Impact
Longevity alone isn’t enough — the true promise of modern medicine lies in adding quality to our years, not just extending them. Fueled by deep curiosity, our researchers are decoding the science of aging. And what they’re uncovering is transformative: slowing, preventing and even reversing all age-related diseases is only a matter of time.
WashU Medicine breakthroughs
Developed the first blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Discovered the first noninvasive radiation treatment for life-threatening heart failure
The hidden risk after stroke and the clinical trial changing the odds
One in eight stroke survivors die within a year of discharge in their own homes. Our new safety intervention clinical trial is changing that — saving lives by helping survivors transition to living safer at home and regaining independence.
Repurposing immunotherapy to repair the heart
When our researchers discovered that immunotherapy used to treat arthritis may reduce scar tissue and improve cardiac function, they found a surprising new path in the fight against heart failure.
What if healing a joint no longer meant replacing it?
Osteoarthritis steals more than cartilage: it robs freedom. That’s why our multidisciplinary team of researchers and faculty are focused on new methods of joint regeneration instead of total joint replacement — letting patients rewrite the story of aging, one important step at a time.
GLP-1 drugs promise more than weight loss
New research is demystifying modern GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, discovering they may also affect aging, dementia and heart disease. In the relentless pursuit of answers, the researchers behind the study are mapping the full impact of these drugs to understand a clearer picture of where GLP-1s succeed and where caution is needed.
