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Oyen named among trailblazing leaders in women’s health, FemTech

Michelle Oyen, an associate professor of biomedical engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering, has been named among the 200 Trailblazing Leaders in Women’s Health and FemTech for 2023 by Women of Wearables.

History & Education

In his own words: Bayard Rustin interview sheds light on the March on Washington

Bayard Rustin was the little-known architect behind the 1963 March on Washington, a key moment in the Civil Rights Movement. A new movie, “Rustin,” tells his story. In a video digitized by University Libraries, Rustin explained why the march mattered.

Students

Applications sought for Neuroprep Scholars program

Recent graduates, and undergraduate students who are close to graduating, can apply to be part of a two-year post-baccalaureate neuroscience program at WashU, aimed at preparing people for graduate training in neuroscience. Applications are due by Feb. 16.

Awards & Notables

Humphreys receives $4.5 million NIH grant for kidney disease research

Benjamin Humphreys, MD, PhD, at the School of Medicine, has received a five-year $4.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for research into chronic kidney disease.

Advancement

Galupo installed as inaugural Audre Lorde Distinguished Professor

The Brown School’s Paz Galupo, whose research focuses on the intersection of sexual orientation and gender identity, has been installed as the Audre Lorde Distinguished Professor in Sexual Health & Education.

Campus & Facilities

Sign up for Workday Student previews

WashU will begin to roll out Workday Student, the replacement for most of the university’s student information systems, next fall. To learn what is changing and to preview the system, faculty and staff are encouraged to register for Workday Student “Sneak Peeks,” a monthly webinar series beginning in January.

Appointments & Promotions

Moore appointed TRiO director

Tarsha Moore, a project manager for the Office of the Provost, has been named director of TRiO Student Support Services at Washington University in St. Louis. She began the role Dec. 4.

St. Louis Region

St. Louis Confluence Collaborative search committee convenes

A committee comprised of WashU faculty and staff, along with key community partners, is working to identify the Confluence Collaborative’s inaugural faculty executive director.

Awards & Notables

Ashrafi receives Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Award

Ghazaleh Ashrafi, an assistant professor of cell biology and physiology at the School of Medicine, has been awarded a four-year $1.2 million Ben Barres Early Career Acceleration Award as part of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s Neurodegeneration Challenge Network.

Medicine

Improving heart health to save lives during, after pregnancy aim of programs

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Abuja in Nigeria have received grants to work with community organizations in St. Louis and Abuja to improve cardiovascular health during and after pregnancy.