Forest Park Living Lab launches

Combining experts in wildlife ecology, animal movement and veterinary medicine, the new Forest Park Living Lab examines wildlife health, behavior and interactions in the mosaic of ecosystems in Forest Park. The project received a Living Earth Collaborative seed grant in 2020.

Pediatric Center of Excellence in Nephrology established

School of Medicine physician-scientists have received a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to establish a Pediatric Center of Excellence in Nephrology. The researchers aim to create high-definition maps showing normal and diseased kidneys throughout childhood development.

Leaders provide update, next steps on ‘Here and Next’

Washington University’s strategic vision, “Here and Next,” is moving into its next phase: implementation planning. Mary McKay, vice provost of interdisciplinary initiatives, will chair that process.

Notables

The “Divided City” initiative at Washington University has awarded 2022 faculty collaborative grants to develop a documentary on local bus stops and to plan an Indigenous STL conference for summer 2023.

Research Wire

Patrick Hill, in Arts & Sciences, received a three-year $238,000 grant from Velux Stiftung, a Swiss science-funding foundation, for research on future time perspective as a motivator for healthy aging practices.

Announcements

Applications open for 2023 Global Impact Award

Applications are now open for the $50,000 Global Impact Award, which supports WashU students, postdoctoral researchers and recent alumni who are creating ventures with broad impact. The deadline is Dec. 2.