Older people’s resilience in pandemic focus of $9M grant

The National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded School of Medicine researchers a five-year $9.1 million grant to study resilience in older adults before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hookworms have potential to protect soldiers from weapons

Harnessing the genetics of hookworms, School of Medicine researchers are focused on developing “living factories” that produce antibodies and anti-nerve agents to protect combat troops against chemical and biological weapons.

Board grants faculty appointments, promotions

At the university’s Board of Trustees meeting last month, numerous faculty members were appointed or promoted with tenure or granted tenure. The new roles took effect Oct. 1.

Research Wire

Glenn Davis Stone, professor of sociocultural anthropology and of environmental studies in Arts & Sciences, is part of an international team of researchers funded by the European Union to study CRISPR in agriculture and food production.

Notables

Brandie Jefferson, a senior news director in University Marketing & Communications, was a presenter on a recent panel at ScienceWriters2021, a joint meeting of the National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing.

Announcements

Olin Library extends hours

Olin Library will offer extended hours beginning today, with the building accessible until midnight Sundays-Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and 7 p.m. on Saturdays. Olin Library also will be open 24 hours a day during reading week and final exams, Dec. 10-21.

Announcements

University invited to view Obama conversation

The Washington University community is invited to watch a livestreamed conversation Tuesday, Nov. 9, between former first lady Michelle Obama and college students, including sophomore Natasha Chisholm.