Early Alzheimer’s damage ID’d via novel approach

New research from the School of Medicine shows that a novel MRI approach can identify brain cell damage in people at early stages of Alzheimer’s, before tissue shrinkage is visible on traditional scans and before cognitive symptoms arise.

Juvenile justice: ‘We are coming up short’

Analyzing data from thousands of young people, personality scientist Joshua Jackson in Arts & Sciences finds the juvenile justice system is not rehabilitating kids.

Violence risks among refugee women rose during COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated risks of violence for refugee and migrant girls and women, finds a new report from the Brown School and UNICEF.

Walensky shares lessons learned at WashU, CDC

Rochelle Walensky, an Arts & Sciences alumna and director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was on campus last week and shared important lessons from WashU as well as what’s next for the pandemic and public health.

Notables

Tammy English, ​associate professor of psychological and brain sciences in Arts & Sciences, has been named a fellow of the Association for Psychological Science.

Notables

Mohini Sengupta, a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Medicine, received third place in the 2021 Mightex Research Excellence Awards.

Announcements

Students invited to apply to be a CDI fellow

The Center for Diversity and (CDI) Inclusion invites students to apply to be a CDI fellow. Selected students can launch innovative ideas to advance diversity, equity and inclusion on the Danforth Campus. The deadline is April 8.

Announcements

Apply to join Danforth Staff Council

The Danforth Staff Council seeks new members. The council advocates for Danforth Campus staff members with university administrators. Nominations are open Monday, March 14, through April 1.