Isabelle receives Gloria White Award

Isabelle receives Gloria White Award

The Rev. Callista Isabelle, the inaugural director for religious, spiritual and ethical life at WashU, received this year’s Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award, which is given to a staff member who exceeds their daily work duties to make a positive impact on employees and the university at large.
Is autonomous practice safe for patients?

Is autonomous practice safe for patients?

As the Oklahoma Legislature clears the way for autonomous practice by nurse practitioners, it’s time for a broader conversation regarding the scope and duration of training and certification needed to independently provide care to patients of all types, says Patrick Aguilar, MD, a business of health expert at WashU Olin Business School.
WashU community answers call to help in north St. Louis

WashU community answers call to help in north St. Louis

In the wake of the devastating May 16 tornado, several Washington University in St. Louis teams, as well as numerous individual employees and students, have answered the call to help through service and donations — showcasing WashU’s commitment to St. Louis. Here’s how you can get involved.
Sleep aid blocks neurodegeneration in mice

Sleep aid blocks neurodegeneration in mice

A new study by WashU Medicine researchers suggests that lemborexant and sleep aids that work the same way could help treat or prevent damage caused by harmful buildup of the protein tau in multiple neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
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