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Introducing NEURO360 – Advancing Neuroscience Technologies to improve cognitive wellness
Needlemans commit $15 million to boost drug discovery
A generous gift from longtime benefactors of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis establishes the Needleman Program for Innovation and Commercialization. For a select number of projects, the new program will provide funding to help move promising therapeutics towards the stage where the Food and Drug Administration grants investigational new drug (IND) status.
In the news
WashU rises in global patent ranking
The National Academy of Inventors recently named WashU to its Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents. The university jumped 18 spots, placing #38 with a total of 82 patents awarded in 2024.
2024 Top 100 Worldwide Universities Announced by the National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has released the 2024 Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents List. Released annually by the Academy since 2013, the Top 100 Worldwide Universities List ranks the top universities holding U.S. utility patents to highlight the important research and innovation taking place within academic institutions.
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine based on WashU technology to enter U.S. clinical trials
Trial will assess safety, efficacy of next-generation vaccine given via nasal spray, inhalation
Announcements
Five named National Academy of Inventors senior members
Lanza named fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Frantz appointed vice chancellor for innovation, commercialization
Resources for Students & Alumni
The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship serves as the primary resource for students and alumni.