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Drug in clinical trials for breast cancer could also treat some blood cancers

Research from WashU Medicine found a possible new treatment strategy for certain types of blood cancers.

Fatal neurodegenerative disease in kids also affects the bowel

Researchers at WashU Medicine have described the neurodegeneration that occurs in the nervous system of the bowel in Batten disease, a rare and fatal genetic condition.

Engineering

Engineering better sleep

An illustration of a woman lying on a pillow, eyes open, unable to sleep

Washington University researchers plan to use advanced math to better understand and control biological systems, specifically our body’s internal clock, possibly leading to better treatments for sleep-related issues.

Biology

Coyote genes may show urban evolution at work

A new study by Elizabeth Carlen, a postdoctoral fellow with the Living Earth Collaborative at WashU, outlines the ways by which city life may be shaping the evolution of urban coyotes, the highly adaptable carnivores spotted in alleyways from Berkeley, Calif., to the Bronx, in New York.

Campus & Facilities

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Images from on and around the WashU campuses.

Cancer Research

New cellular immunotherapy approach shows promise for B-cell lymphoma

A phase 1 clinical trial co-led by researchers at WashU Medicine found that a new type of cell-based immunotherapy was safe for patients with several types of B-cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Performing Arts

Emmanuel Pahud launches 2025 Great Artists Series

Flutist Emmanuel Pahud (left) and pianist Alessio Bax

Emmanuel Pahud, “one of today’s most dazzling interpreters of the 20th-century flute repertoire” (BBC Music Magazine), and pianist Alessio Bax, one of “the most remarkable young pianists now before the public” (Gramophone), will launch WashU’s 2025 Great Artists Series Jan. 23.

Public Health

Naseh awarded grant to improve refugee health in Missouri

Mitra Naseh, an assistant professor at the Brown School, has received a three-year $463,654 grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health to study and improve the health of refugees in Missouri.

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. Applications are due by March 3.

Students

Rural student surprised with a WashU Pledge scholarship

A team from WashU traveled 130 miles to Monroe City High School to deliver a big surprise to senior Angela Chen — early admission to the Class of 2029 and a WashU Pledge Scholarship, which will cover the full cost of her education. Chen is a graduate of the WashU Rural Scholars Academy.