$12M funds Conte Center to study neurosteroids

The National Institute of Mental Health has awarded the School of Medicine a $12.2 million grant to create a center aimed at advancing research into neurosteroids as treatments for depression and other psychiatric disorders.

McKay named vice provost for interdisciplinary initiatives

Mary McKay, the Neidorff Family and Centene Corporation Dean of the Brown School, has been appointed vice provost of interdisciplinary initiatives in the Office of the Provost, beginning Jan. 1.

WashU introduces telehealth services for students

In an effort to further support student mental health, Washington University is introducing TimelyCare, a service of TimelyMD, a leading telehealth company specializing in higher education.

Review analyzes how mass incarceration hurts families

A review and data analysis co-authored by Arts & Sciences’ Hedwig Lee exposes the harm that mass incarceration has on families and advocates for family-friendly criminal justice interventions. The work was published Oct. 14 in Science.

Notables

Monica J. Allen, the university’s vice chancellor and general counsel, is being honored for her work by Missouri Lawyers Media with a Women’s Justice Award.

Research Wire

Adam Joseph Bloom, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, received a five-year $2.9 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Announcements

Memorial service set for Mel Brown

A memorial service in celebration of the life of former university trustee Mel Brown will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 23 in Graham Chapel.

Announcements

Women’s Society seeks student proposals for funding

The Women’s Society of Washington University funding committee invites undergraduate students to submit project funding requests. The deadline is Nov. 1.