like volleyball, are immeasurable. The important lessons they learn and the values gained by these athletes at a young age will be used throughout their lives. Volleyball is a popular American sport, and Front Door is honored to support a tournament for a sport... (Slubillikens.com)
FBI: No dead in chemical release that sickened 8 Sep 1, 2008
Another person was listed in serious condition in the intensive care unit at Saint Louis University Hospital, the hospital said. Authorities said the chemical was likely the highly toxic material nitroaniline. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illinois chemical exposure sickens 8 Sep 1, 2008
Another person was listed in serious condition in the intensive care unit at Saint Louis University Hospital. Nitroaniline is commonly used in the synthesis of dyes, antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, gasoline, poultry medicines, and as a corrosion inhibitor. (Boston Globe)
TwoSt. Louis hospital ERs on lockdown Sep 1, 2008
One man remained hospitalized at St. Louis Barnes-Jewish Hospital on Sunday a spokeswoman declined to divulge his condition while another person was listed in serious condition in the intensive care unit at Saint Louis University Hospital. Earlier Sunday, East St. Louis city manager Robert Betts said two people had died. (MSNBC -- Health)
8 Sickened by Chemical Exposure at Illinois Plant Sep 1, 2008
Another was listed in serious condition in the intensive care unit at Saint Louis University Hospital. Earlier Sunday, East St. Louis city manager Robert Betts said two people had died. (Fox News)
Hazmat Exposure Leaves 2 Dead Aug 31, 2008
Victims were also transported to Barnes Jewish Hospital, Saint Louis University Hospital and at least one more person was located at Gateway Regional Hospital in Granite City, Illinois. Investigators believe those hospitalized are employees of Ro-Corp. (Fox News)
Cross Country Shows Well in Season Opener Aug 31, 2008
ST. LOUIS - The Saint Louis University cross country squads opened their 2008 season this morning at the Big River Running Early Bird at Forest Park. The women's squad featured six runners who finished in the top 21, led by freshman , and finished second out of 13 collegiate teams. (Slubillikens.com)
Injuries Have Hit Hard at Local School Aug 30, 2008
Schools in this area have sent numerous players to NCAA Division I institutions and other colleges, such as Nebraska, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Missouri State and Saint Louis University. Union graduate Stephanie Thater was a member of the U.S. National team for a time in the '90s. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Rapid Changes In Key Alzheimer's Protein Described In Humans Aug 30, 2008
6, 2003) Alzheimer's disease may be caused by a problem transporting a certain protein across the blood brain barrier and out of the brain, according to new Saint Louis University research published in. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Low Levels Of Brain Chemical May Lead To Obesity Aug 29, 2008
New Saint Louis University research in this month's Peptides provides a ... 10, 2003) Obese people are not getting critical chemical signals to their brains that tell them to stop eating, findings from Saint Louis University. (Science Daily)
Study Shows Link Between Spanking And Physical Abuse Aug 29, 2008
D., who earned her doctorate at UNC and now is an assistant professor at the Saint Louis University School of Public Health. This study was supported by the Duke Endowment and the Sunshine Lady Foundation. (Science Daily)
Redhawks Volleyball Begins 2008 Season This Weekend at Blue Raider Bash Aug 28, 2008
The Redhawks will also compete in non-conference home matches against regional rivals Saint Louis University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. SIUE, the OVC s newest member will not compete officially in volleyball until the 2011-2012. (Gosoutheast.com)
Endoscopic ultrasound highly accurate in evaluating ambiguous radiographic findings of the pancreas Aug 28, 2008
"Often, patients with these radiologic findings are referred for EUS in lieu of waiting for repeated imaging. Our study looked to determine the performance characteristics of EUS and/or EUS with FNA in diagnosing a pancreatic tumor in this patient population," said study lead author Banke Agarwal, MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine. "We found that EUS and/or an EUS-FNA for diagnosing a pancreatic neoplasm was 99.1 percent accurate with 88.8 percent sensitivity and 100 percent... (EurekAlert!)
