The Record
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Top stories
Breast cancer prediction tool on path to FDA approval
AI-based technology developed at WashU Medicine that improves breast cancer risk prediction has received Breakthrough Device designation from the Food and Drug Administration.
WashU, MilliporeSigma sign collaboration agreement
A project that could help scientists identify novel ways to fight disease is among the research efforts that will get a boost under a new collaboration agreement that WashU signed with science and technology company MilliporeSigma.
Gun violence remains top St. Louis public health concern
St. Louis’ top health concerns are shifting. New WashU public health data shows rising concern over mental health and addiction — even as gun violence still leads.
Events
JUL 31 |
Thursday Nights at the Museum: Tennessee Williams’ life in St. Louis5–8 p.m. Thursday, July 31 |
AUG 1 |
‘Medicaid at risk’ panel discussion4–5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 |
WashU in the News
Texas removes 1.8 million people from health care plan
Newsweek
Indy’s flurry of MLS activity suddenly went quiet. What’s going on?
Indianapolis Star
Feds’ release of MLK files could crack open a St. Louis conspiracy
St. Louis Magazine
How Alexa is listening
HEC Media
Campus and community news
Ana Maria Arbeláez, MD (left), and Stephanie A. Fritz, MD, have been named co-vice chairs of clinical investigation in the Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine.
The Brown School’s Mark R. Rank was named a finalist in three major independent publisher book awards for his recent book, “The Random Factor.”
Perspectives
Inspiring People: Jon Elson
Research engineer Jon Elson has worked on projects involving air pollution, chemistry and much more over the decades. Read about how Elson became “a cornerstone of the university’s research ecosystem” in Human Resources’ staff spotlight.
Office of Human Resources
Who Knew WashU? Question: Summer is a time for leisure reading. Which of the following is represented in University Libraries’ Special Collections? A) Archie ComicsB) The Black Panther |