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Now through October 31, 2025, the NIH-funded STAR (Stimulating Training and Access to HIV Research Experiences) Grant is accepting innovative and creative solutions through a crowdsourcing open call asking: “How might we work with community organizations to promote HIV prevention services among youth aged 13-24 years old in your community?” 

As we embark on the new academic year; the Light Institute’s faculty, staff, trainees, and students are fully embracing the spirit of academia at WashU. Many members of our community have begun coursework for their PhD, MPH, or JD; while others are engaged in professional development activities. Our team’s unwavering commitment to continuous learning and […]

As we step into the month of September, we take a moment to recognize the crucial role of evidence-based research in shaping the future of health and well-being. Every carefully designed study—whether a small pilot or a large clinical trial—advances our collective knowledge and ensures that innovations are both safe, accurate, and effective. Behind every […]

We kicked off the 2nd half of 2025 with several milestone activities across our global projects. We’ve had the great privilege to work with excellent research and policy scholars in Nigeria, tackling the growing burden of vaccine-preventable cancers (liver and cervical cancers), using innovative solutions ranging from the use of mobile ringtones for HBV vaccine […]

Hello, readers!  My name is Ashley Bardon, and I recently joined the team as the newest Associate Director of the Light Institute! It is so nice to e-meet you. To briefly introduce myself, I am an epidemiologist and researcher having worked in global health research, training, and education programs for over 12 years. Previously, I’ve […]

On June 19, LIGHT (Leaders Igniting Generational Healing & Transformation) hosted its 4th annual LIGHT Festival in-person at Delmar DivINe and virtually via Zoom with a powerful call to action: Rebuilding Trust in Public Health. From the opening welcome to the final reflections, attendees were inspired by a dynamic lineup of artists, storytellers, wellness leaders, public […]