Author: Talia Ogliore

Researchers at WashU Medicine have identified a previously unknown cellular process that protects against liver disease caused by toxic protein buildup.

Salma Abdalla, at WashU Public Health, and Liz Chiarello, in WashU Arts & Sciences, have been named 2026 Public Scholarship faculty fellows in recognition of their work that connects rigorous research with public audiences.

A grant of nearly $800,000 will fund the development of an “AI Scientist” system aimed at improving biomedical research efficiency, with an initial focus on neurodegenerative disease.

Monica Chang-Panesso, MD, and Hysell Oviedo, PhD, were recognized for their research on kidney repair and the brain’s processing of sound and speech, respectively.

Arts & Sciences honored seven alumni for their achievements, service and commitment to the liberal arts.

Three physician-scientists at WashU Medicine — neurologists Suzanne Schindler and Christopher Smyser and otolaryngologist Sidharth Puram — have been recognized by one of the nation’s oldest and most respected medical honor societies.

Nico Dosenbach, MD, PhD, is internationally recognized for his research in precision brain mapping and discovery of the network within the brain that links cognition with movement.

WashU Medicine researchers led by Ryan Raut show that it is possible to accurately predict the state of brain activity by tracking variations in an animal’s pupil dilation, suggesting that brain circuits and the body are more dynamic and interrelated than previously thought.

Several distinguished speakers, faculty members and student leaders will take part in Commencement recognition ceremonies for Class of 2026 graduates and their families and guests May 12-15 at Washington University in St. Louis.

A decadeslong research collaboration at WashU Medicine has led to a reduction in antibiotic use in preemies in the neonatal intensive care unit at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.