Our people
Yu installed as Art Krieg Professor
Yan Yu, a scientist trained in both chemistry and engineering whose research focuses on developing nanotechnologies to detect and treat immune-related diseases, is the inaugural Art Krieg Professor at WashU. Yu gave a talk titled “Breaking Barriers: From Immune Cells to Classrooms.”
Our expertise
Ready to fire
WashU biomedical engineers in Ismael Seáñez’s lab are evaluating which strategies and treatments are the most effective for spinal cord injuries.
Learning from our ‘priors’
Behavioral science researchers at WashU have gathered evidence on the benefits of using a Bayesian statistical framework for replicating research.
Our impact
Public Health & Society major draws strong student interest
The Arts & Sciences-based program meets rising demand, combining rigorous interdisciplinary study with hands-on community experience, preparing students to tackle complex health challenges across fields.
New residence hall to be named James E. and Clara P. McLeod House
The late James McLeod, vice chancellor for students and dean of the College of WashU Arts & Sciences, founded the Ervin Scholars Program and, along with his wife, Clara, challenged the WashU community to know each student “by name and by story.”
Videos
A welcome instance of hope
Evidence from a small island in Indonesia points to the successful elimination of a parasitic worm that causes a devastating tropical disease.
