The Record

$12 million NIH grant supports study of Alzheimer’s risk factors

WashU Medicine researchers will investigate the genetic and molecular factors behind the disease’s disproportionate prevalence in Caribbean populations, aiming to identify new drug targets.

2026 Olin Award recognizes continued excellence in AI research

This year’s Olin Award winner is Xiang Hui, who studied how an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can improve outcomes in the real estate market for buyers and sellers. It’s one of many AI-focused research projects making an impact at Olin.

WashU archaeologist Patania mentors Lego League teams

Global robotics competition First Lego League challenged children to design a robot to help archaeologists. The task demands skills in engineering, design and archaeology. Enter WashU Arts & Sciences archaeologist Ilaria Patania.

Notables

The WashU Venture Network has awarded four St. Louis startups its annual Follow-on Investments, designed to scale high-growth companies emerging from the WashU ecosystem.

Research Wire

WashU Arts & Sciences researchers clarify when complexity enables prediction in microbial systems. The paper was recently published in Science.

Announcements

Entrepreneurship hall of fame launches

The Skandalaris Center has established the WashU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. Nominations for the inaugural class are open until May 4.