https://global.washu.edu/2025-global-research-excellence-showcase/

Join us for an afternoon showcasing the latest research of WashU faculty members and researchers working across borders and disciplines to respond to humanity’s most pressing challenges. Featured presenters are recipients of Global Incubator Seed Grants, which harness the power of our international partnerships to advance innovative research in areas aligned with the university’s strategic plan. The program culminates with awards and recognitions celebrating research excellence at WashU.

View the full program HERE. 

Session 1: Flourishing communities | 1:30-3 p.m.

Can we revolutionize how we grow food and nourish families; improve air and water quality; eliminate health-care disparities; improve social mobility and inclusion; and protect fragile ecosystems? This set of projects draw on WashU’s strengths in environmental science, public health, social work, and other disciplines to drive meaningful research and action addressing these questions.

Session 2: Healthier lives | 3:15–4:45 p.m.

Discover how WashU researchers and their global partners are tackling some of the world’s biggest public health challenges and driving groundbreaking discoveries, cures and treatments to improve human health.

Research Excellence Awards and Reception |  5-7 p.m. (Note - registration is full for the evening session.)