Life in the time of COVID

The Nussinov family — (from left) Maya, Tsitsi, Zohar and Ethan — walking their dog, Pi, in Clayton’s Oak Knoll Park. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)
In 2020, so much about what we know to be normal came to a grinding halt for the WashU community. One week in March, we’re looking ahead to spring break, and then suddenly it’s an unending hiatus. Yet the work of the university, and its families, goes on.

The most important work

Vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer and BioNTech was found to be effective in preventing 90% of COVID-19 infections.
WashU alumni are among the researchers working around-the-clock on the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. They say they won’t rest until there are no more deaths from COVID-19.

What’s in a name?

Brookings Hall in early 20th century (Courtesy Washington University Archives)
Find out how Washington University got its name, and learn more about its founding, its mission and some of its pivotal leaders over the years.

Apply for SPORE in Leukemia grants

Applications are now being accepted for the Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Leukemia Career Enhancement Program and the Developmental Research Program, under principal investigator Daniel Link, MD, at the School of Medicine. Those interested should apply by April 30.