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A multidisciplinary team of surgeon-scientists, computer scientists and researchers developed an artificial intelligence-based approach that could help clinicians screen for and diagnose cervical spondylotic myelopathy up to 30 months earlier, opening new opportunities for earlier treatment. (iStock photo)

Clinically informed AI outperforms foundation models in spinal cord disease prediction

WashU study shows smaller, targeted models generalize better than large foundation models for early detection of cervical myelopathy.

02.02.2026

Undergraduate Charlie Rosser collects soil samples in a north St. Louis neighborhood. (Photo: Whitney Curtis/WashU)

WashU faculty, students search for hidden hazard in tornado’s path

Catalano leads effort to test lead levels in St. Louis soil.

01.30.2026

Given that more than 20 internal signals drive the behavior of a single neuron, measuring all of them is close to impossible. Jr-Shin Li’s lab and explored an alternative: What if we could measure only one signal per node? (Credit: iStock photo)

Cracking complex networks with partial data

Researchers in the lab of Jr-Shin Li develop a workaround to unearth connections between different nodes in complex networks.

01.30.2026

Hosted by the Center for Teaching & Learning, the iTeach conference featured sessions on AI pedagogy and ethics, alternative assessments and creative course design. The center hosts dozens of panels and workshops every year for faculty, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students. (Courtesy photo)

STEM Exchange to boost learning, support faculty

Effort launched at iTeach, biennial conference to improve teaching on campus.

01.23.2026

Mark Lawrence’s lab has found a way to improve the efficiency and capability of machine vision and AI diagnostics using optical systems instead of traditional digital algorithms. (Credit: Lawrence lab)

Light gives boost to image processing, optical systems

Work in Mark Lawrence’s lab has benefits to image processing with AI.

01.22.2026

Brian Garnett plays Scrabble competitively in tournaments throughout the U.S. and Canada. Courtesy photo.

A way with words

CSE’s Brian Garnett studies Scrabble strategy.

01.21.2026

Solutions through Planetary Health Research (SPHERE) is a newly launched research network at WashU Public Health. The network aims to improve the interconnected health of people and the planet through innovative, collaborative research. (Photo: Zachary Linhares/WashU Public Health)

WashU Public Health launches research network to solve urgent health, environmental challenges

Solutions through Planetary Health Research (SPHERE), led by McKelvey Engineering’s Dan Giammar, drives research, solutions to protect the intertwined health of people and the planet.

01.16.2026

The image above is from a 63-year-old woman with targeted-ultrasound demonstrated an irregular mass detected by a screening mammogram. The total hemoglobin concentration (HbT) map (inset) showed high HbT levels, which raises suspicion for cancer. The calculated blood oxygen saturation level was at the lower end. The HbT and blood oxygen saturation levels were presented to the radiologists in the study, which increased the confidence of a malignant diagnosis. The biopsy results revealed grade 3 triple-negative breast cancer, measuring 2 centimeters. (Credit: Zhu lab)

Imaging technique can reduce benign breast biopsies by 25%

Ultrasound-guided diffuse optical tomography reduces breast biopsies in WashU study.

01.15.2026

WashU researchers track single cells to reveal enzyme copy number fluctuation as the main source of metabolic noise. (Photo: Alex Schmitz and Xinyue Mu)

Exploring metabolic ‘noise’ opens new paths for biomanufacturing

Fuzhong Zhang’s lab finds source of metabolic fluctuations that can jam bioproduction.

01.15.2026

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Feb 2

IMSE Seminar: "2D MATERIAL-BASED ELECTRONICS: FROM TRADITIONAL DEVICES TO BIO‑INTEGRATED SENSORS" at Stephen F. & Camilla T. Brauer Hall

Feb 3 8:00 am

Master's Application Tips and FAQs Virtual Information Session hosted by Engineering Graduate Admissions

Feb 5 10:00 am

BME Seminar Series: James D. Sterling at Uncas A. Whitaker Hall

Engineering management online program ranked No. 15 nationwide

The part-time online program, offered through the Sever Institute, was recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

01.28.2026

Mbatai wins Dean James E. McLeod First-Year Writing Prize

Sophomore Izzy Mbatai has been awarded the Dean James E. McLeod First-Year Writing Prize from the College of Arts & Sciences and the College Writing Program.

10.17.2025