Honorary degree nominations sought
Members of the WashU community may nominate honorary degree candidates for the May 2027 Commencement. The deadline is Oct. 3.
Tracking deadly and unpredictable postpartum hemorrhage
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are developing a wearable device that aims to track blood loss in pregnant women during delivery, with support from a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The device aids in early warning signs for postpartum hemorrhage, a birth complication that is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide.
Discovery expands understanding of Neolithic agricultural practices, diets in East Asia
The adzuki bean — a staple crop prominent in various East Asian cuisines — has been cultivated in the region for more than 8,000 years, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Shandong University in China have discovered.
Wearable imaging system could provide insight into preterm birth
A team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis is developing an at-home wearable device that would monitor electrical and mechanical signals in the uterus during pregnancy and labor, with a four-year $920,769 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
WashU’s Trusted Tap will empower households to monitor water quality
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis will empower people to monitor their own tap water with a project funded through the National Science Foundation.
Pollina named Vallee Foundation Scholar
Elizabeth Pollina, an assistant professor of developmental biology at WashU Medicine, has been recognized by the Vallee Foundation for innovative research in neuroscience.
McBride, Joyce to edit ‘Thinking With James Baldwin’ book series
WashU’s Dwight A. McBride and Justin A. Joyce will serve as series editors for the new book series “Thinking With James Baldwin.”
Flu shots available for employees
Flu shots again will be available to WashU employees on the Danforth and Medical campuses this fall. Some employees may be required to receive the vaccine.
Mid-decade redistricting may be new norm
The Missouri Legislature has passed a plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps, potentially handing a Democrat-leaning seat to Republicans and giving Republicans a 7-1 district advantage. Partisan mid-decade redistricting, once very rare, could become the new normal, says an expert on voting rights at Washington University in St. Louis.
New study may help uncover childhood lead exposure’s true impact
Data scientists at Washington University in St. Louis used new statistical tools to find that the association between lead exposure and academic test scores may be even stronger than previously suspected.
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