A generous $15 million commitment from Philip and Sima Needleman, longtime benefactors of Washington University in St. Louis, will enable WashU to leverage its expertise in biomedical discovery to boost drug development.
$15 million gift to strengthen life science research, education across university
Donors and faculty members come together to advance critical research
Generous pledge from James and Elizabeth McDonnell accelerates the expansion of their namesake genome institute
Members of WashU’s China Alumni Network organized an appeal for much-needed medical supplies and funds to benefit the Washington University Medical Campus.
Multiple myeloma remains largely incurable for most patients, despite improvements in treatment options. The blood cancer, which affects the plasma cells of bone marrow, takes the lives of 11,000 Americans each year. Now, a $20 million gift from Rodger Riney and his wife, Paula, is bringing hope to those afflicted — including Riney himself.