The Record

Novel approach shows promise against UTIs

School of Medicine scientists have designed small molecules that prevent bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall, halting development of urinary tract infections in mice. The technology is the basis of a startup, Fimbrion Therapeutics.

Lodge elected to National Academy of Inventors

Jennifer K. Lodge, vice chancellor for research at Washington University, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton and Provost Holden Thorp are also NAI fellows.

A Washington University gift guide

From music to massages, and clothes to cooking classes, Washington University offers great gifts for every interest. For example, find jewelry by local designers at the Kemper Art Museum.

Fricks enhance commitment to Olin facilities

Emeritus Trustee Robert Frick, BS ’60, MBA ’62, and his wife, Barbara, recently made a $2 million commitment to support Olin Business School. The second-floor commons area in Knight Hall will be named Robert and Barbara Frick Commons.

WashU Expert: Fed should’ve waited

Mark Taylor, dean of Olin Business School, said that while the Fed’s rate hike was widely anticipated, he would’ve liked to see the Fed hold off until President-elect Trump’s inauguration.