The Record

$6.4M supports studies of cardiac muscle function in heart failure

Michael J. Greenberg, at WashU Medicine, has received two grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate the complex roles of troponin — a critical protein in the heart — in various forms of heart failure.

WashU recognized for support of international students, research

In recognition of its work to address complex global challenges and support its international students and scholars, WashU has received a 2026 Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization.

WashU Expert: Why prescription drug prices stay high

High prescription drug prices are not caused by any single company or practice, but by the system itself, said WashU Law’s Rachel Sachs. To lower prices, Congress must fix the structure and incentives of the entire supply chain, she said.

Notables

WashU came in at No. 14 on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Large Employers 2026. Workers nationwide were surveyed about topics such as work-life balance, leadership training and benefits.

Notables

Philip Payne, vice chancellor for biomedical informatics and data science at WashU Medicine and chief health AI officer for BJC Health and WashU Medicine, will lead the American Medical Informatics Association.