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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
AI-based brain-mapping software receives FDA market authorization
Technology developed at WashU Medicine locates sensitive areas to enhance precision neurosurgery
Innovative immunotherapy shows promise against aggressive T cell cancers
WashU startup’s “off-the-shelf” CAR-T cell therapy evaluated in international clinical trial
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.
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Mitra receives innovation award
Five named National Academy of Inventors senior members
Lanza named fellow of National Academy of Inventors
Resources for Students & Alumni
The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship serves as the primary resource for students and alumni.