2008-09 Men's Basketball Schedule Released Aug 27, 2008
The Saint Louis University department of athletics today announced its 2008-09 men's basketball schedule. The slate is highlighted by non-conference games against Boston College and Nebraska. (Slubillikens.com)
Kids Follow Parents' Lead on Fruits and Vegetables Aug 26, 2008
"We know that parents have a tremendous influence over how many fruits and vegetables their children eat," lead researcher Dr. Debra Haire-Joshu, of Saint Louis University School of Public Health in St. Louis, commented in a written statement. "When parents eat more fruits and vegetables, so do their children," she added. (MEDLINEplus)
Redhawks Soccer Game Against Billikens Cancelled Aug 23, 2008
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. (Friday, August 22, 2008) Tonight s Redhawks soccer season opener against in-state rival Saint Louis University has been cancelled due to inclement weather that is expected to hit the Cape Girardeau area this evening. The game will be rescheduled at a later time in the Redhawks schedule. (Gosoutheast.com)
Memphis Men's Soccer Heads to No. 19 Saint Louis on Saturday Aug 23, 2008
- The Memphis Tigers men's soccer squad is set to face-off with the NSCAA preseason 19th-ranked Billikens of Saint Louis University at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Hermann Stadium in Saint Louis. The Billikens are coming off of a season in which they finished 12-2-5 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. (Gotigersgo.com)
Women's Soccer Kicks Off 2008 Season Against Saint Louis Aug 22, 2008
Southeast kicks off the season at home against Saint Louis University on Aug. 23 and then hosts Missouri State on Aug. 29. Southeast then travels to St. Louis, Mo. (Gosoutheast.com)
Spicer among strong list of alumni returning Aug 21, 2008
Brookbank served two seasons as an assistant under at Saint Louis University. Kordes coached Brookbank's senior season while an assistant at Illinois and Brookbank remembers a fiery, yet compassionate young coach. (Fightingillini.com)
Angus, Patterson Named CSN Preseason All-Americans Aug 21, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University seniors (Portsmouth, England) and (Birmingham, England) were named to CollegeSoccerNews. com's preseason All-America teams today. (Slubillikens.com)
Commercial projects stay hot as housing market cools Aug 20, 2008
Saint Louis University rounds out the list with two projects, each projected to cost $80. 5 million: the Edward A. Doisy Research Center now under construction in Midtown, combined with the renovation of existing laboratory space, and the Saint Louis University Arena ... Genevieve County $900 million Mississippi River bridge $690 million to $910 million MetroLink expansion $678 million Highway 40 reconstruction $535 million Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District system upgrades $500 million... (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Nursing battles faculty shortage, industry demand Aug 18, 2008
BRIAN CASSIDY Teri Murray, dean of the Saint Louis University School of Nursing, is hopeful that partnering hospitals with nursing schools in Missouri will help increase the number of teachers. In the midst of a national nursing shortage, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville turns away more than 200 qualified applicants for its school of nursing every year. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
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Saint Louis, Saint Louis University High Scouts Grade: 79. Position Rank: 32. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Memphis Soccer Kicks Off Pre-Season Practice Aug 16, 2008
The Tigers will continue pre-season practice with two-a-days up until the U of M's final exhibition match against pre-season NSCAA ranked opponent, Saint Louis University on Saturday, Aug. 23 in St. Louis. Tiger fans can also catch the team when they play an inter-squad game in a Blue vs. Gray match-up at Mike Rose Stadium on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.. (Gotigersgo.com)
Grand Opening Announced for Billiken Fan Store, Online Store Aug 16, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University has announced the grand re-opening of the SLU Shop, the official Billiken fan store located in Chaifetz Arena, and the relaunch of the online store. With the opening of the new SLU Shop and the relaunch of the online store, Billiken fans will be able to shop at the Chaifetz Arena location or via the Web throughout the year. (Slubillikens.com)
Parents Shape Whether Their Children Learn To Eat Fruits And Vegetables Aug 14, 2008
Haire-Joshu and researchers at Saint Louis University School of Public Health tested a program that taught parents in their homes how to provide preschool children easy access to more fruits and vegetables and examined whether changes in what the parents ate affected what their children consumed ... 19, 2007) If you are looking for a way to encourage your children eat their fruits and vegetables, search no further than your backyard, suggests new Saint Louis University ... 17, 2004) Research at... (Science Daily)
Nano Vaccine For Hepatitis B Shows Promise For Third World Aug 14, 2008
17, 2003) With an estimated 170 million people around the world already infected with hepatitis C, Saint Louis University is testing, for the first time in humans, an investigational vaccine that researchers ... (May 4, 2006) Saint Louis University School of Medicine researchers are studying the effectiveness of a drug for patients with chronic hepatitis B that is currently used to treat. (Science Daily)
Redhawks Cut-down Sycamores 3-2 in Exhibition Opener Aug 13, 2008
The Redhawks showed no rust as they defeated the Sycamores 3-2 in the first of three exhibition games they will play before their season opener against Saint Louis University on August 22. The Redhawks, who were named the OVC preseason favorite on Monday, took no time in scoring the game s first goal of the game as senior placed a header into the back corner off a perfectly placed corner kick by fellow senior six minutes into the game. (Gosoutheast.com)
Two Players Move On at 2008 ITA Championships Aug 13, 2008
In consolation play, Toulch is poised to face Halee Elmore of Saint Louis University at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Toulch, lost in second round play to Anamika Bhargava of Pepperdine, 6-0, 6-0. (Gotigersgo.com)
SLU Cancer Center receives $400K Aug 13, 2008
