The Record

$7.5M for pioneering respiratory disease research

The School of Medicine’s Michael J. Holtzman, MD, has received awards totaling $7.5 million to support innovative research aimed at defining and controlling chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Social Policy Institute launches at university

The newly formed Social Policy Institute at Washington University will bring together the best research evidence from across disciplines to solve real-world challenges. The institute launches Sept. 24.

Menthol restrictions may hike cigarette costs

Restricting the sale of menthol cigarettes to tobacco specialty shops may reduce the number of retailers and increase the cost of smoking, according to new research from the Brown School.

Clinic shows promise for treating addiction

The Community Academic Partnership on Addiction Clinic, a partnership between the Brown School and Preferred Family Healthcare, was able to increase treatment completion rates by 11% over a six-month period.

WashU Expert on gig economy bill

California lawmakers approved a bill that could pave the way for gig economy workers, such as Uber drivers, to be reclassified as employees. If it becomes law, the bill will have broad implications for labor in America, said employment law expert Pauline Kim.