AI and Creativity
What does AI mean for the future of human creativity? Janet Rafner of the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, an expert in hybrid intelligence and human–AI co-creativity, joins Sandro Galea to discuss AI’s role in the creative space.
Janet Rafner
WashU launches doctoral program in neuroengineering
WashU will launch a doctoral program in neuroengineering in fall 2027, one of only a few in the United States.
WashU among top 100 US universities granted utility patents
The National Academy of Inventors has once again named WashU to its Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents List.
Innovative CAR-T cell therapy receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation
Developed by WashU Medicine researchers and licensed to WashU startup Wugen, the immunotherapy is designed to treat rare and aggressive types of blood cancer.
WashU joins Third Coast Foundry
WashU is an inaugural member of Third Coast Foundry, a new initiative designed to strengthen the combined presence of Midwestern universities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
A future-ready leader takes her shot
On-campus leadership opportunities put Christina Walker on a path to help future student-athletes thrive.
Steensma installed as E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor
Public health scholar and entrepreneur Joseph T. Steensma bridges research and real-world impact, translating science into scalable solutions that address environmental and population health challenges.
Four named senior members of National Academy of Inventors
Four WashU researchers have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors: Rajan Chakrabarty, Vijay Ramani, Christina Stallings and Zhude Tu.
WashU among top 100 granted US patents
WashU has been named to the National Academy of Inventors’ Top 100 Worldwide Universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2025. The university is ranked 49 on the list, with 70 total patents.
Doug Frantz
As WashU’s vice chancellor for innovation and commercialization, Doug Frantz helps speed scientific discoveries into real-world therapies and devices. He works to develop strategic partnerships with industry and enhance WashU’s commercialization efforts.
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