The Record

Study highlights barriers to genetic testing for Black children

A recent study by WashU Medicine researchers found Black children were about half as likely as white children to obtain genetic testing ordered by their neurologists.

Invasive longhorned tick discovered in St. Louis County

WashU researchers recently identified the first longhorned tick found in suburban St. Louis County. In concert with a local community science effort, Tick Watch STL, the researchers will conduct additional tick investigations in the region.

Lindquist installed as Nickerson Dean of the School of Law

Stefanie A. Lindquist, professor and dean of the School of Law, was installed in February as the inaugural Nickerson Dean, named in honor of Steven “Cash” Nickerson, chairman and CEO of Nickerson Stoneleigh Inc. and a trustee.

Natural disaster survivors still believe in nature’s benevolence

Americans generally believe in the inherent goodness of nature — even when they have experienced natural disasters, according to research by Sydney Scott at Olin Business School.

Notables

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin will be a keynote speaker at the Anti-Defamation League’s “Never is Now” summit, an annual gathering focused on combating antisemitism and hate, this afternoon. The event will be livestreamed.

Notables

WashU again was named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. students. Last year, 12 students and recent alumni earned Fulbright awards to travel abroad to conduct research or to teach English.

Research Wire

Li-Feng Jiang-Xie, a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Pathology and Immunology at WashU Medicine, has received the 2024 WashU Medicine Bold Pioneer Award.