May 20, 2025 WashU Medicine fungal specialists fight often misdiagnosed infections Fungal clinic recognized internationally for world-class diagnosis, care and research.News Release June 19, 2025 Kaneko to lead Division of Cardiothoracic SurgeryClinical innovator has developed new devices and techniques for heart valve surgeries.Medical Campus & Community June 13, 2025 Chamessian named Rita Allen Foundation ScholarPain researcher receives grant for early-career scientists.National Leaders June 13, 2025 $12 million grant funds studies of role of genes in autism, similar diagnosesBank of specialized mouse models will deepen understanding of neurodevelopmental, psychiatric conditions.News Release June 10, 2025 Phillips-Cremins named BJC investigatorRenowned geneticist studies how 3D structure of the genome affects brain function, formation of long-term memories.National Leaders, News Release June 8, 2025 Celebrity breast cancer announcements highlight rising rates in young womenSource: NBC News June 6, 2025 Apte honored for contributions to vision sciencePyron Award funds research into vitreoretinal disease.National Leaders June 5, 2025 Solidarity amid tragedyCentennial Christian Church, a close community partner with WashU Medicine, plans to rebuild after a devastating tornado on May 16.Medical Campus & Community June 4, 2025 Why UTIs Are Getting So Much Harder to TreatSource: The Cut June 3, 2025 Is Going to the Bathroom ‘Just in Case’ Bad for You?Source: The New York Times June 1, 2025 Exercise Extends Life for People With Cancer, Study ShowsSource: The New York Times May 30, 2025 ‘Gift of life’: experts hail neck and head cancer breakthroughSource: The Guardian May 30, 2025 Innovative immunotherapy shows promise against aggressive T cell cancersWashU startup’s “off-the-shelf” CAR-T cell therapy evaluated in international clinical trial.News Release May 28, 2025 Pediatrics names 2 new co-vice chairsArbeláez, Fritz named co-vice chairs of clinical investigation.Medical Campus & Community May 27, 2025 Gordon receives humanitarian awardOrthopedic surgeon recognized for providing pediatric orthopedic care in the Caribbean.National Leaders May 27, 2025 Sleep aid blocks neurodegeneration in miceLemborexant, similar sleep drugs show promise in treating disorders related to tau, such as Alzheimer’s disease.News Release May 27, 2025 Apte, Huang elected to Association of American PhysiciansPhysician-scientists honored for outstanding contributions to biomedical research.National Leaders May 23, 2025 WashU Medicine expands disabilities curriculumMedical students will have more opportunities to learn about clinical accommodations for patients with disabilities.Medical Campus & Community May 20, 2025 Mitochondria Are More Than Powerhouses—They’re the Motherboard of the CellSource: Scientific American May 16, 2025 ‘Ancient’ brainstem structure evolved beyond basic motor controlSource: The Transmitter May 16, 2025 Some depression doesn’t respond to medication. WashU research could help.Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch May 15, 2025 Overlooked cell type orchestrates brain rewiringRather than neurons, brain cells known as astrocytes take charge in shaping response to signal involved in vigilance, mouse study shows.News Release May 15, 2025 Sauerwein wins national writing awardStory of WashU Medicine student earned recognition from the Association of American Medical Colleges.Medical Campus & Community May 15, 2025 Perlmutter to conclude deanship in 2026David H. Perlmutter, MD, executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and the George and Carol Bauer Dean of WashU Medicine, will conclude his deanship in June 2026.Medical Campus & Community May 14, 2025 Dutcher elected to National Academy of SciencesRenowned geneticist identified defects in cells’ hairlike-extensions, linked errors to diseases.National Leaders, News Release May 12, 2025 Trautner to co-lead Division of Infectious DiseasesPhysician-scientist specializes in UTIs and antibiotic stewardship.Medical Campus & Community May 12, 2025 Drug to slow Alzheimer’s well tolerated outside of clinical trial settingSide effects of lecanemab are manageable, study finds.News Release May 8, 2025 Class Acts 2025: Jeremiah ‘Jay’ TruelMedical student specializes in dermatology to help those without housing.Class Acts, Profiles May 8, 2025 Mitra receives innovation awardComputational biologist developed cost-effective sequencing technologies.Medical Campus & Community May 8, 2025 WashU Medicine faculty honored for community engagement55 receive Dean’s Impact Awards for community partnerships.Medical Campus & Community May 7, 2025 A faster route to eliminating parasitic infection endemic to AfricaIn a clinical trial, researchers find moxidectin, a new medicine for river blindness, also works for lymphatic filariasis.News Release May 6, 2025 Most people say they want to know their risk for Alzheimer’s dementia, fewer follow throughAmong reasons for declining, research participants say knowing would be a burden to themselves, family members.News Release May 5, 2025 Turning up the heat drives sperm into ‘hyperactive mode’ key to fertilitySource: Cosmos Magazine May 2, 2025 Medical students celebrate teachers, mentorsWashU Medicine learners recognize faculty, residents who made a difference.Medical Campus & Community May 2, 2025 Temperature-controlled switch activates sperm, is key to fertilityMouse study may lead to new approaches for contraception, infertility treatment .News Release May 1, 2025 Colonna named to American Academy of Arts & SciencesMarco Colonna, MD is among nearly 250 newly elected members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies..National Leaders April 28, 2025 In a first for St. Louis, patient completes new gene therapy to cure sickle cell diseaseSource: St. Louis Post-Dispatch Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 119 Next ›
