A conversation with Eliot Society volunteers Tony and Sharon O’Driscoll

Before WashU, college was a juggling act for Tony O’Driscoll, BS ’84. Like so many students, he was struggling to make ends meet while paying tuition at a local university, being present for classes, and carving out time to see his girlfriend, Sharon. He dreamed of being a chemist, but nothing seemed to give — […]

Markus Anzaldua-Campos

Markus Anzaldua-Campos, Class of 2029

“It was like meeting a superhero. I’d never met a neurosurgeon before,” says Markus Anzaldua-Campos, about his first encounter with Albert Kim, MD, PhD, August A. Busch Jr. Professor of Neurological Surgery. The event shaped his career path.

Redefining refugee resettlement 

Because of you, a multidisciplinary team of WashU faculty is shaping conversations among service providers and policymakers. For many refugees resettling in the United States, success means more than finding a job or achieving financial independence — it’s about building a meaningful life in a new community.  Because of you, WashU faculty are helping amplify […]

Unlocking answers for childhood brain tumors 

With continued support, WashU researchers are turning complex genetic puzzles into clinical progress. When a child is diagnosed with a brain tumor, families need answers — and hope. WashU researchers are working to provide both, and your support makes that work possible.  Led by David H. Gutmann, MD, PhD, the Donald O. Schnuck Family Professor […]

Accelerating innovation in sustainable food production

With your partnership, WashU faculty are advancing ideas that reach across disciplines and borders. From hunger and malnutrition to climate-driven crop loss, the world is facing unprecedented challenges that demand bold thinking and collaborative solutions. At WashU, faculty are rising to meet these challenges head-on.  The university’s new Food and Agriculture Research Mission (FARM) is […]

Undergraduates explore cellular dynamics through original research

Your philanthropic support removes barriers to research and invests in student potential. For sophomores Alice Rho and Jolee Zhou, research isn’t just something they hope to do someday. It’s already shaping their undergraduate experience at WashU and potentially the future of medicine for decades to come.    Thanks to support from the M.R. Metzger Family Foundation, […]