Year: 2025

Scientists at WashU Medicine have identified unexpected functions of a key gene known for blood cell formation. When mutated, the gene, DNMT3A, may contribute in previously unknown ways to blood cancers.

New School of Public Health survey data show a sharp drop in confidence ahead of flu season.

Michael H. Johnson, MD, has been named director of the Division of Urologic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine.

A researcher at Washington University in St. Louis is working to harness artificial intelligence to find psychological traits hidden in language.

The School of Public Health is rapidly expanding with new people, spaces and initiatives. In August, faculty and staff gathered to begin shaping the school’s strategic plan.

WashU Medicine researchers found that children with fluctuating gut microbiomes showed poorer growth compared with kids with a more stable microbiome. The study sequenced the genomic material from fecal samples collected from toddlers in Malawi.

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have identified the protein involved in costly plant infestations, pointing the way to possible protections.

Emily Martin, a prospect management consultant with University Advancement, has been selected for Focus St. Louis’ fall 2025 Women in Leadership cohort. 

Roughly 550 WashU undergraduate and graduate students gathered in Tisch Park Sept. 3 for the annual civic dialogue event — a nearly fourfold increase since its debut in 2023.

The Kemper Art Museum will celebrate the opening of “Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection” Sept. 12.