Notables

The work of Washington University’s Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (DOLF) Project, which performs research in support of global efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases, has been recognized with a Public Library of Science (PLoS) collection of publications.

“Philia,” a short film by rising senior Jack Mayer, has been named Best LGBTQ Film at the 2022 Experimental Forum in Los Angeles.

Aadel A. Chaudhuri, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of radiation oncology at Washington University School of Medicine, will receive the 2022 Michael Fry Research Award from the Radiation Research Society.

One of the top medical journals in the world, The Lancet Global Health, recently launched a new initiative focused on urban design, transport and health. Several members of the Brown School’s Prevention Research Center have taken on a lead role.

Alvitta Ottley, assistant professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering, recently received the Young Researcher and Best Short Paper awards at the EuroVis annual visualization conference. The awards recognize Ottley’s research in creating personalized and adaptive visualization systems.

The American Society of Hematology has honored John Atkinson, MD, the Samuel Grant Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, for his significant contributions to the field of hematology.

Brianne Burcke has been named associate vice chancellor for finance and chief of staff to Amy Kweskin, executive vice chancellor of finance, at Washington University in St. Louis.

The Washington University Board of Trustees has four new student representatives for the 2022-23 academic year.

Deanna Barch, chair and professor of psychological and brain sciences, has been named vice dean of research in Arts & Sciences. Her new role took effect July 1.

Timothy J. Ley, MD, at the School of Medicine, has been honored by the American Society of Hematology with the Henry Stratton Medal for outstanding contributions to hematology. Ley also recently was honored by France’s Fondation ARC for cancer research.