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December 2021
@WashingtonUniversity
What’s happening on and off campus today. For alumni, parents, and friends.
 

 SPOTLIGHT

IN ACTION
Entrepreneurialism surges through commercialization efforts
Initiatives turn medical school research lab findings into real-world innovations, speeding delivery of treatments to patients.

 NEWS & FEATURES

RESEARCH
 Low-cost antidepressant proves effective against COVID-19
FDA-approved fluvoxamine is the first existing drug to show promise in reducing serious complications of the disease.

RESEARCH
New technique could open door to safer stem cell transplants
Immunotherapy-based approach tested in mice eliminates life-threatening side effects associated with the traditional procedure.

RESEARCH
Scientists borrow from nature to create biodegradable hydrogel
Discovery addresses longtime question of how to create a strong, sticky adhesive for biomedical healing and underwater repair.

WASHU EXPERT
Business school professor shares predictions about the supply chain
Panos Kouvelis says factors such as corporate hoarding and factory slowdowns will prolong logistical issues into mid-2022.

RESEARCH
Collaborative team uses microbe to generate carbon-neutral biofuel
The organism creates fuel via a sustainable process involving only carbon dioxide, solar panel-generated electricity, and light.

OFF CAMPUS
Gift guide features edible, drinkable items from alumni businesses
The list includes an array of artisan food and beverages, from coffee to spirits, and a hand-ripped Chinese noodle meal kit.

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