The Record

Targeting tumor metabolism to fight cancer

Cancer cells are ravenous eaters. A deeper understanding of their metabolism might lead to new strategies to slow tumor growth while sparing healthy cells, according to WashU Arts & Sciences’ Gary Patti.

Light, genetics provide insight into arrhythmia’s effects on brain

WashU researchers at McKelvey Engineering used highly sensitive imaging in a mouse model to better understand arrhythmia’s effect on the brain.

Ebola and public health preparedness during the World Cup

As millions travel for the World Cup, Jennifer Layden of WashU Bursky Public Health explains how officials track outbreaks, assess risk and prepare for emerging infectious disease threats.

Engineering enzymes with potential against ALS and Parkinson’s disease

Chemistry researchers in Arts & Sciences devised a new high-tech method to generate an enzyme that can break down the misfolded proteins that cause neurodegenerative disease.

WashU Medicine’s Ritchey receives Gloria White award

Julie Ritchey (left), research laboratory manager of the lab of John DiPersio, MD, at WashU Medicine, received the 2026 Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award. 

Notables

Jin Huang, an expert in the development of social policies that support family and child well-being, has been installed as the Irving Louis Horowitz Professor in Social Policy at the WashU Brown School.

Research Wire

WashU McKelvey Engineering researchers led by Sang-Hoon Bae received a grant from Samsung to further their work to improve electrostatic capacitors.

Research Wire

Poor sleep, night shift work linked to higher risk of osteoarthritis

A study led by WashU Medicine researchers found that short or poor-quality sleep and night shift work are associated with a higher risk of osteoarthritis and hip and knee replacements.