Ribeiro Pereira wins Young Investigator Award
Patrícia M. Ribeiro Pereira, an assistant professor of radiology at the School of Medicine, received the 2022 Young Investigator Award from the Cancer Research Foundation.
Graduate students invited to apply to Pivot 314 Fellowship
The Pivot 314 Fellowship Program for graduate and professional students is accepting applications for its latest cohort. The application deadline is Nov. 14.
Cruchaga awarded Zenith Fellowship Award
Carlos Cruchaga, at the School of Medicine, has received a 2022 Zenith Fellow Award from the Alzheimer’s Association. The annual award is given to scientists who have made significant contributions to Alzheimer’s disease research and are likely to continue to do so.
A sound approach for effective gene therapy delivery to brain
Hong Chen’s lab at the McKelvey School of Engineering has developed a noninvasive focused ultrasound intranasal delivery method to help treat central nervous system diseases and tumors.
University hires inaugural chief privacy officer
David Valentine-Elam has been named the inaugural chief privacy officer at Washington University, announced Monica Allen, vice chancellor and general counsel. In his role, Valentine-Elam works to ensure that the information of students, faculty, staff and research participants is protected.
Obituary: Malik Williams, student in Arts & Sciences, 22
Malik Williams, an undergraduate student in Arts & Sciences, died Friday, Oct 7. Williams is remembered as a quiet, calming presence who loved good food, travel and nature.
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WashU hosts the Fourth Annual Missouri Egyptological Symposium
The Fourth Annual Missouri Egyptological Symposium (#MOEgypt4) will take place Oct. 14-15 on the Danforth Campus. Nicola Aravecchia, assistant professor of classics and of art history and archaeology, both in Arts & Sciences, is one of the organizers of the event.
Nominations sought for William H. Danforth St. Louis Confluence Award
Nominations are now being sought for a new award which will fund community-based research promoting impact and deep engagement with St. Louis.
Take part in Active Transportation Month activities
As part of Active Transportation Month in October, the Sustainability, Parking & Transportation, and Operations & Facilities Management offices are hosting two commuter fairs and a commuter challenge starting Monday, Oct. 17.
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