Our people
Class Acts: Ruiqi Wang
Ruiqi Wang is set to graduate from WashU McKelvey Engineering and next will work for Google the improve machine learning.
Our expertise
For the tiniest babies, making the best use of antibiotics
A decadeslong research collaboration at WashU Medicine has led to a reduction in antibiotic use in preemies in the neonatal intensive care unit at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
WashU Medicine researchers to build AI tools to boost Alzheimer’s research
A grant of nearly $800,000 will fund the development of an “AI Scientist” system aimed at improving biomedical research efficiency, with an initial focus on neurodegenerative disease.
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.
Building math minds in pre‑K: Hazelwood and WashU make numbers count
Pre-K isn’t just for story time — it’s also when children learn important math concepts. The WashU Institute for School Partnership is partnering with the Hazelwood School District to boost kindergarten readiness through coaching, lesson planning and professional development to meet the needs of pre-K educators.
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.
