Preventing Alzheimer’s: Families on the front line (Links to an external site)
Families in the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network at WashU Medicine and around the world continue to push research forward through the world’s first prevention trials.
Leadership Connection
“Welcome to Inside WashU Medicine, a twice-monthly newsletter and a content hub for and about our community. As Dean and Executive Vice Chancellor for Medical Affairs, I have a bird’s-eye view of what goes on here, from the everyday moments of exceptional, compassionate care to the landscape-changing discoveries, and everything in between.”
— Dean Levy
Students’ cross-disciplinary collaboration addresses real-life needs (Links to an external site)
Assistive Tech Make-a-Thon at WashU brings together OT and engineering students to enhance the lives of St. Louisans who have disabilities.
Drum Major Awards recognize faculty, staff and students at WashU Medicine (Links to an external site)
Peer-nominated awards from WashU Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion honor individuals who embody Martin Luther King Jr.’s work toward peace and justice for all.
One patient’s story inspired emergency room physician to develop Hospital to Housing program (Links to an external site)
In caring for unhoused patients, Randall Jotte, MD, brings more than medicine.
Announcements
Employee flu vaccination policy and where to get vaccinated
Human Resources
Updated WashU ServiceNow Support Portal, beginning Sept. 14
Information Technology
Events
AI Perspectives Week Fall 2026
Sept. 17-30, 2026
Interprofessional Education fall workshop series
Sept. 22 through Nov. 20
Farmers market
Weekly on Thursdays
Notables
Rosa-Molinar receives dual honors from scientific societies
Professor of cell biology and physiology recognized for exceptional research and mentorship in imaging science.
In The News
A new sunscreen ingredient is coming to a store near you. Here’s why that’s a big deal (Links to an external site)
St. Louis Public Radio
“Our goal is really to just improve outcomes — not just for mom, but for baby, for families, for communities.” (Links to an external site)
KBIA
Strange symptom and a “weird” referral led to a woman’s Stage 4 cancer diagnosis: “Saved my life” (Links to an external site)
CBS News