The Record

WashU Expert on FTC settlements with pharmacy benefit managers

The Federal Trade Commission’s deals with major drug middlemen may not do enough to lower what patients and employers pay for prescription drugs, says WashU Law’s Rachel Sachs.

WashU Expert: Advice from the frontline of alpha-gal syndrome

WashU Medicine allergist and immunologist Maya Jerath, MD, PhD, has treated over 650 patients with alpha-gal, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction triggered by tick bites — and the prevalence is increasing rapidly, she says.

WashU students build skills, networks through internships

About 400 students took part in an event sharing details about their internships, research experiences, summer jobs and volunteering. The Center for Career Engagement will use that information to provide experiential learning resources.

Notables

David M. Holtzman, MD, of WashU Medicine, was recognized by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for impactful mentorship of future scientists.

Notables

Jonathan Judaken in WashU Arts & Sciences has been named a 2026-27 fellow at the Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies.

Research Wire

A new study from the WashU Brown School finds that transparent management helped keep frontline 988 counselors’ morale strong as new performance metrics were introduced.