Author: Kelly Wiese Niemeyer

Gastroenterologist C. Prakash Gyawali, MD, uses complex tools to learn what’s behind patients’ symptoms and treat them more effectively.

RECESS is a March Madness-style startup pitch competition involving 18 colleges nationwide. Interested students should apply to participate by Monday, March 28.

Images from in and around the Washington University campuses.

Danny Kohl, a professor emeritus of biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, died Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was 87. A memorial service will be held April 9.

Nichole Mercier has been appointed managing director of the Office of Technology Management, effective May 1, according to Dedric Carter, who recently was named vice chancellor for operations and technology transfer.

Washington University student group IDEA Labs received the Spirit of St. Louis Award at the St. Louis Regional Chamber’s 2016 Arcus Awards for advancing the city’s rich history and global reputation as a hub of innovation and forward-looking vision.

The Human Research Protection Office at Washington University in St. Louis received the 2015 Award of Excellence in Innovation from the Health Improvement Institute for the office’s training manuals.

Two Washington University researchers, Elaine Mardis and Ann Gronowski, have been recognized by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry for exceptional research and service in the field of laboratory medicine.

Spring break begins this weekend, and, as students and faculty take a break, so does the daily Record. The Record will be published Wednesday, March 16, then resume regular publication Monday, March 21. For the latest news, visit The Source. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour Sunday, March 13.

Question: What happens to the leftover cooking oil from the university’s dining locations?