Nasal COVID-19 vaccine OK’d in India; based on WashU tech

The world’s first nasal vaccine for COVID-19 was approved Sept. 6 in India for emergency use. The vaccine is based on technology licensed from Washington University and developed in collaboration with Bharat Biotech International Limited in India.

Brown School dean search committee appointed

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin and Provost Beverly Wendland have appointed a 13-member committee to identify candidates for the position of dean of the Brown School.

Bellwether-funded project tackles startup funding gap

Staggeringly disproportionate startup funding available to founders who are women or underrepresented minorities has inspired the next project of the Olin Brookings Commission.

Weedy rice has become herbicide resistant

Scientists from Washington University and the University of Arkansas report that weedy rice has become widely herbicide resistant. The study highlights challenges facing U.S. rice farmers when they battle a weedy enemy that is closely related to a desirable crop plant.

Notables

Ryan Emenecker, a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Medicine, has won the 2022 Regeneron Prize for Creative Innovation. The prize recognizes excellence and creativity in young biomedical scientists.

Notables

Vijay Ramani at the McKelvey School of Engineering is one of 15 new fellows of the Electrochemical Society, recognized for his contributions to the field.

Announcements

Women’s Society seeks student proposals for funding

The Women’s Society of Washington University funding committee invites undergraduate students to submit funding requests for student-led projects. The deadline is Oct. 19.