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December 2018
@WashingtonUniversity
What's happening on and off campus today. For alumni, parents, and friends.
 

 SPOTLIGHT

RESEARCH
Improving Detection and Diagnosis of Deadly Ovarian Cancer
A multidisciplinary WashU team has developed a unique photoacoustic imaging technique to identify ovarian tumors earlier and more accurately, offering hope for
better outcomes.

 NEWS & FEATURES

ON CAMPUS
$20 Million Gift From Rineys Boosts Multiple Myeloma Research
Rodger and Paula Riney establish School of Medicine fund to aggressively pursue new treatments for the often fatal blood disease.

RESEARCH
 Scientists Detect Far More Ocean Dragged Into Planet’s Interior
First-of-its-kind study of Mariana Trench has important implications for understanding Earth’s tectonic activity, global water cycle.

RESEARCH
Making Strides Toward Smaller, Safer, More Energy-Dense Batteries
WashU engineer challenges the accepted theory about why lithium ion batteries short circuit, positing three causes instead of one.

IN ACTION
 Alumna-Founded Women’s Bakery Wins 2018 Global Impact Award
Skandalaris Center grants funds to organization that creates sustainable employment for women in East Africa.

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