‘In St. Louis, For St. Louis’ initiative expands

WashU is expanding its “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” initiative with a new office in Delmar Divine and a new virtual front door. The university also is launching a regional campaign to highlight these efforts.

How does a person’s mobility affect cardiovascular health?

A clinical trial led by researchers at the School of Medicine aims to define how exercise affects cardiovascular health in people who use wheelchairs. The study is funded by a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Largest ice shelf in Antarctica lurches forward each day

A conveyer belt of ice jostles the entire Ross Ice Shelf — the largest in Antarctica — out of place at least once daily, according to new research from Arts & Sciences.

Notables

Julia Macias, associate dean for the Office of Scholar Programs, has been appointed director of student leader development for the George and Carol Bauer Leaders Academy, effective May 1, according to Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student affairs.

Research Wire

In a first for the field, biomedical engineers from the lab of Rohit Pappu, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, determined the pH profiles of certain key types of cellular condensates.

Announcements

Reminder: sexual misconduct survey closes Saturday

All degree-seeking WashU students are encouraged to participate in a campus sexual misconduct and awareness survey. The survey will be available online until Saturday, April 6.

Philip Needleman, emeritus trustee, longtime benefactor

Philip Needleman, an emeritus trustee, longtime university benefactor and former department head at the School of Medicine, died in an accident March 25 in Creve Coeur, Mo. He was 85.