The Record

Researchers find intestinal immune cell prevents food allergies

Researchers at WashU Medicine found that, in mice, a small population of immune cells in the intestine prevents allergic responses to food. The work suggests that targeting such cells could potentially lead to a new treatment for allergies.

Harnessing mechanobiology to combat kidney disease

Engineering and medical researchers at WashU have received a $4 million grant to study specialized cells that could help treat kidney disease.

WashU prepares for fall ’25 class registration in Workday

Most WashU students are gearing up to register for fall 2025 classes next week using a new student information system, Workday. Many have prepared already, but administrators say to expect some bumps in this first cycle.

Notables

Riley Novak, a senior majoring in global studies and in Spanish in Arts & Sciences, is a recipient of the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for Peace and Reconciliation at Queen’s University Belfast.

Research Wire

Refugees resettled in the U.S. often define success in ways that go beyond economic self-sufficiency, according to a new study co-authored by WashU researchers. The study challenges long-held assumptions about resettlement in the U.S.