Lenschow named 2021 Innovation Fund investigator by Pew Charitable Trusts
Dr. Lenchow’s research is focused on the chikungunya virus.
Health
Washington University develops COVID-19 saliva test
The test could help simplify and expand the availability of COVID-19 diagnostic testing across broad populations.
School of Medicine researchers develop COVID-19 nasal vaccine
The vaccine can be given in one dose and has shown to be effective in mice.
In the News: Saving lives with AR
More great ink for Washington University in St Louis inventors Jen and Jon Silva.
In the News: St. Louis startup co-founded by WashU neurologist raises $6.6M in funding
A St. Louis-based startup cofounded by a Washington University physician has raised a combined $6.6 million in federal grant funding and private investment, reports the St. Louis Business Journal.
Startup uses data to aid in addiction treatment, recovery
St. Louis-based startup Takoda uses data to help monitor treatment and recovery of substance use disorders.
Don’t miss: Mar 22 – Workshop: Pitfalls in Startup Incorporation & Equity
Part of Skandalaris Center and Sling Health STL’s workshop series.
Medical School faculty named to National Academy of Inventors
Two faculty members at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
The Trailblazer: Nancy Tye-Murray
Nancy Tye-Murray, PhD, is the first female faculty member at WashU to found a startup. Her company, clEAR, helps people with hearing loss to better recognize and understand speech through training that uses their loved ones’ voices.