Early-pregnancy air pollution exposure linked to persistent depressive symptoms
Exposure to common air pollutants during early pregnancy may increase the likelihood of persistent depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy.
Bursky Public Health names first FARM distinguished professors
Lora Iannotti and Feng Jiao have been installed as the inaugural Lauren and Lee Fixel Distinguished Professors at WashU
“Swimming not recommended” in some Missouri State Parks
At several lakes in Missouri State Parks – including one in the St. Louis region – water testing shows that levels of E. coli bacteria are high enough to pose a health risk
Bridging sustainability and public health
Academic sustainability leaders meet at WashU to explore how universities can help connect environmental action and public health
Provost announces leadership transitions
Several faculty members have been appointed to new leadership positions in the Office of the Provost at WashU, effective by July 1, Provost Mark West announced.
In pregnancy, how hot is too hot?
Study finds marker of heat exposure in pregnancy that may indicate risk of preterm birth
Bursky School faculty named to Research.com’s Best Scientists lists
Fifteen primary and secondary faculty members at Bursky School of Public Health are among the top 1% of scientists in the world, according to Research.com.
Engineering public health
Research in McKelvey Engineering intersects with public health
Harvesting the Classics: Students connect ancient poetry with Missouri farm life
Kate Wilson took her Virgilian poetry class to rural Missouri, using hands-on examples of local farm life to help students better understand the classical world.
A conversation with FARM network manager Mark Doyle
Doyle works to catalyze research at the nexus of public health, food and agriculture and advance solutions for healthier communities and a healthier planet