Rudra named member of NIH study section
Jai Rudra, an associate professor of biomedical engineering at WashU McKelvey Engineering, will serve on the National Institues of Health (NIH)’s Vaccines Against Infectious Diseases study section.
WashU researchers use efficient method to split hydrogen from water for energy
WashU researchers have designed a new catalyst to extract hydrogen, a valuable yet low-cost source of zero-emissions fuel.
Raman named Dennis and Barbara Kessler Professor
Barani Raman, a renowned expert in systems neuroscience, machine olfaction and bio-inspired computing, has been named the Dennis and Barbara Kessler Professor of Biomedical Engineering at WashU.
Chen, Heemstra selected as AIMBE fellows
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has named two new fellows from WashU: Hong Chen and Jennifer Heemstra.
New research sheds light on the path of neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers from the WashU McKelvey School of Engineering are reshaping our understanding of disease origins and revealing how biomolecular condensates can tip cells from normal behavior to dysfunction.
Probing a paradoxical drug response for irregular heartbeat
Research in Jon Silva’s lab at WashU McKelvey Engineering highlights the importance of genetic testing for precision medicine.
Robots learn by imitating other robots
A multi-institutional team, including Chongjie Zhang at WashU McKelvey Engineering, developed a new method that enables robots to achieve intentions shown by their peers.
An inside look at drone swarm behavior
Researchers in the McKelvey School of Engineering at WashU have developed a new method to understand information in complex systems, which can be applied toward development of unmanned aerial vehicles.
WashU researchers use quantum biosensors to peer into cells’ inner workings
A team including scientists from the WashU Center for Quantum Leaps has harnessed nanodiamonds to take quantum readings of mitochondria. The work could reveal insights about cellular metabolism in health and disease.
Eleven WashU faculty elected to AAAS
Eleven WashU faculty members are among the new fellows selected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the most distinct honors in the scientific community.
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