July 8, 2026

Vertical expansion of research facility earns LEED Silver certification

Sustainable design of BJC Institute of Health building on the medical campus recognized with environmental award.

Medical Campus & Community

July 7, 2026

Gut bacteria linked to malnutrition may pass to younger generations

Mouse study finds inflammatory microbes in mothers that affect fetal growth and the intestinal health of offspring.

News Release

July 7, 2026

AACR honors WashU Medicine investigators

Three cancer researchers recognized for contributions to field.

National Leaders

July 2, 2026

COVID-19 made mRNA vaccines mainstream. WashU researchers say flu shots are next

Source: St. Louis Public Radio

July 1, 2026

Miller honored with Potamkin Prize for dementia research

Recognized for advancing strategies to develop novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.

National Leaders

June 30, 2026

Aid for brain-bleed recovery receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

Earbud-like device from WashU startup Aurenar is designed to improve stroke outcomes after ruptured brain aneurysm.

News Release

June 26, 2026

Lee and Lee honored with prestigious Cogan Award

Researchers recognized for impactful contributions to vision science, ophthalmology research.

National Leaders

June 26, 2026

Azevedo honored with Fulbright award

Student scientist will investigate modified antibodies in Germany.

Medical Campus & Community

June 26, 2026

Gordon receives Gabbay Award

‘Father of microbiome’ honored for transformative research impacting childhood malnutrition.

National Leaders

June 26, 2026

Zipfel elected president of the Society of Neurological Surgeons

Head of Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery is a national leader in the treatment and research of cerebrovascular disorders.

National Leaders

June 24, 2026

Dean’s Medals honor six individuals whose impact advances medicine and improves lives

Honorees recognized for extraordinary contributions.

National Leaders

June 24, 2026

Quick optical biopsy could be early detection method for endometrial cancer

Zhu, WashU Medicine collaborators combine optical coherence tomography and machine learning for rapid, accurate test.

News Release

June 23, 2026

Why more under-50s are being diagnosed with cancer than earlier generations

Source: The Independent

June 23, 2026

Bateman, Horie recognized for method to detect, stage Alzheimer’s disease

Morby Prize from Cure Alzheimer’s Fund honors advances toward precision medicine, refined diagnosis.

National Leaders

June 22, 2026

Faster aging in younger generations linked to rise in early-onset cancer

Immune system aging linked to earlier lung cancer; fat tissue aging linked to earlier colorectal cancer.

News Release

June 18, 2026

Wu named Pew Biomedical Scholar

Molecular microbiologist honored for research on how early-life gut microbes shape lifelong immunity.

National Leaders

June 17, 2026

WashU Medicine study finds new mRNA flu vaccine could reduce hospitalizations, deaths

Source: KMOV

June 17, 2026

Researchers find a common weakness in major gut pathogens

The discovery could lead to a single vaccine against E. coli, Shigella and other causes of severe diarrhea.

News Release

June 15, 2026

Four early-career physician-scientists selected as Dean’s Scholars

Program supports outstanding WashU Medicine faculty committed to research and patient care.

Medical Campus & Community

June 15, 2026

Covid vaccination cut risk of adverse heart events, large study finds

Source: STAT

June 15, 2026

mRNA flu vaccine offers immune protection against wide array of influenza virus strains

Study finds the shot, currently in FDA review, could offer broader, longer-lasting protection.

News Release

June 12, 2026

New treatment for sickle cell disease offers new hope for Creve Coeur man

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

June 11, 2026

Socioeconomic factors are becoming ‘biologically embedded’ in children’s brains

Source: NPR