A $150,000 gift from Francis Stroble, a SLU alum and trustee emeritus, and his wife Ruth will expand breast cancer research by Maurice Green, professor and chairman of Saint Louis University's Institute for Molecular Virology ... The gift is from Deborah Manne, a clinical oncology nurse and dental hygienist at Saint Louis University Cancer Center, and her husband Marshall Manne, a periodontist and clinical faculty member in the periodontics program at SLU's Center for Advanced Dental Education. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
AMA Foundation Presents $10,000 Scholarships to Promising Medical Students Aug 12, 2008
The recipients are: -- Puya Alikhani, Texas Ath Science Center College of Medicine -- Diana Badillo, Stanford University School of Medicine -- Andrew Barina, Saint Louis University School of Medicine -- Karl Bezak, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine -- Rozalina Grubina, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine -- Nadia Hernandez, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston -- Stephanie Hu, Harvard Medical School -- Arman Kilic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine --... (PR Newswire)
Helicopter Parents Aug 12, 2008
Dr. Ken Haller, associate professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, said that being an advocate for a child is a noble thing, but at a certain point, parents need to step back and let their children become advocates for themselves. "That's the only way kids will be able to learn the skills they'll need to take care of themselves when they become adults," Haller said. (KCRA 3, CA)
COMPLETE LIST: Is there a stroke center near you? Aug 12, 2008
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A New Look At How Memory And Spatial Cognition Are Related Aug 8, 2008
New Saint Louis University research in this month's Peptides provides a. . (Science Daily)
WAHL: Old McBride back for U.S. Aug 7, 2008
Old enough, for pity's sake, to have scrimmaged against the 1992 U.S. Olympic team as a promising 20-year-old forward at Saint Louis University. And yet McBride may be the most important of the three over-age additions to a U.S. under-23 team that has failed to score much all year, either during the Olympic qualifying tournament in March or in two exhibitions over the past week (in which the U.S. was shut out by both the Ivory Coast and Cameroon). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Possible McCain Running Mate Pawlenty Offers Ideas for Reforming ... Aug 7, 2008
The key question for Gov. Pawlenty, said Joel K. Goldstein, a professor at Saint Louis University School of Law, is: "Is he a plausible president behind someone of McCain's age and health history?". Write to John D. McKinnon at and Douglas Belkin at. (Wall Street Journal)
Baseball Players Thrive in Summer Leagues Aug 6, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Numerous Saint Louis University baseball players have succeeded in various summer leagues this off season. Below are a few highlights of summer baseball action from around the country that featured returning and incoming Billiken baseball players. (Slubillikens.com)
Eggs For Breakfast May Aid Weight Loss Aug 6, 2008
A team led by a psychologist from Saint Louis University put 152 overweight or obese people into four groups: two groups were told to have two eggs with breakfast every morning, and two groups were told to have a bagel that was equivalent in calories. Half of the egg people and half of the bagel people were also put on a low-fat diet with about 1,000 calories a day less than they would usually eat. (Click2Houston, TX)
Billikens Picked to Win A-10 Men's Soccer Title Aug 5, 2008
St. Louis - Saint Louis University men's soccer has been selected to capture the 2008 Atlantic 10 Conference Championship, according to voting conducted by the league's head coaches. The Billikens return nine starters from last year's squad that grabbed the league's regular season title and finished 12-2-5 overall. (Slubillikens.com)
New Treatment Therapy Helps Inhibit Hepatitis C Aug 2, 2008
30, 2006) Saint Louis University scientists are presenting research today on a more effective way to treat hepatitis C patients who have been unresponsive to current drug. (June 21, 2007) Treating hepatitis B patients with the drug entecavir can cause those who are also infected with HIV to become resistant to two of the most important drugs in the anti-HIV arsenal. (Science Daily)
Charlotte Chosen to Defend A-10 Women's Soccer Title Aug 1, 2008
The six-team A-10 Women's Soccer Championship will be held Nov. 6-9 at Robert R. Hermann Stadium on the campus of Saint Louis University. 2008 Predicted Order Of Finish (2007 A-10/Overall record in parentheses). (Charlotte49Ers.com)
2008 Men's Soccer Outlook Aug 1, 2008
They will finish their exhibition season when they travel to Saint Louis University to take on the Billikens on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.. The U of M will open the 2008 regular season with the Memphis Diadora Tournament. (Gotigersgo.com)
Billiken Great Brian McBride Lands With Chicago Fire Jul 31, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University soccer legend , who is returning to Major League Soccer after a five-year stint with Fulham FC of the English Premier League, will resume his MLS career with the Chicago Fire. McBride's rights were acquired from Toronto FC for Chad Barrett, a 2009 first-round draft choice and conditional future considerations. (Slubillikens.com)
Dietary Factors Appear To Be Associated With Diabetes Risk Jul 30, 2008
27, 2007) A recent study by a Saint Louis University researcher confirms findings that about half of the U.S. population has a version of a gene that causes them to metabolize food differently, putting them at. . (Science Daily)
Eating Disorder Symptoms More Common Among Female Athletes And Exercisers Jul 30, 2008
13, 2006) Female college athletes on low-calorie diets could be putting themselves at risk for stress fractures, according to new Saint Louis University research published in this month's American Journal of. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Teamwork Cuts Out Unnecessary Biopsies, Researchers Find Jul 26, 2008
New Saint Louis University research found that when nuclear medicine clinicians and treating physicians work together to interpret PET-CT scan results, the accuracy dramatically improves, sparring patients unnecessary pain and suffering ... According to Mark Varvares, M.D., the study's lead author and the Donald and Marlene Jerome Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Louis University, both nuclear medicine and treating physicians have become better at interpreting... (Science Daily)
