With a PhD in neuroscience, Thi Nguyen thought that someday she’d run her own lab. But life events led her to a new career path, and today, she helps graduate students at Washington University prepare for a job market with few tenure-track positions.
Outdoor air pollution has long been linked to major health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and more. A new study adds kidney disease to the list, according to researchers at the School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System.
Fuel cells could someday generate electricity for nearly any device that is battery-powered, including cars, laptops and cellphones. A university engineering team developed a new way to look inside these fuel cells, aiming to extend their life.
The university’s College Prep Program is accepting nominations for its fifth cohort of scholars. The free program serves talented, low-income students from the St. Louis region. Scholars apply as high school freshmen; nominations are due by Nov. 1.
The noted researcher and Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of Medicine encourages those in her lab to embrace tenacity and tackle new challenges. She researches ion channels and their effects on pregnancy and preterm birth.
Aimee James, a cancer researcher at the School of Medicine, offers tips for maintaining a healthy weight, such as choosing healthier snacks and building in more physical activity, in an article on the Gateway Region YMCA website.
Michael L. Gross, professor of chemistry in Arts & Sciences, has been named recipient of the 2018 American Chemical Society Award in Analytical Chemistry, sponsored by the Battelle Memorial Institute.
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Michael L. Gross, professor of chemistry in Arts & Sciences, has been named recipient of the 2018 American Chemical Society Award in Analytical Chemistry, sponsored by the Battelle Memorial Institute.