Sum of incentives dictates efforts

People rarely have just one motivation to do something. New research from the lab of neuroscientist Todd Braver in Arts & Sciences suggests how, and where, they combine.

Anti-aging compound improves metabolism in people

In the first clinical trial of nicotinamide mononucleotide, School of Medicine researchers have found that the compound previously demonstrated to counteract aspects of aging and improve metabolic health in mice also has clinically relevant effects in people.

The endless possibilities of poetry

With a storied literary past, Washington University continues to provide time, place and space to stretch as a poet. Mentoring from contemporary literary giants is just one reason the MFA in writing has become nationally renowned.

Women’s Society presents student awards, honors Early

The Women’s Society of Washington University honored the winners of the Harriet K. Switzer Leadership Award (pictured) and the Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholarships during its meeting last week. The group also honored Ida Early, naming an event and a new fund after her.

Notables

The Olin Business School will honor five outstanding business alumni who have attained distinction in their careers, including Dean’s Medalist Carl Casale, as part of the school’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony Friday, April 30.

Notables

Leland Deeds, associate university librarian at Washington University, has been appointed interim vice provost and university librarian, Provost Beverly Wendland announced. Deeds’ appointment begins Saturday, May 1.

Research Wire

Parakkal Deepak, MBBS, and Alfred H.J. Kim, MD, PhD, at the School of Medicine, received a $1.3 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. They are studying antibody responses after vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and other autoimmune diseases.