Scientists discover rare genetic condition in children

A rare genetic disease that attacks children’s immune systems was identified by the School of Medicine’s Megan A. Cooper, MD, PhD, working with other researchers. The new discoveries have inspired an ongoing collaboration of scientists nationwide.

WashU Expert on mask guidelines’ business impact

The new CDC guidelines may help businesses — especially restaurants and bars — if customers feel safer with the new recommendations, according to Olin Business School’s Raphael Thomadsen and Song Yao.

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Cynthia Cryder, associate professor of marketing at Olin Business School, was named one of Poets & Quants’ “Best 40 Under 40” professors of 2021. It was the second consecutive year an Olin faculty member made the list.

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The French Connexions Cultural Center at Washington University will host a virtual symposium on “Video Games in Translation” on Saturday, May 22. The event will feature lectures and panel discussions with more than a dozen academics and industry professionals.