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October 23, 2017
Monday, Oct. 23, proclaimed Gerty and Carl Cori Day
Scientists honored on 70th anniversary of day they were awarded Nobel Prize.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
October 18, 2017
Meyers named chair of American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Board oversees certification for thoracic surgeons.
National Leaders
October 16, 2017
Morris, Humphreys receive Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funding
Research supports international Human Cell Atlas project.
Medical Campus & Community
October 13, 2017
Postdoc researcher Cao receives STAT honor
Pregnancy researcher recognized for studies of Zika infection, preterm birth.
National Leaders
October 11, 2017
WashU a partner in greenway project to connect Forest Park to the Arch
Teams interested in designing new greenway should submit qualifications by Nov. 21.
Medical Campus & Community
October 8, 2017
Trump contraceptive move could lead to more abortions
Source: NBC News
October 6, 2017
Major grant supports digital health innovation nationwide
October 6, 2017
Committee enhancing diversity, inclusion at medical school
New senior-level position, faculty hiring policy are among actions taken.
Medical Campus & Community
October 2, 2017
Managing head trauma in children
Source: New York Times
October 2, 2017
The dystopian fear of artificial wombs
Source: The Atlantic
September 28, 2017
One dangerous mutation may cause the devastating birth defect tied to Zika
Source: Newsweek
September 27, 2017
New signage system to simplify wayfinding on Medical Campus
Inspired by navigational signs outside airports, signs will be installed in coming months.
Medical Campus & Community
September 27, 2017
Colditz appointed chair of National Academies of Sciences Workshop
Will discuss improving health research on small populations.
National Leaders
September 25, 2017
Vision and hearing loss are tied to cognitive decline
Source: New York Times
September 25, 2017
Breast surgeons exert ‘enormous influence’ on patients’ choices
Source: Reuters
September 21, 2017
Breathing dirty air may harm kidneys
Health risks go up as air quality goes down.
News Release
September 21, 2017
Air pollution tied kidney disease
Source: New York Times
September 20, 2017
Conference to focus on early brain development, social outcomes
Universitywide initiative explores intersection of neuroscience and societal issues.
News Release
September 19, 2017
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How medical center visionaries helped save the Central West End neighborhood.
Outlook Magazine, Photo Gallery
September 19, 2017
9 of 10 docs unprepared to use marijuana as treatment
Source: Health Day
September 19, 2017
Body’s ‘bad fat’ could be altered to combat obesity, say scientists
Source: The Guardian
September 12, 2017
Bradley recognized by American Society for Radiation Oncology
Named a fellow by international medical society.
National Leaders
September 11, 2017
Schreiber awarded Balzan Prize for pioneering cancer research
International honor recognizes scholarly and scientific achievements.
News Release
September 11, 2017
Future physicians receive white coats, take class oath
Classmates write then recite oath promising honesty, integrity.
Medical Campus & Community, Video