The Record

WashU community joins neighbors in tornado recovery

As the St. Louis region continues to clean up from last week’s storms and deadly tornado, the WashU community has quickly mobilized to help its neighbors. There are still opportunities for volunteering, donating and finding support.

WashU Medicine fungal specialists fight often misdiagnosed infections

WashU Medicine’s Invasive Fungal Infections Clinic has been named a Center of Excellence, Diamond Level, by the European Confederation of Medical Mycology. It is one of two clinics with such status in the U.S. and one of 13 worldwide.

New Medicaid policy lab brings data to the debate

As Congress weighs $715 billion in Medicaid cuts, WashU’s new Medicaid Policy Analysis Lab offers timely briefs showing how policy changes affect real people — especially in Missouri.

WashU Expert: Managing mental health after recent storms

Social connections and psychological first aid can help to alleviate post-disaster stressors, says Salma Abdalla, an expert on mental health at the WashU School of Public Health.

Notables

The Brown School marked its 100th anniversary during the annual Brown School Awards of Distinction and Centennial Gala. Seven individuals were honored for their contributions to social work, public health and social policy.

Research Wire

Material scientists at the McKelvey School of Engineering have found ways to control contaminants in nanoporous materials used in water treatment and other manufacturing processes.

Announcements

Stay up to date on storm impact to campus

WashU continues to clean up debris from the storm and tornado that struck the St. Louis region May 16. Get the latest status updates on the Emergency Management website.