The Record

School of Public Health marks milestones

The School of Public Health is rapidly expanding with new people, spaces and initiatives. In August, faculty and staff gathered to begin shaping the school’s strategic plan.

How harmful bacteria hijack crops

Researchers in Arts & Sciences have identified the protein involved in costly plant infestations, pointing the way to possible protections for crops.

Microbiome instability linked to poor growth in kids

WashU Medicine researchers found that children with fluctuating gut microbiomes showed poorer growth compared with kids with a more stable microbiome. The study was in Malawi — among the places hardest hit by malnutrition.

Longest Table’s record turnout reflects appetite for civic dialogue

Roughly 550 WashU undergraduate and graduate students gathered in Tisch Park Sept. 3 for the annual civic dialogue event — a nearly fourfold increase since its debut in 2023.

Notables

Jianjun Guan, an expert in biomaterials and tissue engineering, has been named the Earl E. and Myrtle E. Walker Professor of Engineering at WashU.

Notables

Andrew S. Yoo (left), at WashU Medicine, and staff scientist Zhao Sun have received the Morby Prize from the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund in recognition of their groundbreaking paper that describes a novel method to study aged neurons.