The pandemic resulted in an incredibly challenging period for international research. Through it all, WashU researchers collaborating with colleagues around the world continued to innovate and demonstrate remarkable resiliency to keep their projects going and their connections strong.

Our team remained steadfast in our shared research priorities as the pandemic continued.

Michal Grinstein-Weiss, Shanti K. Khinduka Distinguished Professor

Grinstein-Weiss is one of 16 WashU faculty members serving as principal investigators on a total of 11 projects awarded seed grants from the McDonnell International Scholars Academy focused on addressing the public health and social outcomes of COVID-19.