The Record

Study looks at stress granules’ role in neurodegenerative disease

Researchers at WashU and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have found that biomolecular condensates play a role in suppressing the effects of ALS-causing mutations.

Solidarity amid tragedy

Centennial Christian Church, a close partner with WashU Medicine, was badly damaged during the May 16 tornado. The Center for Community Partnership & Research continues to work alongside church members and the Fountain Park neighborhood as they rebuild.

WashU Expert: Is autonomous practice safe for patients?

As the Oklahoma Legislature clears the way for autonomous practice by nurse practitioners, it’s time for a broader conversation about the training needed to independently provide patient care, said Patrick Aguilar, MD, at Olin Business School.

Notables

Robi Mitra at WashU Medicine has received the Chancellor’s Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. WashU also jumped to No. 26 last year on the National Academy of Inventors list of top U.S. universities granted U.S. utility patents.

Notables

The Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, established in 2005 by Yale University and Howard University to recognize outstanding scholarly achievement, recently inducted five doctoral candidates and five postdoctoral fellows from WashU.

Research Wire

Cal Halvorsen, at the Brown School, served as adviser on a CoGenerate survey on faith communities and engagement. The findings revealed a strong appetite for intergenerational connection.