The Record

Immunotherapy improves function in mice with heart failure

A new study from WashU Medicine researchers finds that a type of immunotherapy — similar to one approved by the FDA to treat inflammatory conditions — may be an effective treatment for heart failure.

CAPS helps veteran teachers thrive in high-need classrooms

The School of Continuing & Professional Studies, in collaboration with partner Teach St. Louis, is opening its Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning program to veteran teachers in high-need classrooms.

Board grants faculty tenure

At the WashU Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 27, numerous faculty members were granted tenure, effective that day.

Research Wire

Nandini Raghuraman, MD, and Antonina Frolova, MD, PhD, at WashU Medicine, have received a $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study contractions during labor induction.

Notables

Leah Shaffer, a senior director for science news at University Marketing & Communications, has been elected to serve on the board of directors of the National Association of Science Writers.

Announcements

St. Louis Fellows Program accepting student applications

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement invites undergraduate students to apply for the summer 2025 St. Louis Fellows Program. Applications are open through Dec. 6.