The Record

Study urges aggressive identification of, treatment for sepsis

The School of Medicine’s Tiffany Osborn, MD, co-authored a study in The New England Journal of Medicine that stresses the need to quickly identify and respond aggressively to sepsis, a fast-acting, potentially fatal condition.

What a locust’s nose taught engineers about monkeys’ ears

The results of a recent study by a university team of biomedical engineers have profound implications for how sensory information may be encoded in the brain.

Jackson receives Gloria White service award

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton presented Phyllis Jackson, associate director of Campus Life-event management, with the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award at the annual Staff Day celebration May 22.

Anne and John McDonnell receive Harris award

Philanthropists Anne and John McDonnell received the annual Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award. The award honors a couple who have contributed to the region’s civic and cultural well-being.

WashU Expert: Liberals may not cheer districts ruling long

The U.S. Supreme Court last week struck down North Carolina’s federal House district boundaries, finding the lines were based on race. But liberals who welcomed the decision may not cheer for long, constitutional law expert Greg Magarian said.