News

March 8, 2026

The Moment, March 8, 2026

Obesity and food assistance programs; Steensma installation; Tracy Bastain

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Washington Post

March 7, 2026

After PBMs, lawmakers start to scrutinize wholesale drug distributors

Wholesalers have been criticized for opaque business methods that may include steering patients to higher-priced drugs, said WashU Law's Rachel Sachs, a member of the SPH secondary faculty.

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Student Life

March 7, 2026

Chancellor Martin strikes optimistic tone in State of the University address amid a year of challenges

WashU Public Health Dean Sandro Galea spoke during the address, noting highlights of the school's successful first year and stressing the importance of depoliticizing public health.

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The St. Louis American

March 7, 2026

Alvitta Ottley appointed to U.N. artificial intelligence panel

McKelvey Engineering's Alvitta Ottley, an SPH secondary faculty member, joins a U.N. panel dedicated to bridging the knowledge gap in AI and assessing its real-world economic and social impacts

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The Source

March 7, 2026

Steensma installed as E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor

Public health scholar and entrepreneur Joseph T. Steensma, a professor of practice at SPH, bridges research and real-world impact, translating science into scalable solutions that address environmental and population health challenges.

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March 6, 2026

A conversation with environmental epidemiologist Tracy Bastain

Researcher studies how pollution and stress affect pregnancy and children

Tracy Bastain, a faculty member at the School of Public Health, is pictured wearing a black and blue top and smiling in front of Brookings Hall at WashU.
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March 6, 2026

Can asking better questions improve population health?

Multidisciplinary panel to discuss that question as part of WashU Public Health convening

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March 6, 2026

Food assistance programs do not promote obesity in children

Strengthening nutrition standards may support healthy weight

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Real Simple

March 6, 2026

The one good deed that could help you live longer, according to new research

Research by the Brown School's Cal Halvorsen, an SPH secondary faculty member, shows that volunteering can contribute to healthy aging by providing social interaction and physical activity.

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