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May 8, 2017
Obituary: John M. Fredrickson, former head of otolaryngology, 86
Noted for contributions to microsurgical technique and research in head and neck physiology.
Obituaries
May 4, 2017
Faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Van Essen and Sibley among Washington University’s four new academy members.
Source: Washington University News
May 3, 2017
Obituary: Travis C. Mazer, graduate student in molecular genetics and genomics, 25
Michigan native began PhD program in August.
Obituaries
April 28, 2017
Salute calls for community commitment to youth
The SPOT earns recognition as health advocacy organization of the year.
Source: The St. Louis American
April 27, 2017
Van Essen, Sadat to receive 2017 faculty achievement awards
Leuthardt to be honored for innovation and entrepreneurship.
News Release
April 20, 2017
Millman receives career development award from JDRF
April 20, 2017
Tuuli receives national clinical research award
Publication compared skin antiseptic agents at cesarean delivery (video available).
National Leaders, Video
April 20, 2017
Study: Accomplished female scientists often overlooked
Conference organizers invite male speakers over equally qualified women.
News Release
April 19, 2017
Center for Women’s Infectious Diseases Research announces Pilot Grant awardees
April 18, 2017
Patients with hearing loss benefit from training with loved one’s voice
Software lets patients practice listening to most important voices.
News Release
March 30, 2017
Vaginal bacteria can trigger recurrent UTIs, study shows
Findings help explain UTI link to sexual activity.
News Release
March 24, 2017
Washington University School of Medicine Notifies Patients of Email Phishing Incident
News Release
March 17, 2017
Ruoff honored by emergency physician organization
Awarded Missouri College of Emergency Physicians’ Physician of the Year Award.
National Leaders
March 13, 2017
$7 million aimed at illuminating the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers working to identify genetic factors that raise, lower disease risk.
News Release
March 10, 2017
Scratching is catching in mice
Source: Science News
March 7, 2017
Academy of Science-St. Louis honors researchers
Five Washington University researchers, including two from the School of Medicine, are being honored as outstanding scientists.
Medical Campus & Community
March 3, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center launches affiliate network
Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo., is first to join collaborative effort to enhance cancer care, prevention.
March 3, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center launches affiliate network
Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo., is first to join collaborative effort to enhance cancer care, prevention.
News Release
February 24, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center opens clinic for adult survivors of childhood cancer
Specialized care aimed at mitigating delayed complications.
News Release
February 23, 2017
Perlmutter to chair Medical Sciences Section of AAAS
Recognized for research on genetic disorder that can cause severe liver damage.
National Leaders
February 22, 2017
When evidence says no, but doctors say yes
Source: The Atlantic
February 22, 2017
Popular heartburn drugs linked to gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damage
Most patients don't experience acute kidney problems beforehand.
News Release
February 21, 2017
Distinguished Faculty, Goldstein honors awarded
School of Medicine faculty honored for dedication, talent, achievements.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery
February 16, 2017
Brain scans detect signs of autism in high-risk babies before age 1
Source: NBC News