The Record

New drug targets for Alzheimer’s identified from cerebrospinal fluid

Researchers at WashU Medicine have linked disease-related proteins and genes to identify specific cellular pathways responsible for Alzheimer’s genesis and progression.

Delivering humanitarian aid in digital age

A new study by Tarek Ghani, at Olin Business School, found that, despite their lack of tech literacy, women in Afghanistan were able to use funds delivered directly to their phones to purchase food and other necessities.

Hundreds turn out to test drive Workday Student

Nearly 1,500 students, faculty, advisers and others recently took part in practice events, and provided feedback, as they prepare to begin using Workday Student in February. Online support is available, and instructor-led adviser training begins in January.

Research Wire

Husain Lateef, at the Brown School, has received a two-year grant from the Brady Education Foundation to study the influences of Afrocentric cultural strengths in Black youth education.

Research Wire

Duygu Özpolat, an assistant professor of biology in Arts & Sciences, co-authored a study in Nature Communications about the early steps of regeneration in the annelid worm Platynereis.

Announcements

Professional clothing donations for students sought

The Taylor Family Center for Student Success and the Center for Career Engagement are expanding the Professional Clothes Closet to offer more free business attire to students. The closet is accepting clothing donations.