Epilepsy drug prevents brain tumors in mice with NF1

Researchers at the School of Medicine have discovered that an FDA-approved epilepsy drug can prevent or slow the growth of NF1-linked optic gliomas in mice, laying the groundwork for a clinical trial.

Traube installed as Neidorff Family, Centene Dean

Dorian E. Traube, an expert on early childhood development, was installed as the Neidorff Family and Centene Corporation Dean of the Brown School during a recent ceremony in Brown Hall.

Board grants faculty promotions, tenure

At the recent WashU Board of Trustees meeting, numerous faculty members were appointed with tenure, promoted with tenure or granted tenure. Most new roles take effect July 1.

Platform unlocks ultrahigh sensitivity in sensors

New work from McKelvey School of Engineering researchers unlocks the power of exceptional points for advanced optical sensing. Such sensors are the backbone of numerous scientific endeavors, from detecting gravitational waves to medical imaging.

Notables

Eric Thompson, MD, a pediatric neurosurgeon noted for his expertise in caring for children with complex neurological conditions, has been named director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the School of Medicine and neurosurgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Notables

Parkorn Wangpaiboonkit, an assistant professor of music in Arts & Sciences, has won a 2024 fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies. Wangpaiboonkit studies the intersection of music, race and imperialism in 19th-century Siam.