IMAGE: Sorghum crops beneath the Lemnatec Field Scanalyzer.

Sorghum is a remarkable crop that can help power our world sustainably, and Danforth Center scientists are tapping into that potential. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with funding from U.S. Department of Energy, Principal Investigator Andrea Eveland, PhD, will lead a three-year, multi-institutional project to uncover new secrets about this versatile crop and enhance it as a source of bioenergy. Read more about this project.
IMAGE: Dilip Shah, PhD, and the Peptyde Bio logo.

Just announced: Danforth Center spinout Peptyde Bio has closed an oversubscribed $1.2M pre-seed funding round. The company launched out of the Danforth Center Startup Initiative with assistance from the Danforth Technology Company. Even more exciting: all investment was secured locally. “It’s great to see the maturation of the local capital ecosystem,” said Tom Laurita, Danforth Center director of entrepreneurship and acting Peptyde Bio CEO. Read the full press release.
IMAGE: Dr. Blake Meyers.

This year, Principal Investigator Blake Meyers, PhD, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences—one of the greatest honors a scientist in the country can achieve. In the wake of this remarkable recognition, the University of Missouri-Columbia produced a new video highlighting Dr. Meyers’ life, career, and groundbreaking research. Watch the video here.
IMAGE: The Osage Nation Flag hanging in the McDonnell International Gallery.

Long before St. Louis was founded, the Osage tribe lived in present-day Missouri. But beginning in 1808, they were forcibly displaced from their homeland. On our website, you can read more about the history of the Osage tribe and how the Danforth Center is working to acknowledge their history, share their story, and celebrate their people. Read our blog post here.
IMAGE: Guests at Party with the Plants 2022.

Our recent Party with the Plants fundraiser was an unforgettable evening! With music, drinks, magic, and prizes, the event, hosted by the Danforth Center Young Friends, brought our community together for a good time and raised funds for a good cause—our local STEM education initiatives. To learn more about the event, or relive the fun, check out the recap published by Ladue News.
IMAGE: Cover of the fall Leaflet.

Want the latest news from the Danforth Center? Read the fall edition of the Leaflet. In this issue, you can learn about the important progress we’ve made this past year in our efforts to speed innovation for the benefit of St. Louis and the world, as well as all our most recent and most impactful stories. Read the Leaflet online here.
IMAGE: The Giving Tuesday logo. “November 29” underneath.

Each year on Giving Tuesday, people all around the world come together to show their support for the causes that mean the most to them. If you would like to take part in this special global event and also play a crucial role in feeding the world, please consider making a donation to the Danforth Center on November 29. Click here to donate.
IMAGE: A couple posing together.

Creating a better tomorrow starts with planning your gift today. Many people choose to make a difference for themselves and future generations by setting up an estate gift to the causes they care about. If you’d like to learn how you can leave a lasting gift to the Danforth Center, visit legacy.danforthcenter.org.
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