Class Acts 2026: Ariel Hernandez-Leyva (Links to an external site)
Ariel Hernandez-Leyva, a member of Dr. Andrew Kau’s lab, was recently interviewed to showcase his research and that of Dr. Kau’s team.
DOM Insider Volume 29 (Links to an external site)
In this Issue: Message from the Chair, High Impact Research Publications, Spotlight, Clinical Programs, Awards/Fellowships/Honors/Accolades, Leadership/Appointments, Office of Faculty Development, IDEAS at DOM, Community Outreach, Vice Chair of Education, Vice Chairs of Safety, Quality, and Operations, Faculty Presentations, Welcome to WashU Medicine, and Events.
Video: Monroy interviewed by KSDK on allergy management (Links to an external site)
Dr. Jennifer Monroy appeared on KSDK Channel 4 to provide information to viewers on how to navigate allergy season.
Kau interviewed about artificial sweeteners (Links to an external site)
From Gizmodo: Recent studies have suggested that sugar substitutes might not be the free lunch they’re advertised as. We asked experts what they thought.
Kau Lab member designs journal cover (Links to an external site)
The cover depicts a child floating in the clouds while blowing bubbles. These are filled with bacteria and volatile organic compounds, reflecting the relationship between the gut microbiome and exhaled breath volatilome. The artwork is inspired by children’s picture books in dedication to the kids participating in the study. Cover art: Lingwei Lyu.