Washington University in St. Louis

Type 1 diabetes — one of the most common chronic diseases in children — destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, requiring lifelong daily management. The autoimmune disease affects up to 10% of people with diabetes worldwide.…

Archaeological surveys led by scientists at Washington University in St. Louis suggest that coastal and underwater cave sites in southern Sicily contain important new clues about the path and fate of early human migrants to the island. A…

Three researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have received highly competitive and prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s awards for “High Risk, High Reward” medical research funding totaling more than $10…

The building, which will be west of Olin Library and northwest of Graham Chapel at the heart of the Danforth Campus, will be named Michael W. and Quirsis V. Riney Hall in recognition of a pledge from Michael, BSBA ’08, and Quirsis “Kaisy”…

After an injury to the elbow, such as a fracture or dislocation, the joint may stiffen and be difficult to move, making everyday tasks such as eating, bathing or getting dressed challenging and painful. Treatment usually includes physical…

The George and Carol Bauer Leaders Academy is offering new opportunities for WashU students to build their skills as leaders. The programs are open to all students regardless of their role on campus or career goals. “One of the…

When trying to understand how genetic influences factor into youth behavior, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have taken the “big trawl” approach, casting their net wide to pull in all the measured traits, behaviors and…

Doug E. Frantz has been appointed the new vice chancellor for innovation and commercialization at Washington University in St. Louis, effective Jan. 1, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin and David H. Perlmutter, MD, executive vice…

Creating a data-driven solutions studio that brings research projects to life faster than ever. Connecting field-leading experts in the digital domain. Forging new relationships and laying out the vision for Washington University in St.…

In an effort to gain understanding about sexual assault and harassment on campus, Washington University in St. Louis recently joined nine other leading universities to commission and conduct the Higher Education Sexual Misconduct and…