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July 12, 2024
Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
In fruit flies and mice, scientists ID possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases.
News Release
July 11, 2024
García-Reyes, Castro named to Gilliam Fellows Program
Howard Hughes Medical Institute honors duo’s research.
Medical Campus & Community, National Leaders
July 11, 2024
Disparidades raciales en la demencia estan determinadas por factores sociales
Un estudio confirma que las diferencias raciales en la función cognitiva no se deben a diferencias en el origen genético.
News Release
July 11, 2024
Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors
Study indicates racial differences in cognitive function not due to genetic ancestry.
News Release
July 3, 2024
Rosa-Molinar named director of cellular imaging center
Researcher brings expertise in novel microscopy approaches.
Medical Campus & Community
July 3, 2024
Experimental drug supercharges medicine that reverses opioid overdose
Adding newly ID’d compound makes naloxone more potent, longer lasting, mouse study shows.
News Release
July 2, 2024
Zayed to lead new Division of Surgical Sciences
Vascular surgeon to advance innovative patient care, research.
News Release
June 27, 2024
Midwest Center for AIDS Research to help end regional HIV epidemic
St. Louis-based center unites scientists, public health experts, nonprofits to fight virus.
News Release
June 26, 2024
Gomez-Lopez receives award to study pregnancy complications
Burroughs Wellcome Fund to support research on maternal-fetal interface, method to predict preterm labor, birth.
National Leaders
June 25, 2024
Washington People: Amy Zhou
Hematologist values connections with patients, pursues research to improve treatments.
Medical Campus & Community, Profiles, Washington People
June 24, 2024
WashU Medicine launches Center for Translational Bioinformatics
Center will support new collaborations, infrastructure to accelerate precision medicine.
News Release
June 21, 2024
Stitziel honored by American Heart Association
Cardiologist recognized for contributions to genomics, precision medicine.
National Leaders
June 21, 2024
Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19
Similar to smokers, cannabis users nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization, intensive care when infected with the virus.
News Release
June 19, 2024
Modifying homes for stroke survivors saves lives, extends independence
Clinical trial shows program to help stroke patients supports safe transition home.
News Release
June 17, 2024
Repurposed drug may help stabilize vision in rare disease
Clinical trial for RVCL-S patients tests drug already approved as sickle cell disease treatment.
News Release
June 13, 2024
ADHD meds may help pregnant patients control opioid use disorder
Researchers aim to provide guidance on ADHD drugs for patients with opioid use disorder.
News Release
June 13, 2024
Prescription program for fruits, vegetables could help improve community’s health
Collaboration with BJC HealthCare, Schnucks supports healthy eating to combat chronic disease.
News Release
June 10, 2024
Physician-scientists receive Scholar-Innovator award
Recognized for innovative research with potential clinical impact.
National Leaders
June 10, 2024
Multicenter clinical study supports safety of deep general anesthesia
Minimizing anesthesia during surgery for older adults does not prevent post-op delirium.
News Release, Video
June 6, 2024
Uncovering ‘the basis of humanity’ one puzzle at a time
MD/PhD student creates crosswords for major newspapers.
Medical Campus & Community, Profiles
June 5, 2024
Holtzman, Chen recognized for exceptional Alzheimer’s research
Morby prize from Cure Alzheimer’s Fund honors discovery of T cells’ role in neurodegeneration.
National Leaders
May 30, 2024
Office of Technology Management to mentor Mizzou on commercialization
Washington University selected to support Mizzou in accelerating translational research.
National Leaders
May 30, 2024
Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years later
Study also shows that patients hospitalized within 30 days after infection face 29% higher death risk in 3rd year compared with those not infected.
News Release
May 28, 2024
Washington University researchers consulting people of St. Louis on whether to participate in trauma research study to investigate treatment strategies for injured children who are bleeding to death
News Release