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April 16, 2021
Hammond receives Merck research fellowship
Cardiologist honored for research in cardiovascular health disparities.
National Leaders
April 16, 2021
Njoku named director of pediatric anesthesiology division
Also becomes anesthesiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
News Release
April 16, 2021
Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings
Interventions beyond health navigators are needed to ensure access to prevention services.
News Release
April 15, 2021
Treatment not always needed to prevent vision loss in patients with elevated eye pressure
Landmark study shows most patients with elevated pressure don’t go on to lose vision.
News Release
April 13, 2021
Consortium to investigate role of neurofilament light chain in neurodegenerative diseases
School of Medicine researchers help lead academic-industry partnership.
News Release
April 13, 2021
Odibo named director of maternal-fetal & ultrasound division in OB-GYN
Physician-scientist studies prenatal diagnostic techniques, placental development.
News Release
April 12, 2021
Limbrick appointed to St. Louis Regional Health Commission
Pediatric neurosurgeon will help maintain health-care safety net in St. Louis.
National Leaders
April 12, 2021
Feldman, Khader, Philips elected to American Academy of Microbiology
Recognized for research on TB, hospital-acquired infections.
National Leaders
April 9, 2021
Gordon receives Kober Medal
‘Father of microbiome’ honored by Association of American Physicians.
News Release, Video
April 9, 2021
Genomic testing services in pathology & immunology department to be expanded
Changes aimed at improving diagnosis of cancer, inherited diseases.
News Release
April 7, 2021
Nearly half of the new US virus infections are in just 5 states
Source: Associated Press
April 7, 2021
For malnourished children, a new type of microbiome-directed food boosts growth
New food is designed to nurture healthy gut microbes.
News Release
April 6, 2021
For breastfeeding moms, COVID-19 vaccinations may also protect babies
Major boost in COVID-19 antibodies seen in breast milk after vaccination.
News Release
April 5, 2021
Significant firsts for entering class of 2020
First-year medical students undertake new Gateway Curriculum in pandemic.
Outlook Magazine
April 1, 2021
Sacks named division director in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Surgeon also installed as Shoenberg endowed chair.
News Release
April 1, 2021
Mice with hallucination-like behaviors reveal insight into psychotic illness
Study in mice and people offers new approach to investigating mental illnesses.
News Release
April 1, 2021
Study predicts which kids hospitalized with RSV likely to worsen
Children with high levels of defective viral genomes likely to get even sicker.
News Release
March 31, 2021
Obituary: Charles Kilo, professor of clinical medicine, 94
Pioneer in diabetes treatment, philanthropist.
Obituaries
March 31, 2021
Chemo for glioblastoma may work better in morning than evening
Study indicates timing of chemotherapy could improve treatment for deadly brain cancer.
News Release
March 31, 2021
Each of 3 COVID-19 vaccines provides effective protection against serious illness
Public encouraged to take first vaccine available.
Medical Campus & Community
March 29, 2021
Brain Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center
Neurosurgeon and scientist Albert H. Kim appointed director.
News Release
March 24, 2021
Podcast: After a year of COVID-19, vaccines making life better but it’s not over
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' brings back our first guest to discuss where we’ve been during the pandemic and what’s to come.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
March 24, 2021
Scientists find genetic link to clogged arteries
Independent of cholesterol, gene variants raise risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure.
News Release
March 24, 2021
Zika virus helps destroy deadly brain cancer in mice
Virus-based therapy may unlock potential of immunotherapy for glioblastoma.
News Release