Public Safety Committee wraps up, releases report

A newly released report provides insight into public safety at Washington University, with a focus on exploring how the university can best support safety on and near the Danforth Campus to meet the needs of its diverse community.

Protein linked to Alzheimer’s, strokes cleared from brain

Amyloid deposits in the brain increase the risk of dementia and strokes. Researchers at the School of Medicine have identified an antibody that clears amyloid deposits from the brain, in mice, without raising the risk of brain bleeds.

Search begins for dean to lead reimagined University College

The university has launched a national search for a new dean to lead professional and continuing education at the university. Currently operating as University College, the school is being reimagined as a community-focused hub for adult learners in the St. Louis region.

Trust your gut: A healthy sense of disgust can prevent sickness

New research from Arts & Sciences, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests that disgust could be the body’s way of helping people avoid infection.

Announcements

Join the Green Cup competition in March

The Green Cup is an annual competition to reduce energy use, and typically is focused on Washington University’s residential colleges. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition is virtual and is open to faculty, staff and students. It will run March 1-31.

Notables

Patricia Olynyk, at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, has been named inaugural fellow in The Medicine & Media Arts Initiative, a new scholarly endeavor that will support the artistic exploration of contemporary medical science and biotechnology.