Photoacoustic imaging improves ovarian cancer diagnosis

Researchers and clinicians at Washington University developed a new imaging method to better diagnose lesions in the ovaries and fallopian tubes that may help to avoid unnecessary surgeries.

Galupo installed as inaugural Audre Lorde Distinguished Professor

The Brown School’s Paz Galupo (center), whose research focuses on the intersection of sexual orientation and gender identity, has been installed as the Audre Lorde Distinguished Professor in Sexual Health & Education.

Asteroid Bennu samples have arrived on campus for analysis

Researchers with the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, in Arts & Sciences, will study pieces of the asteroid returned to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission.

Bayard Rustin interview sheds light on the March on Washington

Bayard Rustin was the little-known architect behind the 1963 March on Washington. The new movie “Rustin” tells his story. In a video digitized by University Libraries, Rustin explained why the march mattered.

Research Wire

Benjamin Humphreys, MD, PhD, at the School of Medicine, has received a five-year $4.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research into chronic kidney disease.

Research Wire

Researchers working with Fuzhong Zhang at the McKelvey School of Engineering have genetically engineered a protein-based bio-adhesive with programmable material properties for applications such as in tissue repair and surgical glues.

Announcements

Applications sought for Neuroprep Scholars program

Recent graduates, and undergraduate students who are close to graduating, can apply to be part of a two-year post-baccalaureate neuroscience program at WashU. Applications are due by Feb. 16.