The Record
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
Top stories
Osteoarthritis therapy study advances with ARPA-H funding
The $17 million will support a WashU Medicine collaboration with CRISPR Therapeutics and SynGenix, a WashU startup, to move a single-injection treatment to reverse joint damage into clinical trials.
Using AI to fight misinformation works, study finds
Artificial intelligence could help counter election misinformation at the same speed that false narratives spread, according to new research from WashU and Caltech.
‘Edward E. Boccia: Painter of Nightmares and Dreams’
A new book, “Edward E. Boccia: Painter of Nightmares and Dreams,” revisits the life and work of the St. Louis painter, who taught at WashU from 1951-1986. Plus, a new local exhibition will feature dozens of paintings.
WashU to adopt Okanagan Charter, boosting well-being support
WashU will formally adopt the Okanagan Charter, reinforcing the university’s commitment to making health and well-being an integral part of campus culture and decision-making.
Events
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OCT 16 |
WashU Symphony Orchestra concert7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 |
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OCT 17 |
McKelvey in Action: celebrating student innovation1–3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 |
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OCT 20 |
Paper shredding, e-waste and textile recycling, Medical Campus8–10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 |
Social Post of the WeekEven in the rain |
WashU in the News
Keto diet slashes liver fat by 67%: new study reveals massive advantage over low-fat diets
Muscle & Fitness
Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk — as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US
The Guardian (U.K.)
Secret shoppers confirm safety standards at US psilocybin centers
U.S. News & World Report | Healthday
Doctor answers questions about pope’s surgery, diagnosis
Fox 2 St. Louis
Campus and community news
WashU Medicine psychiatry researcher Jan Kubanek was recognized with the One Mind Rising Star Award for his work on applying ultrasound to map and modulate brain circuits involved in depression.
WashU McKelvey Engineering’s Chi Li received a grant from NASA to fine-tune a tool that will be used to understand how weather and atmospheric conditions evolve over time.
Perspectives
‘The problem with football helmets’
Arts & Sciences’ Noah Cohan takes part in a podcast episode discussing the safety of playing football. His book about the history of helmets will be released next year.
99% Invisible
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Who Knew WashU? Question: A WashU McKelvey Engineering graduate is the founder of which beloved St. Louis restaurant? Answer: B) Marvin Gibbs co-founded Lion’s Choice. The first restaurant opened in October 1967 in Ballwin, Mo. Congrats to this week’s winner, Arts & Sciences alumnus Richard Blaha, who will receive an “I Knew WashU” prize! |