Our people
Giving every child a future
Child Development Accounts may seem like a new idea, but they’ve been around for 35 years. Michael Sherraden reflects on their origins and impacts.
Our expertise
Waterlogged seeds reveal melons’ ancient journey
A new WashU study shows how scientists can use ancient DNA to answer historical questions beyond what artifacts alone can reveal.
Oxygen delivery on display
Biomedical researchers at WashU McKelvey Engineering have developed a new imaging technique that captures the dynamic coupling between the brain’s vasculature and its neurons. The new microscopy tool could help lead to breakthroughs in studying stroke and dementia.
Our impact
WashU astronomers selected for Roman space telescope programs
Scheduled to launch Aug. 30, scientists will use Roman to settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy, exoplanets and astrophysics. WashU plays a key role in four new projects.
WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center perform breakthrough robotic liver-kidney transplant
Adeel Khan, MD, a professor of surgery at WashU Medicine, and Jessica Lindemann, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of surgery, worked together to perform the combined surgery — the world’s first-reported robotic transplantation of both organs simultaneously.
Videos
‘Let’s see where we can go’
Through the Bears Caucus, sponsored by the Office of Government & Community Relations, student and alumni ambassadors meet with lawmakers, share their personal stories and champion issues critical to the WashU community.
