COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term GI problems

People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders within a year after infection, according to an analysis of federal health data by researchers at the School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system.

Secret lives of salamanders

Scientists at Tyson Research Center are carefully tracking the timing of salamander breeding as part of a larger research effort examining the impacts of climate change on amphibians and plants.

WashU Expert on Goldman Sachs’ potential sale

The Goldman Sachs Group is considering a sale of its consumer banking business, but regulations will mean it can’t simply return to being an investment bank, said Andrew Tuch, an expert on financial and securities regulation at the School of Law.

Notables

Julie-Ellen Acosta has been named assistant vice chancellor for the Office of Human Resources. Acosta oversees the Applied Leadership and Learning and Development teams. Her new role took effect March 1.

Notables

Christopher J. Dy, MD, an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at the School of Medicine, is the recipient of the 2023 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award for his research on brachial plexus injuries.

Announcements

WUPD completes training, gets supplies for sensory issues

The Washington University Police Department has completed training through the nonprofit KultureCity to recognize and support people experiencing sensory overload situations. WUPD vehicles are now equipped with sensory bags containing noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools and more.