The Trailblazer: Nancy Tye-Murray
Nancy Tye-Murray, PhD, is the first female WashU faculty member to found a startup. clEAR trains people to hear better using their loved ones’ voices.
The Discoverer: Lan Yang
Lan Yang, Washington University in St. Louis research scientist, has a passion and persistence for photonics.
The High Risers
These WashU alumnae innovators and entrepreneurs have reached dizzying heights of success in the fields of fashion, tech, media and design.
The Researchers: Battling deadly TB
Three of the most innovative TB researchers call Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis their professional home. And they are all women.
The Fighter: Audrey Odom John
Audrey Odom John, MD, PhD, is on a mission to fight the spread of infectious diseases like malaria through better, faster, more nimble diagnostic tools.
The Innovator: Jen Silva
WashU physician Jen Silva, MD, has co-founded a startup that will enable doctors to see real-time 3D holograms of the heart during cardiac procedures.
The World Changers: These WashU women are making a better world
Social entrepreneurship at Washington University is strong with faculty, students and alumni creating change around the world. Here are four examples.
The Redefiner: Atima Lui
Founder and CEO of NUDEST, Atima Lui, sells software that uses machine-learning to match skin tone as a service to beauty and fashion brands.
Innovative women: Changing the world with ideas
WashU nurtures women entrepreneurs through training, mentoring, funding and real-world experience. This is their story.
A welcome message from Dedric Carter
Washington University in St. Louis is showcasing the talent and creative energy of some of our most innovative female innovators and entrepreneurs.
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