The Record

Locusts get a sensory assist from nanomaterials

A new hybrid system developed by McKelvey Engineering researchers combines living organisms with synthetic sensors to improve chemical sensing abilities. The work could have uses in homeland security, environmental monitoring and healthcare.

Psilocybin providers follow safety guidelines, study finds

A study by WashU researchers found that licensed psilocybin centers in Oregon consistently followed recommended client-screening practices. But the cost of treatment may keep it out of reach for many.

Board grants faculty tenure, promotions

At the Board of Trustees meeting in September, several faculty members in Arts & Sciences and at WashU Medicine were promoted or granted tenure, effective that day.

WashU Expert: ICC sanctions threaten academic freedom

The United States imposed sweeping new sanctions against the International Criminal Court this month. They threaten academic freedom, limit law students’ opportunities and make it harder for legal scholars, WashU law professor Leila Sadat argues.

Notables

James Friend, a highly acclaimed innovator with expertise in creating biomedical devices and diagnostic tools, has been named the Stephen F. and Camilla T. Brauer Distinguished Professor at WashU McKelvey Engineering.

Research Wire

A collaboration led by WashU Medicine infectious diseases researcher Megan Baldridge, MD, PhD, could lead to new options for vulnerable patients to maintain healthy blood counts.