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Distress leads to higher COVID vaccine rates, less adherence to distancing guidelines

Newspaper clippings with words including "COVID," "Panic," "uncertainty," "vaccine," "Health," etc.

New research from the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences in Arts & Sciences indicates that fear-based messaging may result in mixed effects when it comes to public health.

Biology

Modified nucleotides used in COVID-19 vaccines work as designed

Biologists in the laboratory of Hani Zaher in Arts & Sciences examined the modified nucleotides used in COVID-19 vaccines. The modifications faithfully produce the protein products as designed, a welcome sign for future RNA therapeutics.

Engineering

Understanding outsize role of nanopores

drawing of a nanopore with a different pH than its surrounding solution

Researchers from the McKelvey School of Engineering discover the conditions inside tiny pores can have big consequences for chemistry.

Sustainability

He receives NSF grant for new wastewater tech

A National Science Foundation grant will support the research of Zhen “Jason” He at the McKelvey School of Engineering as he works to develop a more economically viable, sustainable waste conversion technology for wastewater.

Awards & Notables

WashU Bridge Team places second in Collegiate Bridge Bowl

The Washington University Bridge Team recently placed second in the 2022 Collegiate Bridge Bowl, the national tournament for collegiate bridge, at the North American Bridge Championships in Rhode Island.

Awards & Notables

Modeling personalized medicine for neurocritical illness

Illustration of a brain with lines connecting different regions

ShiNung Ching and collaborators are working with a $1 million NIH grant to predict and prevent some injuries related to neurological illnesses.

Awards & Notables

Bey to study pre-Hispanic Andean culture

Bridget Bey, a graduate student in archaeology in Arts & Sciences, won a $20,000 grant from the Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research to study late pre-Hispanic Andean culture.

Campus & Facilities

Parking offers update on permits, office

Parking and Transportation Services at Washington University will hold Metro U-Pass and Danforth Campus parking permit distribution events starting this week. The parking office is temporarily relocated to the Danforth University Center.

Cancer Research

Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine has revealed the details of two key transition points in the development of pancreatic cancer. The study provides insights into treatment resistance and how immunotherapy could be harnessed to treat this aggressive tumor type.

Appointments & Promotions

Shellhaas named associate dean for faculty promotions, career development

Renée Shellhaas, MD, has been named associate dean for faculty promotions and career development at Washington University School of Medicine. She comes to the school from the University of Michigan and begins her new role in October.