The Record

Closing the research-practice gap

A team of WashU researchers urges institutions to reward implementation science that demonstrates benefit, improves health and justifies research investment — a major shift from traditional approaches focused on academic publication.

Brain network responsible for Parkinson’s disease identified

A brain network first identified by WashU Medicine researchers, called SCAN, is shown in a new study to be the neurological basis for Parkinson’s disease. Patients receiving treatments targeted to this region experienced greater improvements in symptoms.

Viral strategy could target hard-to-treat infections

In a new study, researchers in Arts & Sciences and at WashU Medicine help reveal how certain bacteria-targeting viruses can break up potentially harmful biofilms. The findings could eventually guide development of new treatments.

Notables

Sean Joe, the Benjamin E. Youngdahl Professor of Social Development at the Brown School, received an honorable mention for the 2026 Excellence in Research Award from the Society for Social Work and Research.

Research Wire

Jin-Moo Lee, MD, PhD (right), and Jeffrey R. Millman, PhD, at WashU Medicine, were selected for the prestigious Falk Catalyst Awards, which support bold early-stage research with the potential to transform patient care.