Deep learning to increase accessibility, ease of heart imaging
Researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering have developed a method that leverages artificial intelligence to ensure accurate heart scans without added radiation or cost.
Jez, Pakrasi named fellows of biochemistry society
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology named Joseph Jez and Himadri Pakrasi in Arts & Sciences as fellows in recognition of their research, education, mentorship and service to the scientific community.
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Surprising donation of 461 letters opens window into life of late US poet laureate Nemerov
WashU Libraries has received a remarkable gift of 513 letters by U.S. poet laureate Howard Nemerov from a surprising source — the family of Nemerov’s lover. For two decades, Nemerov wrote to Joan Coale of Philadelphia about his work, family and life as a WashU faculty member. This month, Coale’s son presented the letters to Nemerov’s son.
Effort to solve medical mysteries extends to underserved communities
The Undiagnosed Diseases Network at WashU Medicine plans to increase outreach to medically underserved communities and boost the number of patients seen.
Student Affairs launches financial wellness initiative
Andrea Stewart-Douglas, WashU’s inaugural director of student financial wellness programs, is helping students learn how to manage their money and plan for the future.
Camp wins Brockett Essay Prize
Pannill Camp, an associate professor of drama in Arts & Sciences, has won the Oscar G. Brockett Essay Prize from the American Society for Theatre Research.
Collection of tiny antennas can amplify, control light
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed metasurfaces that could expand the use of antennas beyond radios and cellphones to many applications, such as virtual reality devices.
‘The Wolves’ opens Feb. 21 in Edison Theatre
Nine players take to the pitch. The competition is fast, creative and ruthless. And that’s before they meet the other team. In “The Wolves,” which opens Feb. 21 in Edison Theatre, Pulitzer-nominated playwright Sarah DeLappe captures the raw energy, unfiltered banter and accumulating pressure of an elite girls’ soccer team.
For success in bioelectronics, build with nature-inspired design
Researchers at WashU have developed bioelectronic scaffolds in a unique way that creates new tissues.
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