Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building dedicated

One of the world’s largest neuroscience research buildings was dedicated Jan. 18 on the Medical Campus. The 11-story building is named the Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building, in recognition of a gift from Fort, a longtime university supporter.

Replacing Chevron would have far-reaching implications

There is no good reason to abandon the Chevron deference, a Supreme Court decision in place for 40 years, says an expert on administrative law and regulatory reform at Washington University.

Measuring the carbon footprint of medicine

Joe Steensma, a professor of practice at the Brown School, co-authored two recent studies inspired by students in a class he teaches called “Climate Change and Public Health.” The idea to focus on pain management came from Alexandra Fogarty, a fellow in physiatry at the School of Medicine.

Research Wire

Young-Shin Jun, a professor of energy, environmental and chemical engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering, has been awarded a $1.4 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to turn concentrated waste from water purification systems into valuable products for industrial use.

Announcements

Needleman program seeks proposals

The Needleman Program for Innovation and Commercialization provides funding for researchers developing promising new therapeutics. A second call for proposals is now open. The deadline is March 15.