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Healthy brains suppress inappropriate immune responses

Researchers at WashU Medicine have found a process in which the brain guards against attack by the immune system, opening opportunities to pursue new therapies for diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s.

Awards & Notables

Thakor receives honorary degree from University of Gothenburg

Anjan Thakor, the John E. Simon Professor of Finance at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, received an honorary doctorate Oct. 25 from the University of Gothenburg’s School of Business, Economics and Law in Sweden.

Cancer Research

Complexity of tumors revealed in 3D

A new analysis led by WashU Medicine researchers has revealed detailed 3D maps of the internal structures of multiple tumor types. These maps could lead to new approaches to therapy.

Engineering

Wu awarded energy technology award

Gang Wu, an electrochemist at Washington University in St. Louis, has won a research award from the Electrochemical Society.

Public Health

Center helps secure Medicaid coverage for doulas in Missouri

Missouri’s Medicaid program now covers doula services statewide, an effort led by CAHSPER and community health leaders. The measure addresses the state’s alarming maternal mortality rates.

Campus & Facilities

WashU community asked to complete transportation survey

Washington University students take a Metro train ride

As part of WashU’s ongoing efforts to improve campus transportation and accessibility, the Office of Sustainability has launched an institutionwide transportation survey, which will be open until Nov. 18.

Alzheimer's

Zhao, Musiek receive NIH grant to study neurodegenerative diseases

Guoyan Zhao, PhD, and Erik Musiek, MD, PhD, both at WashU Medicine, have received a $433,000 grant from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study brain cells called astrocytes and their roles in neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Climate & Environment

How to grow food without light

a plant growing out of a pipe in a hydroponic setup

In a new publication, researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering make the case for electro-agriculture to help drastically cut carbon emissions.

Awards & Notables

Gephardt Institute seeks Ethic of Service Award nominations

The Gephardt Institute invites the WashU community to submit nominations for the 22nd Annual Gerry & Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award, which celebrates students, faculty, staff and alumni who serve the St. Louis region.

Cancer Research

Medicaid enrollment associated with higher risk of cancer death

Enrollment in Medicaid was associated with higher risk of death from a central nervous system (CNS) tumor, with an almost two-fold higher risk for young CNS tumor patients enrolled at diagnosis, finds a study from the Brown School at Washington University.