The Record

How to grow food without light

In a new publication, McKelvey School of Engineering researchers make the case for electro-agriculture, allowing food to be grown without the need for light or pesticides, which would help drastically cut carbon emissions.

Implantable device may prevent death from opioid overdose

A team from WashU Medicine and Northwestern has developed an implantable device that, in animal studies, can successfully detect an opioid overdose and administer a lifesaving drug.

Medicaid enrollment associated with higher risk of cancer death

Enrollment in Medicaid was associated with higher risk of death from a central nervous system (CNS) tumor, with an almost two-fold higher risk for young cancer patients enrolled at diagnosis, finds a study from the Brown School.

Notables

Three faculty members from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts — Chandler Ahrens (left), Constance Vale and Kelley Van Dyck Murphy — have been named University Design Research Fellows for the 2024-25 cycle of Exhibit Columbus.

Research Wire

McKelvey School of Engineering researchers received a $1.9 million three-year grant from the National Science Foundation to develop low-power, high-performance radar systems.

Announcements

Gephardt Institute seeks Ethic of Service Award nominations

The Gephardt Institute invites the WashU community to submit nominations for the Gerry & Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award, which celebrates students, faculty, staff and alumni who serve the St. Louis region. The deadline is Nov. 24.